POMPANO BEACH
and
FT. LAUDERDALE
FLORIDA

Description of Pompano Beach and Ft. Lauderdale:

Just 260 miles southeast of Tampa, Florida, is Pompano Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, often called "the jewel of the south alantic coast". Greater Fort Lauderdale is not only home to 23 miles of golden sand beaches but also to an array of dive sites and marine life. From Deerfield Beach in the north, through Pompano Beach and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, to Hallandale Beach in the south, a unique natural three-tiered reef system begins in 20 feet of water just 100 yards from shore at its closest point. And more than 75 artificial reefs have been placed on the ocean's floor over the past 20 years as magnets for fish and reef life.

Beginning in depths of 30 feet, there are more than 100 dive sites with permanent mooring buoys to reduce anchor damage. Greater Fort Lauderdale was named Top Ten World's Best Wreck Diving, Marine Life and Value Dive Destination by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine.

Facts About Diving Greater Fort Lauderdale Area:

DIVE TRIPS:

Aquatic Obsessions dives with South Florida Diving Headquarters. This is surely the most professional dive charter organization in the area! For more information on the various types of dives offered visit South Florida Diving Headquarters using the links shown at the right. Courses are offered at all levels.

CONDITIONS

Pompano Beach and Ft. Lauderdale is a year-round destination with sub-tropical climate allowing for excellent diving on most days.

Water temperatures are in the range from December to March 72°F (22°C) to a balmy 86°F (30°C) between April and November. In the colder months a 3 - 5 mm full wetsuit is sufficient insulation. In the warmer months thermal protection is unnecessary, but at Lycra suit or a “skin” is a good protection against sunburn and minor stings.

Visibility between April and November reaches well into 100 feet (30 m.). Outside this period it is usually around 30 feet (9 m.) and never less than 25 feet (8 m.). Visability as always depends on current weather conditions.

Surface conditions are unpredictable from March to April, when strong easterlies play havoc with the surface. June to October are hurricane months - but as an average, one will strike Florida's south alantic coast every seven years and can be forecasted days in advance.

The rainy season is from May to November and brings usually short, heavy showers, though occasionally a weather system settles over several days. July to October is hurricane season and is the wettest time of the year.

The overall climate is tropical, with an average year-round temperature of 77°F (25°C) and plenty of sunshine. August is the warmest month but also gets the heaviest rainfall and thunderstorms. Winter temperatures don't drop much below 65°F (18°C), with January being the coolest month of the year.

PLEASE NOTE: Some shark attacks have been recorded in Florida.

What Kind of Diving Does Greater Fort Lauderdale Offer?

Greater Fort Lauderdale's underwater world is awash in spectacular sea life. Enjoy tropically-warm blue waters and Caribbean quality visibility. Experience coral reefs studded with sweeping soft coral sea fans and statuesque staghorns. Explore more than 75 coral encrusted shipwrecks that shelter fish from barracuda to wrasse.

The northernmost municipality offers great wreck diving at the freighter Noula Express, the Ancient Mariner, a ‘30's vintage Coast Guard Cutter whose last duty was as a floating restaurant, and the tug, Berry Patch. In depths ranging from 65 to 71 feet (19.81 m. to 21.64 m.) , these artificial reefs are teeming with life. Natural reefs such as the Cannon Mounds, Hillsboro Ledge, Abbey Too and the Horseshoe provide excellent sites for a second dive. On night dives, the famous Florida Spiny Lobster are often seen walking north in groups from two to two hundred, single file, scurrying across the sandy bottom. The area is also home to "Stingray Alley" where guided interactive encounters with friendly southern stingrays are offered. Beach diving is accessible from several public areas and off shore from most oceanfront properties, primarily in the Deerfield Beach area.

Pompano Beach to Lauderdale-By-The-Sea:

Come dive the great Wrecks and Vibrant Coral Reefs of the Pompano Beach and Ft. Lauderdale area.

We will do two afternoon dives on Saturday then stay overnight at the Sands Resort. The resort is within walking distance from the charter. On Sunday we do two morning dives and then we can head back to Pinellas and we’re back in time for Sunday dinner.

We can mix up the dives between shallow and deeper wrecks and reefs, depending on the experience of all those on board. Some trips even allow spearfishing for those with an Underwater Hunter certification.

We will be staying at the Sands Harbor Resort and Marina located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach, Florida.

2 days/ 1 night accommodations & 4 dives, for only :

$189 p.p. Dbl. Occ.

All trips are subject to FL Sales Tax. Standard Room Set-up is Two divers per room. For single occupancy per room add $55. DEPOSIT AMOUNT IS $100. Remainder must be paid two weeks (14 days) before trip date. Bubble watcher is $40 per dive trip and $55 per night of stay (dbl. occ.).

All Scuba Dive Levels are welcome. NOTE: Equipment is not included in trip fee.
All rentals & equip. must be reserved and paid for before the trip weekend.
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