Recomendations for Miami area diving

markreese · 1st September 2007, 04:20

I am taking my family to Hollywood Florida in the middle of September. I am a high newbie to my Dolphin have about 12 dives on it. My kids 22 and 19 both will be on open circuit but have good skills.

I understand Hollywood is not the greatest dive area, and I am willing to drive to get some dives that are really nice. Could I get some reccomendations of locations that are medium difficulty but offer a lot to see and enjoy.

In addition if you know some operators that are good, safe and will take you to unusual spots, without killing the pocketbook. I just want it to be fun for them and give me a chance to keep working on my skills.

Should I go toward the Keys or toward Pompono?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Mark

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 1st September 2007, 05:24

Pompano is close, and it has some nice diving. Be sure to check out the S.C.R.U.B. Forum for upcoming dives. Maybe you can join us while here.

**Monkey** · 1st September 2007, 06:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by markreese)

I am taking my family to Hollywood Florida in the middle of September. I am a high newbie to my Dolphin have about 12 dives on it. My kids 22 and 19 both will be on open circuit but have good skills.

I understand Hollywood is not the greatest dive area, and I am willing to drive to get some dives that are really nice. Could I get some reccomendations of locations that are medium difficulty but offer a lot to see and enjoy.

In addition if you know some operators that are good, safe and will take you to unusual spots, without killing the pocketbook. I just want it to be fun for them and give me a chance to keep working on my skills.

Should I go toward the Keys or toward Pompono?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Mark

The issue with the Keys is you are going to have a hard time finding some one who will let you use the Dolphin...

does it have better diving than Pompano? Hmmmm maby... but Pompano is 20 minutes from hollywood.... and there is plenty to dive...

My recomendation is to call Oliver of Avid Dive Charters...954-854-7786

he runs a 6 pack out of Pompano.... and can deal with any skill level.... he personally dives a MEG... so he is Rebreather friendly....

If you give us the dates we can arrange a SCRUB trip and you can dive with some people from the board...

markreese · 6th September 2007, 06:28

Thank you I will look into both of those areas. You never really know what is the best till you are ready to head home.

Thank you
for your help
Mark

1st September 2007, 04:20	#1 (permalink)
markreese New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 12	Recomendations for Miami area diving I am taking my family to Hollywood Florida in the middle of September. I am a high newbie to my Dolphin have about 12 dives on it. My kids 22 and 19 both will be on open circuit but have good skills. I understand Hollywood is not the greatest dive area, and I am willing to drive to get some dives that are really nice. Could I get some reccomendations of locations that are medium difficulty but offer a lot to see and enjoy. In addition if you know some operators that are good, safe and will take you to unusual spots, without killing the pocketbook. I just want it to be fun for them and give me a chance to keep working on my skills. Should I go toward the Keys or toward Pompono? Any advice would be appreciated. Mark
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1st September 2007, 05:24	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,214	Re: Recomendations for Miami area diving Pompano is close, and it has some nice diving. Be sure to check out the S.C.R.U.B. Forum for upcoming dives. Maybe you can join us while here. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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1st September 2007, 06:16	#3 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: Recomendations for Miami area diving Quote: (Originally Posted by markreese) I am taking my family to Hollywood Florida in the middle of September. I am a high newbie to my Dolphin have about 12 dives on it. My kids 22 and 19 both will be on open circuit but have good skills. I understand Hollywood is not the greatest dive area, and I am willing to drive to get some dives that are really nice. Could I get some reccomendations of locations that are medium difficulty but offer a lot to see and enjoy. In addition if you know some operators that are good, safe and will take you to unusual spots, without killing the pocketbook. I just want it to be fun for them and give me a chance to keep working on my skills. Should I go toward the Keys or toward Pompono? Any advice would be appreciated. Mark The issue with the Keys is you are going to have a hard time finding some one who will let you use the Dolphin... does it have better diving than Pompano? Hmmmm maby... but Pompano is 20 minutes from hollywood.... and there is plenty to dive... My recomendation is to call Oliver of Avid Dive Charters...954-854-7786 he runs a 6 pack out of Pompano.... and can deal with any skill level.... he personally dives a MEG... so he is Rebreather friendly.... If you give us the dates we can arrange a SCRUB trip and you can dive with some people from the board...
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6th September 2007, 06:28	#4 (permalink)
markreese New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 12	Re: Recomendations for Miami area diving Thank you I will look into both of those areas. You never really know what is the best till you are ready to head home. Thank you for your help Mark
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