Good Ocean Diving around Daytona/Cocoa area?

[iflyprops]

Is there any good ocean, be it boat or shore, diving around Daytona or Cocoa Beach? I would like to find some decent diving without driving the 2 1/2 hours to West Palm/Jupiter from Orlando. My buddies and I have been diving springs since December and are ready to get out of the freshwater and into something with some sealife!

Thanks!

 

[augie]

Is there any good ocean, be it boat or shore, diving around Daytona or Cocoa Beach?

It depends on your definition of good. In my opinion there's not much in the way of scenic diving around here, but there are some places to hunt, although the most productive ones are fairly far offshore. I live in Brevard County, and except for an occasional foray for lobster out of Sebastian Inlet I always drive south to dive (at least as far as Jupiter).

 

[USAF Diver]

I believe there are some wrecks 20+ miles offshore. There are no charter boats that run out of Port Canaveral. All the dives are off of private boats. Daytona does have some charters but all of the dives are far offshore too.

 

[H2Andy]

do you have Ned DeLoach's "Underwater Florida?" It outlines some of the better
dives off Daytona. You can also come north and dive with us in Jacksonville. We
have very large fish, wrecks, and about 40 feet vis most of the time. Sites are
in 70-90 feet of water, about 10 miles (one hour) off the coast.

 

[Reel Crazy14]

I went with sea dogs out of ponce inlet once. They run an experienced operation there. I think i dove the mindinao when i was there. Its a great dive, plenty of sea life. I shot a 20 lb grouper on that wreck if your interested in that. You arent gonna get good vis (40-50) compared to S.Florida but the amount of life will make up for it.

 

[iflyprops]

Thanks. No I don't have the Underwater FL book, I should probobly get it. I am actually from just north of Jax, Amelia Island, but am in Orlando as I'm going to college at the moment. I have heard mixed things about Jax diving. What are some good operators? Good to know about Ponce, nice and close. My buddies and I are wreck freaks so we'll have to check that out.

Thanks again!

 

[Reel Crazy14]

heres their website....

http://www.seadogdiver.com/entrance.htm

As for jax charters, i have my own boat to dive here so i couldnt tell you anything about charters around jax.

 

[floridaguy0505]

I know that there is charter guy in Jacksonville called Jax Charters, they're online at www.jaxcharter.com. They do tours, cruises, weddings, scuba trips, etc. I also know that they have a divemaster available.

heres their website....

http://www.seadogdiver.com/entrance.htm

As for jax charters, i have my own boat to dive here so i couldnt tell you anything about charters around jax.

 

[Scuba_Dad]

Unfortunately, we don't have an charters going out of Port Canaveral or Sebastian. I've heard of a lot of good reefs in the 90' range, but unfortunately... I haven't had the opportunity to experience them. You can beach dive from Wabasso South... but, you have to hope the water is clear. Some times it is... and other times... well.. you take your chances. Ft Pierce is usually OK. The vis varies... but it's usually diveable...

Al

 

[cowdog77]

I believe there are some wrecks 20+ miles offshore. There are no charter boats that run out of Port Canaveral. All the dives are off of private boats. Daytona does have some charters but all of the dives are far offshore too.

I'm doing the legwork and surfing for a dive charter for my son (Blackhawk pilot for the TX Ntl Guard) who will be in Palm Coast next week. Could you give me any recommendations for somewhere he can get wet while he's there? He's wanting to spend one day diving before he heads back to Texas.

thanks ~
Jerri ~