I understand. Try and go earlier in the year, April or May, and you'll have less chance of red tide.
If I remember correctly, my trip was $85 and included tanks and weights.
Yeah, I think I tried with "Tanks-a-lot", but they were booked for the day we could go. They were $80-$85 and included tanks / weights.
Can't remember the other dive op, but it would of been like $250 for the 2 of us. Was too much considering we were getting ready to go to the Keys and dive for less.
I love diving in SW Florida, but it was a good time to skip it. Come back when we dont have red tide, and youll see all the goliaths you like.
My cousin that we stayed with for a few days in Tampa sent me a link for the red tide. Such a shame all that sea life lost. We steered clear of anywhere close. Will some day soon get back down to see the Goliath's for sure.
I think I need to find a buddy who lives in West Palm Beach, lol (I fly Southwest). I'll fly in, he picks me up, I pay for tanks and a decent dinner....