Scuba Diving in Sanibel Florida or Surrounding Area

I will be in Sanibel from May 22-29 this summer and I was wondering if
anyone has any information about diving the area such as who to
contact, how much it is, and is it worth diving in this region. I am
new diver and this would be my first opportunity to get in some open
water besides a lake. Any feedback would be great. Thanks in
advance.

"Patrick Bamber" wrote

> I will be in Sanibel from May 22-29 this summer and I was wondering if
> anyone has any information about diving the area such as who to
> contact, how much it is, and is it worth diving in this region. I am
> new diver and this would be my first opportunity to get in some open
> water besides a lake. Any feedback would be great. Thanks in
> advance.

You're going to be on the wrong side of the state. Sanibel has almost
nothing to offer divers. The bottom is mostly sand and tapirs off quite
slowly. Other than an occasional rock ledge, rarely more than a few inches
in height, there's not a lot to see . . . except, on occasion, shark teeth
and shells.

There may be a few wrecks in the area, but be prepared for along boat ride
to those that are at depths normally associated with Scuba, ie 30 feet or
more.

The diving the Florida is best known for is all on the East Coast. If you
get a chance, head across Alligator Alley, also known as I-75 at that point,
until you get to I-95. Turn north and head up to Boynton Beach and take a
trip with either Lynn Simmons (Splashdown Divers) or Leo Sand (Deeper). If
you do, tell them I sent you. If you're given the choice, ask to go to the
Horseshoe. It's one of the best moderate depth dives in the area.

Lee

Great birding, though...

"Lee Bell" <leebell@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:sxWcc.200$l75.12@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
>
> You're going to be on the wrong side of the state. Sanibel has almost
> nothing to offer divers. The bottom is mostly sand and tapirs off quite
> slowly. Other than an occasional rock ledge, rarely more than a few
inches
> in height, there's not a lot to see . . . except, on occasion, shark teeth
> and shells.
>
> There may be a few wrecks in the area, but be prepared for along boat ride
> to those that are at depths normally associated with Scuba, ie 30 feet or
> more.
>
> The diving the Florida is best known for is all on the East Coast. If you
> get a chance, head across Alligator Alley, also known as I-75 at that
point,
> until you get to I-95. Turn north and head up to Boynton Beach and take a
> trip with either Lynn Simmons (Splashdown Divers) or Leo Sand (Deeper).
If
> you do, tell them I sent you. If you're given the choice, ask to go to
the
> Horseshoe. It's one of the best moderate depth dives in the area.
>
> Lee
>
>

Just jump on 75 South and in 90 minutes you can be in Fort
Lauderdale.... Boynton is fine but you can save 40 minutes drive and get
some of the best wreck (artificial reef) diving around.
American Dream is an excellent choice right at the Hyatt... Book through
Undersea sports 954-564-8661.





Michael 182 wrote:

> Great birding, though...
>
> "Lee Bell" <leebell@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
> news:sxWcc.200$l75.12@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink .net...
>
>>You're going to be on the wrong side of the state. Sanibel has almost
>>nothing to offer divers. The bottom is mostly sand and tapirs off quite
>>slowly. Other than an occasional rock ledge, rarely more than a few
>
> inches
>
>>in height, there's not a lot to see . . . except, on occasion, shark teeth
>>and shells.
>>
>>There may be a few wrecks in the area, but be prepared for along boat ride
>>to those that are at depths normally associated with Scuba, ie 30 feet or
>>more.
>>
>>The diving the Florida is best known for is all on the East Coast. If you
>>get a chance, head across Alligator Alley, also known as I-75 at that
>
> point,
>
>>until you get to I-95. Turn north and head up to Boynton Beach and take a
>>trip with either Lynn Simmons (Splashdown Divers) or Leo Sand (Deeper).
>
> If
>
>>you do, tell them I sent you. If you're given the choice, ask to go to
>
> the
>
>>Horseshoe. It's one of the best moderate depth dives in the area.
>>
>>Lee
>>
>>
>
>
>