Limited-time Fall Diving Packages
Fall is a great time to explore over 20 beginner-friendly dives, all conveniently located in Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Our local dive shops and professionals are here to help beginner divers have a safe and unforgettable wreck diving experience! Explore our trusted local dive shops paired with nearby accommodations, so you can spend less time driving and more time exploring. Book with one of our dive partners below and use code DIVEDFWB to receive a free tank fill and swag bag!
ScubaTech
Founded in 1986 by female dive pioneer Captain Nancy Birchett, Scuba Tech has spent nearly four decades helping divers of all levels explore the Gulf’s underwater world. With a convenient location on Harbor Boulevard near HarborWalk Village, their dive charters depart right from Destin Harbor, never taking you far from accommodations and other adventures! Explore three nearby accommodations below.
Emerald Coast Scuba
For nearly 35 years, brother and sister duo Ana and Tom Schmitz have made Emerald Coast Scuba a welcoming place for divers of all experience levels. As a PADI 5-Star Career Development Center–the highest rating a dive shop can receive for training–they’re ready to help you have an unforgettable dive, from first-time certifications to professional-level training. Find them on Harbor Blvd, with charters departing from Destin Harbor–and check out accommodations near them below!
Fort Walton Beach Scuba
Fort Walton Beach Scuba is a PADI 5-star Dive Center, earning the highest recognition a shop can get for safety, education, service and more! FWB Scuba also partners with Bright Horizons Diving, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those with disabilities experience the underwater world through adaptive diving. Find them in Fort Walton Beach, with charters launching from the intracoastal waterway. Explore a nearby accommodation below!
Discovery Dive World
Owned by retired military veterans and a former police officer, Discovery Dive World has a passion for great service–-both above and below the surface. They take time and care to custom fit your gear, so divers of all experience levels feel comfortable during their dive. Plus, they are Destin-Fort Walton Beach’s first Avelo Dive Center, bringing a safer, lighter approach to diving! Located in Valparaiso, their charters launch from Lincoln Park–only a short drive from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Check out their nearby accommodations below!
Scallywag Outdoors
Family-owned and operated, Scallywag Outdoors takes small groups out for full-day adventures in the Gulf. Their 48-foot vessel is limited to just six divers, giving each guest plenty of room to get comfortable. Explore reefs and wrecks with full-day trips featuring three to four dives, plus lunch and snacks available between exploring. Or, if you're looking for something customized to your crew, private and specialty charters can be tailored for everything from technical and night diving to lionfish hunting, fishing add-ons and extra time on the water.
