Diver's Paradise—Key Biscayne, Florida—PADI 5 Star Scuba Development Center

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our boats & location

Our boat amenities include shaded areas, dry bag areas, a bathroom, hot showers, water, sodas and oranges. We recommend bringing a towel, lunch or snacks; there are limited food options nearby.

Free parking is available on-site.

Our spacious Newton dive boats are on-site, making boarding & loading gear quick & easy. We have two boats—a 46-foot Newton and a 40-foot Newton—both conveniently located steps from the shop.

How to find us:
We are located inside the Crandon Marina in Key Biscayne. Enter "Diver's Paradise" into a maps app or 4000 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, 33149.

When inside the marina, take the first right. Follow the winding road to the other side of the marina.

Certified Divers

Our Miami dive trips last about 3.5 hours. Guests visit two dive sites on each tour, unless a 3-tank dive was booked. Two tank dives start at $105 per person, plus gear.

There is a captain and crew onboard at all times to supervise the diving and snorkeling activities from the boat. All of our dive trips have a Divemaster in the water navigating the site as the groups' guide. A private guide is available upon request. Request one in advance on almost every trip ($175).

  • Check-in for all trips is 1 hour prior to the departure time listed on the booking calendar.
  • A dive computer is required on dives 70 feet or deeper (rentals available).
  • Divers who are ages 10 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • Divers who are ages 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian OR obtain written permission. 

snorkeling

Our Miami snorkeling trips last approximately 3.5 hours and typically visit two snorkel locations off Key Biscayne. Snorkeling guests may may share the boat with scuba divers because these are hybrid dive & snorkel charters.

Snorkeling is self-guided—meaning there is no in-water guide. Guests stay near the boat and are welcome to use the surface line as well as the complimentary snorkel vest—for added comfort.

Starting at $119 per person
Includes mask, snorkel, fins and a snorkel vest

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Discover Scuba Diving
for Non-Certified Divers

Have you always wanted to try scuba diving, but are not certified? This beginner-friendly experience is the perfect introduction to the underwater world.

Our Discover Scuba Diving class is a 1-day experience offered year-around. Spanish and Portuguese instruction are also available upon request.

Participants must be able to swim in order to join this experience.

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General Safety Guidelines & weather policy

Health & Boarding Requirements

For guest safety and the safety of our crew, we reserve the right to refuse boarding if a guest presents a significant health or safety risk or if we are unable to safely assist them from the water back onto the boat. Please review the most current diving health guidelines from Divers Alert Network (DAN) here before the trip.


Weather Policy

Seas less than 2 feet
This is what South Florida is all about.

Seas 2 - 3 feet
Diving is great, but only strong snorkelers.

Seas 3 - 4 feet
Diving is still great, but no snorkelers.

Seas 4 - 5 feet
Experienced divers only.

Seas 5+ feet
We will not run.

South Florida is a tropical environment. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in the summer. These storms are usually isolated, move on quickly and will not cause us to cancel a trip. We make our decisions based on wind strength and wave height. Rain or sunshine do not affect our final decision.


Weather Cancellation

If we have to cancel, guests may reschedule or request a refund. We will advise customers via e-mail or a phone call as soon as we are sure the trip will be canceled. This typically happens around noon the day prior. Please monitor your e-mail regularly during the hours leading up to your trip.


Pregnant Passengers on Diver’s Paradise Charter Boats

Diver's Paradise is not in a position to allow expectant mothers on our charters. Our beautiful ocean is unpredictable. We would not advise placing yourself in that situation.  

Bumpy rides and big waves can harm you and your child when riding in these particular boating environments. It is better to be safe because the coast guard will not always be available to assist in a timely manner.

Dive Discounts for
certified divers

We offer dive cards to save on multiple dives.

2-Tank Dive Card

Pre-pay for 5 trips (10 dives) and save 10%

Pre-pay for 10 trips (20 dives) and save 15%.

3-Tank Dive Card

Pre-pay for 5 three-tank trips (15 dives) and save 10%

Pre-pay for 10 three-tank trips (30 dives) and save 15%.


We recommend adding any needed gear or tanks onto the dive card to save on those additional items. Our dive packages are non-refundable nor transferable (must be used by one person only) and must be used within two years. Taxes/fees will be added to all charters, classes and sales.

Specialty trips such Tec Dives or Spiegel Grove dives have surcharges that will be taken care of at check-in on the day of the dive.

Food & Beverages

We provide ice water, sodas and oranges on all our dive trips. Our boats have a large cooler with ice for housing store food and drinks. Guests may bring their own coolers for food and drink storage.

Alcoholic beverages may be brought and consumed if the guests are older than 21 and have finished diving or snorkeling for the day. Guests will not be allowed back in the water when drinking alcohol.

When taking a course, we recommend bringing a lunch. There are limited food options near our shop, other than a small convenience store inside the marina. Everything else is about a 10-minute drive away.

We also have chips, string cheese, chocolate nut bars and a limited drink selection for sale inside our dive shop office. 

 

Cancellation Policy

  • We require at least 24-hour notice prior to the check-in time in order to reschedule your trip with no fee or to cancel for a full refund.
  • There will be no refunds, full or partial, for trips canceled 24 hours or fewer or no refunds in the case of a no-show.
  • If we cancel your trip because of weather (wind, not rain) a full refund will be issued or there may be the option to reschedule. Keep in mind that South Florida is a tropical environment and afternoon thunderstorms are common in the summer. These storms are usually isolated and move on quickly and will not cause us to cancel a trip.
  • We do not offer refunds in the rare occasion that we only do one of the two schedules dives. If we abort a trip after departure, but prior to doing the first dive, we will offer a 100% refund or reschedule guests to another trip.
  • Discover Scuba and Refresher classes require 72-hour notice to cancel for a refund or to reschedule without a fee.
  • All PADI certification classes are non refundable. Classes require 72- hour notice to reschedule without a fee. If a second guest rescheduling occurs, a $100 fee will be added. Be sure to meet the requirements for the class prior to making a reservation.
  • Private charters require 7-day notice to cancel.
 
 

Private Charters

Private charters are available 7 days a week.

Our private charters include a boat, captain, crew and gratuity. Additional: taxes/fees, gear, extra guides and instruction may be applicable.

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Diver's Paradise—Key Biscayne, Florida—PADI 5 Star Scuba Development Center
Diver's Paradise—Key Biscayne, Florida—PADI 5 Star Scuba Development Center
  • Air fill card: save 20% buying 20 fills at a time

  • Buy any Nitrox computer $999 and over and get a free Nitrox class

  • Get a free dive trip with every $750 spent in the store on items (not classes or services)

  • Second Wednesday of every month 1/2 price on your dive trip (gear not included)

  • Pre-pay 5 trips & save 10% on trip & rental gear

  • Pre-pay 10 trips & save 15% on trip & rental gear

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