Paradise Charters

The Fort Lauderdale area has many great dive sites to choose from. Along with the many reef sites, there are many wrecks to explore.

Daily Dive Trips 9AM & 2PM

Daily Dive Trips
2-Tank Dive	$55
3-Tank Dive	$85
2-Tank Night Dive	$60
2-Tank Dive including tanks & weights	$67
3-Tank Dive including tanks & weights	$100
2-Tank Night Dive including tanks & weights	$72
Divemaster Guide	$40
Individual Equipment Rental
Tank	$6
Nitrox	$8
BCD	$15
Dive Computer	$20
Regulator	$15
Mask, Fins & Snorkel	$10

* Rental gear is limited so please call ahead if equipment is needed. *
Morning 830AM show / 9AM go
Afternoon 130PM show / 2PM go
Gratuties and tax not included.
Free Parking

A series of 29 mooring buoys, Barracuda Reef is a fairly shallow reef off Broward County that offers a dive experience similar to diving on reefs in the Florida Keys. The western facing ledge is excellent for fish-watching.

One of two tugs from the McAllister Towing Co. in New York City. Sunk June 23, 1998 as part of the Broward County Artificial Reef Program, this 101-foot former New York harbor boat now lies in 75 feet of water and rises 30 feet off the sea floor.

Tenneco Towers, the largest artificial reef in southeast Florida, was created in 1985 when the Tenneco Oil Company sank five large oil production platforms. There are two sites, each just as great as the other.

This is an excellent wreck site in only 70 feet of water. The 100-foot harbor tugboat sits between two sleek sailing hulls. . The 45-foot Moonshot lies parallel to the Pride. A 40-foot yacht called the B.H. Lake, is 130 feet northeast of the Jay Scutti.

The Erojacks were put in to control beach erosion and have become a popular artificial reef dive site. The jacks look like the ones used in the children's game except they are made out of concrete and are four ft high. They are stacked and run from about 100 yds offshore to the first reef line. Angel fish, parrot fish, nurse shark, lobster are permanent residents and snook, tarpon and turtles are occasionally seen.

The Merci Jesus is 90' long and 26' wide, bow pointing south and the hull is upright. The Merci Jesus was seized by U.S. Customs Officials in April of 1998 for possession of drugs. The ship was then sank by the Broward County Artificial Reef Program on August 11, 1998. The vessel sits in 70ft of water and has some really good swim throughs that are easy enough for a beginner and fun for everyone.

The Tracy was sunk in 1998 in 70 feet of water and lies upright. This wreck is very popular for wreck diving classes with easy penetration into the wreck. The Tracy is attached to the Jay Scutti by a cable and with a well planned dive it is possible to see both wrecks as the Jay Scutti is about 100'-150' away. Ken Vitale was a well known instructor and on the wreck there is a plaque honoring this well liked local diver.

A 180ft barge sunk 19 Sept. 1986 along with other debris including the Pacific Reef Lighthouse (which is often referred to as the "Jungle Gym" and 1200ft of concrete dredge pipe. Several pieces of barges lie near the SW and NW corners. Tons of fish are found on the Jungle Gym and often several Golith Groupers are found inside the barge which as a several holes for penetration (watch your head!).

Hammerhead is a reef that extends for over two miles from the Dania Pier almost to Port Everglades cut. A great spot for a drift dive and to see some big fish. This is also a good site for spear fishing and catching those tasty lobsters!

This wreck, in a previous life was a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter named the "Cape Gull". Sunk in 1989, she is upright on the sand with a slight list to starboard. There is a cable connecting the stern to another wreck called the "Wendy Rossheim" which is about 100ft away.

A series of 10 mooring buoys marking a ledge in 20-30 feet of water with several caves and crevices. Many cool critters are found here at this site, especially on the night dives.




To Be Continued....