In Florida, most scuba dive projects cost between $80.00 and $300 per dive, with a typical price near $150. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical scuba dive cost
$80.00 – $300
per dive · typical $150
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Scuba dive cost breakdown
- Boat dive (with gear)$80.00 – $150typical $100
- Two-tank dive (with rental)$120 – $200typical $150
- Open Water certification$300 – $600typical $450
At a glance
- Typical range$80.00 – $300
- Unitper dive
- Cities covered121
What Scuba Diving costs
Boat dives with gear rental run $80–$200 per dive, while multi-dive packages and liveaboards cost more. Courses like Open Water certification are $300–$600. Prices vary by location, with tropical destinations often cheaper per dive.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
How much does a scuba dive cost?
Expect $80–$200 per dive with gear rental. Multi-dive packages or liveaboards can be cheaper per dive but cost more overall.
What affects dive prices?
Location, operator reputation, gear quality, and whether it's a shore or boat dive. Remote or specialty sites cost more.
How can I save on diving?
Bring your own mask and fins, book packages, and dive with local operators rather than resort-based ones.