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Gulfport Dive Center

Gulfport Dive Center

Instructor Training Center
5008 Gulfport Blvd. South, Gulfport, FL 33707, United States
Unlock the Ocean Portal

If you’ve not encountered the wonder of the underwater world, you’re in for the experience of a lifetime. Gulfport Dive Center provides you with the training, equipment, services, and opportunity to
Unlock the Ocean Portal.

Maybe you are a trained diver who has been inactive due to the demands of life. Take the opportunity to get back into the sport you love if you now find yourself with more recreation time.

Contact us by calling (727) 498-8702, by emailing Info@gulfportdivecenter.com or on Facebook- Gulfport Dive Center. Better still, come by Gulfport Dive Center for that personal touch.
Gulfport Dive Center is your Dive Center in south Pinellas County. We give you that personal touch and full attendance to your needs for diving products, training, trips, and services.

Come in and see us. Have a cup of coffee (coffee shop is just a few doors down) and chat about your diving experiences past and future. Tell us what you want for equipment, services and dive travel. We value your opinion and your input. They will help us better meet your needs.
Gulfport Dive Center is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) Diamond Dive Center.

The SSI Diamond Status recognizes Dive Centers and Dive Resorts that make a commitment to excellence and leadership in the categories of:

♦ Business Practices & Ethics
♦ Quality Assurance
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♦ Diving Passion

Only Dive Centers and Dive Resorts recognized as the leaders in their marketplace can be considered for the SSI Diamond Status.
Located in Gulfport, Florida (Tampa Bay area) we are here to serve all your Scuba Diving needs. We are a Scuba Schools International (SSI) Diamond Dive Center, the highest level of attainment in the SSI system, and an Aqua Lung Partner Dive Center.

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Gulfport Dive Center

Gulfport Dive Center

Instructor Training Center
5008 Gulfport Blvd. South, 33707, Gulfport
+17274988702 Email www

Opening Hours

Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 16:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sundaynot opened
OTHER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
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Halbert G. (#2644560)

Devils Den (★4.4)

Devil’s Den is a fresh water spring with the temperature being 72 degrees Fahrenheit all year long. Here you will find ancient rock formations with stalactites, fossil beds, and much more. With swim throughs and platforms it’s a great place to practice buoyancy and skills.

Edward C. (#377913)

Lake Denton (★4.2)

A popular, easy to access lake on a group camp property, popular with the Boy Scouts. Located in central Florida, many classes train here, especially when the ocean is not calm.

Blue Grotto, LLC, 32696 Williston

The Blue Grotto (★4.4)

Dive the largest clear water cavern in the heart of freshwater spring country in Williston, Florida. The Blue Grotto lets you dive down to a depth of 100 feet in crystal clear water with a consistent temp of 72 degrees F all year round! A popular training dive site.

Mares

Rainbow River at KP Hole Park (★4.4)

Sitting about 100 miles north of Tampa, Rainbow River is a jewel of a dive site in the middle of Florida. Crystal clear, as it’s fed from a natural spring, this river is full of unique freshwater fish, turtles, and alligators.

Scubapro

116 ft Barge St Petersburg (★3.8)

Sunken Barge with growth, has openings that allow penetration. Has some Goliath Grouper in residence along with numerous gag grouper, snapper and Jacks.

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