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Spring Charters are running . .  Time to Dive!!

On open charters the following applies . . .
MOST offshore trips run at 9:00 departure
on the weekdays and 8:00 and 1:00 on the weekends.  We try to book the 8:00 weekend trip before booking the 1 pm.  Jetties trips follow the High Tides and vary daily times.

Water Temps are still quite cool as of April 1.  Surface is around 68 and at depth 62.
Our pool temps are in the upper 80's so come by and try out a new piece of gear or two in nice comfy warm saline water. Yep . . . you heard right SALT WATER POOL!!!
Wish you were here! Hey . . . might be a good time to expand your horizons with an
Advanced Open Water or a Nitrox course!

We are planning trips to
ANTHONY'S KEY, HONDURAS
STOP BY OR CALL FOR INFORMATION

SPEARFISHING IS NOT ALLOWED ON OPEN CHARTERS

Enjoy a dive in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Our charters take you to one of many natural limestone reefs, man-made reefs, or wrecks,
and right now, the conditions are GREAT. Fish and aquatic life is plentiful.
So don't delay, take that big jump today. EMAIL OR GIVE US A CALL!
PHONE: 850-837-0955 or 800-222-0955
E-MAIL: ecsdestin@aol.com

2-TANK TRIPS - $80.00 PLUS ANY GEAR
1-TANK TRIPS - $60.00 PLUS ANY GEAR

INSTRUCTORS: CALL FOR GROUP RATES FOR CLASSES

DISCOVER SCUBA CHARTERS
An actual scuba diving experience in OPEN WATER!
And the best part is you don't have to be certified to do it! GREAT FUN FOR A FAMILY OUTING.
All gear and instruction are provided.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

$105.00 Per Person - All Gear Included

SNORKELING TRIPS
Enjoy a Snorkeling Adventure at the mouth of the Gulf Of Mexico.
All instruction and gear are provided.

$30.00 Per Person - All Gear and Instruction Included
KIDS 12 and Under - $25.00

NATURAL REEFS:
Natural reefs are in the 80'-120' range with many being within 5 miles off shore. Some of the most popular sites are Anna's Reef, Amberjack Reef, and White Hill. Small corals and sponges dot these reefs with ledges ranging from 1 to 10 feet from the bottom. Marine life ranges from Giant Southern Stingrays to the smallest juvenile Blue Angel Fish.

MAN MADE REEFS:
Some of the most popular man made reef sites are the Destin Bridge Rubble, The Tanks and The Pipe Culverts. The Destin Bridge Rubble is the remains of the old Destin Bridge that was torn down and deposited approximately 1-2 miles offshore as a fish haven. It has been down for many years and is a favorite spot for those wanting to see a wide variety of sea life. Average depth is 65'-70'. The tanks are intact M-60 military tanks sunk in approximately 70' of water and make a great photo opportunity. The Culverts are 4' round pipe culverts and offer a great spot for larger fish to congregate.

WRECKS:
Wrecks in the area range from a 400' Liberty Ship sunk in 85' of water near White Hill Reef to the Miss Louise in 56'. Other wrecks are the LCM, The Phoenix and the Air Force Barge. The Liberty Ship almost always has large Southern Stingrays and Amberjack as well as an abundance of Flounder and Grouper. The Miss Louise is a VERY popular shallow water site, not only for its depth, but also for the marine life around it. The Phoenix also has a resident Nurse Shark that has made its home in a culvert just off the stern and the Fuel Tanker barge has  had a
200 lb. resident Goliath Grouper lately.

Book your trip aboard the Aquanaut or Down Under.

AQUANAUT

A 40' INFINITY USCG LICENSED FOR UP TO
22 PASSENGER

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