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American Dream Dive Charters
88 Portside Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States
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American Dream Dive Charters
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Di
Review №1

My dives with American dream dive charter were awesome.I tried all diving charter companies in South Florida but this company is the best. Why ? For 3 reasons: the parking is very close and free. I ve never seen that many employees on a diving boat. Sofia and Adam (also the other employees but i forgot their names) were very professional and knowledgeable. Now i m sure i only want to dive with American dream dive charters.

br
Review №2

Crew was awesome, very nice, very very helpful. They also clean up the environment when down in the water.Boat was large, clean, had warm shower, clean bathroom and water was provided. Dive sites where really cool saw an eel, parrot fish, lobster and others.Rental Gear worked like a charm!Great Times! Very relaxing! TY

ja
Review №3

Very organized. Definitely felt safe in the water with these ladies. Enjoyed our first shipwreck dive! Very nice ladies.Only one suggestion: would be nice if gear rental was a bit cheaper or maybe free fins, bcd, wetsuit. In this part of Florida none of the dive shops include gear. Not a fault of the company, but could definitely yield more business, return customers, and also yield more dives per customer. We would have went the second day as well if some of the gear was included with the pricing, but opted to shore dive the second day to save a little money.Or someone to take photos while down there to post on the website or social media would also be pretty cool! Just a suggestion, as we are all always looking for ways to improve.Honestly, that’s all I’ve got! Saw some really cool schools of fish, beautiful barnacles on the boat, group was not too big, felt safe, the gear fit well.Will be diving with them again! Five stars!!

Wi
Review №4

Great Crew, beautiful experience with people who love the underwater world as much as I do. Grateful to be able to wake up healthy and breathing this morning. 🙏☮️🐸🔱, namasté 🕊️🌈🌊🕉️👆

Jo
Review №5

Recently took my two newly-certified divers on two separate days with them and cannot say enough about the professionalism, courtesy, and emphasis on safety of this dive charter. Adam and Sophia were fantastic in looking after us and keeping us out of trouble! Will definitely be diving with them again on our next trip.

Ka
Review №6

Thanks to all the staff on the boat today! You made us feel so comfortable in the water as we hadn’t dived in awhile. It was a very clear day and we saw lots of sealife including a moray eel. Very special. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you!

MA
Review №7

My husband Damaso Rosales was there a few weeks ago. I was on deck while he and my son were diving . They were really good to us. Highly recommended

Ma
Review №8

Amazing shop with a great dive boat. Crew was super helpful. I recommend chartering with this shop.

Ja
Review №9

Had a great experience today very courteous patient and professional highly recommended great service and crew

Li
Review №10

This dive was very well organized and professional. They bent over backwards to make sure our experience from booking until return to the dock was amazing. I had some trouble equalizing on the first dive and the master diver went out of her way to make sure I was down safely. She also gave me some helpful pointers when I returned to the boat. I would definitely dive with them again when in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Pa
Review №11

Great crew. Very safe and well organized! Thank you for a great morning dive!

Fe
Review №12

Great captain and crew. Ensuring your safety while having a fun and enjoyable trip at the same time.

Mi
Review №13

I cant say how amazing this was, lifesavers getting us out two days in a row for some great wreck and reef dives definitely recommend nicest staff, and captain, they showed a real concern for their customers safety as well everyone having a good time Im definitely coming back!

Ma
Review №14

My favorite dive operation in Ft Lauderdale! The staff and divemasters are friendly, knowledgeable and always helpful. Easy to book online and see what dive sites are planned for the upcoming week as well.

Ra
Review №15

Great operation, very professional, organized and efficent crew. Will definitely use again in the future. Thank you

Ge
Review №16

Great boat and very polite crew

Mi
Review №17

My wife and I had the pleasure to dive on the American Dream II while diving with Lauderdale Diver. Captain Greg is as personable as he is professional, and the entire crew goes out of their way to make sure everyone aboard is safe and well-taken care of. The next time my wife and I dive in Ft. Lauderdale, well be sure to ask for the American Dream II.

Ca
Review №18

Great dive! Amazing sights and the drift dive was perfect too. Crew was very observant of the divers and made sure everyone had a great time. All in all couldn’t have had a better experience. Thank you!

Ja
Review №19

I never take the time to write reviews but these guys are great. It was my first saltwater dive and first boat dive since getting certified in June. I was a little nervous at first, especially with rougher than usual seas and a strong current, but the crew was extremely helpful and explained everything in the briefing. Once I started down the descent line on the first dive any anxiety I had immediately disappeared and I had a blast. The captain and crew are super friendly and helpful and treat you like family. I promptly booked another dive for the next morning, there was one spot available, and had even more fun. I highly recommend this charter and I look forward to getting back out there and diving with them again.

Gu
Review №20

Though I dove with another company these guys were our transportation. Captain and crew were excellent and provided great dives for us. Very professional and spacious boat.

Da
Review №21

Adam and Katie were awesome. This was my first ocean dive, and they helped me remain calm. Very enthusiastic and encouraging!!!! Highly recommend!!!!

Mi
Review №22

Absolutely the best place to use when diving in Ft Lauderdale. Truly professional crews with safety first mindset.

Th
Review №23

I am Tommy Smith owner of Southeast Texas Scuba and today we had the opportunity to dive with American Dream Dive Charters. Our dive master Anna made everyone feel like family. She was out going and very considerate. There was a new diver onboard and I watched as she washed away his anxiety. He told me it was the best thing he has ever done after the dive. I highly recommend diving with this charter and will be back.

Ro
Review №24

I’ve been diving with them for over a year now and have a great experience every time. The crew and the dive sites are fantastic! The boat is large and comfortable with space to walk around and stand if you want to. They offer so many great sites and will go to the best location given the weather conditions at the time. They will cancel if the weather conditions are poor as they are very safely conscious.

Si
Review №25

My friend Alex and I came from Colorado to go diving, we’re very new to the experience. Annie and Adam were super accommodating to all of our needs and we had a wonderful time! They were very knowledgeable and helpful in every possible way. We can’t wait to dive with them again!

Li
Review №26

What an amazing day on the water. The crew was fabulous and very professional

Gu
Review №27

Todd is a great captain and he has an outstanding crew. Always a pleasure to dive.

ab
Review №28

Been diving with this team for about 10 years. The staff is helpful and professional. Safety is always first with them. Boat is always in tip top shape - clean and well equipped. Captain is always friendly.Ive probably dived with them over 20 times and each has been a 5-star experience.

Al
Review №29

Amazing boat. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are a little high for air and dive trip about $90, but it seems like that’s what they all charge. Shouldn’t be more then 50 but it is what it is. Will return but would like to see the prices for a two tank dive to come down a bit.

ol
Review №30

Great service!

Ge
Review №31

The staff are great. Adam and Annie treat you with respect and will answer all of your questions. Safety comes first as they want you to have a great time. I would recommend any one looking for a dive boat to call them and let them show you a great day. I will definitely use them again the next time I am in town.

Sh
Review №32

Excellent experience, fun dives, great people! Helpful and caring team. We had a great time and would absolutely dive with them again if we found ourselves back in town. Highly recommend.

Sc
Review №33

My teenage daughter and I had an amazing time diving over a weekend in early December. Great crew, boat, dive sites and weather. Highly recommend them and whenever I am in South Florida again, will use them again to go scuba diving! Thank you!

Gr
Review №34

They crew was amazing! This was are first dive after certification and they made us feel at ease. I unfortunately I got seasick so Adam took my husband with him . He had a great experience. We will definitely dive with them again!

Ke
Review №35

Great people, felt as if we have been friends for a while. Very professional with safety and equipment. Katie and Orie great dive partners. I have a slight physical challenge and hadnt been diving for years. Absolutely the best .

M
Review №36

Very good experience with a great crew. Always made sure to provide clear instructions while also providing plenty of help and amenities. Will definitely go on another guided tourbwoth them again.

Na
Review №37

Went diving with Captain Todd and the team, everything went great. Very accommodating and friendly, will be back in the future!

Vi
Review №38

This is by far one of the top dive charters in Fort Lauderdale. The staff is awesome, kind, and accommodating. Annie, Todd, and Greg are great people who know how to have a good time while keeping safety a number 1 priority. I’ve had great memories with them and will continue to give them my business in the future. Here, you’re family. Thanks guys!

Ad
Review №39

I love going diving with American Dream, their captain and crew. They are always helpful and very experienced dive staff. They give out their instructions quickly and clearly so everyone can understand.They know all the best dives sites and have a good schedule for the next two weeks on their website.Usually an 8am show and 830 go for the morning dives.

Am
Review №40

We are visiting from Utah and are so happy we went diving with American Dream Dive Charter! Great, friendly staff that were so helpful and fun. Will definitely be back to dive with them again.

Ke
Review №41

You cant find a better boat and boat staff. Excellent equipment roomy boat

Da
Review №42

Boat is very well equipped. Captain is great and Dive Masters are the best in town. Cant go wrong if you go dive with them!

Fa
Review №43

Got on the boat and was paired up with a buddy who knew what he was doing. I’m still a novice but was never made to feel bad about my questions. They even provided some pointers for how to secure my tank. Soda and pineapple chunks were provided. Everyone was relaxed and there was not a tense moment in the whole experience. Have already recommended to others.

Ka
Review №44

American Dream II is my go to dive charter. Safety is priority one for this company, and it shows. The staff is professional and well trained, the boat is clean and most importantly, all dives are run in a highly organized and safe manner. The staff is friendly and offer any assistance needed. I highly recommend American Dream II to all levels of divers.

Aq
Review №45

We are happy to use American Dream II Dive Charters for our divers increasing their certifications and adding dives to their log books. Capt. Todd, Capt. Greg, and Annie are some of the most wonderful people we have ever worked with, and every single trip we are reminded of why we keep coming back. They make sure the experience is top notch every single time, they are happy to work with anyone at anytime, and they make sure the dives and divers are safe at all times. Every diver we have taken on American Dream II has contacted us time and time again to do another trip. If you are in Fort Lauderdale, and looking to dive, they are the people to take you. Top notch organization with top notch people.

Gr
Review №46

I don’t normally write reviews but this experience stuck with me. The boat was great but there were way too many people. I found the staff pretty abrupt and rude. I was paired up with two other people. No instructions were given on procedure for descent or ascent together. I’ve been diving for 20 years and I’ve always onserved the practice where divers will go in, wait on the service for each other and go down together. My ‘buddies’ went in, straight down and then somehow I was berated by one of the staff for losing them? Once back on board it was pretty obvious they could care less and it felt the same with the crew. Such a shame because great facilities and the two dives themselves were great. But, it just didn’t feel very welcoming or fun. I’d look for somewhere a little friendlier.

Di
Review №47

Great staff. Very helpful. Very clean spacious boat. Good dive experience to see a 70 wreck and do a drift dive over a reef.

Ra
Review №48

Absolutely loved every experience I’ve had with the American Dream. They have a professional and friendly crew and captain that ensures every dive is a memorable one.

Ho
Review №49

Spent all day diving with them today and theyre great. My buddy lost one side of his integrated weights and the dive master found it and returned it to us.Ive been diving with them for about a decade and dive with them exclusively when Im in Fort Lauderdale because they are safe, friendly, and helpful.

Re
Review №50

WOW! This was my first dive after getting open water certified this past summer elsewhere. To be on the safe side I hired a dive master to be my dive buddy. I got two — one for each dive. I’m going to spell their names wrong here because I didn’t get them to verify but anyway, Katy and Ory were super fantastic DMs and I wouldn’t have changed a thing. I got to see more than I thought I would, including a Goliath grouper. SO BIG. There were refreshments and everyone was super friendly in the familiar, family way. Will definitely come back. Thanks!

Do
Review №51

I LOVE THIS CHARTER!!!!!!! The crew and owner are good people who go above and beyond to help you! Very awesome trip with them if you are interested in a good dive :)

ma
Review №52

Just completed our first dive in Florida... What an amazing tree and company. They made us feel very comfortable and were great guides. We will be back.

J
Review №53

American Dream Dive Charters is my go-to dive boat in Ft Lauderdale.Nice big dive boat with plenty of room. I dove with my teenage son.Captain Todd knows the area and he takes suggestions from divers regarding locations.  You will not be disapointed.  We had a great time, clean boat, and thorough briefings.Water and snacks are included. For the reef drift-dives they provide the buoy, then come and pick up your group when you surface.

Da
Review №54

Great boat, great crew, go over and above to help out and ensure safety. Highly recommend

Ja
Review №55

Love this dive boat! The staff treats everyone like family! Easy to get to, safe, roll call after each dive, very professionally ran boat.

Bi
Review №56

Great boat, owner, and crew. Been diving with them for several years - they are always my first choice for South Florida diving.

Al
Review №57

Very nice crew. Accommodating. Good equipment

Ja
Review №58

Love this place. Great crew and really good deal. Recommend to anyone diving in the Ft. Lauderdale area.

Ke
Review №59

Really good dive operation, excellent crew.

Ty
Review №60

Capt Todd and crew are jovial bunch thats reminds you that diving is supposed to be fun all while keeping everyone aboard safe. Great boat to dive with in Fort Lauderdale!!!

Do
Review №61

Captain Todd is true professional. I have been diving with him for years. I highly recommend this dive boat.

Ca
Review №62

Ive use them for the last 4 years.Great boat well equipped with the safety features. Friendly crew.will recommend.

Jo
Review №63

I had a unexpected trip to Ft Lauderdale arrived on a Friday night decided to try to go scuba diving Saturday morning. I called them left a message and Todd the captain promptly called me back I asked about going diving and also told him I had no gear at all and he said as long as I had a bathing suit I was good to go. Once on the boat I let Greg one of the divemasters know that it was my first dive since getting certified and first time in the ocean. He helped me set up my equipment and went in the water with me and gave me a guided tour of the sunken tug boat we where diving on.The boat was very clean and they provided drinks and snacks for all the divers. I would not hesitate to recommend this crew for diving my first experience was awesome thanks to Greg!

Ci
Review №64

Clean, spacious, well organized boat. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy to find and free parking.

Ti
Review №65

Captain Greg was neither helpful, friendly, or informative. I am from Texas and came a long ways to dive, but wasnt afforded basic accommodations and missed my chance. Never have I had such a disappointing dive experience.

Ma
Review №66

Cant say enough good things about this place or the time we had diving with them. I love that they are very close to the inlet, have a very spacious boat, free parking, hot water shower on board, and extremely helpful and friendly staff.

Bo
Review №67

Spent two days with this group. Staff was friendly and professional. Both boat and rental gear were in good working order. Would definitely dive with them again.

An
Review №68

Good outfit. Really friendly and on top of things.

A.
Review №69

Great place to go diving. They have a verity of dive sites you can go to regardless of your certification level. They provide free water, drinks, and snacks. The captain and staff are very friendly.

Ni
Review №70

To echo a few others, I dont usually write reviews. Been diving with this outfit since 2014, always incredible, exceeds all expectations.

Ev
Review №71

Great crew, great owner. Always get excellent and professional service.

Ey
Review №72

Great staff, i have been diving with them for 4 years now when i come to FL. Clean boat, free food and drinks; willing to change destination if you already dove in a planned wreck. Safety and enjoyment guaranteed.

Ma
Review №73

Professional services. Wanted to dive and Gregg helped me out and set me up with two great dives that were probably the best to represent diving in Ft Lauderdale. Thanks !

Jo
Review №74

Very safe and professional crew going to some great locations. Would highly recommend diving with Chris and Todd on the American Dream II.

Al
Review №75

*Best Customer Service **Im going to dive again with them*My equipment that I owned failed I had a leaky hose and they were to able to help me out and fix the problem. After every dive they always offered water and made sure you werent dehydrated and passed around a bowl of fruit. They are very knowledgable and if you had any questions about the dive they were happy to pass the knowledge. During the dive I saw a good amount of fish and even a baracuda🖒I had an awesome time diving with them

Be
Review №76

Greta crew

da
Review №77

It was very nice all the crew is very nice and attentive.

De
Review №78

Great crew. Very professional.

Sh
Review №79

I am a local and I dive quite often, I prefer to dive the Dream. The Boat is kept very clean Captain Todd is very professional and kind. The Dive Masters on board are friendly, helpful, experienced and most importantly SAFE. I feel rifght at home with American Dream they even serve you snacks, fresh fruit and drinks its Amazing. If you are Diving in Fort Lauderdale dont miss your chance to dive with the best team Dive the DreamWith Appreciation,Shannon Stough

Ro
Review №80

I liked it, dives were great, staff were cool

Re
Review №81

Great team and amazing experience!

Je
Review №82

Excellent dive team...had a great time!

Da
Review №83

My wife Gayl and I live in South Florida and we have the luxury of diving year round off the coast of Fort Lauderdale at a multitude of scenic locations including wrecks and reefs.Gayl and I combined have over 600+ dives with the majority of those dives spent in our coastal backyard. There are several SCUBA diving charter operations to choose from in our area and we have gone diving with most of them.The American Dream II with Captain Todd, Captain Greg, and Crew are always our first choice when we decide to spend a day doing our favorite pastime - getting in the water and enjoying the serene landscapes and solitude.Unlike other dive operators, the American Dream II is always professional and consistent with their operation. The service from the crew is top notch from the moment your gear is loaded onto the dive boat, to the safe return to the dock after a fun and exciting day of diving.When you are on the American Dream II, safety is always the first priority from the Captain and the crew. I cant say enough about how much Gayl and I enjoy spending a day out on the American Dream II and diving the cool wrecks and reefs full of life.Thank you Captain Todd and Captain Greg for all the safe journeys and many more to come. Also, much thanks and gratitude to dive masters Mike and Rebecca for taking care of us on and below the water.David and Gayl

Je
Review №84

Staff was very friendly. Easy access to the dock from Fort Lauderdale.. Boat was clean.

Ka
Review №85

Great boat, friendly and helpful staff. Cant beat it in Ft Lauderdale!

Es
Review №86

Great staff, great boat!

Ro
Review №87

Love these guys!

Ca
Review №88

Great crew!

Di
Review №89

Great folks

To
Review №90

This dive company is top notch service! Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating for all levels of diving. I forgot my sons wetsuit, they had one. He had trouble on the free dive and Adam jumped right in and went with us. Dont think twice about booking your dive with them. They are awesome.

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  • Address:88 Portside Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, United States
  • Site:http://scubafortlauderdale.com/
  • Phone:+1 954-577-0338
Categories
  • Dive shop
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–8PM
  • Thursday:8AM–8PM
  • Friday:8AM–5:30PM
  • Saturday:8AM–8PM
  • Sunday:8AM–8PM
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