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McKay's Reef, One Tank Dive Trip
Trip Description 
This is a great shallow-water (max 28 feet) one-tank dive off of Fort Lauderdale. Your scuba dive trip starts with a devotional presentation on creation and environmental stewardship. You will also learn of God’s creation with an introduction to the coral reef ecology and fish identification of the reefs. McKay's Reef is one quarter mile offshore. The shallow depth allows for a leisurely one-hour bottom time. The trip price includes tanks and weights, however if you need rental equipment our friends at Pro Dive can issue that to you right at the shop before you get on the boat.
The Pro Diver II is a spacious 60’ vessel with plenty of space for sunbathing, shade, a galley with beverages and snacks, and two restrooms. Although it is rated for 38 divers, Pro Dive limits it to 28 divers for comfort.
Itinerary
Saturdays:
12:30 p.m. Check-in, Presentation and Devotional at Pro Dive
2:00 p.m. Boat Departure, Tour and Scuba Dive
5:00 p.m. Boat Returns to Pro Dive
Simply contact us to schedule a date that works for you.
Location
Pro Dive Campus
429 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Prices
$50 One-Tank Dive Trip (includes tank & weights)
$10 Regulator w/ SPG and Octopus Rental
$10 Buoyancy Compensator Rental
$10 Wetsuit Rental
$10 Mask, fins & snorkel rental
Price includes classroom presentation, boat trip, in-water guide, and the use of tanks and weights.
Full-boat charters available.
Accommodations
$ Avalon Waterfront Inn
$$ Courtyard Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach Special Reef Ministries Rate: $99 per night!
To make reservations call 1-888-821-1366 and use PROMO CODE: REEF MINISTRIES
$$$ Pelican Grand Beach Resort
Packing List
Bathing suit
Towel
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Water
Underwater Cameras can be demo'd at Pro Dive
Certification card(s), log book and alternate air source
Money for beverages and/or snacks, and crew gratuities
FAQs
What will we see on the reef?
You will see many tropical reef fish indigenous to Florida and the Caribbean - parrotfish, snapper, damselfish, angelfish, stingray, wrasse, tang, etc. These include adults and juveniles, individuals and schools. You will also see an assortment of hard and soft corals including sea fans and sponges.
Who can participate in a scuba day trip?
To participate in our scuba day trips, we ask that you be in good health and be prepared to dive. This is an interpretive underwater adventure, the more one is comfortable with the activity of scuba diving, the better the experience will be to absorb the beauty of God's underwater marine life. If you have not been diving in a while (over a year) you may want to get a refresher first. If it has been over two years since you have been diving, you will be required to take a refresher course. If you are over the age of 40, are obese, lead a sedentary lifestyle, smoke or have high blood pressure or any other questionable health consideration for diving, I recomend that you get a physical to see if diving is an activity you should be participating in. If you have friends or loved ones who would like to come along but are not divers, they certainly can come out as riders. They will get the same devotional and presentation, and they can enjoy the comforts of the two-story Pro Diver II while you are diving. Please call if you have questions regarding yours or other's abilities to scuba dive.
What about motion sickness and waves?
The boat will not run trips if the seas are rough. The captain makes the judgment early in the morning to determine if the trip is running or not due to weather. There are some people who are prone to getting motion sickness even in the mildest of conditions. There are some over-the-counter medications for motion/sea sickness, and it is always best to consult with your physician to see if that medication is right for you.
*Note: If the trip is cancelled due to weather, you may choose to reschedule or to be refunded.
Reservations
Simply contact us to schedule a date that works for you. If you have any questions please call (954) 495-7810.
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