When in Destin don't forget to visit Emerald Coast Scuba for a great diving adventure, and even pick up a PADI certificate while you're at it. With an assortment of diving and snorkeling trips, and crash courses that range from open water courses to rescue, Emerald Course provides the perfect ingredients for a thrilling holiday.
You can begin with learning how to swim with Coach Mary and her team of expert staff. You can then sign up for a snorkeling trip to the Gulf of Mexico for $25 per person, inclusive of all gear. For scuba diving aficionados, Emerald Coast runs four hour long, charters to the gulf. Here, for $100 per person, you can dive into the open waters, brimming with aquatic life, even if you don't have any prior experience. You can also opt for the balmy, sheltered waters of the saline pool. You can even register for an Advanced Open Water Course while you're here. The picturesque coastline dotted with reefs, both natural and manmade, allows you to view aquatic life like never before.
Emerald Coast also offers a variety of sight-seeing cruises throughout the year. The Galapagos Adventure takes you to the beautiful Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Deep Blue. At a length of 106 feet and a capacity of 12.5 knots, the M/V Deep Blue is one of the fastest yachts in Galapagos. You can even go fishing with Captain Dave and his first mate Tommy at Destin Harbor... rumored to be the world's luckiest fishing village, you might be surprised at what you haul up from the bountiful waters.
You can even rent your gear from Emerald Coast Scuba's impressive collection. From tanks to air fills to wetsuits and snorkels, you're sure to find everything you need at competitive prices. You can also purchase diving accessories by Trident, the latest trends in clothing and a whole lot more at the 24 hour sales store. Children between 8 and 10 can sign up for the Bubble Maker course where they can learn the basics of diving in the secured water area of Destin's East Pass, or Aquamissions, where through classroom discussions and afternoon pool dives, PADI instructors introduce them to safe scuba diving.
For further information, you can refer to the website www.divedestin.com or call Emerald Coast Scuba at (850) 837-0955.
Emerald Coast Scuba
503 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541
