Dive with the Sharks at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay gives you the opportunity to SCUBA dive with sharks from around the world in the incredible Shark Bay exhibit. This experience will put you up close and personal with the ocean's top predator.

Shark Bay is a 93,000-gallon saltwater exhibit that is home to shark species from around the world including sand tiger sharks, zebra sharks, nurse sharks, black tip reef sharks and a green sea turtle. The Dive with the Sharks program is designed to dispel the commonly held myth that sharks are man-eaters and to convey a strong conservation message to visitors. Essentially, this is an extension of the successful and popular dive show "Sharks! From Fear to Fascination!"

WHAT YOU GET: The program is approximately 90-minutes and includes an educational presentation about sharks and a 30-minute dive in the Shark Bay exhibit. Exit the shark cage with a qualified dive master and position yourself on the bottom of the exhibit for optimal viewing of the sharks. Family and friends will be able to watch from the Sea Hunt gallery.

SAFETY: There are two dive masters in the exhibit with you and one surface tender present during all dives. This program is operated with the highest standards of recreational diving. The Florida Aquarium dive team is trained to supervise recreational diving activities by world wide recognized scuba training agencies. Emergency oxygen and first aid kits are onsite for all diving operations. The dive and security team have a well-practiced emergency action plan in order to handle medical emergencies. All team members are trained in the use of emergency oxygen, first aid and CPR.

Advanced reservations are required to participate in the Dive with the Sharks program, it is not available to book on the day.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Please note: The Florida Aquarium is closed on the following dates:

• Thanksgiving Day (22 November, 2007 / 28 November, 2008)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

Dive with the Sharks is located at The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay

Departure Time:

02 June to 19 August

• 10:00am
• 4:00pm

20 August to 01 June

• 9:00am
• 3:30pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is not provided

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Hire of dive gear
• Souvenir shark dive hat
• Admission to The Florida Aquarium
• One souvenir photograph of the dive
• 30 Minute Swim with Fishes Experience

Exclusions:

• Face mask
• Meals and Beverages
• Photographs (available to purchase)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 8 days in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking
• There is a maximum of two (2) divers per booking
• All divers must be SCUBA Certified
• The dive master reserves the right to deny any guest diver the opportunity to leave the shark cage if the safety of the diver or the animals is in jeopardy.

What to Bring:

• Towel
• Bathing Suit
• Certification Card
• Face Mask (optional)

You MUST advise the following information at the time of booking:

• Shoe Size
• Height
• Weight
• Date of Last dive
• Cert. Agency (YMCA etc)
• Cert. Level

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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