Wrecks
Drop onto Gulf of Mexico wrecks — steel, history and the marine life that has made them home.
Guided Gulf Coast wrecks, reefs and Florida springs — led by NAUI Divemaster Diver Doug.
Wreck · Reef · Springs
Three ways to go down
Every dive is planned around conditions, safety and the people in the water. Pick your underwater world.
Reefs
Colorful ledges and reef systems, chosen to match the day's conditions and your experience level.
Springs
Clear freshwater Florida springs — a completely different kind of dive, with its own skills to sharpen.
Intro · Refresher
Start here
Never dived, or been away from the water for a while? Two easy, guided ways to get comfortable and have fun doing it.
No certification needed
Introduction to Scuba
Ever wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater? Take your first breaths on scuba with a patient guide, in calm water where you can relax and enjoy it.
- Your choice: a pool, or confined water in a spring or lake
- All gear and tanks included
$150per diver
For certified divers
NAUI Refresher Scuba
Been a while since your last dive? Shake off the rust and rebuild your confidence with a guided refresher, at a pace that suits you.
- Your choice: pool, spring or boat
- Gear as needed and tanks included
- Boat dives: divers cover their own cost to dive — Diver Doug will recommend charter companies local to Bradenton / Sarasota
$150per diver · pool or spring
$225per diver · boat dive
Signature program
The Diver's Odyssey
A three-day guided program that takes you from certified to confident — through Florida's springs and out into open water. Three chapters, each a little deeper than the last.
Chapter1
The Sanctuary
Florida freshwater spring · 2‑tank dive
Dial in your weighting and trim, refine your buoyancy and breathing efficiency, and settle into a calm diving mindset.
$175per diver · tanks included
Chapter2
Into the Unknown
Florida spring · 2‑tank dive
Low-visibility diving that builds situational awareness and mental resilience.
$175per diver · tanks included
Chapter3
The Open Water Quest
Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic · 2‑tank boat dive
Make your skills instinctive and widen your awareness in open water.
$225per diver · tanks included
All three chapters
$430 per diver
Tanks included on every dive · gear rental available upon request
- Tanks included on every dive
- Open Water certification or equivalent
- Medical clearance as required
- Gear rental available upon request
- Sign your liability waiver online
- Sign your gear rental agreement online
On the horizon
South Florida trips Liveaboard expeditions Certifications Specialty coursesOne-on-one
Private Guide
A qualified diver in the water with you — someone who knows the site, keeps an eye on your safety, and lets you dive at your own pace.
Who it's for
- Newly certified divers who want a mentor
- Divers returning after time away
- Solo travelers without a buddy
- Anyone exploring an unfamiliar site
Where we go
- West Coast: Gainesville and Ocala springs, down to Naples
- East Coast: Jupiter to Miami
Rates
$100per diver · parties of 1–2
$50per diver · parties of 3–6
$20per tank · tank rental
$50per diver · full gear rentalMask, fins, BCD, regulator and dive computer
Site fees, park or spring admission, and boat or charter costs are not included.
- One-on-one or groups of up to 6
- Open Water certification minimum — varies by site
- Two-diver minimum for sites more than 90 minutes from Bradenton
- By appointment only
Your guide
Meet Diver Doug
NAUI Divemaster and Assistant Instructor on Florida's Gulf Coast, working the waters around Bradenton and Sarasota.
Diving didn't take long to take over. What started as spare-time dives on the Gulf wrecks and Florida's springs turned into a full-blown obsession — and then a plan: trade the desk for a life on the water. I've logged 250+ dives, and I'm already planning the next one.
I'm a planner by nature. I log every dive, track my gas consumption, and brief every trip like it matters — because it does. That's the care I bring to guiding: a clear plan, a calm pace, and no one left to figure it out alone. I'm also working toward my technical certification so I can chase deeper Gulf wrecks and longer bottom times.
It's the idea behind the Odyssey, too. A certification card gets you in the water; real confidence comes from time spent diving with someone who's paying attention.
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
Jacques Cousteau
NAUI DivemasterNAUI Assistant Instructor
Who & what I dive with
My Crew & Gear
The agencies, dive shops and gear brands behind how I dive and teach.
Certification & safety
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Scuba Steve's Adventures
Sarasota dive courses, where I work as Divemaster and Assistant Instructor.
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Ready when you are
Get in touch
Questions, availability, or ready to reserve? Call, text or email — and let's get you in the water.
Call or text
Check availability and reserve a Diver's Odyssey chapter or a private guide trip.
Questions about trips, group sizes or what to expect.
Waivers online
Complete your waiver online, plus the rental agreement if you're renting gear.
Serving Florida's Gulf Coast — Bradenton / Sarasota