
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Largo-Clearwater by IHG
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★ 8.7/10 (620 reviews)
13 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Largo · United States
5.0104 Google reviewsMaster your buoyancy or capture the perfect shot with expert instruction in the Tampa Bay area.
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Based in Clearwater, Epic Diving Florida serves the wider Tampa Bay area, offering a professional approach to scuba diving. As a family-run business owned by a veteran, the centre focuses on producing well-prepared and disciplined divers through thorough pre-dive training.
The instructional team consists of three professional instructors, including Dallas, a Navy veteran and boat captain. This combination of military precision and maritime experience ensures a high standard of safety and professionalism on every trip.
The centre is an affiliated PADI facility, offering everything from introductory experiences to advanced professional certifications. All instruction is conducted in English, catering to divers looking for technical proficiency and disciplined training habits.
The centre offers a comprehensive curriculum of PADI courses, starting from the Bubblemaker experience for children up to the Open Water Certification. For those looking to advance, they provide the Advanced Open Water Scuba Course and the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Class to refine essential skills.
Professional training is also a core focus, with courses available for Dive Master, Master Diver, and Diving First Aid for the Professional. They also specialise in niche skills, offering PADI Underwater Imaging and Spearfishing courses, alongside Enriched Air Nitrox for those looking to extend their bottom time.
For those looking to practice skills before heading into the field, the centre maintains a heated on-site pool, which is particularly useful for Bubblemaker sessions.
Full rental packages are available for those not bringing their own kit, covering everything from masks and fins to snorkels and complete sets. The shop also provides various retail options for divers looking to upgrade their personal equipment.
Hospital Hole is an impressive sinkhole located in the Weeki Wachee River, reaching depths of 42 metres. It offers a unique cavern-style environment for divers looking for something different from the typical reef.
The North Florida Springs provide a distinct freshwater diving environment. These spring systems offer a different type of visibility and ecosystem compared to the coastal waters of the Gulf.
Clearwater offers a variety of reef environments suitable for all skill levels. The underwater landscape here is diverse, providing a vibrant setting for both beginners and experienced divers.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
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