
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Largo-Clearwater by IHG
★★
★ 8.7/10 (620 reviews)
6.9 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Largo · United States
4.6116 Google reviewsDive the Clearwater Bay area aboard the CAN-TANK-EROUS, a Coast Guard-certified vessel with nearly 30 years of local expertise.
For subtitles in English: start the video firstthen click the gearat the top right of the video, select “Subtitles/CC”, then “Auto-translate” and choose “English”.
Located in the Clearwater, Florida area within the bay zone, Tanks-A-Lot Dive Charters has been a staple of the local diving community for nearly three decades. Since its establishment in 1996, the centre has built a long-standing reputation for conducting secure and professional excursions across the West Coast of Florida.
Now operating as an integral part of 2 Shea Charters, the centre provides a streamlined experience for both local divers and those visiting the area. This integration ensures that divers have access to a full-service shop and a professional training environment alongside their boat trips.
The centre is a PADI affiliated diving operation, providing structured training and certifications for divers at every level. Whether you are looking for your first open water qualification or more advanced training, the instruction follows the established PADI curriculum.
The team focuses on providing secure and reliable diving experiences, drawing on decades of local knowledge to navigate the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Tanks-A-Lot Dive Charters offers a complete range of PADI courses. You can complete your initial training here or progress through more advanced certifications via their full suite of PADI training programmes.
The CAN-TANK-EROUS is the centre's dedicated diving vessel, a Coast Guard-certified boat designed to accommodate up to 14 divers. It is equipped with a diving platform specifically designed for giant stride entries, making transitions from the boat to the water smooth and efficient.
The waters of the Gulf of Mexico offer a diverse array of marine life for you to observe. You will encounter a variety of common reef species that inhabit the local seabed and surrounding structures.
For those interested in macro life, the area hosts several interesting species, including the frogfish and various rare nudibranchs.
Hello, I'm Marina, DivingDeal.com's AI assistant. I answer in detail about hotels, dive centres and liveaboards.

Thinking about the whole trip and the flights? Talk it over with Edith →
Marina is an AI. Some links are affiliate links: DivingDeal may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Bookings are made with the partner.