Sanibel Island Scuba Diving

Scuba diving is, justifiably, one of Sanibel Island’s supreme attractions.

Often claimed by reviewers to be ‘perfect’ as a scuba diving destination, this barrier island off the southwest coast of Florida boasts over a dozen artificial reefs inside a 15 mile radius.

The building of these reefs also helped restock the waters around Sanibel Island with fish and so brought increased scuba divers and fishermen to the area.

The scuba diving, and also snorkeling, in the warm, turquoise unpolluted seas around Sanibel Island tempts enthusiasts back time and time again.

And if you’re looking for a place to go to try scuba diving for the very first time, then again, Sanibel Island would be a perfect choice. There is an abundance of shallow, transparent water that is ideal for beginners.

One of the most popular of the Sanibel Island reefs is the Belton Johnson Reef, reputedly named after a notable local fishing guide, which can be found off Bowman’s Beach.

This prized scuba location, a reef of approximately 5 miles in length, can be easily spotted thanks to its yellow and white markers, constructed by concrete culverts.

The Edison Reef, created from the rubble of a derelict bridge from the mainland, is also deservedly popular as a scuba venue.

Under 15 miles from the well-known and historic Sanibel Lighthouse, and in just over 40 feet of water, Edison Reef presents fabulous scuba diving possibilities.

The Peagus, or Charlie’s Reef is the newest of the Sanibel Island reefs, having been constructed as recently as 1999, around the wreckage of a tug boat and some old railway hoppers.

Twenty eight miles directly to the west of Red Fish Pass, already the ‘residents’ around Charlie’s reef include barracuda, cobia, grouper, amber jacks, nurse sharks and moray eels.

The Peagus or Charlie's Reef is a breathtaking location that has become deservedly popular in just a few years.

Beginners and experts alike can also gain tremendous reassurance from the presence in the area of the notable Seahorse Scuba company– a family owned and operated concern that has been comprehensively catering for divers since 1989.

Seahorse Scuba has everything you need – you can buy equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers, and it is also available to hire for your vacation.

This full service dive center has air and Nitrox fill stations. Beginners can enjoy 3 day beginners scuba certification classes and the more accomplished divers can benefit from PADI and Universal referral certification dives, which can be organized to fit into your vacation plans.

They can provide training for kids as young as 8 and 9, so this is the ideal place to get them started under professional supervision.

Seahorse Scuba supplies everything you need for your Sanibel Island scuba experience and, what is more, has a widespread reputation as being the most affordable store in the region.

If you’ve never scuba dived, or if you’ve just never scuba dived around Sanibel Island, then come out here and see why this is now such a sought-after location. Like everything else around here, it’s just perfect!

Here are some other great vacation ideas:

Kauai Vacation
Discover The Best Kauai Vacation Resources.

Kauai Island
Discover Kauai island, Kauai beaches, Poipu, Kauai scuba diving, Kauai golf, Kauai tours, Kauai wedding information and much more.

Kauai Reviews Page
Read Tht Latest Kauai Reviews.

Kauai Snorkeling Videos
Enjoy The Latest Snorkeling Videos From Around Kauai.

Gay Kauai Beaches - The Top 3
Discover The Top 3 Gay Beaches on Kauai