Set your out-of-office to “Gone Diving.”
John Harman Nov 10, 2026
By Friday morning, you could be rolling off a dive boat in South Florida. By Sunday, you’re headed home with four more dives in your logbook and a few new dive buddies. That’s the idea behind Atlantic Edge Scuba’s Fort Lauderdale Warm Water Getaway. We head to Pompano Beach for a Thursday-to-Sunday trip that packs two days of boat diving into a long weekend.
From the airport to the marina
Fly into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), grab a rideshare or taxi, and meet us at Sands Harbor Resort in Pompano Beach. Our dive boat is a short walk from the hotel, so once you’ve checked in, getting to the boat is easy.
Thursday evening is a chance to meet the group, grab dinner, and compare notes on what everyone wants to see underwater. There’s usually someone hoping for a turtle and someone who could spend the whole dive looking under ledges for a moray.
Two mornings on the boat, four dives in the logbook
We plan two boat dives on Friday and two on Saturday. Pompano Beach has reefs and wrecks close to shore, and the captain selects sites based on conditions and the group. On a reef, you might watch parrotfish graze, spot a grouper tucked under a ledge, or catch a sea turtle cruising past. On a wreck, take a minute to look up from the structure. Sometimes the best part is the school of fish hanging just above it.
After the morning dives, there’s time to rinse your gear, find a seafood lunch, or spend the afternoon by the pool. Over dinner, you can settle the important question of the day. Was that grouper really as big as your buddy says it was?
Make it a training weekend or come dive for fun
If you’ve finished your pool training with Atlantic Edge, this is a chance to complete your four Open Water certification dives in Florida. There are also options to work on Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, or select specialties. Tell us what you’d like to work on when you book so we can confirm the schedule and any additional dives you’ll need.
Already certified and just want a weekend on the water? Come along for the boat dives and enjoy South Florida with people who are just as happy talking about the dive as they are getting in for the next one.
What’s included
The getaway includes three nights at Sands Harbor Resort, two days of two-tank boat diving, tanks and weights, boat fees, and taxes. Airfare, meals, tips, rental gear, and parking are separate.
Ready for a long weekend underwater? Contact Atlantic Edge Scuba for upcoming dates and availability. Let us know if you’re coming for fun dives, finishing your Open Water certification, or working toward your next course.
