Goliath Grouper Migration • Saturday, September 2, 2023
In most popular dive destinations, big fish are rare or non-existent. Not so in the waters of Palm Beach County. Here you can see one or two Goliath Groupers year-round. But, between August and October, it is possible to see hundreds of them.
At a glance
| What you need to know | |
|---|---|
| Dive 1 | Wreck or Reef |
| Dive 2 | Wreck or Reef |
| Max depth in feet | 100 |
| Minimum cert level | Advanced/Deep |
| Departs from | Jupiter |
| Minutes from shop | 70 |
| Be at the boat no later than | 7:15 AM |
| Boat departs | 8:00 AM |
| Expected return | 12:00 PM |
| Price without gear rental | $109.95 |
| Price with gear rental | $139.95 |
What makes this special
Goliath Groupers (Epinephelus itajara) are the largest predatory, reef-dwelling boney fish in the Tropical Atlantic and Caribbean. A fully mature goliath can weigh as much as 500 pounds. Getting close to a fish of this size is a memory most will never forget. Getting a photo of a diver with one of these fish makes for a jaw-dropping image.
The diving
Each year from August to October, these immense fish — many the size of a small car — gather to spawn off the east coast of Florida. Palm Beach County has perennially been a mecca to observe goliath grouper. At times, these giant fish gather in groups of up to 100 in one specific area, most often on a wreck or sheltered reef.
By the way, these amzaing grouper images were shot by world-renowned photographer and Underwater Journal publisher Walt Stearns. Walt frequently dives the wrecks and reefs of Jupiter.
What else?
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
- $109.95 for a two-tank boat dive
- $139.95 with equipment
- DAN insurance
- Crew gratuity
- Certification cards
- Dive insurance
- Signed travel waiver and Statement of Understanding
- Personal dive gear
- Audible and visual surface signals
…and don’t forget:
- One towel each for showers and diving
- Dive light
- Safety sausage
- Emergency mirror
- Whistle
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Sunglasses
Learn more or reserve space
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