Hammerhead/Minecar Reef • Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Widely regarded as one of Broward County’s best drift dives, this two-mile-long reef structure is home to a diverse assortment of corals and fish.
At a glance
| What you need to know | |
|---|---|
| Dive 1 | Reef |
| Dive 2 | Reef |
| Max depth in feet | 90 |
| Minimum cert level | Open Water |
| Departs from | Fort Lauderdale |
| Minutes from shop | 20 |
| Be at the boat no later than | 12:45 PM |
| Boat departs | 1:30 PM |
| Expected return | 5:00 PM |
| Price without gear rental | $109.95 |
| Price with tanks and weights | $135.95 |
| Price with full gear rental | $165.95 |
| Add Nitrox | $12.95 per tank |
| For a personal guide, add | $100.95 |
| For each extra guided diver, add | $49.95 |
Every charter includes an Aquatic Ventures Divemaster or Instructor, and you’re welcome to dive with them at no additional charge. If you prefer a more personalized experience, you can reserve your own private dive guide for an additional $100.95.
You may also have friends or family members join you and your private guide for just $49.95 each, making it an excellent option for couples, friends, or family members who want a more individualized diving experience.
The site
The reef begins one-half mile south of the Port Everglades cut. It continues south to a point just out from the Dania Pier. Depths range from 60 feet on the inshore side to 90 feet on the Atlantic side.
The diving
The reef consists of an assortment of ledges and crannies, some reaching as much as two dozen feet off the sand. It is home to three different species of turtles: sharks, lobsters and Southern stingrays. Fish schools are abundant.
What else?
Balance is due in full when you sign up. There are no refunds unless we find someone to take your place.
- $99.95 for a two-tank boat dive
- $129.95 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
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