Boneyard Fossil Dive: A Divemaster‑Led One‑Tank Hunt Off Venice, FL

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Boneyard Fossil Dive: A Divemaster‑Led One‑Tank Hunt Off Venice, FL

A 3‑hour outing that includes a one‑tank fossil dive (1 hr 15 min or to 500 PSI) in the Boneyard at Venice, FL with tanks, weights and fossil bags provided.

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Boneyard Fossil Dive: A Divemaster‑Led One‑Tank Hunt Off Venice, FL.

Duration
3 Hours
Location
Nokomis
Operator
The Teeth Beneath LLC
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Explore the Boneyard in Venice, Florida on a focused, one‑tank fossil dive guided from start to finish. Over a three‑hour outing, a Divemaster is in the water with the group, teaching fossil‑hunting techniques, pointing out finds and helping you search for specimens to share with fellow divers.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE DIG

One‑Tank Fossil Hunt in the Boneyard

Spend the underwater portion searching the Boneyard for ancient fossils on a guided fossil dive in Venice, FL — a focused, hands‑on hunt led in the water by a Divemaster.

THE GUIDANCE

Divemaster‑Led Instruction

A Divemaster remains in the water for safety and instruction, showing you how to hunt effectively and helping locate fossils to share with the group.

THE PACKAGE

Included Tanks, Weights and Fossil Bags

The outing is equipped with tanks, weights and fossil bags so participants arrive ready to dive and collect finds during the session.

What the day feels like

What the Trip Feels Like

The day unfolds as a concise, purpose‑driven dive: a roughly three‑hour window that encompasses gearing up with provided tanks, weights and fossil bags, a single underwater period capped at 1 hour 15 minutes (or when a 500 PSI reserve is reached), and an informal sharing of finds and techniques led by the Divemaster.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this small‑group fossil dive.

1
Small GroupsIdeal for parties that want a focused, intimate outing — the trip is capped at up to four participants, keeping the group size compact.
2
Buddies & PairsPairs or small friend groups fit comfortably into the outing dynamic thanks to the four‑person maximum.
3
Solo DiversSolo travelers can join without being lost in a large crowd, because the maximum group size is limited to four people.
4
Small‑Group LearnersThose seeking hands‑on guidance benefit from the small maximum group size that concentrates the Divemaster’s attention across participants.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Included Gear

Tanks, weights and fossil bags are provided as part of the outing.

What to Expect Logistically

The trip runs as a three‑hour outing and is equipped with tanks, weights and fossil bags to support the one‑tank fossil dive.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the entire experience?

The outing is three hours long.

How long is the underwater portion of the dive?

The dive itself will be 1 hour and 15 minutes or until reaching 500 PSI.

What equipment is provided?

The trip is equipped with tanks, weights and fossil bags.

How many people are in a group?

The outing accepts up to four people per booking.

Who leads the dive?

A Divemaster leads and remains in the water for safety, instruction and to help locate fossils.

What will we be searching for underwater?

Participants hunt for ancient fossils while diving at one of the Boneyard spots in Venice, FL.