RIVIERA BEACH WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Steel Blue and Tooth: Aboard the Miss Jackie for a Three-Tank Shark Expedition Off Riviera Beach
A weekday, two-tank shark dive for advanced and nitrox-certified divers that outlines logistics, gear, and what to expect beneath the Gulf Stream.
Steel Blue and Tooth: Aboard the Miss Jackie for a Three-Tank Shark Expedition Off Riviera Beach.
Calypso Dive Charters runs a focused shark program out of Riviera Beach: a two-tank, weekday morning expedition that takes certified divers aboard the Miss Jackie to advanced sites where Lemon, Tiger and several species of hammerhead and reef sharks are possible encounters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Predator Roster
The trip targets waters where divers may see Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Scalloped and Great Hammerheads, Sandbar and Silky Sharks — a concentrated chance to observe large, wild sharks in their element.
Two Tanks at Advanced Depths
This is a two-tank dive expedition conducted on advanced sites — dives typically go beyond 60 feet and the trip is designed with advanced or nitrox-trained divers in mind.
Weekday Morning Departures
Shark dives run on weekdays with departures in the morning, offering a compact, focused outing that fits into a six-hour window.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You board the Miss Jackie in Riviera Beach for a concentrated, two-tank shark outing: morning departure, transit to offshore sites, two advanced dives in waters typically deeper than 60 feet, and return — all packaged into roughly six hours.
THE ENCOUNTERS
A Predator Roster
The trip targets waters where divers may see Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Scalloped and Great Hammerheads, Sandbar and Silky Sharks — a concentrated chance to observe large, wild sharks in their element.
THE DIVE
Two Tanks at Advanced Depths
This is a two-tank dive expedition conducted on advanced sites — dives typically go beyond 60 feet and the trip is designed with advanced or nitrox-trained divers in mind.
THE TIMING
Weekday Morning Departures
Shark dives run on weekdays with departures in the morning, offering a compact, focused outing that fits into a six-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should opt out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dives depart on weekday mornings (8:30 am) and the full outing runs approximately six hours.
Bring personal scuba gear (BCD, tanks, regulator), a nitrox-capable dive computer if using nitrox, gloves, hood, a safety sausage, towel and your dive certification card. Rentals are available from the operator if needed.
The two-tank dive rate is listed at $165 per person; gear rental is available through the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The outing lasts approximately six hours.
When does the trip depart?
Shark dives are offered on weekdays with departures at 8:30 am.
What level of certification is required?
Divers must present dive certification (scuba diver or nitrox); the dives are considered advanced.
Is there a minimum number of divers required?
Yes. The operator requires a minimum of three divers to run the trip; you will be contacted if quorum is not met.
What species might I see?
Possible encounters include Lemon Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Scalloped and Great Hammerheads, Sandbar Shark and Silky Sharks.
Can I rent gear if I don’t have my own?
Yes. If you do not have your own gear you can rent it from the operator.