Dive Into Another World on Florida's Gulf Coast
Earn your PADI open water certification or book a guided reef and shipwreck dive with Seahorse Place Scuba — private scuba lessons in Englewood, FL, led personally by Master Diver Krisha Valk. Small classes. Real reefs. Unforgettable dives.
Certified Instructor
Max Students Per Class
To Bahamas & Key West Trips
PADI Certified Master Diver, Owner & Instructor
A Personal, PADI-Certified Dive Experience in Englewood, FL
Welcome to Seahorse Place Scuba — your local gateway to Florida’s Gulf Coast underwater world. Owned and operated by Krisha Valk, a PADI Certified Master Diver, we specialize in beginner-friendly scuba certification and guided dive excursions for couples, families, and solo divers alike.
Whether you’re earning your first PADI open water certification, snorkeling among tropical fish, or exploring historic shipwrecks, our Englewood scuba diving lessons are built around one goal: helping you feel confident, safe, and genuinely excited underwater.
Get Certified with Private Scuba Lessons in Englewood, Florida
Our beginner scuba certification course pairs pool training with two open-water dives, guided personally by Krisha. Classes are capped at four students, so every diver gets hands-on attention while mastering the essential skills that carry over to any dive site in the world — from local Florida reefs to international destinations.
Once certified, you’re ready to book fun dives on shipwrecks, coral reefs, and everything Englewood’s waters have to offer.
Scuba Certification
A $150 non-refundable deposit secures your spot and covers preliminary preparation, scheduling, and gear setup.- Introductory pool training to build confidence underwater
- All necessary scuba gear and equipment included
- Introductory pool training to build confidence underwater
- Two open-water dives guided by Krisha herself
- Personalized instruction for up to 4 people per session
Unforgettable Diving Adventures in Englewood
After certification, the world beneath the waves becomes your playground. From local shipwreck dives to day trips to the Bahamas or Key West — just an hour away — every excursion with Seahorse Place Scuba is guided with care.
Historic Shipwrecks & Plane Wrecks
Discover fascinating underwater relics and Army plane wrecks that tell stories from the past, just off Florida's Gulf Coast.
Underwater Caves & Coral Reefs
Explore vibrant coral gardens and swim through coral tunnels filled with colorful Gulf Coast marine life.
Ocean Wildlife Encounters
Meet angelfish, blue and yellow tang, flounder, puffer fish, eels, lobsters, crabs, and more on every guided dive.
Discover Stump Pass & the Florida Gulf Coast
Not every adventure happens deep below the surface. Stump Pass — a favorite among locals and boaters — is the perfect place to unwind between dives. Beach-hop, float in the sun, or snorkel in shallow turquoise waters while hunting for sand dollars and horse conch shells.
Keep an eye out for dolphins playing in the jetty, and for the more daring divers, Englewood’s offshore waters occasionally host hammerhead, tiger, and bull sharks along with barracuda and marlin.
Shark Teeth
2–4 cm fossilized teeth commonly found along Englewood beaches
Dolphin Sightings
Frequent visitors in and around the Stump Pass jetty
Local Dive Shops & Dining Recommendations
Recommended Dive & Gear Shops
- Jasper Dive
- Gear rentals & supplies
- Venus Dive
- Local dive scene & equipment
- Shea Diving Center
- Full-service dive shop
Interested in spearfishing? Ask us — we arrange specialty outings upon request.
Dinner With a View — Venice Beach
- Sharky's on the Pier
- Casual beachfront seafood & live music
- FINS
- Upscale sunset dining · reservations recommended
Curious about local fossils? Visit Shark Frenzy in nearby Venice for prehistoric shark tooth displays.
Book Your Dive in Englewood, Florida Today
Whether you’re earning your first PADI certification, exploring historic shipwrecks, or snorkeling alongside dolphins, Seahorse Place Scuba makes every dive an adventure. Your journey begins here.