First Coast Divers

First Coast Diver's is Jacksonville's only 5-star PADI dive center for a reason: unmatched quality and service. And we believe in deeds and not just words.

First Coast Divers has been serving the North Florida/South Georgia community for more than a decade. Our PADI instructors are some of the most experienced professionals in our community. We are dedicated to providing the safest, most thorough training experience while also building a strong, trusting relationship between student & instructor.

• Learn to Dive Here

This is where adventure begins

! Get certified with First Coast Divers and PADI... the leaders in dive certification. As a certified Open Water Diver, you will experience unbelievably beautiful and exciting underwater destinations around the world! PADI Open Water Diver training is safe, thrilling, and fun with First Coast Divers!

• International Trips

Our programmed trips set us apart from your average dive shop. We work hard to bring a great group of people to diverse and stunning dive locations around the
world in order to make amazing memories with the First Coast DiversCommunity. Check out some of our current trips!

• Gear Consultation

Our gear education + your personal diving needs = YOUR best gear package. Every diver who walks into our store will be offered a complimentary gear consultation and a “unique to you” gear package made up of only top-quality scuba gear. That means you make the best possible decision on the purchase of your life-saving equipment. OUR STORY

First Coast Divers was first opened for business in Jacksonville, FL in March of 2007 and is owned and operated by Dan Mechelke. From the beginning, Dan's business philosophy has always been to offer the highest quality products with the highest level of personal service. This is why First Coast Divers exclusively sells Aqua Lung gear (and their fine family of products) and has partnered with PADI to offer the best dive training in the world. Although our prices are competitive, at First Coast Divers, we realize that we may not be the least expensive dealer from which to buy your gear and to receive your training...it will never be our goal to be that type of store. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations in regards to the quality of products and quality of service we offer. We believe in building lasting relationships with our customers based on trust. We believe in treating people the way we would want to be treated. It is our goal to be your hometown dive center.

08/19/2026

🇵🇭 THE PHILIPPINES ARE CALLING! 🤿🌴

Join First Coast Divers for an incredible 12-day adventure to Puerto Galera & Tubbataha — two of the Philippines’ most spectacular dive destinations in one unforgettable trip!

Experience the best of both worlds with time at a beautiful dive resort in Puerto Galera, followed by a liveaboard adventure to the legendary reefs of Tubbataha. 🐠🦈🐢

📅 May 3–15, 2027
🌊 Two incredible destinations
🏝️ Resort + Liveaboard
🤿 World-class diving
🔥 ONLY 4 SPOTS REMAIN!

Tubbataha is remote, pristine, and only accessible during a short season each year. If diving the Philippines has been on your bucket list, this is your chance to experience it with First Coast Divers!

📞 Contact us today to reserve your spot before they’re gone!

https://www.firstcoastdivers.com/

06/08/2026

Join us on Saturday, July 11th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at First Coast Divers for an afternoon of fun, food, friends, and diving stories!

We'll have:
🍔 Food & Snacks
🍺 Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
🎟️ Giveaway Raffle for Everyone in Attendance
🤿 A chance to reconnect with your dive buddies and meet some new ones!

This year's Summer Siesta Party is extra special because it's happening exactly one week before our St. Lucia Dive Adventure departs on July 18th! It's the perfect opportunity for everyone joining the trip to meet their fellow travelers, reconnect with old friends, and get excited for an unforgettable week of diving in paradise.

Whether you're a longtime FCD diver, recently certified, or just looking to meet fellow ocean enthusiasts, we'd love to see you there!

📍 First Coast Divers
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Bring your friends, bring your stories, and get ready for a great evening with the FCD family!

12/29/2025

New year, same dive family. 🥳🥳
Come celebrate with us at First Coast Divers on January 10th, at 4pm. Meet some new dive buddies, catch up with old friends, and kick off 2026 with the best crew around. 🐠🌊✨

11/02/2024

This trip is half sold out! Be one of the lucky few! Secure your spot today www.firstcoastdivers.com/belize-2026

10/10/2024

And a photo of me with my awesome dive buddies!!

10/10/2024

05/23/2024

Our friends at Stellar Dive Travel have a few spots left on their Key Largo Trip, June 13-17. Join them for reefs, wrecks, and tons of fun! Call or message today for more info, or click on the link: https://www.stellardivetravel.com/key-largo/

Hope you can join them!

Key Largo - Stellar Dive Travel Join us in Key Largo, Florida – June 13-17, 2024 Why Key Largo? Did you know that the Florida Keys are the third largest barrier reef in the world? From Key Largo, some of the most diverse dive destinations are Just a short ride away! With over a hundred accessible sites, reefs and wrecks are […...

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Location

Jacksonville

Telephone

+19047370050

Website

https://www.firstcoastdivers.com/

Address

Jacksonville, FL
32217

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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