Black Flag Dive Center

Black Flag Dive Center

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Black Flag Dive Center is your home for NAUI scuba certification, swim lessons, water athletics, and underwater adventure! #blackflagdivecenter

07/13/2026

Ever dreamed of diving with whale sharks, manta rays, and thousands of incredible marine animals? ✨

Our recent trip to the Georgia Aquarium was absolutely unforgettable! There’s nothing quite like descending into one of the largest aquarium habitats in the world and sharing the water with some of the ocean’s most iconic species. 💙

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, our November Georgia Aquarium trip is almost SOLD OUT and will be our last trip there for 2026! 🤿

So don’t wait!! ⬇️

https://www.blackflagdivecenter.com/event-details/dive-with-gentle-giants-5

Photos from Divers Alert Network's post 07/12/2026

We know that guy!

07/05/2026

🦈 BUCKET LIST ALERT! 🦈

Our 2027 Bimini Great Hammerhead Experience is already filling up, and once the trip is full, that’s it! 🌊

Imagine spending 4 nights on a beautiful island while experiencing
🦈 Face-to-face encounters with Great Hammerhead Sharks
🐬 Swimming with wild dolphins
🦈 Diving with reef sharks
🚢 Exploring the legendary SS Sapona shipwreck
🌴 Making memories you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life.

If this trip has been on your bucket list, don’t wait! Limited spots ‼️

🎟️ Reserve your spot below
👉 https://www.blackflagdivecenter.com/event-details/great-hammerhead-experience-more

07/04/2026

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND GEAR SALE 🇺🇸
Ready to stop renting and start diving with your own equipment? For one weekend only, we’re offering this complete Scubapro gear package for just $799:

✅ BCD (Back Inflate Navigator or Side Inflate Level)
✅ Regulator Set (1st Stage, 2nd Stage, Octopus & Gauge)
✅ Aladin Sport Dive Computer
✅ Fresh annual service included on all equipment

This bundle is available only as a package and only through the Fourth of July weekend while supplies last.

Whether you’re newly certified or ready to invest in your own setup, this package includes nearly everything you need to get underwater with confidence.

Complete your gear setup and never rent again. 🤿

📞 Call the shop or stop by Black Flag Dive Center to reserve your size before they’re gone. Limited quantities available and once they’re sold out, they’re gone. (813)463-0059

06/26/2026

Only a few left‼️ Make sure to call and reserve your size before we run out 🚨

🇺🇸 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND GEAR SALE 🇺🇸
Ready to stop renting and start diving with your own equipment?

For one weekend only, we’re offering this complete Scubapro gear package for just $799:

✅ BCD (Back Inflate Navigator or Side Inflate Level)
✅ Regulator Set (1st Stage, 2nd Stage, Octopus & Gauge)
✅ Aladin Sport Dive Computer
✅ Fresh annual service included on all equipment

This bundle is available only as a package and only through the Fourth of July weekend while supplies last.

Whether you’re newly certified or ready to invest in your own setup, this package includes nearly everything you need to get underwater with confidence.

Complete your gear setup and never rent again.

📞 Call the shop or stop by Black Flag Dive Center to reserve your size before they’re gone. Limited quantities available and once they’re sold out, they’re gone.

📍 Black Flag Dive Center
14201 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa Fl
33613

06/19/2026

Question of the day❓
What’s the best way to catch a lobster? 🦞

06/19/2026

Buoyancy and Trim are critical habits to instill at the VERY BEGINNING. Not only for the students’ enjoyment and safety, but for the preservation of coral reefs and their habitats. 🩵🪸🩵

Black Flag Dive Center

06/19/2026

This relaxing drift dive takes you through some of Florida’s most beautiful freshwater scenery, surrounded by vibrant seagrass, natural springs, fish, turtles, and incredible underwater visibility.

💦 What to Expect:
✅ Drift dive down the river
✅ Beautiful seagrass beds and freshwater wildlife
✅ Maximum depth of only 30 feet
✅ Water temperature around 72°F year-round
✅ Visibility that’s consistently crystal clear
✅ Post-dive cookout with the Black Flag crew

We intentionally schedule this trip at the end of the year, after tubing season has ended, so we can enjoy the river with far fewer crowds and a much more peaceful experience. It’s one of the best times to experience Rainbow River the way it was meant to be enjoyed.

Come drift with us and see why Rainbow River is one of Florida’s most treasured dive sites. ✨

📅 Reserve your spot today!
🌐 https://blackflagdivecenter.com

06/15/2026

Question Of The day❓
How long can you hold your breath?

Photos from Black Flag Dive Center's post 06/12/2026

Congratulations to Patrick Brown, Anthony and Gerdan on earning your NAUI Worldwide Master Diver certifications! 🎉

This achievement represents countless hours of training, dedication, and a commitment to becoming the best divers you can be. From Open Water to Advanced, Rescue, and beyond, you’ve demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and passion that define a true Master Diver.

What makes this accomplishment even more special is that two of them are veterans who completed their training using their GI Bill® benefits through our VA-approved program. As a VA testing facility, Black Flag Dive Center is proud to help military veterans continue their education, develop new skills, and pursue their passion for diving while utilizing the benefits they earned through their service.

The Master Diver rating is one of the highest recognitions in recreational scuba diving, and it’s a testament to the hard work, discipline, and perseverance each of you has shown throughout your journey. We couldn’t be prouder to have been part of helping you reach this milestone.

If you’re a veteran and have ever thought about learning to dive or continuing your dive education, your GI Bill® benefits may be able to help make it happen. Reach out to learn more about our VA-approved programs.

Here’s to many more adventures, new dive sites, and unforgettable memories underwater. Welcome to the ranks of Master Divers! 🇺🇸🌊

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Location

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14201 Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, FL
33613

Opening Hours

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