Dive Now. Adventure Awaits.
About Us
Florida Gulf Coast Scuba has an extreme passion for diving.
Founded by Chris Grimes, Florida Gulf Coast Scuba, we share our love of diving and underwater exploration with everyone who wants to experience the incredible Gulf of Mexico. Based in the Bradenton and Manatee/Sarasota County area, our certified professional dive team provide top-quality private and group dive charters throughout the Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and greater Tampa Bay region.
Whether you're a first-time diver trying a Discover Scuba experience, working toward your Open Water certification, or an advanced diver ready for deep wreck exploration — our team is here for you. Florida Gulf Coast Scuba is your local dive company serving Manatee and Sarasota County.
Chris Grimes started Florida Gulf Coast Scuba with the idea to share his love of diving with others. Scuba has been a passion for Chris ever since his mother first took him free diving for sea urchins and seashells at the age of five. As he grew, his love for the water grew with him. At ten years old he was introduced to scuba diving by his mother and he earned his first certification by age fifteen. Thereafter he could be found diving the beach in the shallow end of the Gulf of Mexico every chance he had. Chris’s love of scuba has taken him to explore the world; diving everywhere from Thailand to Costa Rica and throughout the Caribbean. Chris is ready to help you achieve all of your diving goals from open water to master diver.
Meet Chris
Owner & Instructor
“We dive not to escape life, but for life to not escape us.”
— ANONYMOUS
