Captain Pete's Diving Outfitters

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Your Trusted Dive Shop in Fort Myers, FL

Captain Pete's Diving Outfitters has been a trusted name in scuba diving since our founding in Fort Myers, FL. With over three decades of combined experience, our team specializes in providing comprehensive diving solutions, from equipment sales and professional training to guided dive expeditions. Our owner, Captain Pete Williamson, brings a lifelong passion for underwater exploration, holding certifications as an SDI, TDI, and NAUI Instructor alongside a USCG 50 Ton Master License. We maintain factory-authorized service centers for major dive gear manufacturers and prioritize personalized customer service, ensuring every diver receives expert guidance. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our extensive equipment inventory, competitive pricing, and dedication to safety standards.

We organize dive trips ranging from local Florida waters to international destinations like the Philippines and Bonaire, catering to both novice and experienced divers. Our educational programs follow structured curricula with flexible scheduling options, including weekend and advanced certification courses. Transparency remains central to our operations, with clear pricing structures and direct owner involvement in daily operations. This combination of expertise, quality assurance, and customer-focused service has established us as a regional leader in recreational scuba diving.

Services

Scuba Diving Classes Guided Dive Trips Dive Gear Sales Equipment Repair Specialty Certifications

Highlights and features

We offer 30+ years of professional diving experience and instruction
Factory-authorized service center for major dive equipment manufacturers
Owner-operated business with direct customer service involvement
Organize both local Florida and international dive expeditions annually
Maintain the region's largest selection of scuba diving equipment

Associations and certifications

SDI
TDI
NAUI

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Services

Scuba Diving Classes

We offer comprehensive scuba certification programs from beginner to advanced levels. Our weekend classes include all materials, pool training, and open water certification dives. Professional instructors guide students through safety protocols, equipment use, and underwater navigation techniques.

Guided Dive Trips

Our organized dive trips explore premier locations from Florida's coast to international destinations. Each expedition includes boat transportation, equipment handling, and expert dive masters familiar with local marine ecosystems. Trips range from single-day excursions to week-long international adventures.

Dive Gear Sales

We stock complete lines of scuba gear from leading manufacturers, including regulators, wetsuits, and dive computers. Our inventory features both entry-level and professional-grade equipment with expert fitting assistance and price-matching guarantees. Factory-authorized service ensures proper maintenance of purchased gear.

Equipment Repair

As factory-authorized service centers, we provide professional maintenance and repairs for major dive equipment brands. Our technicians handle regulator servicing, BCD overhauls, and computer diagnostics using genuine replacement parts to maintain warranty validity and safety standards.

Specialty Certifications

We offer specialty diving certifications including wreck diving, deep diving, and nitrox training. These programs develop specific skills for challenging environments through classroom instruction, confined water practice, and open water application dives led by experienced instructors.

People

Captain Pete Williamson

Owner/Instructor

With 30+ years of diving experience, Captain Pete holds SDI, TDI, and NAUI instructor certifications. He combines technical expertise with practical knowledge from thousands of dives across 20 countries to lead training programs and guided expeditions.

Questions

What scuba certification levels do you offer?

We provide Open Water Diver through Advanced Diver certifications, plus specialty courses like wreck diving, nitrox, and rescue diver training.

Do you rent dive equipment?

Yes, we offer complete equipment rental packages for certified divers participating in our guided trips or local dive excursions.

How often do international dive trips operate?

We organize international expeditions 4-6 times annually to destinations like Bonaire, Roatan, and the Philippines with scheduled departures.

Can I complete online dive training?

We offer blended learning options where theory is completed online followed by in-person skill assessments and open water dives.

What's included in your beginner dive course?

Our beginner package includes all learning materials, pool sessions, certification dives, and equipment rental for the duration of the course.

Reviews (4)

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Marcela Solis

Jul 03, 2021 Report

My husband and I took classes to get our diving certification. Capt. Pete is a great instructor and the shop has everything you need. The trip we took was amazing and a great introduction to diving. Cant wait to do more trips in the future! Highly recommend, whether youre a beginner or a pro

Matthew Ramsey

Jun 24, 2021 Report

Wow!
Pete and his team have gone far and beyond my expectations on providing me with exceptional customer service. Their service, knowledge, and experience has also helped me obtain my goal of becoming a certified scuba diver. My experience was an absolute blast and I cannot wait for my next adventure with them.

Nick Costantini

Nov 13, 2020 Report

My 10yr old son was just certified by Capt Pete and Troy. Great time and very nice. Would definitely recommend this shop. Good family fun. We also took Nitrox class. Cant wait to dive with them again.

Nicole C.

Aug 15, 2020 Report

They have a great selection of new & used equipment! Prices seem very fair. I definitely stop in the shop whenever I'm in the Ft. Myers area, even if just to see what the latest dives are being offered!