The Playground: South Florida Technical Dive Charters

The Playground is a deep artificial reef site off Palm Beach. FWC records culvert reef deployments at a listed depth of 135 feet and relief of 12 feet. Stuart Scuba describes this charter for technical divers using twin-set or sidemount configurations; the operator confirms the actual requirements and plan.

See the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission artificial reef inventory for the state’s reef record. Charter profiles and requirements should be confirmed directly with Stuart Scuba.

Important dive planning

• Technical certification, recent experience, gas plan and equipment configuration must match the dive; confirm requirements before booking.
• Conditions and the captain’s assessment determine whether this site is visited.
• This page is not an introduction to technical diving. Divers must arrive trained and prepared for the approved profile.

Charter logistics

Confirm the date-specific meeting location, departure time, inclusions, equipment requirements and current price in the live charter listing. Stuart Scuba’s retail and training shop is at 3317 SE Federal Highway in Stuart.

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The Playground Technical Dive Charters FAQs

Where is The Playground?

It is an offshore artificial reef site in Palm Beach County waters. The operator confirms the drop point.

How deep is The Playground?

FWC records the reef at 135 feet with 12 feet of relief. Confirm the planned profile with the operator.

What is the site made of?

FWC’s artificial reef inventory identifies culvert deployments at The Playground.

Is The Playground a recreational dive?

No. We describe it as a technical dive site for appropriately trained divers.

What certification do I need?

Requirements depend on the planned depth, gas and decompression profile. Call with your technical certifications and recent experience.

What equipment configuration is used?

You need a twin-set or sidemount configuration. Contact us to confirm the current equipment requirements with the operator.

Can a recreational diver join?

No. This is a technical charter; recreational certification alone does not qualify a diver for the planned profile.

Is decompression planned?

The operator determines the decompression plan according to team qualifications, gas and site conditions. Confirm details before booking.

What gas is used?

Gas selection is part of the operator-approved technical plan. Contact us; do not choose a mix outside your training.

What marine life might I see?

The Playground is a deep artificial reef. Marine life varies, and individual sightings are not guaranteed.

What current should I expect?

Current and sea conditions change offshore. The captain assesses conditions and may change the plan.

What visibility should I expect?

There is no fixed visibility promise. Ask about current conditions for your selected date.

Where does the boat depart?

your charter date details gives the meeting point for each trip. Confirm the exact location and arrival time before booking.

Is check-in at the Stuart store?

Not necessarily. our store is at 3317 SE Federal Highway; your charter date details identifies the departure point.

How many dives are included?

Itinerary and tank count are specific to the selected date. Confirm them before booking.

What should I bring?

Bring the operator-approved technical configuration, certification documentation and required personal equipment. Ask for the current checklist.

What is included in the charter price?

Inclusions vary by date. Confirm boat, support, tanks, weights and any technical services with our shop.

Can I request The Playground?

You can request it, but the operator confirms the site based on conditions, qualifications and operational planning.

Can the captain cancel or change the dive?

Yes. Weather, current, sea state, team readiness and equipment may change the destination or trip decision.

How do I book this technical charter?

Call us at (772) 600-8288 with your technical credentials, configuration and preferred date.