Plongée à Palm Beach (Drift Diving) — United States

The Gulf Stream sweeps within a mile of Palm Beach's coast, creating world-class drift dives where you fly over reef ledges at 2-3 knots alongside goliath groupers, sea turtles, and lemon sharks. The annual goliath grouper aggregation in August is a bucket-list event. Easy access from a major US airport.

Score
72.0
Visibilité
15–30m
Température
22–29°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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Palm Beach (Drift Diving)
United StatesNorth America
72.0

SCORE

26.7056°N

-80.0364°E

The Gulf Stream sweeps within a mile of Palm Beach's coast, creating world-class drift dives where you fly over reef ledges at 2-3 knots alongside goliath groupers, sea turtles, and lemon sharks. The annual goliath grouper aggregation in August is a bucket-list event. Easy access from a major US airport.

Florida's Gulf Stream Express

Visibility15–30 m
Temperature22–29°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$110
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML72.0CH55.0VIS72.0SV72.0TMP80.0DA68.0OP82.0TS85.0GT88.0VAL62.0CRD60.0SP68.0

Marine Life

72.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
68
Megafauna Encounters
72
Reef Fish Abundance
70
Macro Life
58
Endemic Species
55
Marine Life Diversity
72.0
Coral & Reef Health
55.0
Visibility & Conditions
72.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
80.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
82.0
Topside Experience
85.0
Getting There
88.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
60.0
Social Proof
68.0

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Worth Avenue shoppingFlagler MuseumPeanut Island snorkelingEverglades day trip

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Flagler Museum
  • Norton Museum of Art

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber15 km — JFK Medical Center Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital8 km

Chamber at JFK Medical Center, Atlantis; DAN Americas available

Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthstrong

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