Fun 2 Dive Scuba and Manatees Tours of Orlando Florida

Fun 2 Dive is a family owned and operated outdoor adventure company that provides Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Fun 2 Dive Scuba was established in March of 1995 and is owned by Joe and Judy Detrick both US Coast Guard Captains. Joe and Judy have been married for 25 years with 2 children and several grandchildren.

Our business is simple, we're not out to make a million bucks. Our company was based on our interests and how we can get the most out of our life. We are outgoing people, fair and honest. We run our own tours and have 3 charter boats throughout Florida. We have a few close friends that help us with training and charters.

Captain Joseph Detrick, AKA Capt. Joe, Manatee Joe, or Scuba Joe began diving in 1975 with the Armed Forces Recreational Services Europe (YMCA) and hasn't stopped! Certified as a PADI Diver in 1990 with his wife Judy and became a NAUI Instructor in 1995. With 30 plus years of diving experience, Capt. Joe is far and above the "Local Expert" in this area. His formal training includes NAUI Instructor, SDI Instructor, TDI Instructor, IANTD Instructor and holds Certifications from PADI, YMCA, NACD and NSS/CDS.

Capt. Joe is a Rebreather Instructor for the Azimuth, Dragger, and the Military’s C-96. He also has taught the Bio-Med 60 and the Bio-Med 80 units. Capt. Joe can provide you with the best possible training in all of these areas as well as many other courses that he teaches. The NACD has Me_Joe.jpg (5596 bytes)

appointed Captain Joe as their Regional Safety Officer for Central Florida.

You would be hard pressed to find a diver with more experience. Spanning the globe Capt. Joe has logged an incredible 12,800 dives ranging from The Grand Canaries Islands off the coast of Africa, to the warmth of the Bahamas and everything in between.

Even more impressive is his time spent with the endangered West Indian Manatee (close to 9,000 hours Manatees of water time)! You can't spend that much time with an animal and not start to think like them! This is where Capt. Joe enjoys life.

With a US Coast Guard Captains License, a background in Marine Science and a degree in Photography, it is no wonder his photos are legendary. If you are in the market for an ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC course, take an Underwater photography or Videography course, you will NOT be disappointed! Capt. Joe has one of the largest collection of Manatee Photos in the world