Bird's Underwater Dive Center

Bird's Underwater Dive Center Bird's Underwater is owned and operated by Captains Bill "Bird" and Diane Oestreich. We have been operating as guides in Crystal River since 1989.
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Birds Underwater is a Full-Service Scuba Diving Training Facility:
📍Crystal River, Fl.

🤿Manatee Snorkel Tours
🐠Scuba Diving: Instruction, Guiding & Equipment
🧜🏻‍♀️Mermaid Classes
🚣🏼‍♂️Kayak and SUP Rentals
🐊Eco Tour: Boat Rides
🌊Scallop Tours We offer personal attention, supervision and education to our customers. Our dive center provides scuba certification, guided dives, manatee snorkel tours

, scalloping, kayak and SUP rentals, dive gear to buy or rent, along with a plentiful gift shop. We love the manatees and have learned to balance your desire to see them with a respect for the animal, the laws and the local environment. Our tours are intended to be educational, as well as enjoyable. We are devoted to educating the public about the plight of the manatees and helping to protect the manatees from boat propellers and other man made hazards. Bird's Underwater is a proud sponsor of the Manatee Fund under the guidance of the Friends of the Chassohowitzka Wildlife Refuge. Please visit their website and consider a donation to our local manatees. We are also a member of META (Manatee Eco Tourism Association). Free manatee literature is available upon request.

There’s less than two weeks left to join Bird’s Underwater in Crystal River, Fl. for an unforgettable scalloping trip!!🤿...
09/14/2026

There’s less than two weeks left to join Bird’s Underwater in Crystal River, Fl. for an unforgettable scalloping trip!!🤿

Spend the day snorkeling the beautiful Gulf: hunting for fresh scallops and creating memories with family and friends!☀️

No experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure (and maybe an appetite for a seafood feast afterward!)😋

What’s included:
•All licensing and permits
•Snorkel gear
•Scallop bags
•In-water guide to assist and ensure you have the best experience!

Book your scalloping tour today!!🪸
📞: (352)563-2763
💻: www.birdsunderwater.com

Some pics from recent guided dives and classes!!🤿☀️Birds Underwater offers guided dives to: •Blue Grotto •Devils Den•Rai...
09/13/2026

Some pics from recent guided dives and classes!!🤿☀️

Birds Underwater offers guided dives to:
•Blue Grotto
•Devils Den
•Rainbow River

Tanks and weights included!👍🏻

To join a class or upcoming dive:
(352)563-2763 | [email protected]

09/12/2026

We were blessed this summer with quite a few new mother and calf pairs in the bay! It’s always exciting to see the population grow each year!🥰

Crazy to think that Manatee Season is just around the corner! Less than 3 months away!!🩵💙

To reserve your spot:
(352)563-2763 | www.birdsunderwater.com

Congratulations to Liz & Steven on completing their Open Water Scuba Diver course through Bird's Underwater Dive Center!...
09/11/2026

Congratulations to Liz & Steven on completing their Open Water Scuba Diver course through Bird's Underwater Dive Center!🤿

Thanks Instructor Skip👍🏻

Congrats to these new Open Water Certified Scuba Divers!🤿Thanks Instructor Mike!😎🙌🏻
09/11/2026

Congrats to these new Open Water Certified Scuba Divers!🤿

Thanks Instructor Mike!😎🙌🏻

Check out these Manatee Moments from this week!🥰As these two swam about, we made sure to Freeze and Float with our arms ...
09/10/2026

Check out these Manatee Moments from this week!🥰

As these two swam about, we made sure to Freeze and Float with our arms tucked in to give them space! We witnessed them come up for many breaths together and even nurse at one point! Truly magical!🩵💙

Make sure to always use your Passive Observation techniques when you encounter Manatees, even when it’s not Manatee Season! Manatee Manners are cool year round!😎

To float alongside the Gentle Giants:
(352)563-2763 | www.birdsunderwater.com

Scallop Season 2026 is coming to an end….But that doesn’t mean the scallops are!!🤩You only have 2 MORE WEEKS to bring ho...
09/09/2026

Scallop Season 2026 is coming to an end….
But that doesn’t mean the scallops are!!🤩

You only have 2 MORE WEEKS to bring home an amazing catch like this! Our guides have everything you need to enjoy a day on the gulf!🙌🏻☀️

Use code “Scallop10” for a discount on the group!🤿

To reserve your spot:
(352)563-2763 | www.birdsunderwater.com

09/08/2026

WOW!!😍 Check out this incredible video put together by Inwater Guide Brian!!🙌🏻✨

This is an amazing presentation of some of the inhabitants of Kings Bay! These are all videos from our excursions! 📸🤿

If you’d like to go explore or request Inwater Guide Brian:

📞: (352)563-2763
💻: www.birdsunderwater.com

09/07/2026

The water may not be crystal clear every day this time of year… but moments like these will be clear in your memories for forever!🥰

The bay is a much slower place this time of year and the boats are less crowded! You might just have the perfect morning!🤿🩵

Use code “Manatee10” for some savings!☀️

To float with the Manatees:
(352)563-2763 | www.birdsunderwater.com

ISO: 2-4 Scallop Snorkelers for Tomorrow, Sept. 8th! 👀We have some folks looking to go scalloping in the morning, so we’...
09/07/2026

ISO: 2-4 Scallop Snorkelers for Tomorrow, Sept. 8th! 👀

We have some folks looking to go scalloping in the morning, so we’d like to find some more to go with them! 🤿☀️

We’ve been limiting out most days! Great size scallops!🙌🏻

(352)563-2763 | www.birdsunderwater.com

Address

320 NW US-19
Crystal River, FL
34428

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(352) 563-2763

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