SFUPS Goliath Grouper Dive
Join SFUPS for an amazing two-tank dive to photograph endangered goliath groupers! Every fall, the groupers make their way to Jupiter and the surrounding reefs to spawn. This special event brings a rare opportunity to dive and photograph these creatures while their numbers are at peak levels, and the bonus is that you get to dive with them while the ocean temperature is the warmest it will be all year! To add to the fun, we will hold a ‘day of’ photo contest for trip participants. The winner of this contest will receive bragging rights and a grouper-related prize.
DETAILS:
Date and Time: Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 9 am arrival at 1111 Love Street. You’ll drop your gear at the front of the Square Grouper, and the Kyalami crew will be there to greet you, grab your gear, and to instruct you where to park.
Operator: Kyalami Divers, Jupiter Beach
Price: $100 for the charter (Your SFUPS discount is already applied) + 6% FareHarbor tax. Tanks and other diving equipment are available for rental and can be rented while registering for the dive.
Max number of participants: 19
Requirements: Divers need a PADI Open Water or equivalent, enriched air nitrox certification, and at least 20 dives. Advanced certification and DAN insurance are highly recommended. Due to the deeper nature of the grouper dives, all participants are required to use Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) on this dive.
How to sign up: Kyalami has created a link for you to register for this dive and apply a discount. To sign up for the dive click here. If you have a Kyalami Dive Package, the $20 discount will go towards tank or gear rental when you check out if you use one of your codes.
Please use promo code “Nitrox Tanks” to receive $5 off all rental tanks if you aren’t using a package code.. If you are renting be sure to choose nitrox tanks, and select 2 tanks that are either aluminum or steel for this dive.
Gratuity: Gratuity is not included in the online price. Our hardworking captains, mates, and guides ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable. Please consider tipping them well if they do a good job.
Contest: All club members that participate in the dive can submit two pictures into the Grouper contest, more details to come prior to the event.
Contact Director at Large, Rick Vollaro, with any questions at director@sfups.org.