Before we can begin our ocean adventure, we need you to be aware of a few things, so please read all of the information below carefully.

1) Everyone MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM AND TREAD WATER for the entire tour; there is no location that you can rest in the water and those that can not swim or stay with the tour group will be removed from the tour. Square Grouper SoFlo does provide flotation in the form of a snorkel vest, but this will only provide buoyancy control. If you have any concerns about any participants in your parties’ swimming ability please call  ASAP!

2) We try to accommodate as many guest as we can, but snorkeling can be a VERY strenuous activity NOT suited for everyone due to the nature of being in the ocean. Ocean conditions can be rough, with strong unpredictable currents, and forceful waves. Conditions can change by the day, and even by the hour! Please call if you are unsure if the conditions are right for you.

3) We play in the rain! Do not assume your tour is canceled due to poor weather. South Florida weather systems are always changing. If we do have to cancel our tours, we give everyone a personal phone call the morning of your tour day.

4) EACH member of your party, including minors, wishing to participate on any Square Grouper SoFlo tours MUST fill out a Liability Waiver PRIOR to arriving at the meeting location. Keep in mind you only need to fill this waiver out once. Please click the link at the bottom of the page to be redirected to our Liability Waiver.

Before Your Tour:

Before Your Tour:

What To Bring?

What To Bring?

What to Bring:

  1. Swimsuit (please have this on already, there is no place to change at the meeting location)

  2. Sun protection( Rash guard, Water Shirts, Sunscreen*, Ect.)

    *You MAY NOT wear chemical sunscreens or sunscreens containing any oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, Homosalate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, PABA, Parabens, Triclosan, or any nanoparticles or “nano-sized” zinc or titanium (if it doesn’t explicitly say “micro-sized” or “non-nano” and it can rub in, it’s probably nano-sized) in them on a Square Grouper SoFlo tour. These chemicals harm coral reefs and have a direct impact on coral bleaching. Your sunscreen MUST be Reef-Safe and Biodegradable. Please check before applying sunscreen to your body as we will ask you to not participate on the tour if non reef-safe sunscreens are used. We do have reef-safe and biodegradable sunscreen available for purchase at the meeting location if you need some or have trouble acquiring your own. Thank you for understanding and protecting our reefs for all to enjoy!

  3. Towels (optional)

  4. Accessories to secure hair (When you’re in the water, long hair can float into your field of vision and block your view or get caught in the equipment)

  5. Sea Sickness Medications (While we do not use a boat on our tours conditions in the water can still be bouncy, if you are prone to sea sickness or don’t know if you are we suggest taking motion sickness medications like Dramamine an hour before the start of the tour to combat any issues)

  6. Phone

  7. Credit card

  8. Tip $ For Tour Guide (Your tips are a major contributor to a tour guides income we recommend a $5-10 tip per person in your group; Cashless tip options like Venmo and Zelle are available, just ask your tour guide)

  9. Shampoo and Conditioner (optional; there are showers at the beach portal)

  10. Snorkel Gear (Optional; we provide all gear needed but if you would like to use your gear you may)

  11. Sense of ADVENTURE! (Important)

What NOT To Bring?

What NOT To Bring?

What NOT to Bring:

  1. Luggage (We only have enough room to store one backpack sized bag per group)

  2. Non Reef-Safe and Biodegradable Sunscreens* (Coppertone, Hawaiian Tropic, Neurtrogena, Australian Gold, Sun Bum, Banana Boat, No-Ad, Equate, etc.)

  3. Jeweler (This may attract the unwanted attention of certain marine life)

  4. Anyone that can not swim

  5. Bad Moods (Only good vibes here as a bad mood can affect someone eases tour)

    *You MAY NOT wear chemical sunscreens or sunscreens containing oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene, Homosalate, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, PABA, Parabens, Triclosan, or any nanoparticles or “nano-sized” zinc or titanium (if it doesn’t explicitly say “micro-sized” or “non-nano” and it can rub in, it’s probably nano-sized) in them on a Square Grouper SoFlo tour. These chemicals harm coral reefs and have a direct impact on coral bleaching. Your sunscreen MUST be Reef-Safe and Biodegradable. Please check before applying sunscreen to your body as we will ask you to not participate on the tour if non reef-safe sunscreens are used. We do have reef-safe and biodegradable sunscreen available for purchase at the meeting location if you need some or have trouble acquiring your own. Thank you for understanding and protecting our reefs for all to enjoy!

On the day of your tour make sure you carefully read this information on where and when to meet. We here at Square Grouper SoFlo are excited to meet you!

  1. We will be meeting at the Beach Portal of 1 Datura Ave Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fl 33308

  2. We kindly ask that all participants be fully present and ready to go in the water 20-30 minutes BEFORE the scheduled start time for your tour(8:30am tours meet at 8am, 11am tours meet at 10:30am, ect.) In case of any delays, please reach out to our company number. If we're running late, we'll be with you as soon as possible and your tour length will not be affected.

  3. There is no company signage directing you to the meeting location; this is a public beach portal where we meet and not a Square Grouper SoFlo shop location. Please wait around the shower and wash station near the orange and green benches until a company representative meets with you to check you in. Look for our gold minivan from 2006, tag number QNVL38, and ask for your tour guide's name upon arrival.

  4. Parking is paid public parking, there are only a few spots at the meeting location, but you may park anywhere in town, pay to park, and walk over to the meeting location. We recommend parking at 4312 N Ocean Drive Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308. This is just around the corner from the meeting location (If you are looking at Walgreens turn left, walk to the light, and take a left. That road will take you to the beach portal where we'll meet).

  5. All participants MUST be Fully Arrived, parked and checked in with all waivers signed, NO LATER then 10 mins PRIOR to the scheduled start time to participate on the tour. Those that arrive at or after 10 mins prior to the scheduled start time will NOT be allowed to participate and will be considered late(The late rescheduling fee is $20 per person).

  6. There are drawbridges and heavy traffic in the local area that may delay your travel time so please plan accordingly.

  7. We have a small location to keep small personal items safe and dry during the tour, we kindly ask that you consolidate to a backpack sized bag for your entire parties' items if you wish to store it with us during your tour(Luggage will not be accepted).

  8. Please remove all jewelry as this may cause the unwanted attention of certian marine life.

  9. If you are prone to Sea Sickness take medication at least one hour before the start of your tour

Day Of Your Tour:

Day Of Your Tour:

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(Please fill out one per person)