Hatts Diving Headquarters, Inc.

Melbourne, United States

About

In the early 1940s, Russel Hatt Sr. opened a bait and tackle shop located where what is now an antique shop, next to the railroad tracks, in Historical Downtown Melbourne. When his son Jerry Hatt, a self-taught diver bought an air compressor from a military surplus store in Orlando Florida, he began to fill tanks for his friends. Jerry soon took over a corner of his father's bait and tackle shop and began filling tanks for the public and selling dive equipment. As Jerry got older he married and moved to what is now the Chart House located on the Melbourne Harbor. Jerry operated a bait, tackle and dive shop from 1960-1974. In 1974 they built a brand new dive facility complete with dive training pool at our current location. From the first bait and tackle shop to the current dive shop all the Hatt businesses have been within 1 block of one another. Current owner Michael Hatt, son of Jerry Hatt, can honestly say he has grown up in the dive business. From the day he was born Michael lived on the second story of the bait and tackle dive shop. As a toddler to current day diving has been a prominent part of Michael's life. Michael married Starr Hatt and they are currently operating the store with their children. Their four children, fourth generation scuba divers, Crystal, Joshua, Kendra, and Jarod Hatt play an important role in the dive business. Joshua, Kendra & Jarod have made it thier full time job working and helping out around the dive shop. To us diving is not just a recreational sport, but a way of life.

Services & Facilities

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Contact Information

Address

west of the Melbourne Causeway at2006 Front Street Melbourne, FL 32901

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Location

Asia - Thailand

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Africa - Mozambique

Scuba diving in Mozambique is a unique adventure, offering pristine coral reefs, thrilling drift dives, and encounters with marine giants like whale sharks and manta rays. From the Bazaruto Archipelago to Tofo Beach, Mozambique’s warm, clear waters are teeming with biodiversity, making it a dream destination for divers. With untouched dive sites and eco-conscious operators, Mozambique is perfect for those seeking a truly immersive underwater experience.

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Oceania - Palau

Scuba diving in Palau is a world-renowned experience, offering crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and an incredible variety of marine life. Located in the western Pacific, this island paradise is famous for iconic dive sites like the Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, and the German Channel. Divers of all levels can enjoy thrilling drift dives, stunning drop-offs, and unique encounters with reef sharks, manta rays, and schooling barracudas. Palau's waters are a haven for biodiversity, protected by robust conservation efforts, including the world's first shark sanctuary. With warm tropical waters and exceptional visibility, Palau is a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.

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