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Book Florida dive trips through us! We can get you diving in Florida in
no time. Has it been a while since you've been diving? We have
divemaster services available, and can take you on a "guided tour"
on dives all over Florida. Some of our favorites are listed below. See
our pricing
page for costs, or go to our reservations
page to get started on your next great adventure!
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Jupiter | West
Palm Beach | Boynton Beach
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| Pompano Beach | The
Florida Keys | Florida Springs
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Jupiter
The warm waters of the Gulfstream bring Jupiter, Florida some of the premier
underwater animal watching in this hemisphere. Loggerhead and Hawksbill
turtles, Moray eels, Goliath Grouper, and an abundance of tropical marine
life fills your bottom time. Jupiter offers a diverse selection of reefs
at 70 to 80 feet with a 10 to 20 foot ledge. A one to three knot current
provides a leisurely, effortless drift dive. Whether you are an expert
photographer, a novice, or a veteran needing to be reacquainted with Mother
Ocean, you will love these dives. Click here for more information
West
Palm Beach
Lake Worth Inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Lake Worth lagoon
and the Port of Palm Beach. It is directly east of Riviera Beach, Florida,
which adjoins to the north the better known city of West Palm Beach. Riviera
Beach is the home port of most of the 14 commercial dive boats that run
regular service out of the inlet. The gulfstream makes its closest approach
to the US mainland here, and the warm currents make for world class diving
all year. The reefs are colorful and highly decorated, and there are several
interesting wrecks.
Boynton
Beach
Boynton Inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean with the bottom of Lake Worth
lagoon 15 miles south of Lake Worth Inlet. It was cut through the barrier
island over 50 years ago to provide tidal drainage for the lower end of
the lagoon, and it certainly does that. Currents through the inlet can
exceed 5 knots on a strong ebb tide. The inlet is east of Boynton Beach,
Florida, the home port of the 5 commercial dive boats that run regular
service out of the inlet. The marina there is also the location of the
Two Georges Resturant, an excellent apres diving eatery. Boynton Sites
While not as close to the gulfstream as Lake Worth inlet, it's close enough
for the current to make for drift diving, and the warm currents make for
the same world class diving all year round here also. It is basically
the same reef system as up north, and with the 60' reefs being highly
developed ledges, and similiarly colorful coral and sponges and profuse
sea life.
Pompano
Beach
Pompano Beach is a haven for scuba divers and snorkelers from around the
world. Two coral reefs run parallel to our shore at depths of 40 fsw and
60 fsw. These reefs lie about one mile off shore. Ship wrecks lie between
and beyond the reefs. Inhabitants include just about every fish and critter
in Paul Humann's series of books.
The
Florida Keys
When it comes to diving and snorkeling, the Florida Keys unlock an underwater
paradise. Here, you'll find the longest living reef in the western hemisphere;
more than 500 wrecks to explore; the world's first underwater hotel, more
dive shops per square mile than anywhere else in the world; and crystal
clear waters with visibility up to 120 feet -- it's no wonder that divers
from all over the world come to the Florida Keys. Snorkeling and diving
the reef off the Keys is an unforgettable experience -- a kaleidoscope
no painter will ever duplicate. Exotic shapes (corals such as stag- and
elkhorn, brain, tree and sea fans) and bizarre color displays (from more
than 600 varieties of fish) create a living, breathing landscape. Photography
by Stephen Frink Photography by Jack Grove In the daytime, sunlight glimmers
down through the azure water , brightening coral formations, darting fish
and illuminating other vivid sea creatures. At night, a diver's vision
is limited to the circle of his underwater lighting. This pool of artificial
light amidst the surrounding blackness lends a surrealistic quality to
the reef. It becomes a different, more mysterious creature. Wreck-diving
has become increasing popular in recent years -- and for good reason.
Artificial reefs provide excellent night dive sites and give the natural
reef a much needed rest. Though many of the Keys wrecks are historically
significant (e.g. Spanish galleons and Civil War wrecks), others have
been created by citizens concerned about the survival of the natural reef.
Florida
Springs
| Crystal
River | Ginnie Springs
| Devil's Den | Blue
Grotto |
| Blue Spring State Park |
Crystal River:
Have the experience of a lifetime swimming with Mantees! Crystal River
offers divers and snorkelers many unique opportunities. King's Spring,
which is the main water source of Crystal River, has long been a popular
dive site. The basin is about 75 feet in diameter, with a depth of about
28 feet. It is a perfect dive for beginners. For the more advanced divers,
there is a cavern that dips to a depth of about 50 feet, so you do not
lose natural daylight and the visibility in the cavern is always crystal
clear. Basin visibility can vary from 10 to 80 feet, depending on conditions.
Start the morning snorkeling with the curious and playful manatees in
Crystal Rivers 72 deg. springs. These wonderful, gentle mammals come up
to the surface for a friendly petting and even an occasional belly rub.
After enjoying the incredible experience with the manatee, Snorkel in
the King spring, the Main head spring of the Crystal river, or enjoy the
optional scuba dive into 30 ft. of open water at the Kings Spring. An
abundance of fish hang outside the entrance of the King spring cavern
where the divers proceed on the adventure with the dive master into an
open cavern that has fish, crabs, fossils and the maximum depth is 50'.
A great adventure that is safe and fun even for the novice. Click here for more information
Ginnie Spring: If a diver can only do one spring system, it should be Ginnie Springs. There are 4 diveable springs at Ginnie, each offering a different experience. There is the cavern with the big ballroom at Ginnie Spring, the namesake spring for the area. About 1/4 mile away on the same property is the sequence of springs named Little Devil, Devil's Eye, and Devil's Ear. Divers can test all the aspects of overhead environment, but take it at their own pace. Year round water temperature is 72F. Air fills and equipment rental are available at the diveshop. Ginnie Springs is also a full service campground, picnic area, and water sports center, offering canoeing and snorkeling in the springs and the nearby Sante Fe River. Click here for more information
Devil's Den: This fern draped sinkhole offers a really unique geological setting, making Devil's Den a must see on the springs dive list. There is a dramatic view from the topside, and on chilly days in winter when fog lifts off the water down below, it does bear resemblence to it's name. Equipment rental and airfills are available at the dive shop, and a full service campground with cabins, campsites, and RV hookups is nearby. A pool and large manmade fishing lake are onsite. Click here for more information
Blue Grotto: A massive sinkhole angling down to a depth of 100 feet makes this the deepest of the cavern springs on WadesPage. An air bell at 30' adds interest and a million candlepower underwater light system adds to the safety. There is no current, and the water temperature is the constant 72F of Florida's springs. Just a mile away from Devil's Den, they can both be done in the same day. Air fills and full equipment rentals are available at the shop, and a complete video tape briefing of the cavern will be given there also. There are covered picnic tables for gearing up. Click here for more information
Blue Spring State
Park: The spring is much more than a scenic area for canoeing and
swimming; it plays a vital role in the survival of one of Florida's most
beleaguered residents -- the manatee. Visitors can learn more about this
endangered animal through ranger interpretive programs. A chair accessible
observation platform provides a view of the endangered mammals that gather
at the spring during the cooler months of the year. From November through
March, the manatees leave the colder waters of the St. Johns River for
the safety and comfort of the 72-degree spring.
History: For hundreds of years the Timucuan Indians made the spring
area their home. The spring run, river and the surrounding swamps and
uplands provided food, clothing, shelter and materials for tools and weapons.
Snails gathered from sandbars were staple food for these people. Over
the centuries, the discarded shells formed a massive mound. Three years
after England acquired Florida from Spain, John Bartram, a prominent British
botanist, explored the St. Johns River in search of resources of value
to the Crown. On January 4, 1766, he rowed his boat past sunning alligators
into the clear waters of Blue Spring. By the mid-1800's, most of the Indians
had been killed or driven south and pioneer settlers took their place.
In 1872, the Thursby family built a large frame house atop the Indians'
shellmound, safe from the floodwaters of the St. Johns. The pilings of
the steamboat dock remain, relics of a bygone area.
Activities: Camping, cabins, canoeing, fishing, boating, picnicking,
swimming, scuba diving, and nature trails are available. The spring is
120 feet deep, but only certified cave divers are allow to dive to that
depth. Open water certified divers can dive to 60 feet where they would
see a big warning sign bolted down at the mouth of the cave telling them
to heed the warning and turn back. All scuba divers have to check-in at
the ranger station before they can dive. Click here for more information
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