Florida Springs

Where We're Diving

The northwestern quadrant of the Florida peninsula is pockmarked with springs and sinkholes sporting a nearly endless array of rocky passages known as the Florida Springs. for divers, these inland oases support a cast of colorful river characters including manatees, schools of mullet, turtles, and the occasional crayfish or alligator.

But the geology here is the main attraction because it offers so much intriguing terrain to explore that even veteran local divers remain enchanted. North Florida offers plenty of marvels for divers with basic certifications to enjoy, but it’s also known as one of the best cave-diving destinations on the planet.

Besides the mountain-like scenes, and fossils abound-divers can even find relics such as ancient mastodon tusks! Of course, spring water that’s always 72 degrees, visibility measured in hundreds of feet, and easily accessible dives without needing a boat doesn’t hurt. With convenient stairways and submerged training decks, the following group of sites stands dive-ready for you to plunge in!

You’re in good hands with trip leaders that plan the whole event including:

• Saturday: Morning and afternoon dives
• Sunday: Manatee Snorkel and afternoon dives
• Monday: Morning dives and afternoon departure back to Virginia Beach very late (around 1-2 AM)

This is a great, quick trip to fit in some dives over the chilly winter and give you a bit of a mini-vacation! Spots go fast, so it’s a good idea to get your deposits in quickly.

Read about swimming with the manatees here: Bird’s Underwater