BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Athens Scuba - ECPv6.10.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Athens Scuba X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://athensscuba.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Athens Scuba REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260501T003835 CREATED:20250128T215909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T141242Z UID:10000622-1770422400-1771113599@athensscuba.com SUMMARY:Statia (Sint Eustatius) Scuba Group Trip DESCRIPTION:Sold OutWe have planned an amazing trip to Statia\, Dutch Caribbean! WHERE ARE WE GOING? If you’ve never heard about this small\, undiscovered island in the Caribbean\, it’s only because it’s a well kept secret. Unaffected by mass tourism\, St. Eustatius (aka “Statia”) is not your average Caribbean island. Imagine the Caribbean of 25 or 30 years ago and you will get close. It is part of the Dutch Caribbean\, which consists of Aruba\, Bonaire\, Curacao\, Saba\, Sint Eustatius\, and Sint Maarten. They are referred to as the Caribbean Netherlands. WHY Statia? St. Eustatius is known worldwide for having some of the most pristine waters and reefs in the Caribbean. We’ll explore some of the 36 official dive sites around St. Eustatius with the PADI 5 Star Scubaqua Dive Center – just a stone’s throw from the Old Gin House hotel. The diving opportunities are diverse with several unique habitats including walls\, historic wrecks\, reefs\, macro dive sites\, lava flows\, boulders and rock outcroppings. THE DIVING The reefs surrounding Statia are flourishing in a protected Marine Park. Underwater\, you will experience what much of the Caribbean must have looked like many years ago. The volcano\, The Quill\, dominates the island and is responsible for the huge amounts of lava flows and blocks under the surface. These old labyrinths of lava are now fully overgrown with coral and sponges. Combine these reefs with numerous historical dive sites and more recent wrecks and you’ve got yourself a divers paradise. Scubaqua’s 2 “state of the art” dive boats will take us on our 2 -tank morning boat dives so we can experience 10 of the 36 fabulous dive sites around the island. We’ll choose from several of the underwater archaeological sites and coral-covered shipwrecks. One site in particular\, called ‘Blue Bead Hole’\, is iconic. The blue beads found here are of historical significance to St. Eustatius. They were used as currency for enslaved people in the 17th century. The beads are the only artifacts divers are allowed to bring to the surface. THE HOTEL We’ll be escaping to the charming Old Gin House Hotel\, in its prime oceanfront location. This historic UNESCO hotel has a restaurant and a lounge terrace on the waterfront\, where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunset. Relax with a cocktail and enjoy the Island life of St. Eustatius. The hotel has an authentic old-world charm. Dating back to the 18th century\, the Old Gin House Hotel has been expertly restored\, taking inspiration from its colonial roots. They have a small private beach and a swimming pool in the tropical garden. You’ll enjoy life\, as you enjoy The Old Gin House. Breakfast is included in our plan. The Old Gin House restaurant has a gourmet restaurant for lunch and dinner as well as other options we’ll be exploring. DATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from 7-14 February 2026. There are direct flights with Delta from Atlanta to St. Maarten with a short puddle jumper over to Statia. Athens Scuba staff will be on the following flights and these are our suggestions for everyone. February 7\, 2026 DL1894 Departs ATL 09:58 Arrives SXM 14:56 Winair WM541 Departs SXM 18:30 Arrives EUX 18:50 February 14\, 2026 Winair WM506 Departs EUX 10:05 Arrives SXM 10:30 DL1873 Departs SXM 13:45 Arrives ATL 17:26 Transfers from the Statia airport to the Old Gin House are included in the trip price. TRIP SUMMARY Includes:  • 7 nights’ accommodations at The Old Gin House (with the 7th night free); airport transfers included  • Welcome cocktail  • Free WiFi at hotel and dive shop  • Breakfast daily  • Use of Stand-up paddleboards and kayaks  • Hotel taxes    Diver rate also includes:  • 10 dives (5 days x 2-tanks)  • Free nitrox for nitrox certified divers  • Tanks and weights PRICES Diver in double occupancy from: $1\,799 Diver in single occupancy: $2\,099 Non-diver in double occupancy: $999 For more information or special requests\, please email info@athensscuba.com Sold Out URL:https://athensscuba.com/event/statia-sint-eustatius-scuba-group-trip/ LOCATION:Old Gin House St. Eustatius
CATEGORIES:International Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://athensscuba.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Statia.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T003835 CREATED:20251010T155045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T152817Z UID:10000670-1771146000-1771178400@athensscuba.com SUMMARY:Dive the Georgia Aquarium DESCRIPTION:Book HereJourney with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to dive with whale sharks\, manta rays and thousands of other fish. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the pristine waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit for a once in a lifetime experience.  Getting spots to this once in a lifetime experience is very difficult. Athens Scuba booked all of the slots on this particular date. The demand is always high\, so be quick\, otherwise it’ll be sold out before you know it! This trip includes the entrance fee to the Aquarium\, a T-Shirt and a video of your dive! After careful review of their cost\, the GA Aquarium has raised their prices for the dive in the Whale Shark exhibit significantly from 2025 to 2026. Booking this trip with Athens Scuba saves each person $100 over booking it diretely with the GA Aquarium on their website. Book Here URL:https://athensscuba.com/event/dive-the-georgia-aquarium-8/ LOCATION:Cart CATEGORIES:Local Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://athensscuba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/journey-with-gentle-giants-dive-5-1440x454-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T235959 DTSTAMP:20260501T003835 CREATED:20250930T110238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T110836Z UID:10000663-1771545600-1771804799@athensscuba.com SUMMARY:Florida Springs Trip DESCRIPTION:We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs! Sample picture of Blue GrottoFor convenience reasons we are staying at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston. The resort features simple cabins\, with AC/heat\, and private bathrooms for each room. The price includes the bunk option. Double bed and cabins with a kitchen can be booked for a small extra fee. The main reason we prefer this option is\, that we are right at the dive site and save hours of driving over the weekend\, compared to the next closer option that would be in Gainesville\, FL. The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.\n\nThe water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear. \n\nThis trip is available to for certified divers and Students for their open water checkout dives.\n\nIt’s great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.\n\nIt’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.\n\nThis is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den\, Rainbow River\, Blue Grotto.Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear waterItinerary: Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort\n\nSaturday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives)\, Lunch\, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon (Open Water Students can snorkel)\n\nSunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives)\, drive homeThe 3 Day Package includes: a 3 tank (4 for students) dive trip over two days\n\nall dive fees\n\nstate park fees\n\ntanks and weights\n\n2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basisThere is a grocery store only 5 minutes away\, if we are in need of anything. Typically we meet Friday night and go to a local Restaurant close by\, lunch on Saturday is traditionally at Subways on the way over to Rainbow River and we usually go out Saturday nights. No meals or drinks are included in the trip price. Total price starts at $389 For information on single occupancy\, extra dives and other special requests\, please email info@athensscuba.com URL:https://athensscuba.com/event/florida-springs-trip-18/ LOCATION:Blue Grotto Dive Resort\, 3852 NE 172 Ct\, Williston\, Florida\, 32696 CATEGORIES:Advanced Dives,Dive Trips To Different Locations,Local Event,Training & Certification Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://athensscuba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Blue-Grotto-3.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR