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January 18, 2023 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

March 31, 2023 – April 2, 2023

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from March 31st to April 2nd.

Sample picture of Blue Grotto

For 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 Gainsville, FL.

We’ll bring a grill and have a divers community dinner on Friday and Saturday for everyone that wants to participate.

  • The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.
  • The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear. 
  • This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.
  • It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.
  • This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.
Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear water

Itinerary:

  • Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort
  • Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM, Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM, head home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy base

Total price is $359

For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email ben@athensscuba.com

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

3852 NE 172 Ct
Williston, Florida 32696
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$359

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December 15, 2022 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

January 20, 2023 – January 22, 2023

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from January 20th to 22nd.

Sample picture of Blue Grotto

We’ll stay 2 nights at the Hampton Inn in Gainesville. It’s conveniently located right off I-75 and we’ll have daily breakfast included. The drive time to Blue Grotto and Devils Den is about 25 minutes.

  • The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.
  • The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear. 
  • This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.
  • It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.
  • This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.
Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear water

Itinerary:

  • Friday – Drive to Florida and check into the Hampton Inn Gainesville
  • Saturday – 2 Dives at a spring in the AM, Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM, drive home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 4 tank dive trip over two days
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Hampton Inn Gainesville on double occupancy base

Total price is $379 in double occupancy

For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email ben@athensscuba.com

Hampton Inn Gainesville

4225 SW 40th Blvd
Gainesville, 32608 United States
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$379

Tagged With: check out dive, diving, padi courses, PADI open water diver course

December 6, 2022 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

February 17, 2023 – February 19, 2023

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from February 17th to 19th.

Sample picture of Blue Grotto

For 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 Gainsville, FL.

We’ll bring a grill and have a divers community dinner on Friday and Saturday for everyone that wants to participate.

  • The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.
  • The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear. 
  • This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.
  • It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.
  • This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.
Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear water

Itinerary:

  • Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort
  • Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM, Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM, head home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy base

Total price is $349

For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email ben@athensscuba.com

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

3852 NE 172 Ct
Williston, Florida 32696
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  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
$349

Tagged With: check out dive, diving, padi courses, PADI open water diver course

May 16, 2022 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

October 22, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

PADI Open Water Diver check out dives 1 and 2

Devils Fork State Park, Lake Jocassee

161 Holcombe Cir
Salem, South Carolina 29676 United States
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(864) 944-2639
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Related Events

  • Dive Land Park Weekend

    August 29 @ 8:00 am – August 30 @ 6:00 pm
  • Lake Jocassee Weekend

    September 5 @ 1:00 pm – September 6 @ 1:00 pm
  • Lake Jocassee Weekend

    September 26 @ 1:00 pm – September 27 @ 1:00 pm

Tagged With: check out dive, classic (city) package, PADI open water diver course, training

May 16, 2022 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

October 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

PADI Open Water Diver check out dives 1 and 2

Devils Fork State Park, Lake Jocassee

161 Holcombe Cir
Salem, South Carolina 29676 United States
+ Google Map
(864) 944-2639
View Venue Website
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live

Related Events

  • Dive Land Park Weekend

    August 29 @ 8:00 am – August 30 @ 6:00 pm
  • Lake Jocassee Weekend

    September 5 @ 1:00 pm – September 6 @ 1:00 pm
  • Lake Jocassee Weekend

    September 26 @ 1:00 pm – September 27 @ 1:00 pm

Tagged With: check out dive, classic (city) package, PADI open water diver course, training

May 16, 2022 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

September 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

PADI Open Water Diver check out dives 1 and 2

Devils Fork State Park, Lake Jocassee

161 Holcombe Cir
Salem, South Carolina 29676 United States
+ Google Map
(864) 944-2639
View Venue Website
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live

Related Events

  • Dive Land Park Weekend

    August 29 @ 8:00 am – August 30 @ 6:00 pm
  • Lake Jocassee Weekend

    September 5 @ 1:00 pm – September 6 @ 1:00 pm
  • Lake Jocassee Weekend

    September 26 @ 1:00 pm – September 27 @ 1:00 pm

Tagged With: check out dive, classic (city) package, PADI open water diver course, training

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