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PADI open water diver course

March 31, 2026 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

October 10 @ 8:00 am – October 11 @ 6:00 pm

On each Dive Land Park weekend we offer Open Water Check-out dives, fun dives, continuing scuba education and scuba specialties.

A typical weekend consists of multiple dives on each day. Athens Scuba will pay the entrance fee, will set up “camp” at an ideal spot for students/fun divers to enter the water and will include 2 dives on each day, also including tanks and weights.

Every diver that wants to use more than 2 tanks per day will have to pay $12 cash or Venmo to Neal for tank filling.

$75 per day diving
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401 Webster Chapel Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905

401 Webster Chapel Rd,, AL
Glencoe, 35905 United States
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Tagged With: classic (city) package, open water, PADI open water diver course, training

October 16, 2025 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

May 15 – May 17

Book Here

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs!

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 Gainesville, FL.

  • 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 for certified divers and Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s 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.
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 (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon (Open Water Students can snorkel)
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 3 tank (4 for students) dive trip over two days
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basis

There 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

Book Here
$389

401 Webster Chapel Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905

401 Webster Chapel Rd,, AL
Glencoe, 35905 United States
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$389

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

October 16, 2025 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

April 10 – April 12

Book Here

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs!

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 Gainesville, FL.

  • 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 for certified divers and Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s 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.
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 (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon (Open Water Students can snorkel)
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 3 tank (4 for students) dive trip over two days
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basis

There 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

Book Here
$389

401 Webster Chapel Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905

401 Webster Chapel Rd,, AL
Glencoe, 35905 United States
+ Google Map
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
$389

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

September 30, 2025 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

March 13 – March 15

Book Here

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs!

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 Gainesville, FL.

  • 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 for certified divers and Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s 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.
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 (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon (Open Water Students can snorkel)
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 3 tank (4 for students) dive trip over two days
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basis

There 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

Book Here
$389

401 Webster Chapel Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905

401 Webster Chapel Rd,, AL
Glencoe, 35905 United States
+ Google Map
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
$389

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

September 30, 2025 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

February 20 – February 22

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs!

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 Gainesville, FL.

  • 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 for certified divers and Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s 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.
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 (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon (Open Water Students can snorkel)
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 3 tank (4 for students) dive trip over two days
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basis

There 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

$389

401 Webster Chapel Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905

401 Webster Chapel Rd,, AL
Glencoe, 35905 United States
+ Google Map
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
$389

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

September 29, 2025 by benschlegl Leave a Comment

January 9 – January 11

We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs!

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 Gainesville, FL.

  • 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 for certified divers and Students for their open water checkout dives.
  • It’s 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.
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 (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon (Open Water Students can snorkel)
  • Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive home

The 3 Day Package includes:

  • a 3 tank (4 for students) dive trip over two days
  • all dive fees
  • state park fees
  • tanks and weights
  • 2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basis

There 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

$389

401 Webster Chapel Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905

401 Webster Chapel Rd,, AL
Glencoe, 35905 United States
+ Google Map
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
$389

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

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