January 22–25, 2027
Freshwater spring and cavern‑style diving are the focus of this short, land‑based trip. Using waterfront lodging on King’s Bay, we’ll access nearby springs for multi‑dive days, optional manatee encounters, and relaxed evenings at the lodge — a compact, dive‑friendly program for recreational divers.
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge sits on Kings Bay in Crystal River and offers a laid‑back waterfront base for exploring north‑central Florida’s springs and coastal waterways. The property promotes waterfront rooms and easy access to kayaking, paddleboarding, and locally guided manatee experiences. Facilities and services vary by room and date — confirm room features, house rules, and any on‑site amenities with the supplier before booking.
This trip visits north‑central Florida’s famous freshwater springs and cavern-style dive sites (Devil’s Den, Blue Grotto, Ginnie Springs and similar venues), where clear 72°F water and dramatic karst features create memorable dives. Expect shore or spring entries, cavern environments at some sites, and typically shallow to moderate depths suited to recreational divers. While most sites are accessible to Open Water certified divers, briefings and site‑specific precautions are required. Optional activities include a fee‑based manatee swim in Crystal River — participants must follow strict no‑touch and wildlife‑respect rules.
3 dives each day included (more if you’d like).You can dive all locations with your basic open water certification. We will have dive professionals on this trip to buddy with newer divers (if you wish).While the dive sites are good for brand new open water divers, caution should be exercised. Our dive guides will give thorough briefings on each site before the dive to explain the topology and things to look for. Diving with the Manatees is an additional fee (but well worth it).When diving with the manatees, please respect their habitat and adhere to the scuba diving rule of no touching.
Freshwater spring diving with cavern/cavern‑style features; year‑round 72°F water temperature.
Sites range from shallow swim‑in springs to cavern entries with overhangs; briefings required.
Visibility is generally very good in springs but can vary with flow and park conditions.
Planned itinerary — subject to change with conditions and operator arrangements.
Manatee Diving instead of Ginne Springs · Book through TDS · Additional $55 per person (already accounts for the replaced activity)
Double occupancy
Double occupancy
Single occupancy
Triangle Dive Shop provides experienced leaders and dive professionals to run sites, give thorough briefings, and buddy newer divers. We coordinate group logistics and local guidance so you can focus on diving and exploring the springs.