VORTEX SPRINGS

Ponce de Leon, FL

January 26 - 27
February 23 - 24
March 29 - 30
April 26 - 27 (if BWSP unavailable)

$229.00 per student
$110.00 per certified diver

 

Vortex Spring produces 28 million gallons of gin clear water daily at a year-round temperature of 68°F with no thermocline. It is one of Mother Nature's most extraordinary creations! Vortex waters flow out to create "Blue Creek," an excellent opportunity for photos while snorkeling/canoeing. Blue Creek flows over four miles before entering another northern Florida waterway.

Student training platforms are provided for instruction at the 20-foot level along with a "talk box," (a large inverted container anchored to a concrete base providing air space for conversation).  The spring basin is 50 feet deep at the mouth to a beautiful ledge-like cavern. There are two artificial caves, open at both ends, providing training and fun for divers who are not yet cavern/cave certified. River catfish, harmless American Freshwater Eels , Redhorse Suckers, and a school of very rare, exotic "Shadow Bass" will be your constant companions. There is no thermocline as this water flows directly from the aquifer.

Vortex Springs is easy access, located just 50 miles north of  the Gulf of Mexico in 420 acres of rolling hills and majestic pines. This playground is only five miles north of Exit 96 on Interstate I-10 (#15 on maps printed before 2002).

Since there is no current, the springs provide an excellent venue for certification dives.

Included:

Not Included:

  • tanks, weights and refills

  • Four open water certification dives and fees (open water students)

  • Transportation to Ponce de Leon FL

  • One night's accommodation (dbl. occ.)

  • Food and beverages
     


 

BLUE WATER SCUBA PARK

Pelham, AL

April 26 - 27 (weather permitting)
May 31 - June 1
June 21 - 22
August 23 - 24
 

$229.00 per student
$110.00 per certified diver

 

Blue Water SCUBA Park (BWSP) is a freshwater-filled rock quarry, completely converted for SCUBA enthusiasts.  The operators have sunk a school bus, a sailboat, an old truck and some other interesting objects just for divers.

Since there is no current and a platform on which certification exercises can take place, the quarry provides an excellent venue for certification dives.
 

Included:

Not Included:

  • tanks, weights and refills

  • Four open water certification dives and fees (open water students)

  • Transportation to Pelham AL

  • One night's accommodation (dbl. occ.)

  • Food and beverages
     


 

BONAIRE

June 21 - 28, 2008

$1,575.00 Cash Discount
$1,622.00 Credit Card

 

Bonaire's claim to diving fame lies in its incredible shore diving opportunities. The town pier in Bonaire is annually rated by many dive publications to be the best night dive in the world.

Bonaire's unique coral reef system offers visiting divers many opportunities for diving from shore as well as from a boat. Most experienced divers consider Bonaire to be one of the most consistently spectacular dive destinations in the world. And for good reason, as there are almost no "non-diving" days -- and that goes for night diving, too.

Bonaire's reefs are remarkably well preserved as all the local reef systems have been totally protected as a Marine Park since 1979. Almost all shore dives in Bonaire begin in shallow water, from 10 feet to 20 feet, continuing to the edge of a typically sloping, sometimes vertical wall, which drops off to 130 feet or more. For more, check out our pictures from the 2007 trip...

 

Included:

Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare from Atlanta

  • Seven nights accommodation in two bedroom-two bath condos (quad.occ.), including hotel taxes

  • breakfast (daily)

  • A double-cab pickup truck for each 4 person condo, including vehicle insurance

  • Six days of one tank boat diving

  • Unlimited shore diving

  • An unlimited, free Nitrox upgrade

  • Tanks, weights and taxes

  • A three course dinner at the Cactus Blue bar & restaurant (not including beverages and gratuities)

  • Marine Park Tax ($25.00)

  • Dive boat crew gratuities

  • Bonaire Departure Tax (approx $32.00)

  • Curaçao transit taxes ($3.00 each way)

 These fees and taxes must be paid on the islands.

Bookings: E-mail:info@scubaatlanta.com, call 770-418-0444 or visit us.


 

CURAÇAO

November 22 - 29, 2008
(Thanksgiving week)

 

$1,925.00

 

You are about to visit one of the most vibrant and exciting islands in the world.  Curaçao offers world-class diving and swimming in waters so vividly blue you think you must be dreaming.  Curaçao has a sunny, breezy, dry climate with year round temperatures of 80 degrees and almost no humidity.  Curaçao stimulates your senses by day with a unique range of things to see and do.  From dolphin encounters, to riding an ostrich or hiking at the flamingo sanctuary, you are sure to see or do something you have never tried before.

Habitat Curaçao Resort is a premier resort which commands breathtaking views of the ocean, stunning colors of the reef and spectacular sunsets.  As you relax on the outdoor patio or balcony, you can gaze out and enjoy the view, read or take a nap to the soothing sounds of gentle waves rolling into shore.  All ocean view rooms are air-conditioned and feature two queen-size beds, private bath, telephone, cable television, in room safe, kitchenette and an outdoor patio or balcony.

The tour operator at Habitat Curaçao Resort can assist you with arranging any of the following individual or group activities and tours:  Sea Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Kayak Safaris, Jeep Safaris, Boat Trips, Sailing Trips to Klein Curaçao, Bus/Sightseeing, Historical Walking Tours as well as the best shopping.  Professional guides take you walking, riding, paddling, sailing and sightseeing to help make your experience of Curaçao an unforgettable adventure.

The Spa at Habitat Curaçao Resort is an intimate boutique facility, where you will experience an extraordinary level of customized, personal attention.  The spa offers a selection of massage and spa treatments to help guests rediscover a balance of body, mind and spirit with the ancient art of massage, utilizing both Eastern and Western techniques that provide the perfect treatment.

At Habitat Curaçao access to our stunning house reef is from a easy drop from our dive dock.  Certified divers can dive 24 hours a day.  Over 35 different dive sites are within an hour's boat ride.  Habitat Curaçao Resort is within close proximity of some of the Caribbean's best known dive spots. Additionally, it is outside the hurricane belt and has an excellent, dry climate.

As you can see, this is not your normal dive trip...
 

Included:

Not Included:

  • Round trip airfare from Atlanta

  • Seven nights accommodation (double occupancy)

  • breakfast buffet (daily)

  • Six 2-course lunches

  • Six days of two tank boat diving

  • Unlimited shore diving

  • A vehicle for each room, including insurance

  • Government taxes and a 10% Service Charge

  • Dive boat crew gratuities

  • Curaçao Departure Tax (approx. $34.00)

    These fees and taxes must be paid on the island.

Bookings: E-mail:info@scubaatlanta.com, call 770-418-0444 or visit us.