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    Ocala Dive Center

    4.5 (13 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    When I went in to enquirer about equipment again Anna and Jeff were happy to take the time to answer all my questions.

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    Aquatic Center of Ocala

    Aquatic Center of Ocala

    3.8
    (4 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Me and my 14-year-old son signed up and took scuba diving lessons. Our instructor was Paul, and he…read morewas fantastic and knowledge, safety training, pool dives, freshwater dives at devils den, blue grotto, and he was very patient and helpful making sure everybody understood and passed. We really enjoyed this experience, it was once of a lifetime. Paul was just above and beyond and helping my son understand safety, and everything that goes along with scuba diving. Thank you to this facility for all your patience and we had a blast I would definitely recommend this facility. We for sure made everlasting friends.

    When coming to florida a big thing my boyfriend and I wanted to do was scuba dive! We came into…read morethis place one day just trying to get an idea of equipment pricing and pricing for Open Water certification. The owner informed us they had a class coming up in a few days and we jumped at the opportunity. Our instructor was Paul and he was incredible. Paul was easy to talk to and made the experience super welcoming and easy. The class size was small (3 people including my boyfriend and I) which i appreciated because it helped us get a more thorough explanation of everything and we were able to have a more personalized learning experience. I can be a bit nervous and he never once pushed me out of my comfort zone and if i felt like something was too much for me he never made me feel bad about it and I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

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    Me getting ready for my dive, walking down the stairs to devils den, Florida
    Me getting ready for my dive, walking down the stairs to devils den, Florida
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    Aquatic Center of Ocala

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    Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring

    Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring

    3.6
    (263 reviews)
    25.6 mi

    A very neat place to see. Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring is…read moretucked away beside Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens in Williston, Florida. Both locations are literally right next to each other. The Devil's Den is a fascinating hidden gem that offers a true taste of Florida's unique geology. A cenote is a natural sinkhole formed when limestone bedrock collapses. Most are very unique and all share that they seem to have crystal-clear groundwater beneath and an opening above for sunlight to reach the water through a hole in the ceiling. It is essentially a window into an underground aquifer. The springs typically have 72-degree spring water making it cool and refreshing no matter how hot it is outside. The experience is especially rewarding if you're visiting a cenote for the first time. The entrance is easy to miss from the walkway. We walked right past it. Gear rentals are available on-site, making it accessible even for beginners. You check in at the office and pay your fee and sign the waivers and then you can enter and descend a set of stairs with a notably low ceiling. Watch your head!. It is a little bit dark on the first landing but it had plenty of light at the large landing by the water. Below, the cavern opens up to reveal the stunning underground spring, perfect for snorkeling. We did not go snorkeling this visit but may try it the next time. Right next to the cenote is a pleasant above-ground pool area with a beach area and chairs. Right next to the cenote entrance are several covered tables for groups.. It's a convenient spot to dry off, eat a snack, or simply enjoy the surroundings after your swim. Overall, Devil's Den is a neat and unique geological feature that's well worth the stop, especially if you're exploring central Florida's springs. It's not a large site, so you won't spend all day there, but the chance to snorkel inside a real cenote creates a memorable, bucket-list moment.

    What a cool place this is! We're camping here and get to take advantage of all the amenities…read more Regarding the Den itself: There's a huge swimming pond. You can play volleyball in the water (or on the lawn), make your way to the middle island in the pond and relax on a hammock, or simply relax in the water. The spring itself is down some stairs. It costs $30 to snorkel and I think $50 to scuba. You have to have mask and fins on at all times - you can't just swim in the spring. We're here in the "off" season and it hasn't been crowded at all. If you want to enjoy just the swimming pond / Oasis it's $15 a day. It's free if you camp here. The campground itself is small, only 30 sites. Most have full hookups and 5-6 are electric only. It's shady and quiet in the campground. We will definitely stay here again!

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    Devils Den water feature next to the cavern. Picnic area!
    Devils Den water feature next to the cavern. Picnic area!
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    "Rose" following us back to the campsite for a lovely sunset
    Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure

    Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure

    4.8
    (10 reviews)
    65.0 mi

    On behalf of the Flagler College Dive Club, we had a fantastic experience with Ranger Rick Scuba!…read moreInstructor Karl was very knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring our members had a great learning experience. He worked hard to make the certification process very affordable for students, which we truly appreciated. The package included two dive trips, adding an exciting hands-on element to our training. We highly recommend Ranger Rick Scuba for anyone interested in earning their scuba certification with supportive and professional instructors like Karl! We will be using him at our school for years to come!!!

    Great instructors are hard to find, but Karl at Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure is the kind who makes…read moreyou wonder why you didn't do this sooner. Patient? Absolutely. Knowledgeable? Off the charts. Fun to learn from? You have no idea. I never thought I'd be the kind of person who goes scuba diving. But here I am, freshly certified and already looking forward to my next underwater adventure -- and it's all thanks to Karl and the amazing team at Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure! Karl was an absolute legend throughout the entire certification process -- warm, funny, and incredibly skilled at breaking down complex skills into easy, digestible steps. The whole experience was seamlessly run and genuinely one of the highlights of my year. Crossing this off my bucket list felt AMAZING. If you're looking to get Open Water Certified, R.R.S.A is the place to be and Karl is your guy. He has this incredible gift of making you feel completely at ease while keeping the energy fun and exciting the whole time. Cannot recommend highly enough!

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    Pompano dive trip
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    Local shark dive
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    Ginnie Spring

    Ginnie Spring

    3.2
    (280 reviews)
    56.5 mi

    Been going here since I was in college and came back for the first time in years. The staff is…read morefriendly and accommodating. The springs are absolutely gorgeous! There are about 8 boils/spring openings. Easily walkable to float and walk back to your start. You can also do a short float with small children that lasts about 10 minutes and is a 5 minute walk back to your start (Devils Spring to Ginnie Spring). Great memories and a great place to cool off in the summer. You can rent tubes, snorkel equipment, and life vests.

    Well we actually came camping here July 31st 2026. Well I…read morewould call it glamping.! My girlfriend Debbie put up the hugest tent I have ever seen 5 tents put together all with air conditioning and decorations for her birthday! The prices have gone up since I've last been here it's $25 for a day pass. And $40 to camp in a tent. I'm not sure what the price is for electric tent site. The most part we had a pleasant experience we had a little rain. And since this is privately owned they are a little stricter on noise in the evenings. This is a huge piece of property and you definitely need a golf cart to get from one spot to the other. The bathrooms were kept pretty nice throughout our 2-day stay. Although they did not have any hot water. They have their own security guards and their own cleaning people. I realize I'm not much of a camper. Creating a party on the road is not easy especially in a campground. Back to the hotel stay for me.

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    SpringAdventures

    SpringAdventures

    5.0
    (1 review)
    39.6 mi

    We were so impressed with our scuba cert program through SpringAdventures!…read more Honestly, when we hit the targeted ads, we were a little dubious because of some of the web design choices, and how low the prices were. SO GLAD we took a chance. It's a one-man operation, and he's incredible. His prices are all in, and he really does knock it out in just 2 days with great flexible local dives near the High Springs area. If you have a special request, just call him - he was able to add our NitrOx cert as well on the fly. I was blown away watching this man transition from charismatic comedy, making learning fun but still hitting all the key points, right into suddenly supportive teacher mode when we were in the practical portions and he was helping a student who was struggling, using a disarming compassionate demeanor. At least in our session, class sizes were very small, and he not only equipped us mentally for our scuba expeditions, but he gave us incredible insight and recommendations beyond the certification on what kind of gear to look for, good habits, inside tips for the industry. Just 11/10. He also does have gear available for sale, customized to the diver, which is I assume how he keeps his prices so low, but he wasn't pushy at all and advised us for what we NEEDED not what he sold. I was actively trying to buy gear from him, and he advised me that I might need something special and that also some other websites unrelated to him are having a pretty good sale right now so he chose our equipment and savings over his own revenue. Just couldn't be more impressed. (Also, if you come down here for just the class from out of town, I highly recommend the "getaway" tiny home cabins nearby for lodging. They're clean, super cheap, nice close by, and easy. Including two nights lodging, you could get your scuba cert here for like a thousand or $1,200 cheaper than you can in most major cities.)

    From the owner: Providing 2-Day PADI eLearning Open Water Certification in our North Florida springs. We use…read morebetter training gear and have smaller class sizes than our local competitors. Come "Spring into Diving" with us! We are the most economical choice at $385 for full certification!

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