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    Ocala Dive Center

    4.5 (13 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Knowledgeable and professional staff. Was pleasantly surprised by the friendly and helpful staff.

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    Friendly and quick service under the new owners! I look forward to more interaction in the future.

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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

    (4 reviews)

    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.

    Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring - Devils Den water feature next to the cavern.

    Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring

    (261 reviews)

    With all respect to Jimmy and James (Your stupid opinions), as a fan you guys really went to town…read moreon the negative opinions on this place. My wife truly enjoyed camping here, as well as enjoyed swimming in the Den and the pond provided to the guests. Camping here was peaceful, full hookup, pool, pond to swim in, den was amazing. Staff was friendly and informative. It was a weekend getaway for me and my wife but I definitely expect to bring my family and friends here to enjoy what this springs/Den, Garden, campground has to offer.

    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.

    Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure

    Ranger Rick's Scuba Adventure

    (10 reviews)

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    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!

    I got my Open Water certification through the University of Central Florida, which is where Ranger…read moreRick's Scuba Adventure will often provide instruction and the opportunity to get certified. One of the best decisions I've ever made! Not only do I get a cool accomplishment, but I also got the memories and experience Karl provided. If you're considering using their services, you'll find no complaints here - highly recommend.

    Ginnie Spring

    Ginnie Spring

    (276 reviews)

    Ginnie springs is an amazing private property camping spot for trails, swimming in the springs and…read morea great weekend camping. Highly recommend not coming on the holidays. You get this mix of ghetto hick thugs speeding through the park flashing whatever bs they think is cool. They are trying to crack down but the park is big and there's always someone has to ruin it for visitors. Great spot on week days. One of the few places you can drink and float down the river and hit some springs. I've had many great times

    I want to share the very poor experience we had with the service at the Rentals store, From the…read morebeginning, the staff was unprofessional: they wouldn't look at us when we spoke to them, and on several occasions, they left us talking to ourselves. When they gave us the key to access the kayaks, they did not provide complete instructions. Because of this, when we arrived at the location, we couldn't use them and had to go back. When we returned to ask for help, they simply said, "we already gave you the keys," without making any effort to check the situation. What was most frustrating is that, after asking multiple times because we clearly did not have the key, they ignored us until we requested a refund. That was the only moment they actually paid attention. In the end, they realized the key was on the floor and had never been properly handed to us. We understand that there are situations where staff can be busy and it can be difficult to handle everything at once. However, at the time of our visit, the place was not particularly crowded, which made the lack of attention even umore frustrating. When we returned the equipment, we received the same level of poor service. They were supposed to provide a copy of the receipt for the kayak rental, but the employee handed us the paper while literally facing away from us, turned with her back toward us and speaking to one of her coworkers at the same time. This happened yesterday, on May 3 and unfortunately we ended up wasting a significant amount of time due to their lack of organization and basic customer service. The experience was truly awful and reflects a clear lack of professionalism.

    SpringAdventures - Nudibranch

    SpringAdventures

    (1 review)

    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!

    Ocala Dive Center - scuba - Updated May 2026

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