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• Aug 28, 2011

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Hey ya'll. My wife and I are looking for a place to dive in the morning. We are in Central florida and looking at going to one of the springs, just don't know which one. We are looking at Alexander springs, paradise springs, or devils's den. Want somewhere to actually see some things. Normally do the ease coast, just looking for something different to get wet and see some new things. Any experienced help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

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• Aug 28, 2011

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My buddy was telling me about Crystal river yesterday and it sounded really interesting. I have not been, but a clear river and scallops, whats not to like...... Ohh they have Manatees and other stuff as well.

 

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Yeah we do crystal river area for scallops this time of year. We put in at Bayport and go out about a mile. Looking for something different and something we don't have to haul the boat to. Truck with boat likes some gas. :depressed:

 

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• Aug 28, 2011

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You could do one dive at Devils Den and then go across to Blue Grotto. IMHO there is not much to see at either but makes for a real nice day if the weather is good. I think Devils Den is unique and worth a dive. Dive within your ability and training only in caverns.

 

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• Aug 29, 2011

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Personally, I prefer ginnie springs to the others mentioned...much prettier, and less likely to get all clouded up with a few "poor skilled" divers silting the bottom.

 

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• Aug 29, 2011

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danvolker:

Personally, I prefer ginnie springs to the others mentioned...much prettier, and less likely to get all clouded up with a few "poor skilled" divers silting the bottom.

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I agree with Dan, Ginnie is by far one of the best springs.
As a matter of fact we just came back from diving Ginnie yesterday and the Santa Fe was clear enough to dive it as well.

I would definitely recommend a weekday dive since all the college kids come out in extremely large numbers during the weekend.





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