Orlando Daytona Beach Diving - Saturday, March 3, 2018

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mrose

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I'm heading to Orlando for a conference in March and will have one day free to dive on Saturday, March 3. I'd like to get a few dives in and have emailed 10+ dive shops and only received one reply (referring me back to one of the shops that didn't reply).

Does anyone have recommendations for a dive shop in the area that I could dive with? I'd just head for Devil's Den or Blue Grotto, but I don't have a dive buddy. I've looked around Orlando and Daytona Beach, but would be game for anything within a reasonable driving distance.

I have the full day on Saturday and just need to be back in Orlando by Saturday night. I plan on brining all my own gear, but will need weights and tanks.

Let me know if anyone has recommendations or would like to meet up for a few dives.

Matt
 
Ditto,diving off Daytona right now is cold and likely dark.
Charters will likely not be taking you deep enough to get to warm-ish or clear waters.
 
Go to Jupiter! Check out Jupiter Dive Center or Captain Sl8er or Stuart Scuba.

If you really want to dive the springs, you can probably hire a guide from Dayo or American Pro. I suggest making a phone call.... most dive shops are still in the 20th century when it comes to electronic communications
 
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I got certified in Daytona....there's absolutely nothing to see off that coastline at all...you can do Ponce de Leon springs in Deland? Or head south as suggested....Daytona....armpit of Florida.:D
 
What about the aquarium at Epcot?
That's a very fun dive, I've done it twice. It's $179 and they provide everything except a mask. Epcot Seas Adventures – DiveQuest He'll probably have to sign up now to get a spot in march.

It's not the least bit challenging and you get up close and personal with more animals than I've ever seen on a single open water dive.
 
No question for me, I would spend the 5 hours of driving to get in 2 dives in Jupiter over a dive at Epcot. Leave Orlando about 5:30 or so, you'd be back by about 4:00. The Lemon Sharks may still be around . I had one of my best shark dives on Feb 2, going to try again on Feb 23.

I did Epcot once in 2008, it was an interesting tour and and a mediocre 40 min dive. Best part was playing with the children at the viewing window.

I tried to get out of Daytona one April with Discover Diving. The boat dives were cancelled. Ended up doing 2 really unremarkable dives at Blue Spring State Park
 
I live in Orlando; have done EPCOT once, but I "upvote" Jupiter/West Palm. 2:20 drive from my place near the airport. Easy to make a Saturday 1PM boat for two dives; have dinner down there; and be back in Orlando in the evening.
 
Thanks for all of the input...that was exactly the info I needed! I just booked my dive for Saturday at Jupiter Dive Center. I'm looking forward getting some dives, even if it's only one day.
 
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