We have a trip going to crystal river in march and I want to know if there are other good sites near by. I love diving with the manatees but would like to get in a few other dives, are there any other good sites near by?
Dive Sites near Crystal River
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Your best bet is to purchase and look in Ned Deloaches Guide to Underwater Florida. I think the good sites are mostly going to be a bit northeast of there. Paradise Spring, Blue Grotto, Devils Den. Farther up you have Troy Spring, Ginnie Spring. A bit south of CR is Weeki Wachee spring, and on that river is Hospital Hole.
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I just wrote a trip report from my vacation in the area. We used American Pro dive shop for a couple of our dives and they were great. One I really liked was the drift dive down Rainbow River.
Joe
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scubadobadoo
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We did the same a few years ago and had a blast. King's Bay Cavern dive after the manatee snorkel and then a drift of Rainbow River. Wonderful day! Besides Ginnie Springs, Rainbow River was our favorite. I also suggest buying the above mentioned book. Very comprehensive guide to all of Florida's diving.Sideband:
Rainbow River is a treat, Blue Grotto is boring after 5 minutes unless you do the cave run. Devils Den is a little more interesting. Ginnie Springs is a cave divers delight but you can run the river, too.
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scubadobadoo:
Is that the cavern right there under where the snorkeling is done and by the plaque? If so, that was cool. I bought the video from that dive. My 6 year old nephew has watched it a dozen times now and points me out to everyone every time I appear. It's cool being the favorite uncle.
Rainbow was also my favorite.
Joe
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