BlueTuna
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Hey everyone,
Newish diver here. I was AOW certified last December in Bonaire, and since then I've done approx 40 Dives, probably 15 in Bonaire and 25-29 in my local quarries.
I'm seriously considering taking a trip to FL this winter (late Nov-Dec?) to do some diving, hopefully taking a week-long excursion to do as much diving as possible. (additionally, I'll likely be looking at real-estate, as I may want to move there, but that's a top for another thread).
I have a diving buddy that I met here in my home state who lives in Ocala, Fl and dives that area frequently. He mentioned taking some people to Oriskany, so that will definitely be on the agenda. I would also like to visit the Keys.
I'm not broke, but I do want to keep my budget in mind and not blow too much of my savings, since I do want to buy a house soon.
With that in mind. Here are some of my questions
1. Is there any place that offers Shore diving?
2. What are some of the best dives/must see places while visiting FL?
3. Are there resorts/package deals that include multiple dives per day/unlimited diving?
4. What are the typical rates for any boat/excursion type dive? The Oriskany dive will probably be $175 per person for a 2 tank dive.
Any information at all about diving in FL would be greatly appreciated.
Newish diver here. I was AOW certified last December in Bonaire, and since then I've done approx 40 Dives, probably 15 in Bonaire and 25-29 in my local quarries.
I'm seriously considering taking a trip to FL this winter (late Nov-Dec?) to do some diving, hopefully taking a week-long excursion to do as much diving as possible. (additionally, I'll likely be looking at real-estate, as I may want to move there, but that's a top for another thread).
I have a diving buddy that I met here in my home state who lives in Ocala, Fl and dives that area frequently. He mentioned taking some people to Oriskany, so that will definitely be on the agenda. I would also like to visit the Keys.
I'm not broke, but I do want to keep my budget in mind and not blow too much of my savings, since I do want to buy a house soon.
With that in mind. Here are some of my questions
1. Is there any place that offers Shore diving?
2. What are some of the best dives/must see places while visiting FL?
3. Are there resorts/package deals that include multiple dives per day/unlimited diving?
4. What are the typical rates for any boat/excursion type dive? The Oriskany dive will probably be $175 per person for a 2 tank dive.
Any information at all about diving in FL would be greatly appreciated.