The
Blue Grotto Dive Resort is a fresh water spring and cave open to the public near
Williston, Florida. This is a
privately owned spring that charges an admission fee. And only registered scuba
divers may enter the water. An open-water certification is required to dive the
spring cavern, and a cave diving certification is required to scuba dive in the
Blue Grotto Cave.
The
spring opening at Blue Grotto extends 100 feet below the surface of the spring
pool. Several open water platforms are provided within the spring cavern, as
well as an air bell that is thirty feet below the surface. The main section of
the spring is lighted for night dives. More experienced divers with a
cave-diving certification may explore the Blue Grotto Cave. All dives within the
cave system require that you be accompanied by an experienced guide.
Resident guides are available for those wishing to dive the cave. The Blue
Grotto also has a complete selection of scuba diving and cave diving courses
available for those looking to improve their skills and become certified.
The Blue Grotto Dive Resort also provides above ground facilities for
picnicking. Several shelters are provided for your dive gear, and picnic
pavilions are available for use between dives. There is a bath house with hot
showers. A fully equipped dive shop is available on site.
Overnight tent camping is permitted at the site. There are also rental cabins
that may be reserved in advance. A swimming pool is provided for overnight
guests.
Activities & Facilities
Swimming
Tent camping
Cabins
RV sites