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Dive the Georgia Aquarium
2025-04-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Cart
Book HereJourney with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other fish. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the pristine waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit for a once in a lifetime experience. Athens Scuba booked one of the weekend slots which are in high demand. Be quick, otherwise it’ll be sold out before you know it! This trip includes the entrance fee to the Aquarium, a T-Shirt and a video of your dive!

Dive the Georgia Aquarium
2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Cart
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other fish. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the pristine waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit for a once in a lifetime experience. Athens Scuba booked one of the weekend slots which are in high demand. Be quick, otherwise it’ll be sold out before you know it! This trip includes the entrance fee to the Aquarium, a T-Shirt and a video of your dive!

Dive the Georgia Aquarium - SOLD OUT
2025-04-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Cart

Cozumel 4-Night Scuba Group Trip
2025-04-09 00:00 - 2025-04-13 23:59 | Iberostar Cozumel, Carretera Costera Sur Km 17782, Cozumel, 77600, Mexico
We have planned an amazing trip to Cozumel, Mexico. This is such a great trip as Cozumel is easy to get to and the dates line up with most of Georgia schools’ spring-breaks. WHERE ARE WE GOING? We are going to Cozumel for a group scuba trip! Three days of diving, enjoying the beach and the many amenities of the beautiful Iberostar hotel, and exploring Cozumel. Cozumel is widely regarded as one of the best Caribbean dive destinations and rightfully so! The island of Cozumel is located just off the east coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and is directly across the water from Playa Del Carmen. Located on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (the second-largest coral reef system in the world), Cozumel is an incredible spot for turquoise Caribbean waters, white sand beaches, and world-class diving and snorkeling. WHY COZUMEL? We chose to spend four nights on Cozumel, because it has everything a diver could wish for. Beautiful reefs, lots of fish and variety of underwater life, drift diving, beautiful beaches and fantastic resorts. The island also has a lot to offer besides diving, Cozumel town is fun to explore, a scooter ride to the east side of the island is a lot of fun and there are some of the oldest known Mayan ruins that can be visited. THE DIVING All dives will be guided by experienced dive guides of the well known and great dive operation of Dressel Divers Cozumel. Dressel has many dive locations around the Caribbean but only send their most experience staff to their prime dive shop in the Iberostar hotel. The dive center is located in the hotel and has it’s own jetty for their 4 boats.Cozumel is almost entirely surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, which is why the island is considered one of the best dive areas in the world. The island featurs 40 different dive sites that have depths ranging from 10-100 feet and are teeming with tropical fish, colorful reefs and are several marine species. We’ll have 3 days of double tank dives included. The dive sites are very close to the hotel, so most of the days we’ll stop at the hotel between dives. THE HOTEL The Iberostar hotel is not only regarded as one of the best (or maybe THE BEST…) hotel of Cozumel, it’s also the most southern hotel on the island, which is the main reason we decided to stay here. The best and least crowded dive sites of the island are in front or just south of the hotel. Most other dive shops need to have long boat rides to sites that we can reach in a few minutes. The hotel itself is beautifully arranged with the surrounding nature. The fully equipped bungalow-style suites offer a family-friendly atmosphere, from which you can easily access the pools, spa or the extensive beach. We are booked on an all inclusive plan that includes all meals and drinks, including alcohol. The hotel is well know for it’s great kitchen and also offers themed restaurants. DATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from April 9th to 13th. There will be direct flights with Delta from Atlanta to Cozumel available for this trip and also many options with a one-stop layover. All transfers from Cozumel airport to the hotel are included in the travel price. TRIP SUMMARY Package includes: – 4 nights’ accommodations – All-inclusive meals and drinks (alcohol included) – Free Roundtrip airport transfers from Cozumel airport – 3 days of 2-tank boat diving – Free Nitrox PRICES Diver in double occupancy: $1399 Diver in single occupancy: $1899 Non-diver in double occupancy: $1099 For more information or special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Florida Springs Trip
2025-03-21 00:00 - 2025-03-23 23:59 | Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, Florida, 32696
We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from March 21st to 23rd. Sample picture of Blue GrottoFor convenience reasons we are staying at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston. The resort features simple cabins, with AC/heat, and private bathrooms for each room. The price includes the bunk option. Double bed and cabins with a kitchen can be booked for a small extra fee. The main reason we prefer this option is, that we are right at the dive site and save hours of driving over the weekend, compared to the next closer option that would be in Gainesville, FL. The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.

The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.

This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.

It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.

It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.

This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear waterItinerary: Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon, Night Dive for certified divers at Blue Grotto

Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive homeThe 3 Day Package includes: a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that we can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification

all dive fees

state park fees

tanks and weights

2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basisThere is a grocery store only 5 minutes away, if we are in need of anything. Typically we meet Friday night and go to a local Restaurant close by, lunch on Saturday is traditionally at Subways on the way over to Rainbow River and we usually go out Saturday nights. No meals or drinks are included in the trip price. Total price starts at $379 For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Philippines Scuba Group Dive Trip
2025-03-01 00:00 - 2025-03-11 23:59
It seems like we have talked about a Philippines trip for a long time. Now we put together an amazing trip to not only one of the best places to scuba dive in the Philippines, but two of them. Atlantis Dumaguete ResortWhere are we going? The Philippines is a fascinating country and one of the top spots to SCUBA dive in the world. It is a country of thousands of islands with many well-known dive locations. It was proving impossible to pick one spot to spend 10 nights, so we decided to visit two very different locations for five nights each to broaden our experience and see more of the country.We’ll start our trip with five nights in Puerto Galera staying at the Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort. We’ll explore the famous dive sites in this area (most less than five minutes from the resort), as well as a day trip to the world-renowned Verde Island. We will fly into Manila and be picked up as a group, for a two-hour van transfer to the coast and a 30 minute ferry ride to Puerto Galera.After the five nights in Puerto Galera, we will reverse the transfer back to Manila for a domestic flight south to Dumaguete. We will be picked up at the airport for a 45 minute van transfer to Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. We will stay five nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort enjoying four days of diving including a day-trip to Apo Island. Both resorts have approximately 40 rooms so guests enjoy a warm,family atmosphere in both locations. When are we going? The trip takes place March 1-11, 2025. It’s the dry season in the Philippines and therefore, a great time to visit this beautiful country. We can expect a calm ocean and unparalleled visibility. Fingers crossed! The Diving We will be diving for four days in each location. We will be divided into groups of six or fewer with an experienced Divemaster assigned to each group. Each Divemaster is prepared to do five dives per day and will take any number of people (one or more) from their group on each dive. The boats and Divemasters are ready to go for whomever wants to join them. This means you could potentially complete 40 dives onthis trip! Atlantis offers concierge service, which means the Dive Shop staff handles your gear and set up, if you chose to let them. They work overtime to ensure you can simply relax and enjoy the dives. The diving in Puerto Galera is beautiful with colorful coral and plenty of sea life including reef fish, turtles, eels, and more nudibranchs than you could ever hope to see. The diving around Verde Island is world-renowned for a reason. There are few places to experience the beautiful underwater scenery and schoolsof fish that we will see there. The diving in Dumaguete is true “muck” diving. It is an absolute macro paradise. We can almost guarantee you will see things you have never seen before. Some examples include Wunderpus and Mimic Octopus; gold, black and blue stripe ribbon eel; Mandarin fish spawning on a night dive; Flamboyant Cuttlefish; several varieties of Mantis; Giant Black Frogfish; Yellow Leaf Scorpionfish; Electric Clam and many more. And don’t forget the day trip to Apo Island with astounding, colorful coralconfigurations and more sealife to experience. A ghostpipefish is one of the many very rare creatures we can see on this tripThe Hotels The style and layout of the two locations are very different. Both resorts are all inclusive with an a la crate breakfast menu and three/four gourmet choices for each of three courses at lunch and dinner (including vegetarian and vegan options). Soda (except one at each meal) and alcohol drinks are not included. The bars are full service with plenty of interesting international and local options from beer to wine and liquor. A tab is run for the five night stay and settled at the end withcash or card. Puerto Galera The Atlantis Puerto Galera is a beautiful property with a Greek Islands (white-washed stucco) theme. It is located right on the Main Street of Puerto Galera (a resort/fishing village) across a brick walkway from the water with a limited beach. The walkway is set up as a “boardwalk” concept and runs the entire length of the village waterfront. The resort is arranged around an internal courtyard with the rooms rising three stories above the pool, spa, restaurant/bar, and dive shop at ground level. One of the two resort bars sets at the entrance and looks out over the water and is a great place to hang out throughout the day as we enjoy up to five boat dives each day.They offer a standard room set up as a double (for a couple) or twin (still double occupancy but for two singles). An example for the Deluxe rooms at Atlantis Puerto Galera ResortDumaguete The Atlantis Dumaguete is built as a tropical paradise with each room offering a full glass wall looking out over the plush tropical greenery. The room options are similar to Atlantis Puerto Galera with a double or twin bed arrangement.The hotel is much more of a beach resort, with rooms arranged along a plush, green walkway (in two story buildings) leading down to the restaurant/bar right on the beach. The approach to diving and overall resort service is similar in both locations so in some ways, when we arrive at Dumaguete, it will feel like we are home again. DATES AND FLIGHTS The trip takes place from March 1st to 11th, 2025. All transportation and transfers are included EXCEPT the international flight from Atlanta (or your home airport) to Manila – round trip. We will need to fly out on February 26th (see below). To be included in the group transfer to Puerto Galera, we will need to arrive in Manila by 8 AM on March 1st. We will be picked up as a group and transferred by van and ferry right to the resort. You will most likely NOT WANT TO BE TRANSFERRED OUTSIDE OF THE GROUP TRANSFER. A single transfer is not included and we have been told it will be expensive.The return from Dumaguete will be a domestic flight back to Manila during the day of March 11th. As most flights back to the states leave in the evening, the typical plan is for the Atlantis staff to transfer us from the domestic terminal to the international terminal for a layover waiting on our homeward flights on theevening of the 11th. Athens Scuba staff have booked the following Turkish Airlines flights: Outbound: TK32; Wednesday, 26 February 2025; Departs 22:00; ATL>Istanbul (Arrives 27 Feb at 16:40) TK84; Friday, 28 February 2025; 02:10; Istanbul>Manila (Arrives 28 Feb at 18:10) Return: TK85; Tuesday, 11 March 2025; Departs 21:35; Manila>Istanbul (Arrives 12 March at 05:55) TK31; Wednesday, 12 March 2025; Departs 15:25; Istanbul>Atlanta (Arrives 12 March at 20:55) We researched the flight options and chose these flights for several reasons: *They were the most reasonable rates we could find. The trade off was longer layovers but Istanbul airport has lounges we can reserve if you don’t want to hang out in the terminals. *We will arrive the evening of the 28th and stay in an airport hotel (info to follow). Then we can be picked up as a group from the hotel for the transfer to the Puerta Galera Atlantis Resort. We feel this is a good option as a long flight plus a 2 hour van ride plus a 30 minutes to an hour boat ride would leave us too tired to enjoy the total experience and to charge right into diving. *We have reduced the risk of delayed flights impacting our trip by arriving too late for the March 1st transfer and missing a day of diving. *Turkish Airlines offers free tours of Istanbul during layovers longer than 6 hours. Here are a couple of links to explore: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/turkish-airlines-stopover-istanbul; https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us/flights/fly-different/touristanbul/ There are other options which you are free to explore but make sure you arrive by 0800 on March 1st. We can do two pick ups…one at the airport and one at the hotel but you must arrive by 0800 to be picked up on the 1st. Otherwise, you will be picked up the next day and have a hotel and your private transfer at your own expense (plus miss a day of diving). We encourage you to book the flights we have recommended so we will all be together. TRIP COSTS Price per diver in double occupancy is $4199 Price per diver in single occupancy is $4899 Price per non-diver in double occupancy is $3099 What’s Included? 10 nights accommodation total 5 nights in Atlantis Puerto Galera 5 nights in Atlantis Dumaguete All meals at Toko’s restaurant (breakfast drinks Italian and specialty coffees at breakfast are included) Coffee, tea and filtered water Unlimited Internet access Hotel taxes Dive Package: 8 days diving (4 days per location) with up to 5 dives daily – up to incredible 40 dives total 1 day at each of the world famous divesites of Apo and Verde Island Tanks and weights Group transfer from Manila to Puerto Galera, Puerto Galera to Manila, domestic flights to and from Dumaguete What’s not Included? International airfare Beverages Nitrox – $219 for the whole trip – payable on site Rental gear Marine Park fee – in Dumaguete ONLY (approximately $24 per dive day) – payable on site Oslob Whale Shark snorkeling tour (at Dumaguete) – $138 – please book with us before the trip PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS, MARINE PARK FEES OR NITROX To get a better idea of the hotel and the diving, check out the following YouTube videos.

Florida Springs Trip
2025-02-21 00:00 - 2025-02-23 23:59 | Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, Florida, 32696
We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from February 21st to 23rd. Sample picture of Blue GrottoFor convenience reasons we are staying at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston. The resort features simple cabins, with AC/heat, and private bathrooms for each room. The price includes the bunk option. Double bed and cabins with a kitchen can be booked for a small extra fee. The main reason we prefer this option is, that we are right at the dive site and save hours of driving over the weekend, compared to the next closer option that would be in Gainesville, FL. The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.

The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.

This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.

It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.

It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.

This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear waterItinerary: Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon, Night Dive for certified divers at Blue Grotto

Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive homeThe 3 Day Package includes: a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that we can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification

all dive fees

state park fees

tanks and weights

2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basisThere is a grocery store only 5 minutes away, if we are in need of anything. Typically we meet Friday night and go to a local Restaurant close by, lunch on Saturday is traditionally at Subways on the way over to Rainbow River and we usually go out Saturday nights. No meals or drinks are included in the trip price. Total price starts at $379 For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Florida Springs Trip
2025-01-24 00:00 - 2025-01-26 23:59 | Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, Florida, 32696
We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from January 24th to 26th. Sample picture of Blue GrottoFor convenience reasons we are staying at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston. The resort features simple cabins, with AC/heat, and private bathrooms for each room. The price includes the bunk option. Double bed and cabins with a kitchen can be booked for a small extra fee. The main reason we prefer this option is, that we are right at the dive site and save hours of driving over the weekend, compared to the next closer option that would be in Gainesville, FL. The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.

The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.

This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.

It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.

It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.

This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear waterItinerary: Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon, Night Dive for certified divers at Blue Grotto

Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive homeThe 3 Day Package includes: a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that we can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification

all dive fees

state park fees

tanks and weights

2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basisThere is a grocery store only 5 minutes away, if we are in need of anything. Typically we meet Friday night and go to a local Restaurant close by, lunch on Saturday is traditionally at Subways on the way over to Rainbow River and we usually go out Saturday nights. No meals or drinks are included in the trip price. Total price starts at $379 For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Saba Scuba Group Trip
2025-01-12 00:00 - 2025-01-19 23:59
We have planned an amazing trip to the Dutch Caribbean island, Saba. Ben, who lived on Saba for 3 years, will be leading this trip. WHERE ARE WE GOING? We are going to Saba for a group scuba trip! The Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean! The island of Saba is often described as having a fairytale quality – in the sense of being in a place where time has all but remained unchanged. You will find no franchised resorts, casinos, or shopping malls. You will however find natural beauty, a warm culture filled with friendly people, and a sense of tranquility and charm. Saba is also one of the safest islands in the World. Feel free to take a walk any time of day or night, while many locals even leave their doors unlocked. WHY Saba? Saba is a unique island. The best way to describe this unique island with less than 2,000 residents is to list the have nots: Saba has no crime, no high rises, no traffic lights, no crowds, no fast-food restaurants, no casinos, no cruise ships. Oh, and we almost forgot, no beaches. All diving is from boats. Ben lived and worked on Saba for three years. He has worked at all three dive shops serving in every capacity from boat captain and dive guide to managing director…and everything in between. THE DIVING SCUBA diving is the top attraction of Saba and it surely offers one of the top dive spots in the Caribbean, with unique structures to go along with a healthy reef and an amazing under water topography. The Saba Marine Park protects 30 dives sites around the island of Saba. Ben says we will see sharks and turtles every day/every dive! He has dived all over the world and says the five Pinnacle dive sites around Saba are one of a kind in the world. What better way to dive at one of the most exciting dive destinations in world than with an in-house expert! We’ll have five days of two-tank dives and an additional afternoon dive, all from the brand new, amazing dive boats that Sea-Saba offers. Saba Marine Park For a five-square-mile Island, there sure are a lot of Dive sites!Established in 1987, the Saba National Marine Park together with the Saba Conservation Foundation has maintained moorings and preserved marine life within Saba’s coastal waters. You’ll have a choice of 30+ varied dive-sites, ranging from easy dive sites for the novices amongst you, and more challenging dives for the more advanced. All of our dive sites are only accessible by boat, but most are only a short boat ride from Fort Bay Harbor with the added bonus of spectacular island views! THE HOTEL Juliana’s Hotel has the perfect location, nestled in the lush hillside in the village of Windwardside, where the days are warm, the nights are refreshingly cool, the birds are chirping, and a gentle breeze flows through your room, suite or cottage! This place is super relaxed and laid-back! Juliana’s Hotel is tucked in the hillside of the village of Windwardside, where you are a short walk to some of Saba’s finest restaurants, gift shops, museums, and more. You are also within walking distance of the Mount Scenery stairs, which will lead you to the highest point within the Dutch Kingdom at approximately (3000 feet). On clear days, you may be able to see the neighboring islands of St. Maarten, St. Barths, and St. Eustatius from this breathtaking vantage point. Bring your hiking shoes!!! We almost forgot to mention that the Bar in the hotel is awesome, it’s the “Tipsy Goat Bar”, where Ben and many others have enjoyed the breathtaking views while having a cold one or a cocktail after diving. We’ll have breakfast included in our package. There are a lot of dining options around the hotel in the cute village of Windwardside. Each diver will have the choice between three room categories, Garden View Room, Ocean View Room and the Captain’s Suites. THE FLIGHT AND THE AIRPORT The Flights on this trip alone are worth the travel. You’ll take-off and land on not only one but two of the most famous airports of the world. At Princess Juliana International Airport take-offs and landings are basically a few feet above the beach. Most people have seen clips and photos of it… Saba’s Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport has the shortest commercial runway in the world and it has a cliff on each end. Take-offs and landings are exhilarating with an awesome view. DATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from January 12th to 19th, 2025. Please notice, this is a Sunday to Sunday trip. Delta flies direct from Atlanta to St. Maarten daily. After arriving we’ll have to transfer over to Saba on either ferry or “puddle-jumper” plane. We suggest to take the plane, as mentioned above. We are working on a charter flight from St. Maarten to Saba right now. The charter should have enough space for all of us. My flight itinerary January 12th ATL – SXM, DL1894, departure 10:00AM, arriving 3:01PM January 19th SXM – ATL, DL1873, departure 3:43PM , arriving 7:10PM TRIP SUMMARY Package includes: – 7 nights’ Hotel Accommodations in the booked room category – daily breakfast – Nitrox 32% for every nitrox certified diver – Airport transfers – Daily transfers to and from the dive boat – Marine park fees Package doesn’t include: Package doesn’t include: – Saba Marine Park fees ($4 per dive) or Nature fees ($1 per person, per night) PRICES Diver in double occupancy in Garden View room: $1859 Diver in single occupancy in Garden View room: $2399 Non-diver in double occupancy Garden View room: $1199 Diver in double occupancy in Ocean View Room: $1959 Diver in single occupancy in Ocean View Room: $ 2599 Non-diver in double occupancy Ocean View Room: $1299 Diver in double occupancy in Captain’s Suite Room: $2099 Diver in single occupancy in Captain’s Suite Room: at request Non-diver in double occupancy Captain’s Suite Room: $1399 For more information or special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Florida Springs Trip
2024-12-06 00:00 - 2024-12-08 23:59 | Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, Florida, 32696
We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from December 6th to 8th. Sample picture of Blue GrottoFor convenience reasons we are staying at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston. The resort features simple cabins, with AC/heat, and private bathrooms for each room. The price includes the bunk option. Double bed and cabins with a kitchen can be booked for a small extra fee. The main reason we prefer this option is, that we are right at the dive site and save hours of driving over the weekend, compared to the next closer option that would be in Gainesville, FL. The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.

The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.

This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.

It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.

It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.

This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear waterItinerary: Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon, Night Dive for certified divers at Blue Grotto

Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive homeThe 3 Day Package includes: a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that we can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification

all dive fees

state park fees

tanks and weights

2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basisThere is a grocery store only 5 minutes away, if we are in need of anything. Typically we meet Friday night and go to a local Restaurant close by, lunch on Saturday is traditionally at Subways on the way over to Rainbow River and we usually go out Saturday nights. No meals or drinks are included in the trip price. Total price starts at $379 For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Dive the Georgia Aquarium
2024-11-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Cart
Journey with Gentle Giants is the only opportunity in the world where you are guaranteed to dive with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of other fish. Suit up to SCUBA dive in the pristine waters of the Ocean Voyager exhibit for a once in a lifetime experience. Athens Scuba booked one of the weekend slots which are in high demand. Be quick, otherwise it’ll be sold out before you know it!

Lake Jocassee Weekend
2024-10-26 08:00 - 2024-10-27 18:00, 2024-10-12 08:00 - 2024-10-13 18:00, 2024-09-28 08:00 - 2024-09-29 18:00, 2024-08-24 08:00 - 2024-08-25 18:00, 2024-08-10 08:00 - 2024-08-11 18:00, 2024-07-27 08:00 - 2024-07-28 18:00, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 2024-07-14 18:00, 2024-06-22 08:00 - 2024-06-23 18:00 and 1 more date | Devils Fork State Park, Lake Jocassee, 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, South Carolina, 29676, United States
On each Lake Jocassee weekends we offer Open Water Check out dives, fun dives from the boat, continuing scuba education and scuba specialties. A typical weekend consists of 3 charters, the first one Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Each charter is 2 dives from our custom build dive boats on beautiful lake Jocassee, including tanks and weights. Everyone diver has to pay a $5 state park fee per day.

Lake Jocassee Weekend
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-22 18:00 | Devils Fork State Park, Lake Jocassee, 161 Holcombe Cir, Salem, South Carolina, 29676, United States
On each Lake Jocassee weekends we offer Open Water Check out dives, fun dives from the boat, continuing scuba education and scuba specialties. A typical weekend consists of 3-4 charters, the first one Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, some weekend we also have Sunday afternoon. Each charter is 2 dives from our custom build dive boats on beautiful lake Jocassee, including tanks and weights. Everyone diver has to pay a $5 state park fee per day.

Fiji Scuba Group Dive Trip - SOLD OUT
2024-09-07 00:00 - 2024-09-17 23:59
A Trip to FIJI has always been on your bucket list? For us too! That is why we set up an amazing trip to FIJI in September 2024. After a long period of planning, it’s actually happening! We are going to Fiji for a scuba group trip! It’ll be a 10 night trip to the wonderful island of Taveuni. Sunset view from the hotel Where are we going? We are going to Fiji, specifically to the island of Taveuni. This is a stunning place, far away from mass tourism, with excellent diving and other activities. Our resort, Paradise Taveuni Resort, a secluded getaway situated on the southern tip of Taveuni, is a one hour domestic flight from Nadi International Airport followed by a scenic one-hour drive from Taveuni’s Matei Airport. Aerial view of the hotel’s pool and shoreline When are we going? We’ll go in the best season for diving in Fiji, September of 2024. It’s during the dry season, which runs from April to October. During this time, the weather is warm and sunny, making it the perfect time to explore the beaches and jungles. We’ll be there at the right time to dive the world famous dive site, Great White Wall, which is located close to our hotel. The Diving Taveuni is “The Soft Coral Capital of the World” and Paradise Resort is in the heart of it. Paradise Dive is owned and operated by Paradise Taveuni Resort and is located on site. Paradise Resort has an exceptional house reef and shore dives are included, even on boat dive days. Rainbow Reef is a mile long reef in the Somosomo Strait between the islands of Taveuni and Vanua Levu and only a 20-30 minute boat trip from Paradise Resort. It is one of the most famous dive sites in the South Pacific. Paradise Taveuni offers diving on one of the “Top 10 Dive Sites in the World”,The Great White Wall, on the legendary Rainbow Reef. It got its name from the white coral inhabiting the area at depths between 49 and 213 ft. This is truly a remarkable dive site that has been on our bucket list for many years! This dive site is not open year-round, but it will be open while we are there. The Hotel We will spend 10 nights at the wonderful dive resort Paradise Taveuni Resort. Paradise Taveuni is a remote and secluded boutique oceanfront resort on a panoramic five-acre property nestled amongst lush tropical gardens with rainforest mountains as a backdrop. Its unique deep water frontage allows guests to dive, snorkel and swim from the lava flow edge into pristine warm tropical waters at any time of the day. We’ll have the choice between Oceanfront Vales (1 bedroom, ideal for couples) and Oceanview Family Bures (2 private bedrooms with a King Bed in each, ideal for two single travelers). Every room has a tropical outdoor shower in it’s own private lava-rock garden, a generous king bed (or two) and a spacious deck for reading and enjoying the views. Sample picture of a roomDATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from September 7th to 17th. This means that you’ll fly out of east coast US on Saturday afternoon, September 7th and will be back Wednesday September 18th. Flights are not included in the package deal. There is only one airline flying from the US to Fiji (Nadi International Airport), Fiji Airways. Coming from Atlanta, we will have to connect through either LAX or SFO. Arriving on Nadi, we’ll have to take an inland flight to Taveuni. The inland flights are typically around $200-$300 round trip. Map of TaveuniThe flight schedules for next September aren’t posted yet but judging by this year’s prices and schedules, we are expecting prices between $1500 and $1700 per person, for round trip flights in the main cabin. Expect a total travel time of around 20 hours each way. TRIP COSTS We have the choice between Oceanview Family Bures, each with two bedrooms making it perfect for two people sharing; and the Oceanfront Vales with one bedroom. The price per Bures/Vale is the same. Price per diver in double occupancy is $3699 Price per diver in single occupancy is $4499 Price per non-diver in double occupancy is $2599 What’s Included? 10 nights accommodation in Paradise Taveuni Resort Divers Meal Plan: hot breakfast + 2 course lunch + 3 course dinner Dive Package: 8 days x 2 tank boat dives + shore dives daily including on boat dive days Tanks and weights Round trip airport transfers from/to Taveuni airport Fiji hotel taxes at current rate What’s not Included? International airfare Domestic airfare from Nadi to Taveuni Beverages Nitrox Rental gear Marine Park fee (approximately $8) PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS AND NATIONAL PARK FEES To get a better idea of the hotel and the diving, check out the following YouTube videos.

Fort Lauderdale Dive Trip
2024-06-27 00:00 - 2024-07-01 23:59
We have planned a great trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from June 27th to July 1st. Tripleader will be our own PADI and SDI Instructor Russell. This will be a fun and relaxed getaway, for newly certified divers and experienced divers alike! Fort Lauderdale offers Florida Keys like diving with usually little current and beautiful warm water. We are planning to drive or fly down to Fort Lauderdale on Thursday June 27th, dive Friday (2 dives), Saturday (4 dives), Sunday (2 dives) and drive/fly back on Monday July 1st. The trip includes accommodations in the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. The hotel is right across a street from the hotels own beach where you can rent beach chairs on our afternoons off. The hotel has a variety of room options. We offer the courtyard and marina view rooms. You have the choice between a one (King or Queen), or two bed (double) configuration. The hotel is just a short taxi or uber ride away from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Self parking fee is reduced for us to $30 per day and $35 for valet parking. The hotel offers a pre booked amenity package with the resort fee of $37 per night/per room. Daily Resort Charge includes: Guest internet access; two beach loungers and towels; beach bike rentals for two; two bottles of water daily; first daily beverage at High Tide Lounge; daily kids’ breakfast (up to 3 children). We will do double tank boat trips Friday and Sunday morning. On Saturday we’ll do 4 dives, 2 morning dives and two afternoon dives. Nitrox Tanks, weights, dive guides and boat rides are included in the trip package. Usually the dive operator takes the divers to one of the many wrecks in the area for the first dive and a shallow reef dive for the second dive. All dives are suitable for all certified divers. This trip would be perfect to do the Advanced Open Water Diver class. What’s included? Trip from June 27th to July 1st 4 nights at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort in double or single occupancy. 2 days of two tank boat diving and 1 day of 2 two tank dives, to a total of 8 dives. Price in double occupancy $1049 Price in single occupancy $1499 Rental gear, drive/flights, meals, drinks and possible certifications are NOT included For information on extra dives, and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Cozumel Scuba Group Trip - SOLD OUT
2024-06-01 00:00 - 2024-06-08 23:59 | Iberostar Cozumel, Carretera Costera Sur Km 17782, Cozumel, 77600, Mexico
We have planned an amazing trip to Cozumel, Mexico. This is such a great trip, almost all Athens Scuba’s staff will be there. Tripleader will be our own Divemaster and travel specialist Brian. WHERE ARE WE GOING? We are going to Cozumel for a group scuba trip! 1-week of diving, enjoying the beach, the amenities of the beautiful Iberostar hotel and exploring Cozumel. Cozumel is widely regarded as one of the best Caribbean dive destinations and rightfully so! The island of Cozumel is located just off the east coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and is directly across the water from Playa Del Carmen and about an hour and a half from the Cancun airport. Located on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (the second-largest coral reef system in the world), Cozumel is an incredible spot for turquoise Caribbean waters, white sand beaches, and world-class diving and snorkeling. WHY COZUMEL? We chose to spend a week on Cozumel, because it has everything a diver could wish for. Beautiful reefs, lots of fish and variety of underwater life, drift diving, beautiful beaches and fantastic resorts. The island also has a lot to offer besides diving, Cozumel town is fun to explore, a scooter ride to the east side of the island is a lot of fun and there are some of the oldest known Mayan ruins that can be visited. THE DIVING All dives will be guided by experienced dive guides of the well known and great dive operation of Dressel Divers Cozumel. Dressel has many dive locations around the Caribbean but only send their most experience staff to their prime dive shop in the Iberostar hotel. The dive center is located in the hotel and has it’s own jetty for their 4 boats.Cozumel is almost entirely surrounded by the Mesoamerican Reef, which is why the island is considered one of the best dive areas in the world. The island featurs 40 different dive sites that have depths ranging from 10-100 feet and are teeming with tropical fish, colorful reefs and are several marine species. We’ll have 5 days of double tank dives and a night dive included. The dive sites are very close to the hotel, so most of the days we’ll stop at the hotel between dives. THE HOTEL The Iberostar hotel is not only regarded as one of the best (or maybe THE BEST…) hotel of Cozumel, it’s also the most southern hotel on the island, which is the main reason we decided to stay here. The best and least crowded dive sites of the island are in front or just south of the hotel. Most other dive shops need to have long boat rides to sites that we can reach in a few minutes. The hotel itself is beautifully arranged with the surrounding nature. The fully equipped bungalow-style suites offer a family-friendly atmosphere, from which you can easily access the pools, spa or the extensive beach. We are booked on an all inclusive plan that includes all meals and drinks, including alcohol. The hotel is well know for it’s great kitchen and also offers themed restaurants. DATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from June 1st to June 8th. There will be direct flights with Delta from Atlanta to Cozumel available for this trip. All transfers from Cozumel airport to the hotel are included in the travel price. Our flight itinerary June 1st ATL – COZ DL1767 Departure 11:05am, Arrival 12:55am June 8th COZ – ATL DL1766 Departure 2:11pm, Arrival 5:41pm TRIP SUMMARY Package includes: – 7 nights accommodations – All inclusive meals and drinks (alcohol included) – Roundtrip airport transfers from Cozumel airport – 5 days of 2-tank boat diving – 1-tank night dive PRICES Diver in double occupancy: $1599 Diver in single occupancy: $2119 Non-diver in double occupancy: $989 For more information or special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com

Thailand/Similan Islands Scuba Trip
2024-04-06 00:00 - 2024-04-17 23:59 | Khao Lak, 18/1 Moo 7 Nang Thong Beach, Khao Lak, Phang-nga, 82220, Thailand
Because the last time was such a great time, we have planned a fantastic trip to Thailand, including a liveaboard trip to the world famous Similan Islands. White sand beach and rock formation on one of the 9 islands of the Similan IslandsIt’s happening again! We are going to Thailand for a scuba group trip! It’ll be an 11 night trip that we are planning in advance so that you can plan your vacation time accordingly. Sunset on Bang Niang Beach, in Khao Lak Where are we going We are going to Khao Lak, where Ben lived for 2 dive seasons and knows the area very well. Khao Lak is just north of the island of Phuket in South West Thailand and it is the perfect gateway to the Similan Islands, a world famous dive destination. Khao Lak is essentially an area along the coast line that includes many villages. We will stay in the original village on Nang Thong beach. Aerial view on Ko BonWhen are we going We’ll go in April of 2024 because it’s towards the end of the dry/high season and provides us with the best opportunity of flat seas and great weather. Of course there is never a guarantee to see any specific creatures when scuba diving, but from personal experience and due to the extensive knowledge of the owner of the dive operation, we are sure that April might give us the best chances to see some big pelagic animals. Our home for 6 daysThe Liveaboard We chose to spend 6 days/6 nights on the liveaboard MV Bavaria. This liveaboard is one of the newest and most comfortable liveaboards in the Similan Islands. Ben was able to secure a special trip that will get us to Similan Island, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, the Surin Islands and Richelieu Rock. The islands are beautiful and we’ll be able to do 2-3 land excursions during our trip. The diving in this area is very special and very different to diving in the western hemisphere. The MV Bavaria has 4 different cabin categories. All cabins are equipped with AC and control in room. 2 standard bunk cabins, each with two single bunk beds, shared bathroom, on the upper deck 2 comfort double cabins, each with one double bed, private bathroom, on the lower deck 6 comfort twin cabins, each with two single beds, private bathroom, on the main deck 2 deluxe cabins, each with one double bed, private bathroom, on the main deck The MV BavariaWe’ll have a full board that consists of breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner and all drinks except alcohol. Every diver can do up to 4 dives a day, except for the last day, with two dives offered. This means you can do 22 dives in 6 days! Nitrox is available on the boat and the use of it is very much encouraged! Typical soft coral formation around the Similan IslandsThe diving All dives will be guided by an experienced guide, typically with a ratio of 4 divers per dive guide. The dive sites around the Similan islands are full of life and color, usually rather shallow dives with lots of macro, turtles and smaller rays. Koh Bon has a large cleaning station and is famous for the chance of seeing Manta Rays (the biggest kind, OCEANIC MANTAS, with a wing span of up to 29ft). I personally saw Mantas as big as 20ish ft on this site. Koh Tachai is another island on our route with a pinnacle dive site, great coral growth and incredible underwater landscape. Here we’ll have a chance to see big pelagics as well. The second Whale Shark Ben has ever seen and the first one he took a picture ofThe Surin Islands offer unspoiled diving close to the border with Myanmar. Hardly anyone is diving in Surin, because it’s far away from the Similans and we’ll go out of our way to make sure that we’ll have the chance to see these unspoiled islands. We are in for a treat! Richelieu Rock was discovered and loved as a recreational dive site by Jacques Cousteau and is likely Ben’s favorite dive site ever. It is very colorful, has tons of fish, usually a huge group of Jacks right under the surface, as well as plenty of macro with seahorses, frogfish, and maybe the very big guys…. You only know how amazing it is if you’ve had the opportunity to see it… One of the many pools that the hotel offers, overlooking the beach and sunsetThe hotel We will spend 5 nights (4 before the liveaboard trip and 1 after) in the Seaview Resort Khao Lak, which is set on Nang Thong Beach, an extensive stretch of fine sands framed by the emerald blue waters of the Andaman Sea and against a mountainous background. The Hotel features multiple pools, restaurants, bars and plenty of other amenities. It is directly on the beach, but also in town giving us plenty of opportunity to explore the quaint town of Khao Lak with it’s restaurants, beaches and local market. White sand beach, right outside your roomDATES AND FLIGHTS The trip will take place from April 6th to April 17th. This means that you’ll fly out Thursday night, April 4th and will be back in the States Thursday April 18th. We won’t include flights into this trip arrangement because there are plenty of different ways to travel to Phuket. Flights with major carriers from the east coast of the US into Phuket will take a total travel time (including layovers) of around 30 hours. The best round trips we found for our travel dates are around $1500 in economy class on two of the worlds leading airlines, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines. We can answer all questions concerning travel to Phuket, just send us an email. Flights that Athens Scuba staff will take: April 4th 2024, 7:30pm ATL-Doha QR756 April 5th 2024, 7:55pm Doha-BKK QR830 April 6th 2024, 10:40am BKK-HKT OR4377 Arrival in Phuket 12:05pm April 17th 2024, 8:40pm HKT-Doha OR841 April 18th 2024, 7:55am Doha-ATL OR755 Arrival in Atlanta 3:55pm The local night market in Bang Niang, 5 minutes from our hotelTRIP COSTS The rooms will be located in the beach wing of the hotel. The liveaboard will be available in 4 different categories, which you can choose to your preference. There are 2 deluxe cabins, 6 twin comfort cabins, 2 double comfort and 2 standard cabins. The entire eleven night trip will start from only: $2,189 per person in double occupancy rooms All prices include 6 nights on the liveaboard MV Bavaria with full board (4 meals), snacks, drinks (except alcohol, which can be purchased on board), up to 22 dives with dive guides, tanks and weights, in a double occupancy cabin. 5 nights of accommodation in Khao Lak Seaview Resort with breakfast, in a double occupancy room. Transfers from the airport to the hotel in Khao Lak and back. Transfer from the hotel to the boat and back. Prices don’t include National Park fees for the liveaboard trip, which is around $90 and Nitrox, which is going to be around $90 for all dives ($4.00/dive). These costs will have to be paid on site, directly to the dive shop. Please check out the liveaboard and hotel options and contact Athens Scuba directly so we can put together your personalized quote and get you booked for this incredible trip. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE FLIGHTS AND NATIONAL PARK FEES! For information on single occupancy, extra dives, Nitrox and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com To get a better idea of the boat and the diving, check out the following videos I’ve found on youtube.

Florida Springs Trip
2024-03-22 00:00 - 2024-03-24 23:59 | Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, Florida, 32696
We have planned a trip to the Florida Springs from March 8th to 10th. Sample picture of Blue GrottoFor convenience reasons we are staying at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston. The resort features simple cabins, with AC/heat, and private bathrooms for each room. The price includes the bunk option. Double bed and cabins with a kitchen can be booked for a small extra fee. The main reason we prefer this option is, that we are right at the dive site and save hours of driving over the weekend, compared to the next closer option that would be in Gainesville, FL. The Florida Springs trip is everyone’s favorite weekend getaway in the winter.

The water is always 72 degrees and crystal clear.

This trip is available to Students for their open water checkout dives.

It’s also great for divers who didn’t dive for a while and want to get back into it.

It’s perfect for the diver that wants to keep up the skills and comfort level over the winter month.

This is a great beginner diver trip with easy diving at springs like Devil’s Den, Rainbow River, Blue Grotto or Ginnie Springs.Sample picture of Ginnie Springs with crystal clear waterItinerary: Friday – Drive to Florida and check into cabins at the Blue Grotto Dive Resort

Saturday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), Lunch, dive Rainbow River in the afternoon, Night Dive for certified divers at Blue Grotto

Sunday – Dive at a spring in the AM (2 Open Water check out dives), drive homeThe 3 Day Package includes: a 4 tank dive trip over two days, that includes a night dive for all certified divers, that we can count for a future Advanced Open Water certification

all dive fees

state park fees

tanks and weights

2 nights at the Blue Grotto Dive resort in Williston Florida on double occupancy basisThere is a grocery store only 5 minutes away, if we are in need of anything. Typically we meet Friday night and go to a local Mexican Restaurant close by, lunch on Saturday is traditionally at Subways on the way over to Rainbow River and we usually order pizza on Saturday nights. No meals or drinks are included in the trip price. Total price starts at $359 For information on single occupancy, extra dives and other special requests, please email info@scubadreamstravel.com
