Whoo hoo! We're heading back down to Central Florida to enjoy the area February 18-20, 2012. We've visited many times in the past and always had a great time. Below you'll find a few photos from past year's snorkel with the manatees, information about the places we'll visit this trip, the tentative itinerary, and some info about other local sites that you may choose to visit on your own!

Please call early to make your own reservations at Bella Oasis Hotel in Homosassa (info below) - tell them you're with Beach City Scuba for a special rate - approx $65 per night.

 

 

Activity Information

Bella Oasis – Homosassa, FL
                4076 S Suncoast Blvd
                Homosassa, FL 34461
                Phone: (352)628-4311
                Website: http://www.bellaoasis.com

Crystal Lodge Dive Center
                525 NW 7th Ave
                Crystal River, FL 34428
                Phone: (352)795-6798
                Website: http://www.manatee-central.com

Blue Grotto
                3852 NE 172nd Ct
                Williston, FL 32696
                Phone: (352)528-5770
                Website: http://www.divebluegrotto.com

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
               6131 Commercial Way
               Spring Hill, FL 34606
                Phone: (352)592-5656
                Website: http://www.weekiwachee.com

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
               4150 S. Suncoast Blvd
               Homosassa, FL 34446
                Phone: (352)628-5343
                Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings/

Itinerary

NOTE: Times are in Eastern Time

Saturday – February 18, 2012
               2:30 pm - Final Mermaid Show of the day at Weeki Wachee
               3:00 pm - Dive Weeki Wachee Springs (about 6.5 hr drive from Fort Walton Area)
               6:30 pm - Group Dinner (TBD)
 
Sunday – February 19, 2012
               10:00 am - Snorkel with the Manatees!!! Crystal Lodge Dive Center
               1:00 pm - Lunch
               2:00 pm - Tour Homosassa Springs State Park                      
               6:00 pm - Dinner at Creekside Inn

Monday –February 20, 2012
               9:00 am – Dive Blue Grotto
               Head home at your leisure… 

 

Other Area Activities

Devil's Den
                5390 NE 180th Ave
                Williston, FL 32696
                Phone: (352)528-3344
                Website: http://www.devilsden.com

Ginnie Springs
                7300 NE Ginnie Springs Road
                High Springs, FL 32643
                Phone: (386)454-7188
                Website: http://www.ginniespringsoutdoors.com

Manatee Springs State Park
                11650 NW 115th St
                Chiefland, FL 32626
                Phone: (352)493-6072
                Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/manateesprings