Florida Underwater Caves

Cave divers explore down under to find incredible wonders in the underworld.

Florida underwater caves. Hours availability may have changed. On 6 february 1974 exley became the first chairman of the cave diving section of the national speleological society. The spring feeds into the nearby choctawhatchee river and dumps in to the choctawhatchee bay. Florida caverns state park florida caverns state park is the only cave in florida that does not require entry from underwater.

Cave diving certification is required at most caves prior to diving down under. While most visitors to florida are focusing on its beautiful beaches many don t realize there are a handful of exciting and exploration worthy caves throughout the state that is off the beaten path within these hidden sites you ll find a unique combination of sinkholes air filled caves and underwater cave systems that will blow you away. It features a cave den filled with ancient rock formations fossil beds and crystal clear waters that await to be discovered by those who are willing to enter the naturally formed cavern. Must visit underwater caves in florida.

In this northern florida diving adventure jonathan teams up with cave diver wayne kinard and explores ichetucknee spring otherwise known as jug hole in f. Vortex springs it is a gorgeous spot to spelunk near ponce de leon florida. The staff led the visitors to the caves 15 meters below and watched stalactites stalagmites stone pipes flowing stones and sarcophagi. Underwater explorers will be pleased with peacock springs as it is the only park in florida dedicated to cave diving.

Cave diving is one of the most dangerous sports in the world. In the united states sheck exley was a pioneering cave diver who first explored many underwater cave systems in florida and many throughout the us and the world. At night any cavern becomes a cave because there is no longer the sun to light the entrance. All dives should end well before ambient light becomes dim and the maximum depth for cavern diving is 70 feet.

It s also one of north florida s top springs. Take a look at the 7 most dangerous underwater caves on the planet. Cdc information for travelers. While most of the caves on our list are underwater caverns there are a couple of air filled caves including florida cavern s state park which is the only dry cave to offer tours and warren s cave which is a long undeveloped cave perfect for the adventurous spelunker.

With an impressive six sinkholes and two major springs it is one of the longest underwater cave systems in the united states.