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Southern Ocean Sports 

Underwater Manta Rays

Trips & Events

The Next Good
Dive Is on the Board

Regional springs, Gulf dives, the Florida Keys, and destination travel all organized by experience level and led by a familiar crew.

Divers in wetsuits and tanks gathered at the edge of a boat deck

Upcoming Highlighted Trips

11/01

FLORIDA SPRINGS
Freshwater outing · North & Central Florida

12/21

FLORIDA KEYS
Reef weekend · Saltwater

02/23

ATLANTIC COAST
Ocean diving · West Palm / Pompano area

OCTOBER

Freshwater

Orange Grove / Troy Springs

October 15, 2026

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Freshwater

Ginnie Springs

October 18, 2026

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Saltwater

Florida Keys

October 23, 2026

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Event

Halloween Pumpkin Carving

October 31, 2026

10:30 AM

  • Sun, Nov 15
    Blue Grotto Dive Resort
    Nov 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Blue Grotto Dive Resort, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, FL 32696, USA
    Full-day springs trip from the shop. Check in at 8:00 AM. $84.95
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  • Mon, Nov 16
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Nov 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Plan dives with a computer and extend your bottom time. $174.95
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  • Mon, Nov 16
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Nov 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Build skills and experience toward your advanced certification. $174.95
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  • Fri, Nov 20
    Orange Grove / Troy Springs
    Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Orange Grove / Troy Springs, Orange Grove
    Full-day springs trip. Meet at the shop at 8:00 AM. $74.95
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  • Fri, Nov 20
    South Florida Dive Headquarters
    Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – Nov 22, 2026, 6:59 PM
    South Florida Dive Headquarters
    Two-day saltwater trip to the Pompano Beach reefs. $300.00
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  • Mon, Dec 07
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Dec 07, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Our entry-level scuba certification. In-store registration required. $394.95
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  • Tue, Dec 15
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Dec 15, 2026, 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Full-day springs trip. Meet at the shop at 8:00 AM. $74.95
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  • Sun, Dec 20
    Ginnie Springs
    Dec 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Ginnie Springs, 7300 Ginnie Springs Rd, High Springs, FL
    Full-day springs trip from the shop. Check in at 8:00 AM. $74.95
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  • Mon, Dec 21
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Dec 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Plan dives with a computer and extend your bottom time. $174.95
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  • Mon, Dec 21
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Dec 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Build skills and experience toward your advanced certification. $174.95
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  • Tue, Dec 22
    3852 NE 172 Ct
    Dec 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    3852 NE 172 Ct, 3852 NE 172 Ct, Williston, FL 32696, USA
    Full-day springs trip from the shop. Check in at 8:00 AM. $84.95
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  • Fri, Jan 01
    Devil's Den
    Jan 01, 2027, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Devil's Den, 5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL
    Start the year underwater. Regulator and BCD rental included. $74.95
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  • Mon, Jan 11
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Jan 11, 2027, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Our entry-level scuba certification. In-store registration required. $394.95
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  • Tue, Jan 19
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Jan 19, 2027, 3:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Full-day springs trip. Meet at the shop at 8:00 AM. $74.95
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  • Sun, Jan 24
    Devil's Den
    Jan 24, 2027, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Devil's Den, 5390 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL
    Full-day springs trip from the shop. Check in at 8:00 AM. $84.95
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  • Mon, Jan 25
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Jan 25, 2027, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Plan dives with a computer and extend your bottom time. $174.95
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  • Mon, Jan 25
    Southern Ocean Sports
    Jan 25, 2027, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Southern Ocean Sports, 1607 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA
    Build skills and experience toward your advanced certification. $174.95
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  • Thu, Jan 28
    South Florida Dive Headquarters
    Jan 28, 2027, 7:00 PM – Jan 31, 2027, 6:59 PM
    South Florida Dive Headquarters
    Three-day saltwater trip to the Florida Keys. $450.00
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NOVEMBER

Nov 5, 2026

Classroom · Open Water Scuba Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nov 12, 2026

Pool · Open Water Scuba Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nov 15, 2026

Blue Grotto

Freshwater

Call for time

Nov 17, 2026

Orange Grove / Troy Springs

Freshwater

Call for time

Nov 19, 2026

Nitrox Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Nov 21, 2026

Pompano Beach

Saltwater

Call for time

DECEMBER

Dec 3, 2026

Advanced Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dec 15, 2026

Troy / Royal Springs

Freshwater

Call for time

Dec 20, 2026

Ginnie Springs

Freshwater

Call for time

Dec 22, 2026

Blue Grotto

Freshwater

Call for time

JANUARY

Jan 1, 2027

Orange Grove

Freshwater

Call for time

Jan 11, 2027

Classroom · Open Water Scuba Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jan 13, 2027

Classroom · Open Water Scuba Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jan 18, 2027

Classroom · Open Water Scuba Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jan 19, 2027

Orange Grove / Royal Springs

Freshwater

Call for time

Jan 23, 2027

Pool · Open Water Scuba Class

Class

9:00 AM

Jan 24, 2027

Devil's Den

Freshwater

Call for time

Jan 25, 2027

Nitrox Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jan 25, 2027

Advanced Class

Class

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Jan 29, 2027

Florida Keys

Saltwater

Call for time

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

NOVEMBER

Nov

2

Blue Grotto · Freshwater

Thr 10:30 (add real time)

$84.95

Nov

15

Orange Grove / Troy · Freshwater

Tue

$74.95

Jun

03

Pompano Beach · Saltwater

Tue

$300.00

Nov

21

Saltwater dive at Pompano Beach

Tue

$300

Courses

A shark underwater

Sign Up

Stop by the shop or call us at (229)244-4084 to grab your spot. Bring your cert card so we can get you set up.

What's Included

Your price covers diving fees, regulator, BC, tanks, and weights. The one thing to bring is your wet suit.

Day of

Meet at the shop, the head to the location. We'll cover the plan for the day before anyone gets in the water.

After the Dive

Return your rental gear, swap stories, and pick your next trip off the calendar.

WHAT TO EXPECT.

Springs trips run all season. Here’s how a trip works, from signing up to the last dive.

Get Ready at the Shop

Two ways the shop can help before you go.

Three divers learning skills together in a pool

01 / TRAINING

BUILD YOUR SKILLS.

Need a certification, refresher, or more experience before the trip?

Scuba tanks and BCDs stacked on a boat deck

02 / GEAR

GET YOUR KIT READY.

Need fills, rentals, service, or equipment before you go?

GOOD DIVES.
GOOD COMPANY.

The best part of the dive often carries on after everyone is back at the surface.

01

Diver in a mask holding a large conch shell underwater

02

Two divers behind a tattered American flag on a reef

03

Sea turtle swimming over a coral reef

04

Two divers hovering over a shipwreck with debris below

GOOD DIVES.
GOOD COMPANY.

The best part of the dive often carries on after everyone is back at the surface.

The best part of diving often carries on after everyone is back at the surface.

Scuba divers ascending a rope in deep blue water
Scuba Diver Smiling
Tiger shark swimming above scuba divers underwater.
Scuba diver swimming above a coral reef

THE START

GEAR UP

EXPLORE

DIVE

book covers of The Kraken & Captain Cutter and The Kraken’s Eye

The ocean has more to teach.

Books for curious kids. 

Ask about the series for ages 2 to 7, plus coffee table books for older readers. 

Prints and artwork

See what is available in shop and ask about new releases.

Frequently asked questions

Scuba diver observing a shark underwater

Pack Your Fins

Your First Dive Starts Here.

Ask what’s coming up and get in touch with the shop about joining the crew.

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