Can you scuba dive in Blue Grotto?
A privately-owned spring, Blue Grotto offers scuba diving and welcomes cave-certified divers. The crystal-clear waters of Blue Grotto Springs are a constant 72 degrees.
How much does it cost to dive at the Blue Grotto?
Diver, Snorkeler and Non-Diver Admission
| Description | Per Person |
|---|---|
| Daytime Diver Admission | $48.00 |
| Nighttime Diver Admission | $48.00 |
| Combined Day/Night Admission | $72.00 |
| Snorkeler Admission | $16.85 |
Can you swim at Blue Grotto Florida?
As divers continue their descent, they will travel down a large 90 degree sloping shaft, and at a depth of 50 feet, divers will find themselves in a crescent shaped cavern. Fossils cover the walls of the cavern and divers can enjoy aquatic life found here.
How deep is the Blue Grotto?
about 150 metres
Sunlight passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. The cave extends some 50 metres into the cliff at the surface, and is about 150 metres (490 ft) deep, with a sandy bottom.
How cold is the water at Devil’s Den?
72°F
The water temp is a constant 22°C/72°F year-round. Devil’s Den is a geological formation known as a karst fenster (karst window). The diving area is actually a subterranean river, and the steam that rises through the “window” on cold winter morning is how the dive site got its name.
Are there alligators in Devil’s Den Florida?
Are there sharks/alligators? – No. Devil’s Den is a sinkhole. The only critters that call Devil’s Den home are a few fish and a small turtle named Nelson.
Why is The Blue Grotto forbidden?
During the 18th century, the grotto was known to the locals as Gradola, after the nearby landing place of Gradola. It was avoided by sailors and islanders because it was said to be inhabited by witches and monsters.