RAINBOW RIVER SANTA DIVE

Join us on one of the most unique dives in Florida! This dive is open to all certification levels, and is a great way to experience Florida's freshwater ecosystems after with the man, the myth, the legend, SANTA!!

With depths shallower than 20' this dive is a great opportunity to try a new dive site for the first time. The river is about six miles long and originates at Rainbow Springs State Park about one mile north up river. There are no runoff tributaries so the spring fed river is nearly perfectly clear. Clarity is its number one feature. The glass like surface makes it all the better to see more clearly the wonderful array of flora and teaming organisms both big and small. Underwater visibility is 150 feet plus. With no wind or waves, one can see to the bottom of the deepest hole. 


The entire Rainbow River was designated as a Registered Natural Landmark in 1972. Then an Aquatic Preserve in 1986 and an Outstanding Florida Waterway in 1987. The River is fed from numerous springs and vents starting at the headwaters and popping up the full length of the river. Over 500 million gallons of water pour into the river at a constant temperature of around 72 degrees every day. The Rainbow River is home to a plethora of marine life with many types of fresh water Turtles, River Otters, Bass, Alligator Garr fish, Catfish, Fresh water shrimps and many other types of fish and critters. The fossilized trees in the bottom of the river also provide some amazing sites and tend to be home to many of the smaller life. 





The Rainbow river is a great dive for new divers and very interesting for the patient experienced diver who loves marine life.  

We will meet at KP Hole State Park at 8:00am of December 14th. ENROLLED CLUB MEMBERS: Please call the shop to register and save!