Take the plunge with SeaDaddys Adventures' 3-day PADI Open Water Certification in Crystal River, Florida. Learn scuba diving essentials, enjoy beautiful underwater views, and earn a globally recognized certification.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days, approximately 6–8 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good general health and comfortable swimming with moderate physical activity.
Wildlife
History
Crystal River has long been important to indigenous peoples and early settlers who relied on its freshwater springs.
Conservation
Local efforts prioritize protecting manatee habitats and maintaining water quality to preserve this unique ecosystem.
Seadaddys Adventures
Take the plunge with SeaDaddys Adventures' 3-day PADI Open Water Certification in Crystal River, Florida. Learn scuba diving essentials, enjoy beautiful underwater views, and earn a globally recognized certification.
Seadaddys Adventures is a Crystal River, Florida-based tour operator offering a range of water-based experiences centered on Kings Bay and nearby spring systems. The company provides guided boat tours for wildlife viewing, adults-only and family-friendly manatee snorkeling, inland fishing and snorkeling excursions, and multiple scuba training programs. Seadaddys offers PADI courses including a 3-day Open Water Certification, Rescue Diver Certification, and opportunities for certified divers such as Tag Along diver training and two-tank dives at Blue Grotto.
Trips are led by experienced captains and dive instructors who deliver in-water guidance, gear options, and structured training where applicable. Seadaddys also provides a 90-minute boat tour focused on manatee and wildlife viewing, a 4-hour Family Fishing & Spring Snorkeling Tour, and an Adults Only Manatee Snorkeling option tailored for mature guests. Special occasion charters accommodate groups up to 24 people for private water-based celebrations. Certification courses include required e-learning, in-water skills sessions, and CPR/First Responder options where noted.
Seadaddys Adventures is featured on The Adventure Collective and operates from Crystal River with access to Kings Bay and Florida spring dive sites. All descriptions, trip types, durations, and certification offerings are based on the listed trips and course details available for the business.
Location
Crystal River, FL
Based in Kings Bay, Florida
Max Group
24 people
Groups up to 24 on party trips
Certifications
PADI & CPR
Open Water, Rescue, First Responder
Trip Lengths
90 min–3 days
Short tours to multi-day courses
Select a 90-minute wildlife boat tour, a family fishing and snorkeling trip, an adults-only manatee snorkeling tour, or a PADI certification — availability varies by season.
Complete e-learning before arrival
Finish the online theory portion ahead of time to maximize practical in-water sessions.
Stay hydrated and well-rested
Scuba diving requires physical and mental alertness; drink plenty of water and get good sleep.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect the local marine ecosystem by applying environmentally friendly sunscreen before diving.
Wear quick-dry clothing post-dive
A lightweight, quick-drying outfit helps keep comfortable after water sessions.
Mask and snorkel
Personal mask and snorkel ensure proper fit and comfort during dives and surface swims.
Wetsuit (3mm-5mm)
A wetsuit provides thermal protection in cooler water temperatures typical outside the summer months.
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Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin without harming the delicate marine ecosystem around Crystal River.
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Waterproof dive log or notebook
Helpful for recording dive details, notes, and certification progress throughout the course.