Get PADI Scuba Dive Certified and enjoy an 8 day/7 night vacation at the world famous Riverside Resort

  • Hello Mates,
           Welcome to our very inclusive Florida Dive Adventure and Scuba Instruction site. We offer one of Florida's best dive instruction with several dive sites visited during certification in our area near Crystal River and Homosassa Springs. Our ittinerary is composed with inclusiveness in mind and we visit and schedule our locations so as not to be hindered by crowds that may accumulate at some dive sites through the course of the year.
           Our instructors are adamnant about teaching time and principles. That is why our dive certifications are scheduled for an entire week. Safe and responsible diving and instruction are implimented with the customers future knowledge and qualifications in mind. 
  •        We offer Florida's best and most personalized dive instruction. Combine your PADI Scuba Dive Certification while enjoying a peaceful and relaxing 8 day/7 night vacation along the Nature Coast of Florida, known for it's abundant wildlife and many scuba locations. Lodging and all meals included in our European package. The American package includes your room. We limit our instruction to 6 guests at a time in order to give the best possible personal attention.
  • Our instructor is highly qualified and includes the following certifications:
    Diving Safety Officer, American Academy of Underwater Scientists
    Emergency Medical Technician-B FL#505507
    Diver Medical Technologist-Chamber Operator
    PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer 20213
    SSI Instructor 6626
    IANTD Instructor/gas blender 2244

        • PADI Scuba Open Water Certification course includes:

          Your own personal Dive Consierge
          Confined Pool Dive Instruction
          All dive rental gear included
          Tank rental included
          Weights included
          Two tank open water dive (Homosassa River, Devils Den, and/or Blue Grotto )
          Open water recreational drift dive on the Rainbow River
          Swimming with Florida's Endangered Manatees Tour
          Airboat Ride with Capt. Stu's Custom Airboat Rides
          Half Day Kayak Rental (Launched on water at Resort Boat Ramp)
          Field trip to Florida's # 1 rated Wildlife Rehabilitative Park (Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park)
          1/2 day Scalloping Tour (In season July 1st to Sept 10th)

          European Plan Only.           Includes all of the above PLUS Lodging with Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner(Majority served at the Riverside Crab House on location) and round trip airport transportation round from Orlando.

        • American Plan. Includes all of the above PLUS lodging at the Riverside Resort.

          Also available on site.     
          Kayak Guide and Kayak Fishing Services
          1/2 Day Backwater Backcountry Fishing Trips
          See our local inhabitants on Monkey Island.
          Pontoon or Jon Boat Rental
          Fishing Pole Rentals
          Gift Shop, Bait and Tackle Shop
          Nightly musical entertainment upstairs at the Yardarm Lounge.
          Pizza Deliveries to your room.
          Store located across the street from the resort.
          Live bands within walking distance   
          Also our Southern Hospitality is FREE of charge


        • Register for a FREE 1 week September holiday for 2 in Homosassa, Florida. PADI Open Water Dive Certification instruction, lodging and activities included. Entry by post card only. Drawing will be held live on July 1st at 12 noon EDT and you can view the drawing on the Riverside Resorts Monkey Cam. Username: riverside, password: resort
        • Mail Postcard to:
          Sunshine River Tours
          9394 W. Yulee Dr
          Homosassa, Florida 34448
        • Include phone number on post card
        • Estimated value of this package $3500.
        • Winner is responsible for transportation costs and meals.
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