NAUI Certified Scuba Training & Dive Expeditions
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Professional scuba instruction and guided dive trips to the most breathtaking freshwater destinations in the Southeast — with instructor Chris Sears.
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NAUI Certified Scuba Training & Dive Expeditions
Professional scuba instruction and guided dive trips to the most breathtaking freshwater destinations in the Southeast — with instructor Chris Sears.
About Dive Factor
Dive Factor was founded by Chris Sears, a NAUI Worldwide–certified scuba instructor with a passion for introducing divers to the stunning underwater environments of the Southeast United States.
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned diver looking for your next adventure, Dive Factor offers personalized training, expert guidance, and unforgettable dive excursions tailored to every skill level.
What We Offer
Start your underwater journey with NAUI Open Water Diver certification. Small class sizes, personal attention, real-world skills.
Expand your capabilities with advanced open water, navigation, deep diving, and specialty certifications designed for serious divers.
Join guided dive excursions to hand-picked freshwater springs and lakes. Safety-first, adventure-focused, fully coordinated.
Dive Factor handles the logistics — site selection, accommodations, gear needs — so you can focus on the dive.
Where We Dive
South Carolina
Lake Jocassee
Crystal-clear mountain lake with stunning visibility, submerged forests, and diverse aquatic life in the Blue Ridge foothills.
High Springs, FL
Ginnie Springs
World-renowned cavern system with 68°F gin-clear water and incredible underwater cave formations.
Williston, FL
Devil's Den
Ancient underground spring in a prehistoric sinkhole — a surreal cathedral of water, stalactites, and fossils.
Williston, FL
Blue Grotto
60-foot deep spring grotto with a dramatic cavern entrance, crystal visibility, and permanent thermocline.
Fanning Springs, FL
Fanning Springs
First-magnitude spring flowing into the Suwannee River — lush, wildlife-rich, and serene.
Troy, FL
Troy Spring
Historic spring featuring the intact wreck of a Civil War–era steamboat resting in its crystal floor.
Chiefland, FL
Manatee Springs
Dive alongside gentle West Indian manatees in this warm, first-magnitude freshwater spring sanctuary.
Full site coming soon — in the meantime, reach out directly to schedule your training or reserve your spot on the next dive trip.
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