Bonne Terre Mines Trip, February 24-26, 2012

Join Aquatic Adventures, Inc February 24-26, 2012 as once again we "Dive to the Center of the Earth". Bonne Terre Mine, a national historic site, is the world's largest fresh water dive resort. Water conditions remain constant with over 100 foot visibility. Sights include: mammoth architecture, Calcium falls, oar carts, scaffolding, grating, staircases, pillars, slurry pipes, the famed elevator shaft, and much more. Bonne Terre Mine is without a doubt one of the most unusual, beautiful, and relaxing full service dive resorts anywhere. Your accommodations located in the rolling foot hills of the Ozark mountains are elegant at the nearby 1909 Depot. 

The Billion Gallon Lake is illuminated with over 500,000 watts of lighting, a total of twenty-four dive trails have been laid out in the lake, taking the diver through mammoth archways, past beautiful calcium falls, around gargantuan pillars and to the many abandoned mining artifacts. Depths of the dive tours average between 40 to 60 feet. Divers are toured through the mine in groups of ten by two specially trained dive guides. Super 80 cubic ft. aluminum tanks are provided for each diver. Dive lights are not permitted in the lake, because they detract from the natural beauty of the illuminated surroundings. Power inflator are required on all BC's. Our Billion Gallon Lake is 59 (Degree F) and not affected by outside temperatures; there are no thermoclines. Air temperature is 63 (Degree F) year round. Lighting on the rock formations is spectacular. One can descend to 80 feet and look up to see divers silhouetted against a rainbow. Man carved pillars grace the entire Billion Gallon Lake. The 200 foot solid-rock pillar rising from depths and mining artifacts on the walls and floor make for spectacular underwater photography.

  Spots fill up quickly, so interested travelers should sign up soon!

Only $380 pp/do includes 2 nights lodging at the historic 1909 depot B&B, four led dives through the mines, AAI "trip leader" and common lounge area with microwave and mini-refrigerator.

Package pricing is based on double occupancy.  Single occupancy rate is available, as is a non-diver rate.   Package does not include scuba training, car, additional food or beverages, or any other costs not specifically listed as being part of the package.  The package prices depicted here could change without notice and are not guaranteed until a trip deposit has been paid.

AAI recommends that the traveler purchase trip insurance, as trip fees are non-refundable.  Applications are available upon request or on the Aquatic Adventures travel section of our website. 

See: travel.dive-aai.com