Blue Grotto in Florida! (We get to dive the secret cave!)

Jonathan and Cameraman Zach explore Blue Grotto, one of the most popular dive training sites in Florida, as well as home to a hidden, secret cave dive! We get to meet Virgil the turtle, go in the diving bell and even meet an underwater superhero.
WARNING! Cave Diving is extremely dangerous and should only be undertaken by divers with the proper equipment and training. This video is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered “instructional” in any way. The dive team that produced this video is fully cave certified with years of experience.
#underwater #scuba #scubadiving #cavediving #florida #bluegrotto
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[@michelleequi]

My husband built the dive pool there a few years ago. And Virgel the turtle is cool!

[@Sidemount_Ben]

Nice, I want one that size myself.

[@owenwammes4052]

You PFP looks like M&M

[@felixgething3236]

You inspired me to start doing scuba diving and now I am a advanced dived

[@felixgething3236]

Diver

[@BlueWorldTV]

congratulations!

[@08Farfar]

Congratulations and well done :-)

[@bigbird8592]

I wish I could be but I’m just a child and my parents don’t like diving so I can’t even get certified

[@user-zz9gf6ec9k]

@@bigbird8592 you have free diving

[@MoistTulips]

I like all of your videos for their explicit and clear narration. Even a native foreigner like me can understand 99% of it. High quality channel and videos. 😎

[@AC-eu1rx]

I agree!

[@kishopie5064]

ワオ

[@yinyi4234]

So I do. Like an English lesson.

[@benarthur1492]

Virgil is actually a girl. And don’t forget baby Virgil is around there somewhere.

[@signalsoldier]

Jonathan, thanks so much. After watching this video earlier this year I planned a trip there and went in Nov. Had a great time and met Virgil......until all the student muddied up the water. The first dive was crystal clear with 72 degree water. After that it was only nice at 60ft and below where they aren't on subsequent dives. Other than the murkey 2nd and 3rd dive it was a great trip and I would recommend it to anyone. Just get there and get in before the crowd! Cheers

[@ElizabethSwims]

That cavern looks super fun!

[@RodneyPeters]

The action figure is a space marine in ATAX A.T.A.X. (Alien Tactical Advantage Explorer) gear from an action figure series based on the Aliens movie franchise.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Yes!! That's him! www.3bstoyhive.com/2012/03/aliens-atax-review.html

[@keziaeunike1139]

"IS IT A CAVE CRAYFISH?! A BLIND CAVE FISH?! IT'S.. IT'S.. ...an action figure!"

[@imperialmanta2583]

Jonathan: Compose something heroic for this shot Zimmie.

[@megadudeworld2694]

Why is there an action figure in an underwanter cave standing perfectly straight and is very famous

[@monty1732]

I’ve been watching for years! I’m 13 now and have been enjoying your content for about 3-4 years, keep it up guys

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@monty1732]

BlueWorldTV I remember in 4th grade begging my teacher to show your videos in class, we spent the day watching your video on the beluga whale, I think his name was Sully

[@randomsatanist953]

Love your videos so Please stay on youtube.

[@luciferbroke7875]

I agree

[@daveelzinga9644]

Jonathan thanks for all the great videos and taking us along on your adventures

[@fredread9216]

Have dove this cavern a number of times. I think its best feature is that not only does it have the incredibly clear water but it has the volume of area to really get a feel of just how clear it is. You can get that feeling of being in space! Thanks for the great Video.

[@terrismith9662]

Jonathan...I sure have missed you and your Blue World !!!! It's good to be back.

[@user-lg3gh1zc2n]

Beautiful water world! God bless you Jonathan!

[@learningwithtara6148]

Wow it's just fantastic..

[@coldmanblues1446]

Absolutely beautiful as always thanks Jonathan. I've never dove before but watching your videos makes me feel like I have :-)

[@hhand04]

Favourite series to watch on KZbin ❤️ please keep doing more vids

[@kyleemmerich2460]

I spent so long looking for a picture or video of a well pipe sticking into a Florida aquifer cave and I finally found it! Thank you so much. It's exactly as unsettling as I expected.

[@joecrammond6221]

another great episode, just watching cave dive episodes gives me a claustophic feeling

[@pricediver]

just got my first blue world T-shirt today !! it's amazing! Love this channel and Jonathan haha. Thank you for all the amazing vids !!

[@zit11owner]

So cool! I loved the soft shelled turtle

[@MeltonCulpepper]

We dove the Blue Grotto on Feb 11, 1979. Tom McQuarie (sp) and his wife helped us there (as owners, custodians, or such). We were treated well -- no gouging or rip-offs. Very friendly atmosphere and nice air fills after dive... We were "Cavern" certified. Powerful lights needed to thoroughly enjoy. The air bell was there at 35' according to my log. It was very helpful in discussing with my buddy what to do next and take a short break from the regulator... Huge room inside with lots of fish, but I don't remember a friendly turtle (probably hadn't been born yet). Our maximum depth was 100' with an average depth of 55'. Visibility was 100' +. We were the first in that day, so visibility and conditions were excellent.... Great place to dive!

[@donronielsison2962]

thank you for sharing your explorations with us. much appreciated 🥰

[@ajengdhios3718]

Ahahha... So... You guys going into the dark cave that fulllll of water, to meet the bathup and action figure? Sooo cool🙌🙌🙌

[@agerven]

What a really beautiful world. Thank you for taking us there!

[@aaronbkimm]

Great video Jonathan! I love watching your videos all of the time! Keep up the good content!

[@shellybee9851]

That was just awesome ! I learn so much watching your videos your very detailed and you teach future divers alot of what to do's and what not to do's and that's a great thing good job and KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

[@harsha_daeverywherist]

Absolutely fantastic stuff Jon.Each and every video from you is like a visual dictionary of the underwater world.Learnt a lot from ur videos!! Lots of love from India.Waiting for your dives in India!!! .see you!!

[@wendyr2416]

The fish at the bell, beautiful, the turtle, lovely but the most famous one, that was awesome 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@birdman1843]

Is there any cave in the world you haven’t been Mr. Bird. So now I know the difference between a cavern & cave . Learn something every time I watch one of your videos

[@BlueWorldTV]

Oh there are many many caves I haven't been!

[@yerlyramirezmoreno8960]

Wow these amazing underwater worlds are so beautiful❤💗

[@ohplezz]

I really love watching your videos. Your narration is excellent as well as the photography and background music. Your team really does a wonderful job. Thank you !!

[@OuR_Vid]

Awesome......!!!

[@tigersmurf680]

I love jonathan bird the first video i watched was the one about bull sharks and also I might be getting my scuba licence this year or next year anf watching blue world tv is gonna help and its fun to watch. THANKS JONATHAN BIRD

[@cx8802]

That’s the same way I whanted to scuba dive

[@dtorrevillas123]

OMG THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SEE SOMETHING AMAZING!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@luciferbroke7875]

Hi Cameraman Zach! Nice to meet you

[@theresapepanio3819]

Wow so beautiful and amazing!😍😱 huge thanks Sir Jonathan and to your cameraman. Keep safe always 😍💕

[@never2old-sd638]

Awesome video ! I love blue grotto, been there a couple of times already but only in the cavern area! 🤙

[@soarhighyandow9109]

The fish were looking at you in a person tank

[@coolkanchu9598]

😂😂

[@WaterlineShorts]

Amazing. I wish we had some Bluewater diving here in the UK.

[@boxhead171]

A UK episode would be great, lots of good wreck dives around Plymouth or just the south coast in general

[@WaterlineShorts]

David that would be good. @blueworldtv let us know if you plan one.

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

You mean the English channel is not blue water lol

[@aarinkim1279]

I was just there! Amazing place and you should go back there again! Virgil has a new friend now :-D

[@mangyahuchh3972]

That is absolutely fantastic!!! Would love to go there

[@benstacey5508]

hey man! I found this channel fairly recently as I've been looking at starting diving and I have to say, I absolutely love your videos. They're amazing, inspirational & entertaining videos and I'm literally watching every single one. I will remain a viewer until you hit that 1m subscriber mark (which you will) and I will keep watching for long after that too. As you said in this vlog; your productions are of a higher quality than any other videos on youtube! So yeah, thank you for inspiring me to finally take the jump and start learning about diving and getting into it. ps. I know people want more content however it's better to upload less videos that are of your quality than it is too post lots of okay-quality vids. Keep up the unbelievable videos man!

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks for watching and for the kind words of inspiration. It's taking us a long time to hit 1M subs but we're keeping at it. Meanwhile, go down to your local dive shop and sign up for the class!

[@MethosFilms]

This channel is why I learned to scuba dive.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Awesome to hear!!

[@NatureSpeaks1]

Wow so cool Jonathan bird! Love it

[@oneshotme]

You can tell people have been feeding that turtle :) Enjoyed and gave a Thumbs Up also

[@nicksawchuk4738]

I dove here about 2 months after this was posted and got my open water certification. You got me into underwater exploration and I can't thank you enough

[@BlueWorldTV]

Woo hoo!

[@calebgedeon1198]

I've dove this amazing hole before and the water is amazingly clear, and it's just breathtaking when you only get to dive in murky water! I suggest this spot to anyone, it's very easy to dive and everyone is very friendly

[@Dewteamsucks]

That's where I got certified!

[@ondetespiritu1805]

Wow So cool you can breath in the inside it so cool😁😁

[@Shirokroete]

Stunning footage.

[@gizroc]

love the blue grotto!!

[@thecolonel8144]

great video as always!

[@kevinromero4207]

Love your videos!!!

[@parkerbenz]

5:37 look at that cool ludwigia (plant)! This looks like an awesome training spot! Jonathan you need to go cave diving at vortex springs! Multiple restrictions, tons of caverns, and the deepest point is over 300’!

[@Avboden]

Loving the shortened intro, much faster to get right into the action. Great episode as always Birdman!

[@BlueWorldTV]

We have been using that intro style for like 2 years!

[@Masons_ocean]

Your videos make my days awesome 😎

[@mingzhan4672]

I like Jonathan Bird's Blue World. I had subscribe and open the bell. 😁😁

[@osamakhan8979]

Jonathan birth so much very nice video 🔧👍👌👈💐

[@VENALAFUENTE]

LOVE THE QUALITY ..OF THIS CHANNEL.

[@lpio27]

Mr.Bird next time your in florida I would love to go diving with you and your crew. I'm near the ocala area. Blue grotto is one of my favorite dive locations. That beautiful deep blue color you see when you come back up from 100ft.

[@pravinithape2661]

I loved it!!!

[@dampfi1969]

Really great dive - it was fun watching - and made me jealous - would love to dive there too

[@AlexKTraveler]

Amazing.

[@loganironside343]

When i was doing my training on one of the platforms virgil was swimming all around me and the other divers

[@Sovereign_54]

Super cool to have visited this site and dive the same spot as a channel I’ve watched for years. Like seeing yourself on tv.

[@stephanieh.777]

I just had to go get my husband to watch the segment with Virgil; he'd never seen a soft-shell turtle before, and loved it!

[@JayBreitlow]

Love this!

[@exploringwithnug]

That was where I got certified. Now I dive every weekend. Love it so much.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Awesome!

[@BikieMC]

Woo!! Great video

[@jeffybowler1238]

This is my favourite KZbin channel I can’t stop watching your videos

[@BlueWorldTV]

That's what I like to hear!

[@andrecandrade]

Exactly a week ago I was at Blue Grotto doing my Drysuit course with Kevin! Awesome!

[@pennilaineong8180]

Your channel rocks Johnathan:)

[@sahilsase7407]

You create such a amazing and beautiful videos. Thank you for showing what's inside the blue holes

[@BlueWorldTV]

Glad you like them!

[@mohamedmouadghaffouli2195]

You are the one and only king of Seas and caves 👑

[@jedivenomsnake9487]

Hi I’m Super Venom! And he is Jonathan bird! And welcome to our world!

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

That was a great video to see for Easter. That turtle was adorable. I'm going to have to see the tub one day. I can imagine the banjos started playing and that's when they got the idea and decided to bring in the bath tub diving. There's a place in St John's Canada that you can dive the icebergs, see World War 2 wrecks from what a Uboat did, and see a whale graveyard. It's one of my favorite spots in the world to dive. Also, in my home state of Utah they have a hill that has a geothermal pool inside of it. It's called the Homestead crater and it's fun to dive inside of a hill. Are you planning ever to go back to Iceland and dive the geothermal chimneys in Strytan? Those are beyond amazing. Please keep up the fun videos. Your Georgia aquarium is still my favorite one. I can't wait to go there and dive with the whale sharks and hammerhead shark.

[@connordiscovery3831]

Have been waiting for dayssssss! Love your Videos Jonathan, hope you can get to 1Milion subs soon. Me and my friends really like watching your videos, bringing us to your world, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@VTsimpingSan]

That's so beautiful!

[@stilcrazychris]

Great video. Loved the turtle. I hope someone doesn't hurt him. Be safe, Chris from Missouri

[@charleshenderson842]

Hey when you pass through cave country again you should stop in at Lake City Dive Center and meet with Mark and Susan who are fantastic people. Mark can also show you some other great places to go dive around the area. As always love your videos can’t wait for the next one.

[@RobinPillage.]

Great episode!

[@felix-ve8jk]

This was my 2nd open water certification dive way back in 1999!

[@paulummidi2821]

Iam from India.... I always enjoy your videos....really fascinating stuff.....thank uuuuuu..

[@jedidr4918]

That diving bell is awesome!

[@BlueWorldTV]

It is kind of fun!

[@andrewhobbs1303]

Going here tomorrow for last open water dives. Can't wait to meet the turtle. Meet one at Lake Denton on first five.

[@user-jg2gw7hq9c]

It's good video with wonderful music.

[@ZimMusic100]

Zimmy here. Sorry it took so long to reply. Glad you liked my music score for this episode. It was fun to do. Keep watching Blue World!!

[@diver2537]

The wife and I were down there last July with some friends. Did my DM site map there. Great place and close to Gennie!

[@BalwinderKaur-wt7ux]

Amazing

[@magnercarvalho3835]

Jhonatan Very good video, like and loved it

[@user-rx3iy8ft5h]

Super👍❤️😁

[@thaaqibadams7294]

I love your videos keep going

[@BlueWorldTV]

We will!

[@vinrothanakvisal1128]

Fav channel

[@humayunsk6944]

I really like your all videos

[@Ninisalazarrobertsss]

Sorry For being late from your amazing video!💕

[@Cooperboy]

Hi love it

[@gamerboyiscool2136]

I love you I am a diver you inspiderded me thanks so much I love it

[@olidcc2802]

Love it all! You don't focus on danger like other channels do, but on the beauty of diving (with warnings :-) ). High quality, very relaxing and entertaining. Mayby we have to consider Florida for a new dive vacation? We don't have a lot of clear water in Belgium but it's that time of the year the cuttlefish are coming to mate. Woohoo. We do miss the intro: "Hi, I'm Jonathan Bird and welcome to my world" ;-)

[@BlueWorldTV]

Tell me more about the cuttlefish!

[@olidcc2802]

@@BlueWorldTV In the Netherlands not far from home, in the Oosterschelde you have about 100 shoredives. (see: www.duikersgids.nl/ inlcudes the bonaire dive sites). During April they put bamboo sticks on different dive sites. When the watertemp is rising arround 12-14 degrees C (53-56°F) cuttlefish seem to come to these sticks and put there eggs on the sticks in the open. One of the highlights of the season. found this video to give you an idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bLgGmHpLecodk During the rest of the year you don't see them, sometimes an offspring in autumn.

[@Elidabest]

That’s cool

[@mustanggun]

BG is a fun place to dive. I just got back from diving cave country two weeks ago myself. I was told "Lester" is a girl. Thx for the video Jon.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Yeah, the turtle is female! LOL. I want to get back down and do some more Florida cave diving!