Mermet Springs - August 21-23, 2026
Join us at Mermet Springs in Belknap, Illinois for an exciting opportunity to continue your dive journey! This is the perfect place to earn your Open Water Certification, complete training dives, and build confidence in a safe and fun environment. Already certified? You can also take the next step by completing specialty dives, improving your skills, and expanding your underwater adventures. Whether you’re just starting out or working toward new certifications, our team will be there to guide you every step of the way. Come dive with us and make progress toward your next achievement!
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Single Room Occupancy
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If you are going for Open Water Diver Certification you MUST select the additional Ole Miss add-on.
To complete your reservation, you must select:
- Standard Guests:
- 1 Base Option (Dive Location)
- 1 Add-On Option (Diver Type & Lodging)
- Ole Miss Students:
- 1 Base Option (Dive Location)
- 1 Add-On Option (Diver Type & Lodging)
- 1 Add-On Option (Ole Miss - Open Water Diver or Specialty Diver)
Your cart must include the correct combination based on your group.
Step 1: Choose Your Dive Location (Base Option)
Select the location where you will be diving:
- Mermet Springs – Diver
Step 2: Choose Your Diver Type & Room (Add-On Option)
Select the option that matches your certification level and lodging preference:
Open Water Students
- Open Water Diver – Double Occupancy (shared room)
- Open Water Diver – Single Occupancy (private room)
Certified Divers
- Certified Diver – Double Occupancy (shared room)
- Certified Diver – Single Occupancy (private room)
Specialty Courses
- Specialty Diver – Double Occupancy (shared room)
- Specialty Diver – Single Occupancy (private room)
Ole Miss Group ONLY
- Ole Miss ONLY – Open Water Diver
- Ole Miss ONLY – Specialty Diver
Important
- Standard bookings require 1 Base + 1 Add-On
- Ole Miss bookings require 1 Base + 2 Add-Ons
- Selecting the wrong number of options will result in an incomplete booking
If you need any assistance, please contact The Dive Shop @ 901-763-3483
Included:
- Hotel (Double Occupancy)
- Park Entry
- Air Fills
- Rental Gear
(ONLY for Open Water Divers getting their Certification / Excluding Dive Computer)
Not Included:
- Transportation
- Food
- Dive Computer
- Wetsuits, Hood and Gloves
Dive Computer Requirement for Open Water Trips
Each student is required to have a dive computer for open water trips. If you do not already own a dive computer, you can rent one for your weekend dive trip when you come in to pick up your rental gear.
AVAILABLE COURSES
See below for some specialties we can offer on Drive & Dives. Please note that not all specialties will be available every time due to staffing & scheduling - Give us a call at 901-763-3483 and let's chat about your options!
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Perfect Buoyancy
- Navigation
- Night Diving & Limited Visibility
- Deep Diving
- Stress & Rescue
Availability: In Stock



