Where can you do seafloor walking in the United States?
Did you like the image showing people walking on the seafloor? Isn’t that a thrilling underwater adventure?
Seafloor walking is also known as Sea Trekking and helmet diving. While the sport seafloor walking explains itself, you may want to know a bit more about the other two synonyms.
Seafloor walking involves getting under the water without the use of any watercraft that is usually considered a disturbance to ecology.
Helmet Diving also serves the same purpose of exploring marine creatures including coral reefs by getting under the water wearing a specially designed helmet that allows you to breathe freely.
All the three words point to the same subaqueous adventure.
Wouldn’t that be a terrific experience and an adventure of a lifetime?
Is swimming knowledge essential for this sub-aquatic adventure?
No! You saw the video of this undersea sport. None were swimming; they were only walking on the seafloor.
So, your question is, “yes, I am ready. Where the seafloor walking locations are in the United States?”
Here we go, submarine.
You can expect to enjoy helmet diving in most of the big aquarium or sea-world amusement parks.
Additionally, islands and mainland beaches where numerous water sports are extremely popular are great locations for Sea Trekking.
Note:
Seafloor walking adventure has some age restrictions and health condition demands.
Top 5 Thrilling Spots for Seafloor Walking in the United States!
1. Sea aquarium, Miami, Florida
This place draws thousands of local and overseas visitors as there are out of the world experiences to be enjoyed.
Generally, this undersea adventure lasts about half an hour. It will be a guided submarine tour.
Since, all of you (about 10 persons) are guided to stand in a small barricaded area under the water, you are all safe.
You can touch any living and non-living creatures. I think you are allowed to feed the fish.
Moreover, the adventure of going submarine, wearing a breathable helmet will be video-graphed by the guide.
Standing amidst so many colourful fishes undersea that you have seen only in glassed enclosures, is an ultimate experience.
When you surface after seafloor, watch the grand dolphin show.
Miami Seaquarium as it is called, is located in one of the Florida Keys known as Virginia Key. Virginia Key itself can be accessed through the beautiful Biscayne Bay.
Biscayne Bay, Miami.
2. SeaVenture, Orlando.
I know you want to know the exact location of SeaVenture, where, helmet diving adventure is available.
It is in Orlando, the amusement capital of the U.S.
The undersea adventure is made super easy, boss! Just slip on the helmet that has a tube attached to it. The other end of the tube is above the water’s surface.
Then, you gently climb down a ladder and finally, when your foot touches the seafloor, you will be 15 feet down from the surface.
After undergoing a thrilling submarine experience, you can enjoy several surface attractions.
This location is also known as Discovery Cove, Orlando.
3. Florida Aquarium, Tampa
We still have not gotten out of Florida, the best state with the maximum number of attractions to see and the things to do in the U.S.
Would you like to enter the habitat of fish, crabs, lobsters, dolphins, and sharks?
Do you consider yourself a non-swimmer, non-diver, but still would like to go submarine?
Are you above 10?
Would you like to touch a live coral reef?
If yes, then, head to Florida Aquarium, Tampa if you don’t mind getting wet. Go to the ticket counter in front of the Helmet Diving center.
The guided SeaTrek lasts only 15 minutes during when, you can stand and walk amidst a sea of fish species, and turtles.
Onlookers can see you walking on the seafloor through a glass window.
No worries about car parking space, mate! It is available.
While you are inside the aquarium, don’t forget to pay a visit to the Florida Wetlands, where, you can watch numerous aquatic birds including the beautiful Spoonbill.
The aquarium is open all days. It stays open from 9.30 am until 5 pm.
4. Odysea Aquarium, Arizona
It’s a large amusement park where the most daring SeaTrek adventure is offered. You join a guided tour of going submarine and go for a walk on the seafloor.
You will be truly amazed at the range of marine creatures, swimming around you, oblivious of your presence.
Did you notice the striking coral-red fish and the spotted-eagle ray fish?
Just wear the specially-designed helmet, get under the sea, watch the marine life, all the time, breathing easily!
In addition, you can see penguins, play with them, and feed them. Of course, this attraction is land-based.
Odysea Aquarium has an online presence. Visit their website for full details.
The sprawling aquarium is located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona.
5. Mississippi Aquarium
Here is one more destination for seafloor walking adventure. Very few locations are in the world for enjoying this surreal adventure. Even in the United States, there are only 6 places for SeaTrekking experience.
Aside from helmet diving, you can enjoy an encounter with bottlenose dolphin.
Similarly, adults can join the fun of touching the sharks, and rays (Stingray fish, Spotted-Eagle Rays).
Oh, the cute Penguins also welcome you to play with, and even touch them.
Aren’t the penguins adorable?
Buy a ticket online so that you need not stand in long queues.
Mississippi Aquarium is located in Gulfport City, right on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
I read the aquarium in Missouri also offers a facility to stroll on the seafloor. However, I could not find more useful information.
6 locations in Mexico, and in 9 Caribbean Islands, where you can indulge in sub-aquatic adventure.
