Diving
Fort Myers & Sanibel, Florida
Located in 90 feet of water, roughly 28 nautical miles off of Sanibel Island on Florida’s southwest coast is the Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk. Still in full fighting trim it offers an exceptional diving experience with the ship’s replica guns, huge smokestack, crow’s nest, bridge, deckhouse and massive propeller all accessible for exploration. Trained and equipped divers descend the smokestack into the Mohawk’s enormous engine room to the giant engine’s inner parts and reduction gear. Divers report many species of fish, sea turtles and bull sharks. And recently, wreck divers have spotted whale sharks, the world’s largest living fish with a maximum size of about 65 feet.The World War II warship was deployed to its final resting on July 2, 2012. As a result, it created the first Veterans Memorial Reef in the area dedicated to all U.S. veterans.
Staying at South Seas Island Resort will make for the perfect blend of an above and below the water family getaway. Located at the northern end of Captiva Island this iconic 330 acre resort village is situated on a wildlife preserve and features two-and-a-half miles of shell-laden beaches.
For those of you avid Window and Aisle seat readers, you know there was a National Parent’s Day contest last month. I am happy to announce the winner of the 4-day getaway to the Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort & Spa with a visit to Zentropia Spa is Scott Brokaw. Congratulations!!!
For more water sports when you travel, check out:
- Swimming with Sharks in Cape Town
- 4 New Adventures in Australian Gold Coast
- Boating Courses
- The Best Places for Boating
By Kerri Zane for PeterGreenberg.com. Kerri Zane is a family travel expert and author of It Takes All 5: A Single Mom’s Guide to Finding the REAL One, on sale now. For more advice on health, parenting or Kerri’s exclusive MomEscapes visit her at KerriZane.com.
