These guys are the real deal and a wonderful secret among recreational and industry divers. It's a…read moresmall shop with not very much parking, but they have the best deals on air fills and boat hull cleaning supplies of anyone around. Great people, super friendly. Reasonable hours. Consistent. 5 Stars!

I want to start off by saying that I am so proud of myself for not giving up and accomplishing this…read morechallenging task. I want to say the cost of my training was $499 total. There was a special going on online for the spring weeks, and let me tell you, it was too good to pass up! Everywhere else was really expensive and did not include dive gear. I was lucky because I was supposed to get certified a month before I started with BLA, so I already had open water approved dived gear that I bought at a local dive shop. The only thing I needed from BLA was booties because I wanted an extra pair. Class days were from 8am-5pm and they cover EVERYTHING! It is a very thorough class and if you get Spencer, you'll be glad to know he is upbeat, light-hearted, and detailed. (I can only speak for my instructor this is not to say no one else is.) The pool days are challenging because you are toting your gear, but this is what builds strength, endurance, mental stimulation, and lets face it, RESPONSIBILITY. You are responsible for all of your things, so get used to carrying it. On beach days, I had my husband drive and carry my tanks for me to ease any extra stress, they didn't mind, but on pool days, I did it all myself. I want to give a special thank you to Nathan, dive master who was just as poised, supportive, and informative as my dive instructor. We had fun on beach days. 2nd day was better than the first. The sun eas out, better visibility, we saw a horn shark, I saw a lobster chillin by himself in the sand. It was great! I appreciate how professional and composed my dive Instructor, Spencer was under the water, that can't be easy. He was rather hard on us, but it's because he wants us to master the skills and really understand everything there is to know. Scuba diving is fun, but should be taken seriously when learning the ins, outs, hows, and whats. It is a guaranteed work out! No kidding. Hydrate and take food with you. Eat lost of bananas, I drank protein shakes on my beach days. I am proud to say I started my training April 1st, and received my open water diver certification April 14th. I am not here to pretend like this was easy, it wasn't, but it wasn't impossible either. It can be done if you ask questions, pay attention, and don't give up. Remember: once you are certified is a lifetime accomplishment, so get it done! The hardest part for me was the cold water San Diego had to offer! Thank you Beyond Land Adventures, I look forward to taking some more dive courses with you. I recommend this shop if you are trying to get the full experience and be comfortable with diving after training. They're very informative and are passionate about what they do.

Our experience with Beyondland Adventures was unfortunately a mixed bag that left us unable to…read morecomplete our dives that weekend. The pool day was a great start. Daphna was attentive, supportive, and helped us have a successful day of pool dives -- we felt like we were in good hands. The one hiccup was that the wetsuit provided to my fiancé for the pool session had gaping holes in the knees. By the end of the weekend, my partner wasn't sure whether more pool time would be needed before moving on to the ocean dives. To feel comfortable about the upcoming dive she checked in advance to confirm that the ocean dive suit would be a different one -- not the damaged pool suit. We were assured it would be. Come Friday evening, we arrived at the shop to pick up gear ahead of Saturday's ocean dives, only to find that the wetsuit set aside for us was the same pool suit with holes. When we raised the issue and asked about viable fixes, things quickly went sideways. Skyler seemed overwhelmed and unable to work through a solution with us. Mid-conversation -- while we were still actively discussing options -- Skyler walked away, leaving us standing there confused and disheartened. Emotions ran high, so we stepped away to collect ourselves. I went back in trying to find a moment of Skylar's time to help bring acknowledgement to the feelings that arose. It seemed at first we would get to have that but I then at a moment things changed and we didn't get to solve it then and things got busy. I waited patiently hoping for a moment to come but it never did. At the end of the day after waiting hours I could share the issue in more detail and how it escalated, but left feeling unheard about the issue when explanation of issue was responded with retorts of how I might handle things. I did my best to make it a constructive conversation still aiming for a solution - but the experience was disheartening and the point was reached that nothing was going to work. Unfortunately we didn't complete the weekend dives with the gear and the experience on Friday detracted from the whole thing. I do want to give credit to Daphna, who stepped in afterward to help us arrange things so we could still get certified on our upcoming trip. She reached out and was responsive to concerns and ultimately wanted us to enjoy the activity of Scuba diving wherever that would be.

I recently took a trip with DiveGuy Charters to Point Loma. The kelp beds were stunning, and we…read morealso got to explore a dive site called Seven Fantoms. I attached some photos of our trip, so check them out. I would definitely recommend doing trips with this charter. Captain Guy has so much experience, not only as a diver and instructor, but also knows so many dive sites in the area that will suit any level of diving. Book a trip today!!

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Going diving with great white sharks was an absolute dream trip for me, and after a lot of research…read morewe chose San Diego Shark Diving Expeditions for a trip to Guadalupe Island. The booking process / communication was excellent and the trip was absolutely amazing! The staff was wonderful - so happy to answer any questions and share their knowledge, the food was spectacular, and we saw sharks every day! I have so many good memories of the trip, and my husband and I are hoping to go back!

I booked two dives with Doc and his crew and was greatly impressed with the operation…read more From guiding me through how to prepare and what to pack, to meeting us before boarding with gift bags and Shark stories, Doc was there. The crew was fantastic - safety first - Captain, mates, dive masters, all phenomenal but I have to draw special praise to the hostesses and the Chef and galley. They go out of their way to make sure you have the best trip of your life. I loved it so much I did it again next year. Both of my trips we saw lots of sharks and the water was super clear. I highly recommend the trip, it's a magical place to be. https://youtu.be/_zTtB2RjCjQ

I had an amazing time on the Gato Gordo last summer. We spent an entire day out on the water and I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better experience. Everyone had the best day and our captain was extremely generous and accommodating.

From the owner: California Sail Diving offers an unbeatable charter experience, whether it be scuba diving,…read moresailing, fishing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, whale watching or harbour cruises. Come join us for a birthday party cruise, bachelorette harbor cruise, a sunset dinner sailing harbour cruise or a 1 day scuba dive, fish and sail experience around Pt Loma, or a weekend getaway to Catalina Islands - fishing, diving, snorkeling, or better yet the unbelieveable Santa Barbara Islands. Check out our extensive calendar of adventures or custom book your own.

Odyssea Adventures is absolutely the top choice for diving in San Diego! My friends and I just had…read morean incredible day out with them, and we're all very happy--grinning from ear to ear the whole trip and still buzzing about it days later. The team delivered outstanding professionalism and a true customer-oriented approach, with excellent communication from booking through to the dives: quick responses, clear instructions, and flexibility that made everything stress-free. Safety stands out as their core strength--detailed yet approachable briefings, vigilant guides, and smooth operations that put everyone at ease, even on challenging wreck dives to the Yukon and Ruby E. A huge shoutout to instructor Alex, who is truly awesome and special with her exceptional understanding and guidance--he made complex skills feel intuitive and kept the energy high while ensuring we all progressed confidently. Their beautiful 40-foot yacht ODYSSEA is a standout: speedy, luxurious, and expertly set up for diving, turning surface intervals into pure relaxation with plenty of space and comforts. We dove through thriving kelp forests alive with marine life, encountered playful sea lions, horn sharks, and countless other wonders, all in intimate small groups that allowed for tailored guidance and maximum enjoyment. For anyone seeking safe, exhilarating, and memorable dives with a crew passionate about the ocean and guest satisfaction, Odyssea Adventures is unbeatable--my friends and I can't wait to go back!

If you are looking for a boat cruise in San Diego, you want this one!! I booked the party boat with…read moreseveral girlfriends for my bachelorette. Captain Fletcher made the booking process a breeze, answering questions and providing us with all the info we needed. On the day of, we had Captain Tyler and Alex. They were the best!! This was the absolute highlight of the weekend. The boat was awesome - very spacious with a bathroom, they set up a floating dock and had a paddle board. Captain Tyler and Alex were attentive throughout making sure we had drinks, captured photos, gave us jackets when it got cold. It was also absolutely stunning views, I recommend booking later in the day so you can catch the sunset! We didn't want it to end. Thank you!

This was a fantastic trip. The crew for the Coronado Island trip included Sam and Brandon, who were…read morean absolute delight and excellent at what they do. The staff was very helpful at check-in as well. This trip took about the whole day, so be prepared. 7 AM to 5 PM is how the day went. There were three different diving spots, with enough time allocated at each spot. They offer diving with sea lions, which is a very unique experience. If you're scared of sea lions like me, it might be a bit scary because they are everywhere. There was soup and chips on board to grab whenever, and hot cocoa and tea were also available the entire time. Overall, it was a wonderful day spent with Waterhouse Charters, and I highly recommend them.

Had a really great time diving with Waterhorse this past weekend. Captain Brandon, Shane and Madi…read moredid an awesome job attending to every diver and answering questions. Even as a beginner/intermediate diver, I felt I could dive safely under their watch and enjoy my time underwater stress-free!

Randy would go the extra mile for you, The best instructor…read moreI've ever had , Very calm and extremely knowledgeable I'm really lucky to be in his class Thank you for all the hard work. You deserve more than 5 stars . Wish you all the best and thanks again Randy

I just recently completed my Tec 40, 45, and 50 with Randy. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and…read morealways puts safety first. His primary goal is to bring out the best in his students. One of the things I valued most was that someone would be filming our dives. After each dive we would do a debrief where he would suggest ways to improve buoyancy, trim, equipment placement, and also critiques our handling of critical skills that we were put through. Randy also places a very big emphasis on team diving. During Tec diving you realize the importance of team awareness so that we all go home safely. He always takes the time not only to explain things, but also illustrates why they need to be done a specific way. I highly recommend Randy to obtain your certifications. You will grow so much as a diver under the guidance of this skilled and passionate instructor. I know I have. Thank you Randy.

My boyfriend and I went out on Marissa Dive Charters yesterday and had an absolutely amazing…read moreexperience! The boat is small/not many passengers and the crew is extremely attentive to the passengers. I'd only been on one dive boat before as I am recently certified, but my boyfriend has been on many and captained a few and he has never seen a dive boat where the crew are that attentive and helpful. It makes everything fast and means your main focus stay on having fun diving, not fussing over your gear. I felt really spoiled the whole time. The dog Captain is so cute and friendly and you can tell he is very loved and well cared for. Lora was our captain and Chris was our dive master and they were both awesome, knowledgeable, and super friendly. Lora would hang out with the passengers and it felt like you were chatting with a friend. Plenty of snacks and warm beverages and chili to keep you satisfied and hit the spot when you get out of the water. We came from Santa Barbara/Ventura and now I want to rush and get my advanced cert so we can come back and go on their other dive charters! We are confident we will travel to San Diego again even if just to dive with Marissa Charters. (And yes the dive sites were awesome and we saw lots of cool critters)

As always a great day diving with the Marissa! Very welcoming and helpful crew and knowledgeable…read moremakes the whole experience worth it. Can't wait to go back!

This company is the same as Nautilus Liveboards. What a terrible experience!…read more I booked the great white shark cage diving trip off of Guadalupe Island in Aug 2022. I was notified that access to Guadalupe was restricted. Initially, I was understanding when access to Guadalupe was restricted, and Nautilus allowed me to rebook for August 2023. Unfortunately, access was again restricted, and this is where my frustration began. Nautilus refused to allow me to reschedule for the following year, offering instead to apply my deposit ($900) to one of their other trips, however none of the alternatives provided a similar experience. When I requested a refund of my deposit, I was informed that I needed to speak with President Mike Lever and the only means of contacting him was via email. Despite multiple emails, I received absolutely no response from Mr. Lever. Attempts to follow up by phone resulted in vague responses from the staff, promising to remind Mike Lever to respond. This lack of communication and transparency was not only unprofessional but also left me feeling ignored and mistreated as a customer. To escalate the matter, I involved the Department of Consumer Protection from my state, hoping to find a resolution. Nautilus's response, through their attorney, was dismissive and unhelpful, essentially claiming that my state had no jurisdiction and I had no right to a refund. I am not one to leave negative reviews, but this experience has left me deeply disappointed and frustrated. It is disheartening to encounter a company that not only fails to deliver the promised services but also evades communication and appears to keep deposits without providing any reasonable alternatives or solutions. I sincerely hope that Nautilus Liveboards takes customer concerns seriously and addresses these issues properly. I caution others to think twice before considering doing business Nautilus Liveboards or Mike Lever. They appear to now being conducting business under SharkDiver.com to avoid the negative press/reviews from so many that they have stolen money from.

Diving with the great whites EXCEEDED my expectations! It was an adrenaline filled vacation seeing…read morethese mighty sharks in action. The crew aboard was fantastic - knew all of our names by the first day as well as our preferences for hot drinks, meal orders, etc. And they were helpful getting us into and out of the cages safely and quickly. The Great Whites put on a dramatic show and having a marine biologist and a shark conservationist aboard deepened our understanding and experience. I highly recommend Shark Diver for a thrill of a lifetime!