Like many dive shops, Scuba Commander is owned and operated by people who are passionate about…read morediving. It's not hard to get into a discussion about favorite spots, photography, or any other subject around diving. I went in to pick up a lavacore shirt for under my 3mm suit and the had plenty of them in stock in my size. Shop is brand new, brightly lit, festooned with pictures taken by the proprietors and freshly painted! Complete with changing rooms and a class room for teaching PADI certifications. Only two minor misses (one which is being corrected soon, so if this review is a little old, disregard the first), they currently can't do Nitrox and they don't have a pool on-site. They are contracted to do classes with a local university pool, so for getting your certifications it's absolutely a win, but if you just want to try out your new BCD before going on a boat dive, it might be a little more complicated. This is a great addition to Chesapeake and will save many folks a 40 minute drive to other shops in the area. Plus, with planned dive trips in the future, I think Scuba Commander has a bright future ahead of it.

Love this place, and the owners! Amazing experience getting to learn with them and get certified!…read more Looking forward to many more adventures with these guys!

Best charter in Virginia Beach!! They welcome you on the boat with open arms. You can bring any…read morefood or drink! They are very helpful with getting on and off the boat. We did the sunset cruise and it was amazing. We saw dolphins and had an amazing sunset view . Will definitely book again!

From the owner: Veteran owned and operated Sportfishing charter & Wildlife Tours. We also offer sunset cruises,…read morespear-fishing charters, and party/booze cruises. We have several options of fishing charters and tours available. Please give us a call and we can tailor your trip to meet your needs. If you wanna see the fish up close we can teach you to scuba dive! We teach scuba diving through Naui & SDI/TDI.

Just got back from a long tough but rewarding experience this weekend. I have wanted to learn to…read morescuba dive for several years and finally took the plunge (no pun intended). I signed up with Chesapeake Bay Dive Center and it was the best thing I have ever done. The instructors are amazing the staff is unbelievably knowledgeable and friendly and the owners are some of the best people you'll ever meet. Instructor Mike taught us all the classroom and Pool portions step-by-step then we were joined at the lake by instructor Sam. Between the two instructors we felt safe and knew we were learning everything we need to know to become competent divers. I highly recommend the shop if you want to learn to scuba dive.

So happy that I chose this shop to use for my certification. There were other options but after…read morecareful consideration and talking to numerous divers my husband and I chose CBDC. and we are so glad we did. You will not find a dive show with more knowledgeable instructors or a better selection of equipment. They saw in me the desire to learn to dive and enjoy the beautiful world beneath the surface, so when I started to doubt my ability and almost quit, they took extra time and attention to help me in so many ways. I know I found not only the best instructors but wonderful dive buddies. Thanks Bob and Malena for showing me I could achieve this goal.

Our Instructor, Matt, has YEARS of experience. My daughter and I, both newbies, did the TRY SCUBA…read moreexperience last week and so enjoyed Matt's gentle guidance from identifying equipment, how to use equipment, and how to believe you're really going to breather underwater. Sup.er easy to schedule - call and talk to Pam about what you're interested in and you'll be taken are of superbly. Call back anytime - they happily return calls ALWAYS. A great Outer Banks experience.

Had an incredible dive charter with RIO yesterday! Everyone in the shop is knowledgeable and…read moresuper-friendly, and their communication before & during our booking was great. Our divemaster (Sara) and captain (Mark) both went out of their way to ensure everyone aboard had a great trip, and were especially patient & helpful with a couple very seasick newbies (aka my daughter and I LOL). Everyone we encountered at RIO clearly loves what they do, and it definitely shows. We will certainly book with them again anytime we visit OBX, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and safe wreck dive experience!

Agreed that Joel is highly experienced and knowledgeable. I enjoy every visit and look forward to…read morepicking his brain every time . He's directed me to other very experienced divers as well and has opened the doors to being a better diver.

I was here on Tuesday for about an hour and half, and in that time it was clear to me how…read moreknowledgeable Joel was about every piece of diving equipment I asked about. He explained the ins and outs of every option, including what he liked and didn't like about the gears' features. Good gear selection at reasonable prices, and if you tell Joel what you need and why, he'll be able to find the best piece of kit for what you need. Very friendly and I look forward to returning for future gear needs. This shop is particularly good for advanced and tech divers that can't find the right gear for sale or for service at other dive shops in the area

We've had an excellent experience with Phillips Diving, and especially with Bailey, who has taken…read morewonderful care of both our 44 ft motor yacht and our 31 ft sailboat. He is consistently communicative, reliable, and genuinely caring in the way he approaches his work. Our boats have never been in better shape--Phillips keeps our water intakes clear, our hulls clean, and our zincs updated without us ever having to worry. If you're able to get on Bailey's schedule, look no further. Highly recommend!

From the owner: You can trust PFDHS with your hull cleanings, zinc replacement, line fouling removal, under water…read morevideo inspection and prop removal for your boat!

Good service. Got my gear ready for an overseas trip. Replaced necessary parts. Kept me informed.read more

My go to dive shop. They go to Beaufort, NC every month. One of my favorite East coast areas to…read moredive. So many wrecks out there to see. They have everything you need for a great diving experience.

Great family run dive shop with new owners. Ray and his wife have been super helpful in getting my…read moreaging dive equipment updated! I want to buy local for my gear to support our diving community and they are working to start a club and get more folks in the water. Gotta love that!

Do not go to this dive shop. I was new to the area and brought my regulator and bc in for their…read moreannual service. It cost 3x what I have paid in the past, the staff was not friendly or knowledgable. They gave me a time estimate of 3 weeks ( which is normal) but when I called to see if they were done after three weeks they said 3-4. They also sent my equipment off premises without telling me. This is after I called ahead and asked if their shop could work on the brand and type of reg I have. When I asked where my gear was the guy immediately put me on hold and transferred me to another woman who was rude and tried to tell that no shop in the country works on regulators on site. This shop is overpriced, incompetent, and seem much more interested in selling crappy jewelry than in scuba diving. If you are in the area go to Lynnhaven Dive Center in Virginia Beach.