Just spent a few days with Emerald Coast Scuba. The whole team was amazing from start to finish…read more They went above and beyond, and thank you JW, for your help with our crew. We will definitely come back to you guys the next time we are diving in Destin.

Came out from Vegas for some diving and couldn't be happier that I chose Emerald Coast Scuba! The…read morewhole shop was super helpful and friendly -- they made everything easy from the moment I walked in. Jocelyn was my Dive Master/Instructor, and she was absolutely top-notch. Calm, confident, and fun to dive with -- exactly what you want when you're exploring the Gulf. JW and Captain Jason ran a smooth, safe, and enjoyable trip on the boat. Great vibes all around. This place is dialed in. Whether you're a local or coming in from out of town like me, this is the dive shop you want. Already looking forward to coming back!

My husband and I have our advanced open water certifcation and we booked a 2 tank trip with…read moreScubaTech. Since we flew in, we didn't have space to bring much equipment, so I called a few times asking questions about di#erent things. Every time I called, I spoke to someone new and they were all very nice and knowledgeable. The day of diving went very smooth from check-in to loading everything on the boat. You check into the shop and then drive across the street to the dock to drop off your equipment and park. Ben, the mate was helpful, funny, and knew right where to put us on the boat and who to pair us with. We did a reef dive for the first one and it was full of fish and different coral. The second dive was a wreck and really cool. We got to see the goliath grouper that stays in the wheelhouse and tons of different fish. The visibility was very good at both places. Nancy, the captain, was excellent. She knew so much about the area and the different dive sites and knew right where to drop the anchor and then the divers. We couldn't have asked for a better trip.

Came here as referral divers to get our first scuba license…read more John was our instructor and led us in the ocean. He was great and very helpful! Glad he was our guy. Tom was also very helpful and even had pineapple ready for us after our dive. Thank you Scuba Tech team!

I got my NAUI open water scuba certification with Elite Dive Company and it was an excellent…read moreexperience! Adam was very patient with me, my mom and my sister and taught us so much. We did our dives at Vortex Springs which was the perfect location to get my certification. Adam helped us go at a pace that was best for my family and made us feel 100% comfortable in the water. He made sure we would be confident in any scuba situation. It was a very personalized experience and I would definitely get any future scuba certifications with Elite Dive Company. I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants to get their scuba diving certification!

From the owner: We specialize in providing the best SCUBA training on the market. We take extreme pride in our work…read moreand are very excited to add new members to the dive community!

Reviewed several dive operations prior to my first trip to the Destin, Florida area. I based my…read moredecision to go with Off Duty Dive Charters based on two phone conversations with Capt Dan. He was friendly and gave direct and honest feedback, avoiding any fluff. For my particular charter, we had a group (of 3) cancel so it was only myself and another diver. I really appreciate him keeping the charter that day, as I know it can be challenging both financially and logistically. It was the first charter of the year, so he kicked it off with a good omen and was able to take us to two great locations. Both Capt Dan and Instructor Gary were there to help in any way you really needed, especially handing me my lionfish gear. I've been to many places and can say I certainly made the correct decision in booking with Off Duty Dive Charters. When I come back to Destin, I will absolutely be booking with Capt Dan again! PS - The Off Duty Dive Charter long sleeve sun shirts are awesome. Thanks you, Capt Dan!

Great little boat, and fantastic captain. Will definitely use again when I come back to FWB.read more

Wow. Beautiful dive !!! Thanks to the Captain and Crew !!! We went to the dive site and there was…read morean old airplane from WW II !!! Awesome !!!

Dove with them recently on a couple wrecks I'd visited before. Eric - the Dive Master was quite…read morehelpful both under and above water. He pointed out things I'd missed before and allowed you to dive your own profile. The dive boat was small, but they limit the number of divers accordingly. I found their communication before the dive a bit lacking - there are directions on their web site, but it is to a marina, with no explanation. There is no dive shop and no signs. I got there before the boat and was a bit worried before calling them and getting this news.

Last year Capt Walt and Ian stepped up and reacted to my grandson's difficulty. Perfect response…read more This year, the joy of diving with my grandson and daughter-in-love as my son and granddaughter snorkeled above. Love diving with @Dive30A...best team you can ask for. Top shelf professionals.

I dove the Underwater Museum of Art last weekend with Walt and the Dive 30A crew. Walt was a…read morepleasure to dive with and will do whatever he can to make sure that you enjoy your dives. If you are interested in diving the Underwater Museum of Art this is the place to go.

Captain Charles was great and very personable as well as knowledgeable. Highly recommend his…read morecharter.

Captain Charles was an absolute joy. Our hooks never went without bait and our line never stopped…read moretugging. From getting a great nap on the beanbags to a solid workout out of reeling in big fish , we cannot wait until next time! There's a lot of charters to choose from but whether you're inexperienced or a true Professional Charles is your guy!

This is such a beautiful local gem. Parking isn't great and it fills up fast, but you Can bring…read morepaddle boards snorkeling eqt., folks were out there with scuba gear. Everyone was nice the water was cool and crisp and clear. For a Saturday with warm weather during spring time it sure wasn't very crowded. It's a must see.

We stopped at Morrison Springs State Park during our visit to Panama City. It's about an hour drive…read morebut it was totally worth it. The water was a bit chilly in the low 60s but it was refreshing to swim in when the outside temperature hit 80s. The water was crystal clear on the day we went but I read it could be murky after the rain. It's much bigger than Ponce de Leon which is about 8 minute drive from there so you can even kayak or paddle board. I would highly recommend if you're visiting Panama City area if you need a slight change of scenery.

My family booked a snorkeling trip for the end of our vacation. When the time came, thunderstorms…read morewere still in the area. Dive 30a reached out, first postponing for 30 minutes, in hopes of the storms clearing up. The second time, they informed us they needed to cancel. All of that is professional and reasonable, but... When we received the refund, it was minus $10 per person ($70 total) for the booking fee. When I asked about the refund, I was only forwarded a screen shot of the refund policy. Yes, I did read the policy when I booked. But, it was cancelled by Dive 30A, not us. This doesn't seem like good business, nor does the screen shot response.

For those of us who have a spiritual worldview, we believe in another realm…read more And the Bible speaks of a spiritual realm. The Bible teaches that humans were created by God in His image, which means we have a spiritual component. We are more than physical entities; we possess a soul/spirit destined for eternity. Even though the spiritual realm is invisible to the physical eye, we are connected to it, and what goes on in the spiritual realm directly affects our physical world. And that's what being underwater brings to mind for me, a realm that you can't see unless you go there, and when you do, it is supernatural and extraordinary. And Dive 30A is the best way to get there - underwater! Opened in 2020 by my friend, Walt Hartley, it's the place to begin your underwater adventure whether it's lessons, or a guided outing, or great gear. I will never skimp on my diving gear, and you shouldn't either. Walt is an extremely safe, experienced, well-trained diver, and I'm going with nobody but him as I explore the underwater realm. It's as close as you get to the spiritual realm in your human experience, and the experience will make you say amen.

The lady that worked there was so helpful. We go snorkeling…read morein Costa Rica and scalloping in Port Saint Joe and our masks and snorkels haven't been the best. In fact one of my mask I gave to the dive boat in Costa Rica because it didn't fit. She explained each type of snorkels ( who knew there were different types?) and how they worked and she fitted me for my mask. It was a great experience.

An Excellent five shop run by guys who love the sport. They took a ton of time helping my sons pick…read moreout the right gear for them. I highly recommend this shop.