We spent about an hour at Divers Direct Orlando, and it was time very well spent. Walter (Walt) was incredible helping my mom find a properly fitting mask. She has a very petite face and has struggled for years to find one that actually works. Walt was so patient and walked her through everything step by step. He also helped her find basic swim gear, including a shorty wetsuit that fit correctly without leaking. While he was working with her, I explored the massive store and picked up fins, booties, and a full-length wetsuit. I love that they have so much inventory. You can really take your time trying different options and finding what fits best. I was able to compare fins with different bootie lengths and try on wetsuits that were actually sized correctly. Huge shoutout as well to the general manager Rachael and assistant manager Loren for their patience during checkout. My mom was able to drive her gear home, but I was flying back to Virginia the next day and stressing about packing everything. They reminded me about the free shipping over a certain amount, which was an epic stress reliever. Overall, I absolutely love this store. I wish we had something like it where I live. I'll definitely be following their social pages to keep an eye on future trips and events. Such a great group of people. read more

I was only looking for some snorkeling fins, and it was very easy to navigate the store and find the area where they had a variety of fins in different colors and price ranges from $40-110 adult fins and slightly less for kids fins. Ladies, the fins are sized for men unfortunately, so pick the size that is about 1.5 sizes lower than what you usually wear, based on advice I got from a staff member. Sure enough, as someone who normally wears a women's 11, the size 9-10 fins fit perfectly, and I didn't even bother trying any other sizes. There were plenty of fins for a variety of sizes available, and prices were competitive, reasonable, and accurate compared to their website. The staff member at the register was able to apply the 10% off welcome offer to my order, so I walked away with brand new fins for less than $40! Overall a very smooth process! read more

I came to service a regulator that was quite old. Paid over $180 for the servicing. I was unsure of how long it had been since the last time it was serviced. I know that with being old there can be issues that pop up. One thing I ended up concerned with is that the day after I had picked up my regulator with stage 1 and 2, the hose to my dive computer busted with in a second of turning my cylinder open. It showed a perfect slit right in the hose. Along with a seperate hose that had been put on that had electrical tape on it... I had taken it back up to the shop and was told oh it was fine when we tested it and twisted and bent the hoses but they're old... but yest the roped covers werent taken off, the electrical tape was not taken off to see possibly why it was there..If so old why wasn't changing the hoses a suggestion.. give this to you to because you're under the professionals to make sure this equipment is where it needs to be... especially being underwater i should trust that nothing is going to happen. What if the hose busted while 80 ft down this passed weekend getting my advanced cert? Granted its not impossible but still considering the age.This is my first time owning gear and want to make sure I'm doing what i need to the correct way and learning along with it. I just get told oh it old I did all I can do but you can buy the hoses now to replace the pressure hose... I totally understand but now its more of a trust situtation. I would have felt a lot better if that would have been suggested to me from the start but now I'm hesitant to do so... which sucks.. other than that the staff is nice just was not the best first encounter for me. And now I've heard from other divers and shops that its not the best to get serviced at and I see why :( read more

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Great selection and very knowledgeable staff! Prices are very reasonable! We weren't sure what we were looking for and the staff walked us through all our purchases. Great experience! read more

We had the best experience at Divers direct. Everybody was extremely nice and knowledgeable! From our phone call with Walt to our buying experience with Zach we felt we were in the right hands. They offered expert advice and led to exactly what we were looking for! I highly recommend this place and the store has a lot to offer! Wanda read more

Very cool store. Lots of gear to pick from. It helps if you already know what you're looking for though. read more

Divers Direct - Snorkeling Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Very helpful staff and great inventory. They took the time to make sure we have the right equipment. Thank you so much.

While traveling, my husband and I enjoy visiting local dive shops, and we have done plenty of both in-person and online shopping with Divers Direct. Our visit to the Orlando location was great. We were greeted as we came in and we ended up chatting about various places with great diving. The store is well organized and there's tons of fun stuff and gear to check out. Since it was the holiday season, I did pick up a couple of cute (but I admit, over-priced) ornaments. Besides supporting your local small dive shop, there really isn't much else that can beat this store! read more

Divers Direct - Snorkeling Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've wanted to become certified as an Open Water Diver for ages now, and I finally decided to enroll through SSI, which brought me to Mr. Emmanuel's training course and this Diver's Direct location. I was helped through list of training material by Mr. Andrew and Mr. Walt, who identified best-value and quality items that were on sale in the midst of the wide selection that Diver's Direct carries. I look forward to returning to this Diver's Direct for additional dive education and future equipment needs! Thanks read more

This was my first visit to a Divers Direct store. It was awesome!! They have everything you need if you're looking for new dive gear! They have a huge selection of wet suits, in many different styles and sizes, including 3X and 4X!! Fins, snorkels, masks, regulators, BCDs, gloves,.....Anything you need, or want, for your next scuba diving adventure, make sure you visit this store!! Plus, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about all of the products they sell!! If I could give this 10 stars, I would!! read more

I signed up for a refresher course with Emmanuel. We went today to Alexander Springs. Emmanuel was a great instructor! Before we got into the water we reviewed how to assemble the gear on land, he demonstrated and then had me put it together myself. We also went through the drills we would be doing in the water on land first. Gave me a chance to run through it and ask questions. It's been a while since I've assembled my own gear and this refresher was wonderful, thanks Emmanuel! read more

You can't go wrong with Divers Direct. A retail store with every imaginable diving and snorkeling accessory. Great, experienced and knowledgable non-commission sales staff especially Walter. Walter treats you like an old friend and with no sales pressure and a lot of patience, recommends the correct diving equipment based on your needs. If you want to become a certified scuba diver, Emmanuel is a top-notch instructor. His knowledge and patience is remarkable. read more

Divers Direct never disappoints! If I go in for something small (last time was a snorkel) or if we are taking a trip to some Island (this year was Grenada), Walter is always there to help. "Knowledgeable" is an understatement, I swear he probably forgot more than I will ever know. But the greatest thing I love about him helping me is that I never get the "up sale" which may make him manager mad but my pocket book is happy as can be. Walter helps me get exactly what I need for me. Every Diver is different and not everyone needs the most expensive equipment and he helps you figure out what is best for you. read more

I visited this location following a purchase from this company's Ft Lauderdale store, because I live in Orlando and received my certification from the amazing Manny & Wendy years ago. The Ft Lauderdale store sold me used and defective products, but the Orlando location more than corrected the error to make everything right and satisfy a local customer. I want to thank Rachael again for going above and beyond to help me. Divers Direct remains my go to store for all diving needs, and I highly recommend Manny if you're interested in becoming certified. read more

Not really a dive shop more retail and only push one certification agency. Prices are high and employees need to give you space.

Lots of stuff for experienced divers! This place is a huge store with tons of equipment for experienced divers. No matter whether you need a new tank, or a flashy underwater camera, this place has you covered The Good: Anything you want: This place has books, suits, stuff for spearfishing, I mean this place literally has everything. Good Deals: This place has a "you find it cheaper we beat it by 10%" policy, and they also have a diver's reward club for frequent shoppers. Classes: Like any good dive place, this place offers tons of classes. Their selcetion is a bit smallish compared to other places, but they've got the basics which is what counts The Bad: N/a Overall 7.9/10= Dive on in! read more

Divers Direct - Snorkeling Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Told me over the phone they would fill non breathing air for rifles, when we got there we were told we had to get Dive certified. If staff is so knowledgeable why don't they know about plumbing filling for tanks. Once again I get a response from someone who didn't read the actual review. My tanks are for non-breathing air to fill air rifles. Why in the world would I need to be scuba training to shoot air rifles? And it took about a year to get a response. read more

Being a dive instructor it was nice to find knowledgable staff to assist with gear purchases. My wife needed snorkeling gear (she doesn't dive) and the staff was very helpful and patient. The selection was outstanding and the prices are great. If you are looking to start diving, take classes here and online. Then do your open water dives in beautiful St thomas VI. Don't let the bookwork stop you! Go diving, you will love it. read more

It's very scary going to a store when you don't know a lot about a hoby you are starting. Divers Direct is a great place. A big shout out to Walter. I had to buy basic gear for the PADI class and he really knew his stuff. It was more like a helpful relative than a salesperson. By the time we were done, I was hoping that they would invite me to one of their dive trips. He told me the dive trips were all inclusive. My wife is very cheap (it's a compliment) and critical when I spend a lot of money. She was very happy with everything Walter had recommended and I bought. He even went the extra mile to address some health issues I have. When my wife (who does not dive) found out the trips were all inclusive (including booze) she was excited to hear more about them. I hope you guys reach out to me and let us join you on diving adventures. I recommend this store highly. read more

I found this scuba store on yelp and I have to say do t believe the not so good reviews! My wife and kids went in looking for snorkels and a mask for myself. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door but two sales staff. Walt is the salesperson person that helped us and he was awesome! He explained to us in detail about what snorkels that we would like. The only thing when it comes to this type of equipment and remember this! How does it work for you and how does it fit you! That is the hardest part that no salesmen can help you with. With Walt he was great because he didn't try and sell us the most expensive equipment and he actually held us back on a few items. We love the Oceanic snorkels and I bought a $100 sea dive mask that I love!!!! Thank you WalT!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The staff is super knowledgable and helpful. They will fit you for the perfect mask so there's no leakage when snorkeling/diving. The prices are a little high, but you're also not getting Target/WalMart brand... You get what you pay for! read more

Great place for all of your diving essentials! When you go in be sure to ask for the General Manager, Rachael! She was beyond helpful with assisting my wife and I with the purchase our first snorkeling masks. She made sure that we had the perfect fit and that we were comfortable. She even put our strap covers on our masks. We highly recommend visiting this location. Great experience! We'll be back for sure!! read more

Rachel and Walter are the best! Both extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They will spend time with you to make sure you get exactly what you need. In fact all staff members there are very helpful but my second time there they knew me by name. That told me all I needed to know about the level of service from this dive shop! I tell all my friends about this place. They have the best prices around on dive equipment and I will shop nowhere else. Don't take my word for it comparison shop and you will always end up here. Manny read more

Divers Direct - Getting ready to launch for a dive at the base of the Pitons in St. Lucia. - Snorkeling Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I have always found what I needed at DD. Even found that men's Speedo with the dive flag across the back that I was looking for. Great selection for a diver's needs. read more

Well...my husband is nearly a master diver and the manager at this location kept talking to him like he didn't even know how to swim. My hubby needed new equipment and my husband was forcing me to buy snorkel gear and we chose Divers Direct to do our shopping...We had our arms full of BCs, fins, masks, belts, you name it...about $3K in merch and the manager just kept making assumptions without even letting us talk. So, we left it all there and went to Scuba World...where they are absolute pros! We paid a few dollars more, but the expertise and service was worth it. Lots of questions and they just about inspired me to learn to dive. read more

Came here to get my boyfriend a new spear gun and kept coming back! The staff are always so friendly and greet us by name. We especially love Walt, who has helped us try new brands and see what is best for us. He always had our best interest and safety in mind! Love this place! read more

The employees here don't work on commission so they can be honest about the equipment they're recommending to you. We went during our recent Orlando trip in order to purchase masks and snorkels for our next Hawaii trip. Normally people would just rent equipment in Hawaii or buy it there. But I am a nervous snorkeler and felt that I really needed to have my equipment with me so I could practice diving and clearing the snorkel in the pool and in our hot tub so I can feel more comfortable in the ocean. Chris could not have been more helpful. We each bought masks we love and are excited for our next opportunity to snorkel!! read more

Daniel was a great help in getting me all set up with a new BC. Great staff, well oraganized store, good prices.

Wow! If you want to be treated like crap this is the store for you. Counter staff was rude as all get up after letting them know their address is wrong (they recently moved) in iMaps. Dove several miles out of our way due to their bad address. Many other choices from this dive shop. read more

My first time going in and Walt made it such a pleasurable experience. Me and my friend went in an told him what we were looking for, honestly we didn't have a clue haha and he showed us immediately while telling us about the product. Great guy, great deals, and great place overall. read more

The store was huge and had a great variety of diving essentials. However, they were missing a few brands... Scubapro, Oceanic, and Bare were a few brands that they didn't seem to carry. Evo was their "house" brand and I ended up buying a pair of their tropical diving gloves, used them on a diving trip the next day and was very surprised by the great quality and fit. They have a lot of Aqualung products, especially BCD's. They also carry a large supply of masks, fins, and wetsuits appropriate for anything from temperate to cold water. read more

Very helpful. Store is pricey in some areas but it's well worth it. Majority of items have a life time guarantee. Also the staff is very helpful and polite. Would shop again. read more

I had to buy mask, snorkel, and fins last minute and I went to Divers Direct. Now I understand that store prices are usually more expensive than the internet but the mask I bought for $90 I found on the internet for $40!!!!! Wth. Talk about ripping people off! Buyers beware. I would return it but I used it today. And to top it off it leaks... read more

Very helpful and patient in finding correct size fins for wife.

Daniel was very helpful and patient in explaining everything and making sure we got the mask that best suits us. Would definitely recommend.

Please read! I cannot express enough gratitude to these people! I went to this Dive Shop for my SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Certification- their pricing was the best in the area. The staff was able to schedule me a class within two days. I completed my course and felt confident with my dive instructor, Manny. After completion of the dive course, I spoke to Manny about my upcoming dive trip. Manny was nervous about my upcoming dive because of my inexperience. Manny was worried I might not be ready for what I was about to undertake. Manny immediately, without hesitation, told me he was taking me on a dive the next morning - free of cost. He asked me for my shoe size, wetsuit size, and told me to meet him at Lake Denton in the morning. Manny woke up extremely early, brought/organized all of the equipment, drove two and a half hours out, and gave me private lessons. We analyzed tanks, spoke about dive theory, went over all skills and equipment, and finally went on a dive together. In the water, he was a true professional. He ran me through all skills and then took me all through Lake Denton. It was a blast! I learned a ton, and was infinitely more confident in my diving abilities as a result. He never once asked for payment or anything in return. He was genuinely just trying to help a fellow diver stay safe. I can't imagine a better experience. Manny is a good man, and I can't recommend him enough. This will be my dive shop for the rest of my life, and I can't wait to take more classes here. read more

Just tried to do an air fill there and the employee proceeded to empty my tank and told me because he emptied the tank it now needs a vip. The tank had pressure before he opened the valve and bled the tank. Huge waste of time, should've listened to the local dive shops that warned me. read more

Came in here with the husband while he did a little shopping for some new gear. And I was blown away with the selection of diving gear that they had in stock. The store itself is well organized and staffed really well. The staff was able to answer all my husbands questions and even helped him pick out the new stuff that he needed. When we were checking out they even asked if I would like to become certified to dive so my husband would always have a dive buddy. I said I'd think about it. But it was nice to know that they offered classes in certification too. Whatever your budget I think you would be able to find what you need here and the friendly staff will be there to help you along the way. read more

Went to divers direct to look at some entry level diving equipment as I am planning to get certified in a month. Rachel and Sam took over an hour to help me find the right products for me. Divers direct also price matches so I was able to get a great deal on my entire purchase. I plan on returning when ever I decide to expand on my scuba equipment. read more

My wife and I went to Divers Direct on 6/14/2013 to purchase masks, fins and snorkels for an upcoming trip to the Keys. We were greeted by Ron and proceeded to spend over an hour with us. My wife has never been snorkeling and thought she knew what she wanted. Thanks internet. Ron went through in great detail each item and never tried to upsell us at all. As a matter of fact he saved us over $100.00 on the gear that we bought versus what we thought we needed. It is really nice to be able to talk with competent and knowledgeable experts. He not only knew the product but shared his use and experiences with the different brands they sell. We will definitely go back again. read more