I am a 23 year customer of The Dive Shop and there is a reason for that! In fact, two reasons: 1…read more Technical expertise. and 2. Excellent customer service. For those interested in learning the great sport of SCUBA, you will not find a more knowledgeable group of professionals. As awesome and safe as SCUBA is in the 21st century, without proper training it is still dangerous. So, when one's life depends on skills and equipment knowledge one should seek out those who can impart those life preserving skills the best and that would be The Dive Shop! On top of that, Randy and his crew, across the board, treat everyone like family and long lost friends as soon as you walk through the door! Their service department is second to none as well, so if you are already certified and just need your equipment brought up to date you can count on them to do it right and do it quickly.

Just attended a 60th Anniversary celebration there and realized I'd never rated them so will…read morecorrect that now. If you're reading this - you probably fit under one or more of the following: 1) You're considering becoming a diver, 2) You're a diver new to the area; 3) You need to find a local place to service or buy equipment. I think I can recommend them on all these points. I got qualified as a diver there in 2008. They've answered my questions, given me advice. The training has prepared me for events both expected and not, thus enabling me to have fun instead of fear. In short, they've literally kept me alive. They have instructors with varying personalities. I think it's safe to say that all of them have the skills to help you gain certification/improve. However, they all have different personalities. I'd recommend asking about that - perhaps even going as far as interviewing instructors to gauge compatibility. They've arranged purchases and travel, even when I wasn't buying from them. Some items can be bought cheaper through the internet, but we will always need a local shop to provide pool training, fill our tanks and such, so I frequent them to help keep them open. They organize group dive trips to exotic locations at a fair price. During the summer they get small groups to go to local quarries so you can both practice and gain friendships. I met my primary dive buddy in this manner (having a dive buddy allows you to dive more often!). They're not perfect, but they're all about encouraging/enabling you to get out and dive. Can't ask for more than that.

Summer is here and if you're looking to try something new and adventurous, EJ's Diving Adventures…read moreis a great place to start! Scuba diving is not something that's been on my bucket list forever, and if I'm being honest, not something I thought I would enjoy...but I do! A lot. I'm really thankful I got talked into taking the classes and getting PADI certified. I mean, what girl doesn't want to be a mermaid? The classes met once a week for 5 weeks. After the classroom studies and tests, it's time practice in a pool under the supervision of certified instructors for another 5 modules. The final open water dive certification is in Pelham, Alabama at Blue Water Park. They plan it as a weekend trip and it's a fun time as a group! The instructors have been diving almost my entire life, and one is a retired teacher, so she's very patient and will definitely give you one on one time if needed. I needed it and got it from both of them. The classes are $450 per person. If you're already certified, they sell diving equipment and give refresher courses.

Dedicated team to the ensure your safety and enjoy the beautiful world underwater. The team makes…read moreyou feel like family!!

I got my SSI Open water certification several years ago with Mike Crocker at H20 in Memphis. It was…read morea life changing experience, something I had always wanted to do. We had classes at his shop, an easy to understand book study, and pool sessions that prepared me to be successful in the lake to complete my certification. Throughout the classes and instruction, Mike was very knowledgeable and patient. I loved learning how to be a safe diver. While I lived in Memphis I got my Advanced Open Water certification with Mike's instruction and I went on two cool dive trips with Mike and H20 divers. We went to Cozumel and Curacao ( for a week each trip.) I had a blast and felt very confident as a new diver. I highly recommend H20 for all your diving needs.,I bought all of my equipment from Mike and he services it for me Highly recommend H20! 5 stars for sure.

I took my open water scuba class with Mike. Did my check out in vortex springs Florida. I had a…read morewonderful time. Everything was smooth and easy. Mike was very patient with all of us. I since have been to Heber Springs with Mike and other groups. I also had the pleasure of going to Madison Alabama and diving at Rock Divers with Mike and a class. Enjoyed it so much I took my advance open water class there as well. I highly recommend H20 of Memphis for all your scuba needs. Thanks Mike!!!

Oh non Coastal Living!…read more When there are at least 2 States between you and saltwater, you are a serious inlander. No matter, there is a legit dive shop in Jonesboro, AR. Of course it doubles as a gun shop, apparently you never know what you might run into at sea. My interest in a dive shop is purely brew-centric. Kegerator systems need pony C02 tanks to operate. Those need to get filled somewhere, enter the dive shop! The owner here is very friendly and accommodating. If you are actually interested in diving (call it a phobia, I don't think we are supposed to breathe under water!) they host classes and certify. Dive shops always have the coolest flashlights too! I don't know much about diving, but this place looks like the single opportunity to enter this activity in the region. Approved! Even if just to carbonate your homebrew.

I went there to get the My medical for USCIS requirements. I'm so afraid to needles but the staff…read more there made me feel so comfortable that I was ok. The doctor explained to us all the procedures I will have to do in order to get my I-693. She was very knowledgeable about it, the result came out quick and she filed and sealed the paperwork for me.