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    My wife and I were certified by Myron, the shop owner, 25 years ago and have been diving with him ever since.

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    Scuba Sensations - Cenote Kin Ha Playa del Carmen, Mexico January 2018

    Scuba Sensations

    4.9(32 reviews)
    1.5 miWest Rogers Park
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    I first went to Rami and Scuba Sensations about 5 years ago when I was looking to purchase some…read moregear. I was so impressed with his low pressure approach and his genuine desire to find the right equipment for me and not to just sell me stuff. So I stayed in touch and eventually went on a dive trip with him - such a positive experience that I signed up for another. But what really stands out about Rami is his teaching. I did not know how incomplete my instruction was until I experienced learning with Rami. He takes the time to make sure you really know what to do and have mastered a skill. I credit him with really helping me become a competent and safe diver. You cannot go wrong with Rami.

    I went into Scuba Sensations last night because my husband was looking for a new mask, we both…read moreneeded snorkels, and I am in need of a scuba refresher before our trip to the Philippines next month. We didn't expect much given that it's a small shop off of the street, but we were actually quite impressed. The owner, Rami, was very nice and encouraged my husband to try a bunch of different masks until he found the right one. Rami wasn't pushy at all, in fact, he talked about the pros/cons about all snorkels / masks, whether there was a more expensive alternative or not. Scuba Sensations seemed to carry a nice selection of gear and we were impressed at the inventory in the store. We found prices to be very reasonable. My husband looked online when we got home and masks were the same cost online as he paid in the store (we knew we wanted to support an independent store, but knowing that we didn't get ripped off in the process is a bonus!). Rami was clearly very knowledgeable about the equipment and encouraging about our trip. I am looking forward to taking my refresher course with him in a week or so and I'll update my review if anything changes.

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    Underwater Safaris

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    4.4(129 reviews)
    6.5 miLakeview

    Great service. Brought my equipment in for a tuneup, reasonably priced and timely…read more They have a large selection of products as well as a training pool.

    My husband and I first walked in 01/2026 to sign up for the Open Water class. We just finished our…read moreconfined water dives this past weekend with Dale Rush. The attention that he has to safety is absolutely incredible. His focus on our wellbeing while showing us the skills we needed was a wonderful experience. If we did anything wrong he corrected us with an outstanding amount of patience, and told us the reasons why. He stays calm even when you're not, reassuring you that he's got your back. I had plenty of options to select the right size wetsuit, and BCD from the rental gear. Their store also has amazing gear that I can't wait to buy. Dale went over features to look out for in our gear, so I'm looking forward to making my first kit purchase with Underwater Safaris. I purchased some gear prior to completing my class online and I regret that. The mask I bought online from a different store did not fit comfortably so it is absolutely recommended that you go into the shop and let them help you fit gear so you're not wasting money in the long run. Be mindful, if you want to purchase your own gear for classes, plan days ahead. I believe we got a great value in our training so far, most importantly because I felt safe. We also learned skills that we are going to be able to use for the rest of our life. Can't wait for the 4 quarry dives with Dale!

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    Learn Scuba Chicago

    Learn Scuba Chicago

    4.7(103 reviews)
    7.0 miBucktown

    I got to experience a Discovery Dive through LSC last night and it was an absolute blast! I had…read morebeen interested in Scuba but honestly never expected to actually try it, so when I got the chance through a Yelp event, I was SO excited! Before attending, make sure you watch the intro video- it's super informative and saves tons of time when you get there so all your time can be spent in the water vs going over all the information. Bob and his team were so incredibly helpful, welcoming, and were great coaches for those of us who had never Scuba-d before. We got into the UIC pool with wet suits and all our gear, went through a quick orientation with Bob underwater, then spent the rest of the time swimming around the pool. Scuba diving in a pool doesn't seem that exciting at first, but trust me, it is way more fun than you'd expect. Everyone who helped us was so helpful and nice, and they really made the experience amazing. What an incredible organization led by a great person. Will absolutely be back to get certified some day!!

    Loved learning scuba chicago. I took this course with my sister and we felt extremely confident…read moreabout taking our dive skills into the wild!! Thank you to Amy for making sure we got our course done in time for our trip. And special thank you's to Alex and Sam for helping me get over my fear of mask skills. And their fearless leader Zach/Bob for coordinating everything. Would definitely recommend this course they make sure that you are prepared and safe every step of the way.

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    5.0(1 review)
    12.1 miNear Southside

    We had SUCH an amazing time for my 30th birthday with Captain Bob and Anna! We spent 3 glorious…read morehours out on the choppy waters of Lake Michigan shortly after the Air and Water Show. I searched for hours looking for the right place to charter a boat that was big enough for my group of 15-20. Everything I found only held up to 10 people or held 50 or more, and they required that you purchase food and drink packages from them. Bob allowed us to bring all our own food and drinks so on top of being one of the most reasonably priced boats, we saved money on food and drinks too. Captain Bob was ridiculously accommodating for our group. He knew that traffic would be terrible because of the weekend we had our adventure so he offered to pick up our booze from Binny's that morning so we didn't' have to carry it down to the boat. He also went and got us cups since we forgot them. All in all, it was amazing and you should go visit!

    From the owner: Our Chicago based 20 passenger US Coast Guard Inspected Vessel, the Great Lakes Explorer,…read morespecializes in Scuba Diving Trips, Fireworks Party Cruises (Every Saturday Night June through September), Playpen Trips (Swimming optional), Air & Water Show Cruises, Pavilion Trips (Anchor off Charter One Pavilion during concerts) and Just Plain Partying (Bachelor/Bachelorette, Wine and Cheese or just any Occasion). We are also a water based PADI Dive Center offering scuba diving lessons. Open Water Diver, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Dive-master, Master Scuba Diver, Assistant Instructor, Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Emergency First Responder and DAN first aid courses. Specialty Diving, Dry-suit Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Navigator, Underwater Navigation, Underwater Photography, just to name a few. We also sell, rent, and service dive equipment, dry-suits, wet suits, regulators and more. So for beginner or Instructor we are Chicago's Scuba Headquarters.

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    Taylor helping divers out of the water.

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