Great place to learn to dive. The owner is very accommodating and patient. Great teaching style…read moreand you are guaranteed to have a great time on his dive trips. I have taken multiple classes here over the years and have never been disappointed.

From the owner: Private and small group scuba instruction and training from beginner to advanced levels…read more Professionally planned and led scuba trips and vacations for divers and non-divers.

Had a GREAT experience with the staff at Scuba Unlimited last night. We brought a group of 10…read morepeople (we're all cruising EOM and wanted some experience before traveling) and had fun while really learning the basics of diving. Pete was my coach- very knowledgeable and caring (and has a great sense of humor). Message to Pete - you're way better than average... (lol) I would highly recommend taking the class before vacationing!! Thanks again Pete!! You were fantastic!

This scuba lesson was AWESOME! The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly and I felt completely…read moresafe.

Great customer service and they offer private classes for a bit extra. I've had some certifcation…read moredives get rescheduled, but other than that, I have no complaints. I recommend the equipment class that is offered - its a good class and a great way to learn easy fixes to common problems with scuba gear. They offer kids parties too! As mentioned, its a PADI shop.... not that it means much, as I am still trying to figure out the SSI vs. PADI scheme.

Made learning fun in a clean, professional, and laid back environment. Would definitely recommend…read morefor SCUBA introduction or certification.

My colleague attended a CPR course at this establishment with Gene as the instructor…read more Unfortunately, this was a jarring and unpleasant experience. She is a nursing mother, and so asked if she could use the shop's restroom to pump, to which Gene replied that the restroom was unusable for at least a day because SCUBA suits were bringing drip dried, and having a customer use the facilities there would be a liability. He also denied any locations nearby had restrooms, or any other rooms at the establishment could be used. My friend resorted to crossing the street to a cabinet store who thankfully allowed her to use the facilities. Even apart from this, CPR the instruction itself was stressful, involved a lot of yelling, and was overall a negative experience. The instructor included a firearms scenario in the instruction, utilising a fake gun. Gene assumed the role of yelling distractor, 911 operator giving incorrect information, and criminal who steals the fake gun. All this to say, not what you'd expect from a CPR class, or an establishment of any kind.

This is a hidden gem of a SCUBA shop. It's been in the Hartwell area for nine years and the owner…read moreGene is super friendly and helpful. This is a well stocked shop for all your SCUBA needs and they even offer CPR/Basic Life Support Classes.

I was absolutely terrified to scuba dive. After ten years of telling my husband I wouldn't get…read morecertified, I decided to take the plunge (pun intended). One of my friends put me in touch with Brett, and he was literally a dream. Everything about the way he conducts his business is professional. He makes the entire process as easy as possible, and even though I am a very high-strung, anxious individual, his calm nature coupled with his compassion, made the experience beyond fantastic. There were several skills that were more difficult for me to attain, and he was patient, understanding, and always provided me with the information to complete the task at hand. He worked around my schedule, was efficient, and now thanks to him, I'm ready to scuba dive all over the world. If you're wanting the best experience possible with scuba diving training contact Brett...you won't be disappointed. And ps...I rarely post reviews, but this experience was too fantastic to not share!

Truly the best experience I could have hoped for when picking where to earn my open water…read morecertification. From the first time I walked in, the staff was extremely helpful with teaching me how their training works and pointed me in the right direction to get started. The facility is perfect for training and the in house pool is extremely warm to keep you comfortable during the pool dives. I also love seeing all of the programs they host for younger divers. It's such a great way to see younger kids getting interested in diving! Thank you to Lynn, Cindy, and the rest of the staff for helping me earn my open water!

Lynn, Cindy and everyone at Aquatic Realm Scuba Center are beyond top notch! If you are thinking…read moreabout getting your Scuba certification and you want to learn from the best, this is definitely the place to do it. I cannot recommend this place enough!! We completed our Open Water certifications here and since then I have been back for a digital photography class and Project AWARE Coral Conservation class. We also plan on continuing our diving education and certifications with Aquatic Realm. They have their own onsite heated pool and nice dive shop. Plus, if they don't have something in stock that you are looking for they can order it for you, bonus! Stop in and see the great folks at Aquatic Realm! They will definitely take care of you!

I was referred to Paul/Sonny Side of Scuba and I'm so glad I was! Paul was thorough, tough, worked…read morewith my circumstances, and encouraged me the whole way. I felt safe and had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend!!

My wife and I were looking to become scuba certified before going on a trip to Hawaii. We were both…read moreextremely nervous, hesitant, and excited. We attempted to book classes through other establishments but couldn't make it work with our schedule. Once I realized we might not be able to get certified, I shared my disappointment with someone. They referred us to Sonny Side of Scuba. Paul was fantastic! He was fun, critical, informative, and extremely supportive. We feel very informed, prepared, excited, and ecstatic to dive in Hawaii. I truly believe that I will pursue other certifications because of Paul & Jim! Thank you for a great experience, a fun time, the training, and the confidence to dive safely!!

Oh my gosh! Joly and his staff were great. We went in to buy a mask and snorkel for our snorkel…read moretrips in the future. We were just folks from suburbia trying to get educated on the best personalized mask/snorkel combo. Joly was so helpful and educated us on what we needed. We both walked out with the most comfortable mask for each of us. The prices were reasonable (at least we thought so having no basis for what the heck snorkel equipment costs!) We used them in St. Kitts with success, albeit we both had to adjust the tightness of the straps because we were actually in the water and not in the shop. This did take about 20 minutes to get right while floating in the ocean. Highly recommend Joly and his staff at Tri-State Scuba!

I really can't say enough good things about Tri State Scuba…read more Joly and his team are first and foremost dive enthusiasts and experts and you can tell when they are teaching the passion they have for the sport. Secondly, the customer experience comes first to them. Joly has gone out of his way multiple times to make sure the gear I was purchasing was the right size and was the perfect gear for what I was looking for, on top of that he saved me more than a few hundred dollars. Steve and Mike, the dive instructors, are true experts and excellent teachers to boot. I never felt rushed or under prepared for any task or skill they would reach. Consummate professionals. Coming from KY, I was asked a few times by friends and family why I was driving to Cincinnati every weekend for SCUBA class and it's because there is no better experience, environment or team to learn from in the Tri State area. Literally can't say enough good things about each member of the team and how much of a resource they are. Above and beyond is an understatement. If you want to get into SCUBA diving, don't hesitate to come to this shop.

At one time, I was an avid scuba diver, logging double-digit dives every month. But then life…read morehappened, divorce, kids going to college, and flight lessons for those same kids. Diving had to take a back seat, and for more than a decade I missed the feeling of blowing bubbles underwater. Now that I'm finally able to focus on myself again, my wife encouraged me to get back into diving. While she'll never (unfortunately) get in the water with me, she happily supports my hobby. I visited Louisville Dive Center to see what they had to offer an old diver like me. The moment I walked into the shop, the familiar smell of chlorine mixed with neoprene brought back a flood of memories. I immediately felt like I was home. After learning they offered a refresher pool session for certified divers, I signed up. I paid my fee and impatiently counted down the days until it was time to get back in the water. When the day finally arrived, I gathered my fins, mask, and wetsuit, my other gear had been sold years ago to help pay college expenses, meh medical release from my Drs, a thing us old divers must get every year, and headed to the dive center. After checking in, I made my way to the pool. Muscle memory took over. Even after 11 years of not diving any deeper than my backyard pool, assembling the rental equipment felt completely natural. I checked my gauges, inflated my BCD, climbed into the pool, and slowly descended beneath the surface. I was home. I spent the next hour practicing my skills and eventually moved into the 35-foot section of the pool. My buoyancy control wasn't quite as effortless as I remembered, but after a few minutes it all came back. It's amazing how much your body remembers, even after all those years. Before I knew it, my air supply was getting low, and it was time to surface. That single hour underwater was one of the best experiences I've had in a very long time. The staff at Louisville Dive Center was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and encouraging. They treated this old diver with the same enthusiasm as someone earning a certification for the first time, even though I probably earned mine before many of them were born. As every diver knows, once the bug bites you again, there's no turning back. I'm already replacing my equipment and planning several dive trips. My wife will happily enjoy the beaches and shopping while I'm exactly where I belong, under the ocean, back home. If you've been away from diving for years and are thinking about getting back into it, Louisville Dive Center is the perfect place to start.

Beautiful new facility with an amazing 35 ft deep pool for scuba training. They also have amazing,…read morevery thorough instructors. I highly recommend checking them out!

I can't explain my frustration. For my granddaughter's 16th birthday we paid for her to take PADI…read moreclasses, purchased mask, snorkel and fins, then paid for her to do her Open Water at the quart in Lima, OH. It's been over a year and dozens of calls, emails begging and pleading to have them submit her paperwork. I strongly recommend never using this company!

The great staff, Linda, Frank & our diving instructor, Kim are nothing short of fantastic. Kim…read moretakes the time to explain the material and puts in in real world terms. Linda & Frank are extremely experienced in diving and are very knowledgeable in helping make good choices for our equipment. Looking forward to many more classes and joining them on dive trips in the future.