I completed my dry suit certification with Everett and Valerie at Lake Phoenix. They are skillful…read moreteachers, experienced divers, and great to spend the day with. I left confident in my new skills and appreciate their excellent training.

My sons had a great experience with their weekend pool course as part of their Open Water…read morecertification. The instructors are thorough and attentive. The people in the store were also great - knowledgeable and helpful. All the staff is so into diving, which is really contagious.

Calling out Drew Smith for his proffesionalism as a trainer of many scuba skills. I also trust Drew…read morecompletely as a scuba equipment maintenance and repair technician. When you need your scuba regulator (life support equipment) inspected and maintained, you can feel safe in his hands. He's an asset to Diventures indeed.

Thanks Diventures and Diveventures Virginia for making the Secore trip to Curaçao amazing! Amazing,…read moreeasy week of diving some beautiful and alive corals reefs. It was great learning with Sabrina, Dirk (and Paul) about the work Secore is doing to help the reefs! Thanks Wille (Duane and Josh) for helping sort through the selection of flashlights and making sure I had my Big Blue flashlights I wanted for the trip. I preferred having the red lens and the marker light at night! Also, the 1 mm neoprene top was perfect weight for me. Thanks Drew and Tracy for making sure my gear was good to go. And MaKenzie and Nathan for facilitating it all and positive vibes! Coming from another Diveventures shop, its great to see the family grow! Thanks oceanencounters_curacao for the photos!

I stopped by this past weekend to look at some fins. Grace is very, very knowledgeable and she was…read moreable to answer all my questions and more. She pointed out the trade-offs between various types of fins and fin straps. I was surprised there was so much to consider when buying fins. She also pointed out some other things about scuba (not about fins) that were very helpful. I also had some questions about regulators. My concern was that the hose I used at the OBX felt too short and was almost about to come out of my mouth so I had to hold the regulator in my mouth or bite down hard on the mouthpiece. She answered questions about that as well as concerns I had about water leaking into the mask. She pointed out many things to consider. In short, Grace is very knowledgeable. She definitely knows what she is doing. I hope Diventures is paying her well because she deserves it.

I did my cert and bought all my dive gear at this shop when it was Nautilus. I loved Jason and…read moreMelissa's care they took in their training. I felt so prepared. Now that the shop is part of Diventures, I feel like it has become a community, as well. Diventures is a wonderful resource for trips and making new friends. I love all the events that they are having to bring divers together in the community. I'm doing a trip with another shop with Diventures and I appreciate that Willie is working with me and that shop to make sure that my trip is seamless. They take care of you here!

If I could give more than five stars I would! Excellent communication with MULTIPLE emails going…read moreout to students to prep them for the class and answer any questions you have along the way. You won't get better communication or customer service from any other scuba shop in the area! All the instructors are so well informed and are ready for every level of student! I was nervous when I first started scuba diving but Aquanautics takes special care to make sure you are prepped and ready before stepping foot into the ocean. I can't recommend them enough!

Great service! I…read morephoned to ask about masks to fit a large face, and when I arrived Matt had several options picked out and waiting for me to try. He explained the options, assisted with the fit, and provided a fantastic experience. Nice shop too.

They have a good selection of products, timely servicing of regulators, friendly, professional,…read morefair prices.

I got a funny feeling when i visited another scuba shop closer to home; got on the phone to talk to…read moreother shops before more time wasted. Spoke with Donna and immediately had a more reassurance, sense of honesty and competency. After trekking the extra 40 min to Dale City, i was not disappointed. Informed, high integrity, cordial, polite. Despite living in DC i will go back and will look into diving trips with this establishment. I got a real sense of enjoyment and community when I got my OWD certification with a friend in Puerto Rico and wasn't sure I would find it in the sales/finance driven environment in my city. I got the sense this shop espouses a sense of fellowship and support that will make further exploration of scuba more meaningful. Donna was not rushed; answered all my questions and just told me to "most importantly have fun."

Diver's Den is a fantastic facility for scuba diving enthusiasts. Their selection of equipment is…read moreexcellent, and they offer the ability to order and customize gear to meet specific needs. One aspect that sets this shop apart is their commitment to safety and functionality; after a purchase, they arrange for pool testing to ensure everything works properly before use in the field. They also offer various classes and certifications for those interested in advancing their skills. I am very glad to have found this shop as my son and I both are well satisfied with the value add of our purchases and the service received .

When I was looking for an obscure part Mike and Jeff could not have been more helpful. If they deal…read morewith your brand, they are worth talking to. Thanks for trying guys!

Paul has been amazing. I got into diving just before moving to Maryland last year and he helped me…read morepick out perfect selections for the things I'm interested in growing into as a diver. He provided excellent prices on everything I purchased from him and will definitely continue to support this business moving forward. The knowledge in this shop, especially the owner Paul, is vastly more substantial than the other dive shops I have been in during my short time as a diver. Thanks Southern Maryland Divers!

Southern Maryland Divers the best guides around! Everything from my discover course to the quarry…read morewas organized and I felt super prepared. Thank you for a great experience earning my open water diver certification. Andy is the MOST patient instructor and helped me work through anxiety with clear detailed instructions! I am truly very grateful. I also want to thank all the other instructors and volunteers especially Paul and Rick, who I would not have made it without all the extra encouragement! Thank you for helping me achieve a goal that will allow me to have life changing experiences for years to come! And I can now distinguish between my inflator valve and my snorkel under water! I am excited become a part of the diving community, see you soon!

The most enjoyable and memorable Scuba Dive Center in St Mary's County. Since getting certified…read morefrom open to advance, my trust and experience with Scuba Center & Outdoor Rec has exceeded my expectations and I knew it was from day 1 when I signed me and my wife up for Scuba Diving. By getting certified, we have gone on many annual trips with the dive shop, meeting new people, and making friends that will last a life time. Every trip has been full of laughter and enjoyment. This is one shop that does not only train and hand you out your certification, this is a shop that likes to put your diving reality to life. If you live in the area and want to get certified by a shop you can trust and join the diving excursions, go to Scuba Center & Outdoor Rec. Trust me, they will not let you down. Even if you are thinking about the hobby or it has been something that you have been itching to try, you can sign-up for their discover scuba and feel what it is like to breath and blow bubbles underwater. This hobby will take your mind and experience to whole new level. Chill Will

Once you dive with them, you're family. Outstanding staff that works with you on a personal level…read moreno matter what size the class is. If you're not sure diving is something you can do, there's an introductory class. Once you're hooked, there's a plethora of other specialty courses to further your knowledge of scuba diving. Everyone is very professional and safety is the number one priority. If you're thinking of taking the plunge, you've come to right place.