We have an amazing training center right here in Killeen. Project Scuba teaches all ages (must be…read more10) for scuba. I am 72 years young and am a Certified Open Water Scuba Diver. Scuba lessons are very affordable and my sage advice from trying to learn on split fins that were too flimsy, a leaking mask that didn't fit my pointed little head, and a leaking snorkel that tried to drown me. DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE ELSE that is trying to help you save money. I immediately ordered my own fins, mask, and snorkel as soon as I knew what I needed. Please consult Amy...the best! Can't help but love her. Chris is awesome too. You will be taught individually (scuba), and they teach swimming for any age both individually or in small groups, all in a beautiful enclosed heated pool! And local! I was so thrilled and thankful to find them when I chose to pick up Scuba diving. If you like flying under water, following correct procedures for your own safety, willing to learn a new exciting sport working with amazing dive masters, somewhat physically able, can float easily and swim, love the water, able to pursue your new expensive habit, will always have a dive buddy, then this is the place to start and finish your Scuba Open Water Certification(s). They also have additional instructors (see website). I met three of them who certified me for both Dive 3 and 4...only 4 open water dives required, performing different skills proficiently each dive. If you are not able to perform all of them correctly, practice, get good at it, and retake the Dive you needed help with on another day. I was not charged extra for a retake). Go live, enjoy, scuba with new friends, travel when you can, laugh much, and have a blast experiencing your new sport! And learn from a professional school teacher as well as a Professional Dive Master that will help you along the way learning the skills you will need. Amy rocks as well as Chris.

From the owner: PADI dive courses for beginners and professionals, DAN courses, ERF courses, PSI courses, Air…read morefills, Visual inspections and hydros, Gear service, Gear rental, Dive travel opportunities

The people here are as helpful and kind as can be! We came for a recreational dive and the team…read moreremembered my husband from almost a year ago when he took lessons and they were so informative today as far as refreshers and tips. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed before we went off by ourselves. It looks like they have a lot of group dives and several SSI courses every month. The store carries everything one would need. For those looking to test different gear, I could only see the Mares brand dive gear. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a place to learn how to scuba dive, get more certs, or just looking for a friendly dive community!

The entire Scuba Divers Paradise team are awesome! They maintain a wonderful 'cozy' dive shop…read morethat's very well-equipped, with very friendly service! The instructors are incredible! Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. I've completed my Advanced Open Water, Wreck and Altitude 'certs' with them. While the lake conditions at Stillhouse Hollow are variable, their water access is the best in Central Texas IMHO! Their dive trips, from cruises to the Valhalla Silo dive are also loads of fun!

What an amazing team and company to connect with. I was looking to grow my skills as a diver and I…read moream fortunate to have found such a great dive crew to learn from. Brady is a patient and competent instructor who really owns the subject, gives clear instruction and expectation on skills required to acquired. I have not only completed my PADI Rescue Diver certification with TSA but have come back again and again to continue my development. Rescue Diver, Search and Recovery, Nitrox, etc. If you are reading this - stop scrolling, stop trolling, and book a class with TSA!

I just finished 'open water' and 'enriched air' certifications with Brady and the staff at Texas…read moreScuba Academy, and I am telling you without a doubt you cannot receive better training and instruction than this. Brady is dedicated to what he loves, - and that is diving and his students. You will get hands-on, small group attention from these guys across the board. They will NOT send you into the world without the skills and confidence you need to succeed and be a safe and conservative diver. Brady is a wealth of knowledge with nearly 3,000 dives, and he takes considerable time to share (very) important information from that experience that you won't receive from 'bigger' shops, or even the PADI courses themselves. His calm and patient demeanor will help you achieve the skill and confidence you need in order to have a safe and enjoyable experience. BONUS 1 - TX SCUBA ACADEMY's rates are very reasonable (probably the lowest I have seen) BONUS 2 - Brady is also a Certified Travel Agent and can help you book and plan trips No question - these guys are FIVE STARS! BOOK IT !!

I was here for the famed (infamous?) Texas Eclipse Festival with 30,000-40,000 others. While the…read morefestival itself had some problems with organization that were completely unrelated to the ranch itself, I enjoyed my experience here quite a lot. There are some beautiful overlooks, a nice quarry lake for cooling off (although who knows how clean the water is, if livestock use it), and an overall great away-from-it-all vibe. I read that they use this ranch for mountain biking and I believe it. The hills are nothing to mess around with. Hiking will require quite a bit of up and down. Also, the dust was baaaaaaad. Come prepared with a mask or bandana if you are at all sensitive to dust. Other than that, it seems like a beautiful spot for recreating in the TX Hill Country.

I have been coming here for a few years for a camping and mountain bike getaway. The landscape is…read morerugged and beautiful and typical of ranches in this area. The staff are nice when you can find them and their facilities are decent considering the rustic, primitive facade it's boasting. A five star rating would require that the 10pm quiet hours were upheld by staff and patrons were held accountable for things such as trash and site cleanup. Both nights spent so was up late listening to awful awful language from campers across the lake till 3am. Loud obnoxious music from all angles and to top it off -- generators. 3am is not a dramatization either. There was a one-wheel festival taking place and it brought along some unsavory and rude mannered patrons. The site I chose was across the lake near the tower in order to avoid the crowds and not hit any "floaters" while biking. My site was littered with garbage and food scraps from whoever was there before I arrived. Otherwise. I had a great time.

This place is amazing!! Just had our 4th diver certified (12 years old) through this dive shop and…read morethey are fabulous. Big shout out to Nikki and Becca for training and open water dives! They were so patient with our daughter and although she was nervous, Nikki did such a great job putting her at ease. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get certified!

I had a wonderful experience earning my Open Water certification at Scuba World Austin. My…read moreinstructor was Kyle Cline, and he was patient, clear, and highly skilled at making sure every member of the group felt at ease and was properly able to execute their learned skills. Nate, our dive master for the open water dive, was integral in having successful open water dives without worry, so we could focus on our buddies only and the tasks at hand. He also always answered any questions. Very positive experience during course, and I look forward to booking more dive opportunities with this facility.

Robert is a godsend. I dropped my phone about 15 feet deep at Town Lake on a late Sunday evening…read more(on a holiday!). Sunset was around the corner, so there was limited time to retrieve my phone if it was going to happen that same day. Robert made himself available with zero notice, packed up his gear, and was on the road within minutes. He had all of the equipment necessary to find my phone in dark waters, and he provided me with a great YouTube video that uses sound to vibrate out all of the water from the phone's speakers . Helpful, communicative, efficient, and friendly. Highly recommend to others. In a way, kinda glad I dropped my phone in the lake Fun experience!

Absolutely amazing, I lost my phone while I was on the lake on wednesday and within a couple of…read morehours I get a call from Lake Travis Scuba (without booking) and they tell me they found my phone while searching for someone else's key fob. They went the extra mile to look my name up on google, instagram, and even X to find a way to contact me they really went above and beyond to return my phone to me. I am so grateful to their team!

Great shop. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. I have done a few certifications with them so far and…read morewill happily do more.

Our thoughts on Tom's Dive and Swim still stand…read more From the swim trainers, all the way up to the owners, this place has great customer service and quality services provided!

I took the Open Water diving course in June and had an amazing time. I was terrified to do the…read moreclass at the beginning, but Jez did an amazing job of making me feel comfortable diving. All of the skills build on each other, so you don't jump right into it and you get comfortable as you go along and learn more skills. Jez was encouraging and went the extra mile to help those of us who felt nervous about doing certain skills. He is also really funny, which helps time go by really fast! I am considering signing up for an Advanced class with Jez, since I liked the Open Water course so much. I highly recommend Scubaland as well. They are really helpful and the course itself teaches you skills ranging from how to put your gear together to learning about what to do if your air runs out underwater.

I Enrolled and took PADI Advanced Open waters as I prepare for my next adventure in Belize…read more David Malec was our instructor supported by Dive Masters David and Tristan. I cannot thank David and the DM team enough for the amazing experience I had during the training. Having full hands on instruction by these expert team allowed me to hone my skills and gained a deeper understanding of diving and thinking like a diver. I feel more confident and equipped for my next adventure..

Thank you Scott Cameron Scuba for a great PADI Open Water Certification experience and lessons for…read moreme and my daughters - we had a great time with you and learned a ton! You made it fun every day and your communication was proactive, informative, and consistent in setting the atmosphere for great learning and alignment. Although your experience and instruction is truly excellent, I really appreciate your patience in skills and certainly the generous amount of time devoted to answering our wide variety of questions, providing context about the diving community and lifestyle, and genuinely sharing your love of diving. You have been a blessing to our family and we're looking forward to continuing our diving together. Now, I hope to get my wife and son certified so we can make more experiences as a family together! Side note: Scott only does small group private lessons and you will learn so much with personal, expert attention. He has access to and chooses the best dive locations for quality experiences. I can't imagine how a diver/student could have a better experience in South/Central Texas.

Excellent instructor who definitely goes out of his way to make sure you get the classes you need!read more