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4.5 (87 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Steven B.

Joined this outfitter for the blackwater dive (night dive 7-11pm). The dive was definitely a unique experience. We had trouble managing our buoyancy and that was our fault, but it did take away from our ability to share what there is to see. We did see a few interesting creatures like a jellyfish which look beautifully very different with a flashlight than day light. The crew was friendly and helpful and kept us safe. The only issue i was disappointed; we rented equipment from them and we drove an hour for this trip. We had to return the equipment the next day because the shop was close after 6pm, which meant an extra one hour trip back. I would have preferred if we could have left the equipment with the crew at the end of the dive.

Ashley S.

We came down for a weekend dive trip and scheduled morning drift dives. I will say they were great with cancelling my afternoon dive when I asked 3 days prior and refunded me the full amount. That same day our morning dive was cancelled due to weather and they called right at 7am and I got the refund minutes later. The next day, conditions weren't any better but they did not cancel the trip. I really think they should have. The visibility was about 15ft, ripping currents, which we were doing drift diving so that's not a biggie. The visibility was miserable though for both dives. People in our group were getting seasick because of the surf, which btw there was a small craft advisory out. I'd like to try diving with them on a normal day when you can actually enjoy the dives. They have a plethora of snacks and drinks and they have shampoo and stuff on board for the divers to use. That was great. One thing To note they are insistent that the dive guide is not responsible for any of the divers. Luckily I'm a more experienced diver, but I'd say if you're new, dive with a good dove buddy and be prepared for drift diving & know how to use your surface buoy if you were to need it. You need to pay attention to your own air and status (which you should anyway) but they will not coddle you. The marina is nice. There are bathrooms and outdoor showers with hot water. Lots of parking available.

Brett G.

Great dive shop with very knowledgeable and friendly staff members in the shop and on the boat. We did two awesome dives - teardrop and the trench. The dive pros did a great job of showing us around, pointing out marine life, and supporting all of the divers of varying experience. I rented all of my equipment and everything was in great shape. My only warning is that they don't offer transportation from the dive shop to the boat and back. If you're from out of town and didn't rent a car like me, this was a small inconvenience and expense to get to the dive shop, to the boat, back to the dive shop, then back to my hotel. I still highly recommend Pura Vida and will be going back to them next time I'm in town. Thanks for a great day!

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