We had a great PADI Open Water class with Mason and Rachel. They are both so patient and helpful…read more Honestly, I cannot imagine a better set of dive instructors. Also, Divemaster candidate Ben was great in supporting our dive. The shop is well stocked and every employee that we met has been extremely helpful. Dive Pros is just one of those businesses that we are happy to support!

Rachel & Mason are awesome instructors. Patient and make it fun!…read more Dive Master Steve was a great addition to the course team.

Great charter, we had so much fun. Captin Ralph is great, and I will dive with him and his crew…read moreagain.

From the owner: We specialize in taking people out to scuba dive and spearfish on wrecks and reefs off the coast of…read morePensacola ,Florida.

I was searching for a place to dive near me during the winter and came across MBT. They pointed me…read morein the direction of some of the local charter captains that could help me get out to the Oriskany. The trip was a blast. Overall the dive shop was great. The have a nice selection of dive gear to support all levels of divers. I will gladly visit them again when I'm in town.

Great service and knowledgeable staff! This was the first and last dive shop I shopped at after…read moredoing some research on where to buy. Go check out MBT if you're in the market for scuba or snorkeling gear. They have it all!

Best Dive Charter Boat in Pensacola..... Hand Down!!…read more I have dove on a lot of Dive Charters in my years but the service and professionalism is hands down the best I've ever had. Capt. Doug was very accomadating to all my needs including a last minute need for only one tank and he was able to help me with an equipment malfunction too. Once at the site I was met at the dock and all my gear and tanks were loaded by the smiling boat crew and the Captain. The boat left the Marina on time and the ride out seemed short as we snacked on fresh fruit and told stories of our travels. Dive Master Rich gave a very thorough Breifing of the Oriskany and I felt very at ease by the time we arrived on site to begin the dive. Everything went smooth and I could not have been happier with the service provided by the crew and Captain. I will definately be diving with the H2O Below again!

I called Captain Douglas direct to schedule my dive trip. Even though I was only diving one day and…read moreeveryone else had either already dove one day or was diving on subsequent days, I was still treated as well as them. I met the boat at the Harbor and was greeted promptly. They even have a cart to carry your equipment to the boat. I was coming from out of town and landing the night before the dive and could not pick up my own tanks. CPT Doug made arrangements and my Nitrox tanks were waiting for me on the boat. I can't say enough about the great service and friendly attitude of CPT Doug and his DiveMaster. The boat was run well and full of safety equipment. The briefings were in detailed and easy to understand. The dive itself was great too. The USS Oriskany is a must dive. We had hot dogs, chips, snacks, and sodas provided on the trip. Very enjoyable. In the top 2 dive charters I have been on in the United States.

BLUF: I simply cannot recommend the team at Pensacola Sailing Academy highly enough. Thanks to all!…read more I'm not typically one to write reviews, but I had to share how good my experience was with Pensacola Sailing Academy (formerly, "Lanier"). Even though I did my ASA 101 in another state, the PSA folks were willing and able to provide a "refresher" sail while I was on vacation to the Gulf Coast with my family. Braxton was thoughtful and responsive throughout scheduling on the phone (following up without a hitch several times on my many questions); Kathy was at the marina early, had the boat ready before I arrived (which is no surprise given her 20+ years in the business), and got me on the water fast; and my instructor, Bryce, was an absolute pro! Bryce was super-knowledgeable and systematic in approach; both patient and encouraging as we got my sailing muscles working again; and a lot of fun to sail with for a few hours! (Remember, Bryce, that you BETTER have the last words in any future arguments with your lady!! ...and those words should be, "Yes, dear.") ;-) My only constructive criticism for PSA is to give your students/renters a bottle of water (or even two) rather than charge for it. Not a complaint! But I imagine that providing that comfort/safety essential for "free" will come back to you (in goodwill, at least) by orders of magnitude. Look me up if you ever sail through San Francisco Bay. It would be my privilege to crew for any of you!

This is a cool enough place and despite being a regular visitor to Pensacola for probably close to…read moretwenty years, this was my first time coming to.the visitor center. The gentleman working here was friendly and outgoing and the place just had an upbeat, bright vibe going on for it. If you are in Pensacola, come check this place out.

This is a cool little Visitor's Center! Outside, there are two maps of interest, one is for…read moreEscambia County and the other for Downtown Pensacola. As you enter, there are four Blue Angels Jets in formation suspended from the ceiling. As with most Visitor Information Centers, there are restrooms, brochures, and places to sit and relax. It is right on the Pensacola Bay. This is a good place to stop in before heading across the Pensacola Bay Bridge to Gulf Breeze or Pensacola Beach and beyond. There is a sidewalk along the water's edge. It was closed in Aug. of 2022 due to damage from Hurricane Sally. I would definitely recommend coming in and picking up some brochures!

We have been on a variety of dolphin tours in various places along the Gulf of Mexico and the…read moreAtlantic Ocean, but NONE of them compares to this one!! We did the 1.5 to 2 hour Sunset Dolphin Cruise and had an absolute blast!! It was unbelievable how many dolphins we saw out in the bay! Five of them even swam with the boat when we were heading back!! We saw three jump out of the water and flip in the air! It was honestly like we were watching a movie instead of seeing it in real-life!! The sunset over the water was gorgeous as well!! I simply can't say enough about this cruise!! I very, very highly recommend!!! **Tips** ~ Reserve your spot online on their website to be sure the cruise/tour you are wanting to take doesn't fill up. ~ Bring some cash or your credit/debit card as there is an onboard snack bar. ~ There is a bathroom onboard, but it's similar to a porta-toilet, so you might want to make sure you use the restroom before boarding. ~ There is a Coast Guard-certified lady who shows everyone how to put on, fasten, tighten, and take off the life vests, as well as telling everyone where they are located onboard, if needed. Not every dolphin tour has life vests (we have taken a couple in the past that didn't), so this is important and just another positive about this company!

Very disappointed, boarded the boat that I was reserved with, then was told that it was a private…read moreBooking. The Thompson's . They went out but we did not on the back up boat. We went upstairs to have dinner at Shaggy's and that was even more disappointing. Skies cleared and it was obvious that the private boat was more important . Stopped here on purpose for the great revues. Makes me so sad. Please do better! We live close enough and are asked for recommendations . I understand that safety is imperative. But when other ships sailed and we didn't.......