WOW! What an incredible experience, Adam you did wonderfully…read moresir. I appreciate all that you did and your wife and nick. You guys' rock man, I couldn't feel more confident then being certified by somebody I completely trust more. All gear is supplied apart from fins, goggles, suits, wet boots, and snorkel. For good reason too, the other equipment you can't buy without a dive card, and you shouldn't because you really need to get a feel for what you want out of dive gear. I would recommend just renting everything first so you can decide and make the right choice in gear, so you don't come to day 1 using snorkel fins haha. You can rent almost anywhere locally here in Tampa Bay just google it like you did this review. Adam is also a great source to ask questions about gear too very informative. I don't believe there is an actual physical site for Blue Divers, everything is done online first aka e-learning. I know I know ugh learning and reading and answering test questions but folks you need it to be safe. Adam is all about your safety btw and he will inform you many times about this and get in your face so don't worry someone will always be right there to help you. On the second day and final day of class we were at Devils Den, which was very beautiful. I can say firsthand that my wife had made the right choice choosing Blue Diver Scuba for our class. There were a few other instructors there and though they seemed nice I didn't quit get the same feeling of confidence and understanding that I did with Mr. Strickland. He really does engage you and make you feel apart of something, I believe its because of his high compassion for teaching in what he enjoys doing. Bravo sir and thank you for serving our country!

Gulf Coast Divers is located in a small plaza off N Dale Mabry and they are great if you're…read morelooking for a local, family owned dive shop that actually cares about their students. I just completed both my Open Water certification and my Nitrox class with them, the experience was solid from start to finish. The shop has a friendly vibe, you can tell they genuinely love diving and teaching. Matt and Jason were my instructors, and they were both informative, patient, and safety focused without making anything feel intimidating. They took time to explain the "whys" behind everything, not just the steps, which helped a lot with confidence and understanding. They were also very cautious in a good way always giving helpful corrections, and making sure everyone felt comfortable before moving on. Training days were a lot of fun, not as stressful as I imagined . Our dives at KP hole at Rainbow River State Park and Devil's Den were well organized and ran very smoothly. They balanced learning with fun. If you like supporting local businesses and want instructors who are knowledgeable, safety focused and that still make the experience enjoyable I'd recommend Gulf Coast Divers. Great people, great training, and a great overall experience.

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Wow where to start...Deep Six Divers has made getting scuba certified such an incredible, fun, and…read moreinformative process. I've always heard great things about this shop, so when I finally made the decision to get certified, I knew exactly where to go. The knowledge of the staff and the passion they have for diving is apparent in everything they do. I have learned SO much and felt so confident in my ability to dive by the end of the class that getting in the ocean and applying my skills was no problem at all. They take the time to help you get fitted to the gear that you need for class and any other items you may need. John is the shop owner and he has always been so nice every time I've been in the shop. Brant was the primary person giving lectures and teaching the skills in our class, he is in the process of becoming an instructor and he was so friendly and knowledgeable. Don was observing Brant during our classes to help him get his instructor certification; Don took us on our checkout dive in the Keys as well and you can tell that he is so passionate about his career in diving and instructing. He kept everything fun and explained things in a way that was understandable and made sure that any questions we had were answered without making anyone feel silly for asking. We've also gotten help from Christina, Hector, Tyler, and Ryan(and a few others) but I seriously cannot say enough good things about these people! They have given us skills and knowledge that we will use throughout our whole dive career and I can't wait to continue learning from them!

We were super lucky to have Dylan recommended to us by a friend. He's a great instructor and very…read morepatient. He is very thorough and makes sure you're having a great time. I can't wait to dive with him in the future!

We're just back from our open water certification with Dylan and I can't say enough nice things…read moreabout him and his operation. We took four 13 year old boys and three novice adults down to Tampa to complete our PADI certification and were just plan lucky to have landed with Dylan. For 2 days he instructed and tested our group and led us on some cool dives. Even though the conditions weren't ideal, Dylan did his best to keep it fun, particularly for the kids. He's a true professional and really knows his dive stuff. I felt comfortable with his leading all of us inexperienced divers, ensuring our safety and making sure that we had a good time. I really can't recommend him highly enough. Don't take a chance on your dive trip to the Tampa Bay Area, go Dive with Dylan!

Glad to find this place since our local dive shop diver city aqua vertical went out of business…read more Had a 10 fill air card with six fills left when they closed

I received my tec training from them and I also trust them with all my gear servicing. Great…read morepeople, good service and my go-to scuba place!

While visiting my brother and his family in Tampa I decided to try this dive shop for giggles since…read morehaven't been in forever and last times in Cairns (Great Barrier) and Maui (North Shore) were so choppy it was short and not visually that fun... muddy shark infested water... uhh nope. So stopped by here with their convenient and extensive choices for timing and duration of excursions .. if you just want to be out on the water to feel the breeze and not do much... totally worth the fees to have a boat for a day and have a meal and just chill swim and fish. Oh yeah... another thing I loved being able to go around saying "go get your ticket to BELOW ME (boat name)!" That humor is totally the vibe of the instructor and owner Joe and his hilarious wife Stephanie. They are so cute as they banter and give each other total grief and giggles... such entertainment!!! Love them! #CouplesGoals P.S. Checkout the Mexican place next door. Super convenient place for closing out the day.

The quality of people really shines when they willingly step up to help others. Joe and the group…read morefrom Gaspar's were returning from a trip when they saw our pontoon having engine trouble. Without hesitation, they tossed a line and expertly towed us back - right into our lift at our dock! This isn't a review of a dive trip; it's a review about good folks doing good for others. These are the kind of people we all should seek out for professional services.

Kapu Kai Divers is owned and operated by two local bay area firefighters who have many years of…read moreexperience in the business. Mike and Stacy are two of the most easy going, friendly and professional people that I have ever had the opportunity to know and dive with. They have worked hard to put together what they have always dreamed about having in their Scuba diving business. If you have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive or would like some advance SCUBA classes please feel free to give them a call. they even have a few spots left open for lobster mini season in West Palm. Below is the link to their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/KapuKaiDivers Contact Info: (813) 355-7051 Website http://www.kapukaidivers...

From the owner: We specialize in the highest quality SCUBA instruction. We are not a dive shop, we work…read moreindependently. Please see our Dive Shop recommendations!

Amazing ride out with Captain Fred and his first mate Henry the Beagle! Our family of 6 had such a…read moreblast on the boat ride, snorkeling around the ruins, jumping off the ruins, swimming in the Caribbean colored blue water to the beach, searching for mini conch shells and tortoises on the island, and swimming back to the boat and not wanting to leave! Captain Fred grilled us delicious cheeseburgers off the side of his boat while we swam...to the jealousy of the other boats who smelled the grilled deliciousness! He also kept a cooler of drinks for us too. Best part? Captain Fred was so laid back and wasn't on any exact timeframe! Truly a choose your own adventure...we were able to spend more time swimming or snorkeling or exploring the beach. This was a great 4 hour adventure without worrying about a timeline. This trip was the highlight of our FL trip!

Beginner friendly!!! I had never done anything other than snorkeling and captain Fred walked me…read morethrough the whole thing. He made sure I didn't wander off too far from the rest of the group! Captain Fred and his deck hand Henry the beagle made sure we had a great time with no real time crunch. If I'm back in the area I will for sure be going again!