I had a great experience with Scuba Network! When I got a last minute invitation to join an old…read morefriend on a scuba diving trip, I didn't want to pass up the opportunity. Unfortunately, I hadn't been diving in 30 years! I called the folks at Scuba Network and everyone I engaged with was extremely accommodating. They helped me sign up for an eLearning refresher course and encouraged me to grab the last spot in an upcoming beginner's, in-person, 2-day pool dive to reacquaint myself with the gear and familiarize myself with some new technology since I last dove (goodbye dive tables, hello dive computers!). They equipped me with all the regular gear and even helped me pick out a scuba mask with reading bifocals when I told them after the first day that I couldn't read my gauges. (Yes, bifocal masks are a thing!) Ryan Hoffman, my dive instructor, was fantastic. He was patient, easy-to-understand, thorough, and kept things moving well. He also didn't miss a thing. If someone seemed nervous during an underwater exercise, he was right there to put them at ease and help them master it. If someone didn't clear their mask of water fully, he had them try again until they crushed it. At every step he was enabling us to know how to do for ourselves because in Scuba, though it's a buddy sport, you don't want to leave the details to anyone else -- you're safest when you are self-sufficient. Within days, I felt as confident about scuba diving as I did 30 years ago when I got certified -- no, actually, I felt more confident! I can't wait to get back in the open water now, and I'm even considering getting my kids to take up this past time so we can go as a family. If so, I'll take them to Scuba Network to learn!

Great lads at this local dive shop. Came in as I wanted to finally invest in my own mask + snorkel…read moreset for SCUBA and freedive. Staff members were super friendly with a love of the game, and were so helpful in giving me the right metrics by which to evaluate fit for my gear. Left with what I needed and will be back soon for a set of fins no doubt. Prices match those online so definitely strong value in coming in-person to try on difficult to fit gear like masks and fins. They also do courses and dive charters here, which I'd love to take advantage of soon.

I have been a client of PanAqua for over twenty years--they trained me, they've helped me with…read morediving questions and issues, and they have supplied me with all of my equipment. Diving can be a dangerous sport if the equipment you rent at a resort hasn't been properly serviced, I have always preferred to own my equipment personally as a long-term investment. Nearly every dollar I spent over 20 years ago, all of the equipment is in top shape and will last decades more. I have traveled on their trips from South Africa to Polynesia and beyond. Some reviewers say to consider Amazon or scuba websites, but when you're down 100 feet underwater, nobody cares how much you saved by going online. If your equipment fails, it's kablooey and you're dead. The instructors and owners are fantastic, and nobody can consult you better on equipment than Lorraine. She analyzes every option before suggesting a good match for you. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

I just had my PADI open water certification re-activated at Pan Aqua after 20+ years. Everyone at…read morethe shop was great to work with. From Harrison and Lorraine who walked me through getting a new, prescription mask (and snorkel) to Jae who worked with me in the pool and out over 3 days on my re-activation, everyone was stellar. The care, depth of knowledge and patience they exhibited and practiced were greatly appreciated and will no doubt prove invaluable as I head into my next diving phase. I'm sure I'll be back for more...Thanks, Pan Aqua.

I was recommended here by a worker at AirWeld to refill my CO2 canister, and I'm glad I came…read more I brought in a 20oz canister and the whole refill process took maybe 30 seconds. Super quick, easy, and efficient. The price was fair too--only $8. Overall, great service with no hassle. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I need a refill.

133 reviews averaging 20 new good ones in 3 days to burry the bad one I left on google maps. Trust…read moreme, this is a scam company. They even admitted it on google maps. Claiming they gave me free service which nobody does anything for free. They had to try and fix the bad upgrade/reassembly job they did but failed several times. They also lied and returned a broken gun they claimed they upgraded. Never should have charged me if it didn't work.

As I took my giant stride off the stern of the Epic Diving boat at Tiger Beach, I pressed my mask…read moreclose to my face, secured my regulator in my mouth and octo against my chest, and thought wryly to myself, "I paid money to drop into a pool of milling lemon sharks at the surface to descend into a horde of tiger sharks at the bottom [I could already make out several dark torpedo shapes making their large circles]?" The boat ride out to Tiger Beach was spent doing boat briefing/dive site briefing then free-form discussion of sharks and other interesting ocean creatures. Vin and Deb were knowledgeable about the Bahamas, Tiger Beach and other sites, scuba in its many forms, and conservation. Since I was the only guest, the conversation was fast and furious. At the last minute, following suggestions from my hosts, I decided to dive in an old wetsuit and not in the stealth suit that I had been wanting to try out. My plan was to follow all instructions, interact authentically with every creature that might approach me, and use my own wild animal experience and instinct to assess my comfort and safety as my time underwater progressed. I wore a hood and booties and gloves, to minimize the areas of contrast between the dark neoprene and my skin - possibly an attractant for sharks. I kept my head on a swivel, scanning constantly in all directions to make sure that a large predator was not sneaking up on me for a closer look or a nibble. I was calm throughout, and I was aware that my two guides were keeping their eye on me as well. During the surface interval, we compared notes as to who we had seen and what their names were (I met Emma the tiger shark and Scylla the hammerhead shark who was impressively longer but not as robust). They even gave me a picture for my facebook profile. I would highly recommend EPIC DIVING because of their knowledge, experience, safety awareness, and caring about the sea and its inhabitants. This is not an inexpensive trip, and, as in many ventures, one gets what one pays for. One flies into Grand Bahama, the oldest town and capital of the island, then takes a taxi to the West End where one may stay in a beautifully-appointed hotel right on the water, a few feet from the dock. I very much enjoyed my drive from the airport to the hotel with a local who knew everything and everybody. I will absolutely explore again with EPIC DIVING - hope to see you there.

From the owner: Open Ocean Shark Encounters in the Bahamas including the rare, bold, and beautiful Oceanic Whitetip…read moreShark, as well as a variety of other species!

Raul is an affable and effective teacher for Scuba! I highly recommend learning how to dive with…read morehim. He is patient, clear, and fun to work with.

Yo recomiendo a rey diving por el trato la calidad el profesionalismo y la entrega en los momentos…read morede realizar los ejercicios lo seguro que te sientes en todo momento ya que es lo más importante cuando se va a realizar un buceo confianza seguridad y conocimientos y todos los brinda rey diving .

My son and I found Oceanblue (the Norwalk shop) this year and are hooked. Michael, the owner, is a…read moregreat guy and clearly cares about what he is doing, both in running his business and in bettering the diving community. We have taken a couple of courses at Oceanblue, gotten some great gear, and been diving with Michael and other instructors (shout out to Dan, who we finished our Master Diver certification dives with) - all fantastic experiences. I strongly recommend this shop to anyone in the CT/NY area for whatever your own diving interests are.

You know you're chicken of the sea when you always wanted to scuba dive, but can't, cuz you're too…read moreafraid of the ocean (hint: take a look at the image below) But have no fear because Oceanblue Divers are here!!! I came with my girl friend and we both had so much fun! The people were absolutely friendly and knowledgeable. The location was a bit far, but beautiful. The pool was beautiful and very tropical-ish, while the experience of going underwater with a tank was amazing!! I highly recommend this surreal experience to anyone who wants to get their feet wet but are too afraid to do so in the ocean. o / ) / ( , __/ ) .' `; o _.-~~~~ ''---..__ .' ; _.--' b) "" "" ''--...____.' .' . ( _. )). `-._ / `WW\)-.... .___"- `-. __...-- '-.'. jgs ' '---......____... " --.`.___.'----... .' `.; Btw, one of the best things about Oceanblue Divers, is that they are also a club which means they travel together as a group on vacation so they can enjoy swimming with the fish in its natural environment.

Is this store still open? Stopped by during open store hours (per Google and Yelp) to try and see…read moreif I could try on dive masks before a trip. Noticed that the shop was closed with a lot of mail piled up. Not sure if anyone else knows anything about this.

My brother and I had a great experience at Gotham Divers. We loved our experience from our first…read moreemail till we passed our PADI confined water section. Tim, (who I assume is the owner) was always available and quick to give email responses as my brother and I stumbled through the e-learning portion. When we began our sessions we had Michel, who was an instructor in training being supervised by Edwin. Michel was not just knowledgeable but was kind and engaging. I personally had some fears going into diving, but the relaxed energy Michel displayed made for a comforting and safe learning environment. I highly recommend Gotham Divers. Especially if you have a New York mentally. They respect your time and are efficient with the courses.

Are you ready to join the most amazing scuba family in Brooklyn? Do you want to dive with 2…read moreexperienced retired firefighters/divemasters? Do you want to be the most competent scuba diver? If you answered yes to all of that ocean horizons scuba is for you, if you didn't reread my review five times and re-ask yourself those questions . I loved scuba diving and like most people when you initially try to get your scuba certification, your probably looking for the "best deal" like where can I get certified for the "cheapest price". Well you can go on yelp look up reviews call 15 scuba shops and I can almost guarantee not going with Ocean Horizons Scuba is a big mistake. When I went scuba shopping some places will give you your certification after one day in a pool and say "hey your certified, just go complete the course online and finish your certification dives and your PADI certified" After one lesson in the pool do you think your ready to get tested on skills underwater in the ocean or a quarry you decide? Paul's prices are so reasonable....There is really no competition. Paul & Jimmy (the handsome instructors) are the gurus of the ocean they drill the concept of diving and the risks as well as understanding. They embed information into your brain. The course is 5 weeks, that's right 5 long weeks of water time(spent either at YMCA park slope or Ft Hamilton high school) and class time... and if you aren't picking it up fast enough they wont "let you fly just yet" they will take you under there wing and spend individual time with you in the pool or tell you to come for extra classes(no they wont charge you, they genuinely have your best interest at heart). If you feel uncomfortable about a skill they will review it with you, over and over again. They prepare you to take the NAUI certification and are more than willing to help you out with anything. Paul plans trips to Cozumel and Micronesia and other places once your certified and also to complete your certification. Like I reiterated when you take a class with Paul not only do you become a certified diver but you just got a first class ticket to one of the best circle of divers to travel and dive the world with! Not only would I go back and do it all over again and again but this time I would take the paper with the list of other dive places and throw it out and not waste my time. I went to Thailand and It was such a great diving experience I owe it all to two hardcore scuba instructors. Working a full time job, and going to school Paul accommodates to every schedule possible. Weekend, Nights he has so many classes to choose from. Ocean Horizons Scuba has one goal and its making the best and safest divers in the world!

Well, one must give credit where due... My girlfriend and I are incredibly thankful to have become…read moreinvolved with this organization. We actually interviewed several dive shops before deciding on taking our certification course with Ocean Horizons. We felt very comfortable with Paul's demeanor, approach to our concerns, and high level of diving skill/experience. We enjoyed the experience so much we decided to go on a trip to Cozumel to do our certification dives. The group that traveled down with Ocean Horizons was big mix of very friendly people who were never shy about sharing their experiences or providing helpful tips to make each dive as smooth as possible. To make an already long story short- if you are thinking of getting scuba certified, do yourself a favor and at least reach out to Ocean Horizon, you won't regret it!