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1. Blue Planet Scuba - Washington

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Blue Planet Scuba

Address: 1755 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (202) 527-9419

Business type: Dive shop

Blue Planet Scuba: what do users think?

Gwynedd Tysse: The BEST I am genuinely in awe of the community Heather, Jonas, Jeff, and the rest of the Blue Planet crew have built. BP is so much more than a dive shop. It’s a community of kind-hearted people with a shared passion. I started diving when I was a teenager and was already a semi-experienced diver when I took a scuba refresher course with Blue Planet. The passion of instructor, Mickey, helped inspire me to finally go after my Divemaster certification. I’ve been on 3 trips with Blue Planet and they are my go-to spot for gear. If you’re looking for the cheapest option for classes and gear look elsewhere. Buy cheap snorkeling equipment on Amazon and come back to Blue Planet after your vacation with blisters and a leaky mask. As a former employee/customer/student I can’t express how many hundreds of time I saw this happen. Blue Planet sells top notch gear at fair prices and has excellent service technicians to keep your underwater life-support equipment in tip-top shape. I’ve been to and worked at other dive shops and there’s truly no comparison. When you join the Blue Planet community you become part of the family and you can trust you are receiving the best travel, gear, and instruction around. Maybe it’s the fact that I haven’t been able to dive in over a year that’s got me missing Blue Planet but truly they are THE BEST dive shop in the DC area and I’d even say one of the best dive shops in the country.

Mike Weber: Blue Planet is a great dive shop - super staff and management, good selection of high quality gear, and they do a great job with training and trips. We have taken classes, purchased gear, and are about to go on our third trip with them. They are very knowledgable about all aspects of diving and marine life, care strongly about providing great customer service and amazing experiences, and have a strong focus on the environment. I highly recommend taking your scuba business here if you live in the DC area... Two fins up!

2. National Diving Center - Washington

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National Diving Center

Address: 4932 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016

Telephone: (202) 251-6052

Business type: Dive shop

National Diving Center: what do users think?

Annie Acosta: Excellent. Very professional and helpful staff and instructors.

Catherine Emily Carr: Just to set the record straight, NDC has new owners as of 2018. They maintain your gear, teach diving, sell scuba equipment and run trips.

3. SCUBA Professional Education Dive School LLC - Friendship Village

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SCUBA Professional Education Dive School LLC

Address: Elizabeth Building Arcade, 4601 North Park Ave #C-13, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (301) 657-2266

Business type: SCUBA tour agency

SCUBA Professional Education Dive School LLC: what do users think?

Alexa Van Anne: Mike was extremely knowledgeable and a great instructor. He had lots of experience and personal stories to share. He was able to answer all of my questions during the course. They used effective teaching techniques and had special adaptations to make sure everything was extra sanitized for COVID. The other Mike (there are two) managed our class well and provided a positive, safe experience for everyone.

Jon: SPE Dive School is as good as it gets when it comes to scuba diving education. While most other shops will have you perform all your studying on your own, Mike has experienced instructors on staff and leads informative classroom sessions. Yes, this means you’ll need to set aside a weekend to attend these intensive classes (pool time included). However, it’s well worth it as you’ll actually walk away with valuable information about scuba diving that will keep you safe while at depths. Don’t underestimate the danger involved with diving. It’s a serious leisure activity that can kill you if you don’t know what you’re doing. Having a classroom environment where future divers can learn and ask questions is, in my opinion, the only way this knowledge should be administered. Mike is a genuinely sincere, honest, and experienced diver and rest assured, you’ll walk away from his class feeling informed and confident in your newly acquired diving skills.

4. Blue Octopus Scuba - Patrick Henry

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Blue Octopus Scuba

Address: 4154 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Thu

Telephone: (703) 461-3483

Business type: Dive shop

Blue Octopus Scuba: what do users think?

Kathy Daniel: My 73-year-old husband talked me into going to the Blue Octopus to purchase hooded scuba ice vests and fins, because he wanted to support a local small business. The manager and her colleague told us that they didn’t have hooded ice vests, but that they wore Bare Exowear jackets with separate hoods, which they highly recommended. They didn’t have my size, but swore that I should wear a size smaller that they did have. After that they showed us fins, beginning with the most expensive, which they said they used. I said I just wanted the full-foot kind that didn’t need separate booties. Instead they showed me the next most expensive fins and said I would be much happier with them and booties. When I asked for the price of the fins they had shown me, neither one answered. I asked to try on the full-foot fins and then, again, how much each cost. The full-foot fins were half the price of the second most expensive fins, which would have also required booties. Even though I felt very uncomfortable about their upselling, my husband bought the jackets, hoods, booties for himself and the full-foot fins for me. In mid-May we left for our three-week vacation. The incredibly tight jacket was still too bulky to fit under my wet suit and the water wasn’t cold enough for my husband to need his jacket, so we wanted to return them. We hadn’t even taken off the tags. That was when I was told of the Blue Octopus’ draconian return policy: “All product sales are final and not eligible for refunds.” When I protested the manager and her colleague left the room. When they came back, the manager was holding a “Refund Policy” in a plexiglass frame (see photo). She said that they always told customers the policy at the time of purchase. I know that isn’t true, because I would never have let my husband pay almost $175 for a jacket that didn’t fit and that I was pretty sure I wouldn’t wear. The other unfair Blue Octopus policy that potential customers should beware of is “Educational courses are refundable with a doctor signed letter stating student(s) are not cleared to participate.” Yet the very next sentence says “Educational course may be rescheduled within one year of purchase.” All in all, this business does not earn my respect and I recommend that divers and potential divers look elsewhere for their scuba needs.

Samuel Martin: Awesome team working here! Very knowledgeable, friendly and just an overall great place to visit!

5. Submerged, Inc. - North Bethesda

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Submerged, Inc.

Address: 12712 Rock Creek Mill Rd #3A, Rockville, MD 20852

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Thu

Telephone: (301) 881-2831

Business type: Dive shop

Submerged, Inc.: what do users think?

Piotr Kulczakowicz: I am a recreational, technical, and cave diver; also an independent scuba instructor. Submerged is the best scuba dive shop in the DC capital area ( DC-MD-VA). Tanya rocks!

Jill Captain: Tanya helped us choose replacements for some equipment that went missing on a flight. We are a recreational diving family with a lot of kids. Good value is very important. Having said that, we are not that savvy about the equipment details and nuances. We know how to use it, but choosing the first stage, mouthpiece, octo, inflater, etc and assembling it is beyond our expertise. Tanya was very knowledgeable and helpful. She looked at our remaining reg setups and helped us choose the equipment and configuration that met the best needs of our family. Submerged did not stock the BCD we were looking to replace (I think wearing a BC is like wearing shoes, you only want to wear what you know fits you) but they had contacts that could replace it. Kudos to Submerged.

6. Aquatic Adventures Scuba Academy - North Springfield

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Aquatic Adventures Scuba Academy

Address: 5408-C Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu

Telephone: (703) 619-1500

Business type: SCUBA instructor

Aquatic Adventures Scuba Academy: what do users think?

TJ M: Aquatic Adventures Scuba Academy is awesome. We had a great experience and the staff ensure we started our scuba adventure on a strong foundation. The store is well stocked and has lots of options for the beginner to the expert. We look forward to our next adventure. June 2021 Update: Aquatic Adventures Scuba Academy continues to impress. We had a great experience during the Peak Performance Buoyancy course. Roberto taught us the skills and then gave us the opportunity to test those skills. I could not have asked for a better course and experience.

Jennifer Roop: My husband and I got certified here, bought our equipment here and have gone on dive trips sponsored by Aquatic Adventures. I found them helpful and knowledgeable. I would do business/vacation with them again. The diver trips we went on tended to run to a more mature crowd and safety was always a number one focus. As new divers we felt we had a lot of support from both the group and the leader of the trip. We have had our gear serviced here and feel we received good service in a timely manner.

7. Columbia Scuba - Howard County

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Columbia Scuba

Address: 6695 Dobbin Rd C, Columbia, MD 21045

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (410) 381-1994

Business type: Dive shop

Columbia Scuba: what do users think?

Raymond Powell: Had a seamless and professional experience here for dive gear servicing. Bruce asked me when I needed my gear back and had it back to me in a timely manner consistent with the exceptions he set. This shop services most of the major brands and has a decent selection of recreational dive gear. The fin selection seemed limited to mostly flutter kick style fins, but the fins on display seemed consistent with the recreational customer base. The shop has a great selection of everything a diver needs to go from open water up to rescue diver. The whiteboard displays a nice availability of dive classes and trips to some interesting places. The shop seems a bit understaffed which was a bit stressful. I felt rushed when testing my equipment in front of the register with four customers behind me and more on the phone. It would have been nice to have been set aside from the retail customers to be able to take my time to check my gear. Honoring of the Aqualung parts warranty was unclear. My wife’s regulator part kit wasn’t covered under warranty but mine was. I walked away confused and Bruce was unable to explain the warranty coverage. I’m sure I’ll figure it out for a future successful maintenance plan. Would recommend going at a non-busy time if you’re a serious diver that needs to take their time with gear checks and have a more in depth understanding of their dive gear maintenance.

Ava VanSickler: Good selection and service is top notch here. My son had lots of questions about the gear to be used for class next week. Rob was able to just get him fitted with the gear at that point wrote down all the info so my son could pull the gear at class on his own. More importantly, Rob gave him all the info he needed to feel comfortable and answered his questions.

8. Woodbridge Scuba - Dale City

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Woodbridge Scuba

Address: 4365 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu

Telephone: (703) 878-4365

Business type: Dive shop

Woodbridge Scuba: what do users think?

Khadija Athman: Great customer service. Did my open water dive with them and since then Ed and all feel like family. They also organize numerous dive trips throughout the year.

Scott Gardner: I recently got my Open Water Diver certification with Woodbridge Scuba and recommend them 100%. Because I work full-time in DC, the shop and instructor were flexible and worked with my busy schedule to do all the dives required for the course. They were always in contact for questions, were very detailed in their instruction, and made every effort to personalize my scuba education the entire time! Not only all these wonderful things, but they were great to get along with! Thanks to Al, Ed and Donna for everything they did!

9. Virginia Scuba - Prince William County

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Virginia Scuba

Address: 6884 Wellington Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Thu

Telephone: (703) 369-0098

Business type: Dive shop

Virginia Scuba: what do users think?

Eddie Perez: Awesome atmosphere and great people. Customer service is important to them and they reflect that. Even though I am certified, they were able to provide me insight into higher levels of proficiency in my skill (which is important to me). They also have the gear that I need to stay safe. This is where I would refer folks to who are either interested in starting or want to get back in if they have been away for awhile. This is where I go and where I put my trust.

April Dao: Great place to learn how to dive, buy gear, and meet other dive enthusiasts. I got certified here and felt the instructors were top notch. It was a small class so they could really paid attention to the students. They seem to care about you learning things right.

10. Aquanautics Scuba Center - Glen Burnie

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Aquanautics Scuba Center

Address: 715 E Ordnance Rd #109, Baltimore, MD 21226

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (410) 768-2782

Business type: Dive shop

Aquanautics Scuba Center: what do users think?

Chuck Ziethen: Having went through training at other Dive shops, I feel as if I can provide an unbiased review of Aquanautics Scuba Center. I apologize for my review being a little long, but these guys are worth it. By far, this was the most experienced and accommodating staff I have had the pleasure of being with and as you can see, I gave it 5 stars. I would have given more if I could have. From the moment you meet Matt and have class with Jim, you can see these guys not only know their job, they love it! By the end of the first day, you feel as if you’ve known them for years and by the end of training, you’re sad to go and wish there was more training you could take with them. As for the training, it was thorough and very well taught. Their teaching skills make it easy to understand and enjoy the class while still emphasizing the importance of safety. My family and I had originally trained under a different dive center and different program but do to a family emergency, we couldn’t complete the training. I’m actually glad we didn’t (although I could have done without the emergency). We learned so much more and had so much more fun with Matt and Jim. I highly recommend this center, especially if you have teenagers or younger ones. As for equipment and supplies, again, Matt is great. He does not pressure anyone regarding sales. To the contrary, he’ll work with you. My take is Matt truly enjoys the sport and wants others to enjoy it.

Brian GoneFishin: These folks are the BEST!!! The shop is run by a Fantastic husband/wife combo. They are the source for good scuba knowledge and the best shop I have found to service PG county and Annapolis. (I am aware there are other shops. This one is the best) Located close to bwi they are a hop, skip, jump off 97 (for me from annap). They do all my hydro testing for tanks and service my scubapro equipment. I have not attended one of their educational classes yet but have been in the pool with the students and they seem very satisfied with the training / hospitality of this shop. Their rental equipment is nice quality and well taken care of. Matt is a great tech and sidemount diver too for more advanced questions and gear configurations he is awesome and will be sure to get you set up with the right stuff for your rig.

11. Coral Edge Adventures - Prince William County

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Coral Edge Adventures

Address: 4657 Sudley Rd, Catharpin, VA 20143

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (703) 753-1127

Business type: Dive shop

Coral Edge Adventures: what do users think?

--: This is the best dive shop in the DC area. It is surprisingly large and well stocked. The other dive stores I have been to around DC are little hole-in-the-wall places with extremely limited inventory and no evidence of professional service staff. Coral Edge Adventures has a much larger inventory of equipment than any other dive shop around, and their service shop is on full display. Their regulator service prices were also less than other places I solicited quotes from, too. This is a very professional operation and an excellent value.

E T: First time there but not the last!!! Had a great time in this amazing dive center!! Spent about 2 hours there looking around at all of their goodies, and picked up some really great deals!!! Met one of the owners, Jim, who was just as nice as he could be!! Lady working there helped my wife for over an hour trying on stuff off of their clearance rack that was loaded with incredible buys!!! Overall I was super impressed with the entire store and operation, and look very forward to going back. I live about 20 miles south of Richmond, and it was well worth the drive!!

12. Atlantic Edge Scuba

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Atlantic Edge Scuba

Address: 7672 Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Thu

Telephone: (301) 519-9283

Business type: SCUBA instructor

Atlantic Edge Scuba: what do users think?

Kristen Haynes: Amazing instructors and very informative classes. I got my open water certification with them and can not speak highly enough of the team at this shop. I had trouble in the pool with flooding my mask and the instructor Jeff D was able to calm me down and help me, so not only can I do it, I no longer am scared of it were to happen at depth. Also in the lake I had trouble with my ear not equalizing that well and our instructor Terry Wells was so great he let me go down at my own pace (which was pretty slowly) and I was able to do it and feel comfortable in the water. Excellent instructors, fantastic shop! Also Amanda at the shop is fantastic and helped me with my mask and fins that I bought! If I could give more stars I would! I highly recommend Atlantic Edge!

James Alpert: I have taken two Scuba Refresher courses from Atlantic Edge at various times over the past few years. They offer the course at a local Arlington high school which is convenient for me as a NoVa person. The classes were very helpful in getting me ready to go back in the water after a bit of time away! Also did the Baltimore Aquarium dive with Atlantic Edge. fun times! Seems like a well run shop. I hope I can get to do more stuff with them.

13. Blu Water Scuba - Fauquier County

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Blu Water Scuba

Address: 6591 Lovers Ln, Warrenton, VA 20186

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (571) 379-7000

Business type: Dive shop

Blu Water Scuba: what do users think?

Nicholus Steward: Blu Water Scuba was a fantastic place to take scuba classes. The instructors were funny, knowledgeable, helpful. We had a great time and look forward to taking more classes with them as well as starting our scuba lives together!

Scott Jarrett: Tom and the gang are awesome! We have been working with Bluwater Scuba for 3 years (both kids open water certified, 6+ discover scuba sessions for scouts and explorers). Tom is a great supporter of our Boy Scout troop and Explorer Post (underwater ROVs). Just finished a week of diving in Key Largo Florida with Bluwater Scuba and BSA T1371- a perfect week. Already planning our next dive trip. Highly recommend BWS.

14. Scuba Shack - Falmouth

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Scuba Shack

Address: 325B Wallace St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (540) 373-1030

Business type: Dive shop

Scuba Shack: what do users think?

Dedeye 514: This a top notch operation with very professional staff. My two sons just got basic open water qualified in preperation for a family trip. The instructors worked with us to schedule dives to make sure the boys met the requirements. I would highly recommend the shack to anyone in the Stafford, Fredericksburg area considering diving.

Charles Mutter: My family received our open water and nitrox cert. Ralph was great and his instructors were very patient with my 13yo. I highly recommend to anyone interested in scuba. No intimidating class or instructions.

15. Dive World Llc - Chartiers Township

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Dive World Llc

Address: 370 Welsh Rd, Washington, PA 15301

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Sun

Telephone: (724) 225-1819

Business type: SCUBA instructor

Dive World Llc: what do users think?

Erin V.: Positive: ProfessionalismGreat place to go for scuba diving certification. Super knowledgeable and professional. I also rented the pool for a small party and it was FANTASTIC!!! Great to work with in coordination, very private, clean, and just fun! I definitely recommend.

Jessie S: We just had my daughter’s 10th birthday party there last night.The pool was heated, so was the concrete. Such an amazing place! Very clean and private. They had a new plastic slide that’s available to use.They also have floats to use as well!

16. Scubadelphia Diveseekers - Philadelphia

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Scubadelphia Diveseekers

Address: 4322 Bermuda St, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12PM Thu

Telephone: (267) 343-5590 ext. 1

Business type: Dive shop

Scubadelphia Diveseekers: what do users think?

Forever-World: Welcoming staff, all very professional and does not just recommend expensive gears. I got the gears I wanted and they made sure to have me try them and tested. Very pleasant buying experience and would love to go diving with them!

Joshua Ferris: I am completely new to diving and I found the people at scubadelphia to be fantastic. The sales crew were nice and informative and it never felt like they were try to upsell a rookie. I thought the instructors were both informative and encouraging.

17. Scuba Venture Inc - Spring Township

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Scuba Venture Inc

Address: 2501 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19609

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu

Telephone: (610) 678-2688

Business type: Dive shop

Scuba Venture Inc: what do users think?

David Kenneth: Friendly staff and great instructors I felt safe the entire time when I was doing their classes to get my SCUBA certification. I highly recommend this shop if you want to get into diving!

Harold Weber: Went in to get snorkeling gear for an upcoming trip and was very pleased with the amount of time they took to help me fit and select each piece of gear. I feel the prices were very reasonable and the staff was great.

18. Scuba World Inc - Camden

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Scuba World Inc

Address: 4004 S Dupont Hwy # B, Dover, DE 19901

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu

Telephone: (302) 697-2882

Business type: SCUBA instructor

Scuba World Inc: what do users think?

steve whitelock: Jessica is awesome. Was looking for a new tech bc had a hundred question she was very helpful as and patient.

David Timpe: Sign on the door says open at 10:00 AM. I arrived about 10:15 and waited 30 minutes but no one opened the store.

19. New England Dive

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New England Dive

Address: 1060 S Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu

Telephone: (203) 284-1880

Business type: Outdoor sports store

New England Dive: what do users think?

Michael Tyminski: Amazing experience!!!! Let’s just say they are well worth the price you pay! The technician was experienced and well mannered Found all our leaks and sealed them within the hour! He went above and beyond to correct the issue we have been dreading. NE Dive is a great company and highly looking forward to working with them again for any other concerns or recommending them. A+++!!!!

Rich Jaffe: These guys were great! Placed an order just a couple days ago for Hobie kayak accessories and they already arrived. Could not have been more efficient, communicative or easier! I will be back.

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