Adventure Locators is a special place.
When I was 10 I went on a trip with my Uncle and Cousins so that they could do their certification check-out dives in Destin. It seemed like the coolest thing I had ever heard of and I always wanted to get certified myself. It may have taken me a long time but I am happy to report that I am officially a certified diver. Adventure Locators is where I took my certification training and I could not be happier with their instruction, the staff, and their prices.
On my first trip here to sign up for training, I met Jerry who I later learned would be my head instructor. He is patient, informative, and passionate about diving. I knew nearly nothing about diving (other than it involves water) before starting the SSI course here. Jerry was able to teach and explain the concepts where they were easy to understand. When I had questions, and boy did I have questions, he took the time to thoroughly explain what I was asking. During my pool time, and more importantly during open water dives, he made sure I performed the necessary skills, but he also made sure I was safe. I felt completely at ease despite being submerged 30 feet under the springs in Florida. He is really a great instructor and also a great cook (they fed us well on the dive trip).
On my next trip to the shop for the classroom portion of training, I met Dawn, the owner of the shop. She too is awesome. In addition to being super knowledgeable and passionate about diving, she is kind and patient with new students. She also has a really badass vehicle but I digress.
There is so much more that I could say about this shop but it would take me all day to write this review. One thing I do want to mention is their prices on gear and service. Their prices are very competitive and buying stuff from them supports local business owners. They offer several discounted prices on sets of gear you need and can order almost anything. In addition to my mask, fins, and snorkel, I got a super cool branded head strap for my mask. You will know it's mine if you see it because it is hot pink. I figure I will be easy to spot and sharks won't eat me if they know I am tough enough to wear pink.
If you need dive equipment, or you need to get certified or learn advanced skills, head on over to Adventure Locators. They are the best. read more
