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    Blue Planet Scuba

    4.8 (69 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    gear we didn't end up using
    Katherin G.

    *************** Update! Blue Planet and PADI really stepped up to resolve the issue - unfortunate situation, but a happy ending. We believe that what happened was a rare event, for which exceptions were made, and we're very thankful for their efforts! ***************

    Mike W.

    We have continued to travel on dive trips and take more classes with Blue Planet - my husband and I both got our Rescue Diver certifications and are completing our Master Scuba Diver classes through the shop, and we can assure you that the instructors are professionals who know their stuff. They are a PADI Project AWARE shop, and they live the environmental practices that they teach. We love the owners, Heather and Jonas, and the Blue Planet staff and instructors. If you take classes with them or go on their trips, you will discover why we - like so many people - feel like they have a new extended dive family. We've made some fantastic friendships and have had some of the best experiences on their trips and local activities. Rock Creek cleanups, happy hours, seminars, movies, and classes, are just some of the local activities that will build lasting relationships between the amazing trips if you get involved with this fantastic scuba community (it is so much more than a shop). Drop in for a visit - you won't regret it!

    Caitrin O.

    Blue Planet has to have some of the best customer service in the District. I've interacted with Jonas, Jeff, and Andrea, and they are all so nice and helpful! They will go out of their way to make sure you are prepared for your class/dive/etc. They really love what they do and encourage customers to come by and just chat about anything related to scuba diving. The store has a wide selection of equipment, and they offer tons of great classes- as well as dive trips to awesome locations like Fiji! I took the Open Water Diver certification with Kim and John and it was a blast. They made sure everyone completely mastered each of the skills, and ran the class really efficiently so I didn't feel like I was wasting any time all weekend. My only complaint was that the pool at Trinity University was really cold (even with a wetsuit) and not very deep, so they had to alter a lot of the ascension practices to be horizontal instead of vertical. Apparently the Gallaudet University pool is about 10 degrees warmer and 12 feet deeper, so had I known, I would have waited to take class there. If you have a flexible schedule, I'd suggest getting the inside scoop on the pool so you can choose the location that best fits your needs!

    Stuff out of the water is fun with the BP community

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    They are good people, and very knowledgeable, any comment of negativity does not apply to Blue Planet Scuba.

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    Did the Discover Scuba afternoon with my two boys. Was excellent. Safe, enjoyable and very well taught.

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    Ask the Community - Blue Planet Scuba

    What are the age limits?

    For the certification classes, the minimum age is 10. However, there are scuba experiences that we offer for kids starting at age 8.

    Please can anyone tell me? If they give you the study guide before you take the exam. Anyone please reply to this question because I'm looking to be certified in scuba diving and thank you so much

    Glad to hear you're interested in getting your scuba diving certification! For the academic part of the course, you would definitely need to get the course materials prior to taking the exam. That can now all be completed online through PADI… Read more

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    Heather and Jonas, the owners, as well as all of their staff, instructors and regular divers truly are a dive family.

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