I came here to get certified and man what a great experience! All the dive masters were amazing and…read moreStetson the shop manager is beyond the nicest guy. He was so helpful with unexpected gear not working, knowledge and getting better suited gear for a dive. I will never go anywhere else for additional training!

This place is a 5 star new shop all over again! Staff is amazing and instructors are incredible!!…read more 602.810.6859 is the new phone number M-Th:12-5 Fri & Sat: 11-6

I highly recommend Andrew and his team of instructors (John and Kerrie) for anyone looking to get…read morecertified. I just completed my Open Water certification with them and had a great experience. They were patient, professional, and very knowledgeable. Andrew also did an excellent job fitting me with a new mask, fins, boots, and snorkel. Thank you all for a great course!

I can't recommend Fins Up Scuba highly enough! Andrew, the owner, provides some of the best…read morecustomer service I've experienced anywhere--not just at a dive shop. I recently completed the Dive Against Debris specialty through Fins Up Scuba. From my very first call, Andrew took the time to understand my goals and my timeline. He genuinely cared about helping me achieve those goals, and that level of service is hard to find. The entire experience exceeded my expectations. I've worked with several dive shops over the years, and Fins Up Scuba truly stands out. They have earned my business, and this will absolutely be my go-to dive shop in the Phoenix area.

Top-notch. That's how to describe my entire experience with Cyborg Pirate…read more Their customer service impressed me from start to finish. When I stopped by the shop on a Friday to rent a regulator, the employees immediately greeted me and engaged me in conversation; they made me feel at home. Then on Sunday, I boarded the Diver Down and received the same warm welcome and friendly treatment from the boat's entire crew. The shop's boat, the Diver Down, likewise impressed me. It's a clean, well-maintained, and well-organized pontoon boat, with ample under-bench storage and walkways. I quite also like the lack of scuppers along the bench's underside; it's a small detail, but I knew that if my stuff got loose, it couldn't slide into the drink. Plus, the Diver Down features a well-organized and well-stocked supply of weights, as well as complimentary water and soft drinks. It's a nice ride. Similarly, the regulator I rented from Cyborg Pirate showed me that they're a serious shop. It was in excellent condition, with a DIN connection and a well-considered mix of rubber and braided hoses. Clearly, these folks are serious divers and aim to serve people of the same mindset. And, of course, the dives themselves were excellent. We anchored off an underwater hill that started at 35' and descended to well over 100', where my insta-buddy -- the boat's normal captain, who was fun-diving for the day -- led me on a deep dive into the 40'+ viz area at depth. Then, for the second dive, one of the divemasters arranged a friendly search-and-recovery competition. I didn't win, but I still had a great time. All told, my experience with Cyborg Pirate deeply impressed me. I recommend this shop, and I'll definitely go back again.

Luigi and the team at Cyborg Pirate are Awesome!!! On June 8th, 2025, My 14 year old daughter and…read moreI went scuba diving at Lake Pleasant on the Diver Down Boat. What a great experience!!!. We are new to the Scuba World and had recently got our certification and went for a refresher. Luigi patiently worked with us on our buoyancy and feeling comfortable at 60 feet underwater. At the shop, the employees talked me out of purchasing certain items. This showed me the integrity of this company by having me not purchase items I did not need. I highly recommend Cyborg Pirate and we will be diving with them in the future. -James L.

I honestly have no clue what some of these past reviewers are talking about. My husband and I have…read moredone all but our lake dive (which is scheduled for tomorrow morning) with Rick for our initial PADI certification and he has been great! We work a super hectic schedule as health care providers and parenting 2 busy children yet Rick made sure we'd be certified in a timely manner and worked with our schedule. He made sure we thoroughly understood all of the concepts prior to our first pool dive which went very well. My husband and I were joined by another male and female for our pool dive. Rick took his time with each of us. He taught us the skill and watched us perform it while providing corrections if necessary. NOT ONCE did I feel put down or belittled. Rick takes pride in his classes and store and empowers his students. That being said, scuba diving puts you in a primitive surrounding. We, as humans, are not meant to breathe underwater; I want to be safe. I'd rather be corrected on my skills in a pool than drown in the ocean. I respect Rick as he is very knowledgable and experienced- he ensures you will be safe underwater. Honestly, I feel as if the prior reviews written by offended males must have been from insecure little men. Rick was nothing but understanding, caring, patient and compassionate with not only my husband and I; but the other 2 people who joined us on our pool dive. Thanks Rick!

This place is a lawsuit waiting to happen. The other negative reviews you read on this shop are…read moreunfortunately accurate. Rick, the owner has a wealth of knowledge about diving, but shoots himself in the foot every opportunity he gets. He seems to have developed a habit of cutting corners when teaching new divers. He's very moody and at times talks down to his students. He's also inappropriate with women and brings up politics when he's teaching. If you choose to use Scottsdale Scuba, beware of the bipolar bear, better yet go somewhere else.

By Far the best group of dive masters and Instructors I've witnessed. Loved taking the open water…read morecourse over. Haven't dove in 30ish years and they made me feel right at home. Big shout out to all the team, I'm sorry if I miss someone pool instructor Jason and backed up by Danny, Lake dives with Jose and backed up by Danny. We did so well we where able to see all the major underwater fun things like the trunk, poker table, Jason with a beer bottle in his left breast pocket and also lucky enough to see the sunken boat. All tasks completed and extra skill taught. Love this group and can't say enough. Got a bunch of new life friends. Oh and Tom the owner is so chill great great guy. He really has put together a great team.

Last weekend I finished my PADI Advanced Deep Water Cert. From purchasing some additional gear to…read morethe final dive and every aspect in between was amazing. The knowledge and passion for the sport is quite apparent in their mannerisms. As for the instruction, both Ryan and Josh nailed it. I have been a high school PE teacher and football coach for 37 years and I can comfortably acknowledge that the two of them are accomplished "teachers" of their craft. The way they break down the individual skills, explain them, demonstrate them and then guide you through them makes the skills easy to perform. Anyways, appreciate you guys and the entire team at Salt & Sea, what a great experience! I look forward to being part of their community/family. Greg

Just completed open water diving certification today! Super happy. I had a small window to get it…read moredone and also had a conflict with one class and Tonia/Greg made it happen, working around my conflict. I especially appreciated Greg's high expectations for safety and skills. He stayed after class and allowed me to practice a bit. I feel confident and prepared that I can go on an ocean dive trip and enjoy the dive. Lake certification went smooth and enjoyed all trainers' involvement: Greg, Cheryl, Rob. Super friendly and accommodating shop. Just do it already!

I picked up a new set of scuba fins and booties. I just happened to be passing by and decided to…read morestop. One of the employees sat down with me and got me fitted. Even though I kind of knew what I wanted he took the time and sat down with me to explain the subtle difference between fins. They had a pretty good selection of used equipment; however, I chose to go with new. Even though the Fins were on sale they were the same price as ordering them off Amazon. com. This is one of those things for you have to try it on and person, and shop local. Yes you can send it back if it doesn't fit but a brick and mortar dive shop is important because they have the experience to answer technical questions and ask probing questions to get you the right fit. One thing I thought was pretty cool is they have a local Lake clean up. I definitely appreciate this culture of being stewards to the Earth.

Phoenix Scuba is the spot where I chose to begin my diving adventures just a few months ago…read more It started when I gave the shop a phone call to ask about an introduction to scuba course. Kelly and I chatted for almost an hour getting excited about it. She answered all my questions and I could quickly tell the love she has for this sport. Fast forward to this review and these folks have made proper divers out of my group of four. From our first open water course, to a plethora of specialty courses (even wreck diving!) there's something for everyone. Once you learn, you're part of the family, and it's a good family to be a part of. Special shout out to Marte, Dan, and Robert as well for being fantastic instructors. Cheers to this great group of people.

Visited Phoenix Scuba's shop for the first time to pick up a bolt-snap and hopefully other items…read morefor an upcoming Florida dive trip. I was nearly laughed out of the store and was told everyone buys bolt-snaps from Home Depot and they had next to no inventory. Not recommend and I will not attempt to give Phoenix Scuba my business again.

These guys kick a$$! I have recently got my PADI from a different five shop. I started going in…read morehere to rent my equipment and wow. Sooooo helpful and friendly. Definitely willing to jump in and give great advice. Their rental equipment is top notch too. They have a customer for life with me and my daughter.

THE best dive shop in AZ hands down! We've been customer's since what, early '00? Yeah, that's…read moreright, my daughter then age 10 was certified by them in '00, son in '05 and I've sponsored probably 10 more friends and family with them. Steve, Jeff and the crew are always fantastic, helpful and a great resource for us. You just cannot go wrong with these folks.

I took the Try Scuba class today, and I'm so impressed! For $69 dollars you can learn some basics…read moreand spend a few hours in the pool to learn: 1. If you can scuba. 2. If you like it. It includes rental gear, so all you need is a swimsuit & towel. We had BJ & Jenn as instructors today and they were great! I had a great time figuring it out and I cannot wait to go again. Thank you!

I took the refresher course and had a fantastic experience. The instructors were knowledgeable,…read morepatient, and genuinely supportive. The refresher covered everything I needed, and I feel completely ready to dive again. Everyone there was incredibly nice -- highly recommend!

great people, they know scuba gear and how to dive, places to go…read more They need people to come find their shop, and meet them.

You won't find better instructors from Open Water to Instructor and all points in between. Scuba…read moreis for all ages as long as you are willing to learn and put in the work. Marcus and Diana are there for you if you want to turn your scuba dream into reality.