Did my confined and open water sessions for my Open Water Diver c-card with Scuba Shack in August…read more2026. There was an wide selection of gear in the shop and Nancy & Monty made sure I well-informed about gear I decided to purchase. The rental gear was in excellent condition, and the entire staff put forth a lot of effort to ensure I was comfortable in it at all times throughout my class. Shea and Pat were awesome instructors, as were all the divemasters involved throughout my training. I also really valued that the four open water checkout dives took place at two different locations (Fort Wetherill, RI, and Dubois Beach, CT) to give all us students better exposure to New England diving.

I've been diving for about 6 years, and Scuba Shack has become my go-to dive shop in Connecticut…read more What keeps me coming back is that they genuinely care about divers, not just selling gear or classes. I've taken three classes with them so far, and every one has been excellent. Mike, Monty, and Bill are outstanding instructors who make learning enjoyable while still keeping things safe and professional. One thing that really stood out was their First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Provider course. Having a physician involved in the instruction brought a level of real-world knowledge that you don't often see in dive training. I've also purchased gear through the shop, including a new BCD for an upcoming trip. They took the time to make sure it fit correctly and that I was comfortable using it before I left. There was never any pressure--just good advice and honest recommendations. The service department has been great as well. Tank fills are quick, and whenever I've had questions about equipment, someone has always been willing to help. I drive about 25 minutes to get there, even though there are other options closer to me. For me, it's worth the drive. Whether you're looking for your first certification, advanced training, specialty classes like night diving or DPV courses, or just a shop with knowledgeable people who love diving, I'd highly recommend Scuba Shack. In a sport where trust matters, these are people I trust.

Had a shockingly great experience with New England Dive. My pool sprang a leak right before the…read moreJuly Fourth holiday weekend. My regular pool people were no help but someone recommended calling up NED. Not only did the phone get answered by a human being at (literally) 4:45PM on Friday, July 3rd, the woman who answered it spent thirty full minutes with me talking through the problem and suggesting solutions, even texting me pictures and looking at pictures of my pool and offering her opinion and insight--without me even being a customer! And on top of that, she proactively pointed out that NED might not be able to make it out to my property (pretty far away) in the immediate future and she recommended alternative providers who could help me out faster--i.e., she wasn't even helping me to make a sale. TRULY above and beyond.

I purchased corrective lenses for grandson's mask and literally everything about the transaction…read morewas exemplary. Seriously! The website was easy to navigate, checkout was a breeze, and communication was excellent every step of the way. If only everyone did business this way!

This dive shop has great service and a wide selection of equipment. The staff there is…read moreknowledgeable, always friendly, helpful, and has a good sense of humor.

Every side was raw at my friends wedding. It's ridiculous they pay this much and get such lazy…read moreproduct

Best shop ever. Hands down. Really wonderful space and the owner Oliver truly cares. He has been…read moreextremely helpful to me and my wife on more than one occasion. Seriously do yourself a favor and come here for all your ski needs

Great spot! I drove past many other ski shops in the western mass area to come here because I've…read moreheard good things and I was pleased with the entire experience. I got my ski bindings mounted to my new skis and they were done perfectly within a week. The store is filled with everything you can image for skiing and snowboarding.

I have been traveling and buying Scuba products from both Johns at Enfield Scuba for more than a…read moredecade now. Knowledgable, friendly. My wife and I have traveled with them to Indonesia, Cozumel, Palau, Micronesia how many more places. I wouldn't keep coming back if they didn't do a great job.

i would give enfield scuba 10 stars if could. because of them, i achieved another personal best for…read moreme. i conquered the dive site at cathedral rocks in newport ma. stats below. according to authorities, this dive site has taken the lives of many experienced divers. the entry and exit were personally for me the most challenging i have ever experienced. i could not have done this dive without the training and support i received from the dive team at enfield scuba enfield ct and my newfound dive buddies. the dive. 10/06/2023. cathedral rocks rockport ma. conditions: 8 mph ese wind. low tide turning. 2ft to 3ft waves. 3ft to 4ft swells. no beach. 61 deg f h2o temp near surface. 56 deg f h2o temp at 51ft. to enter the water you must traverse about 70 to 80 yards (depending on tide and path) over and around boulders to the entry point. entry into the water is by sliding down boulders catching a wave/swell backwash into the ocean. exit the ocean by catching a wave/swell crest up onto a boulder quickly sliding/climbing away out from the next wave/swell backwash. all of this was worth it. lots of color, good mix of rocks, boulders, chasms, good visibility, all kinds of marine life. this was a great dive. celebrating my accomplishments with dinner (2nd pic) - lobsters and hamburgers (without buns) on a nearby beach. yes, i have a lobster license.

Decided we should get our own snorkeling gear to take with us in July when we go to Grenada. Our…read moreschedule wasn't working to get to a dive shop and finally today it did. Problem was with traffic and accidents we came upon we were going to arrive just before closing. Staff was amazing. We got all set up and we're not rushed at all. Great shop and I could not have asked for better staff.

My experiences here have been superb! This is a family oriented and family run business. Laurie and…read morethe team are extremely knowledgable, kind, and personable. I feel that I am in the best hands when it comes to obtaining quality diving gear that fits my body and needs. It truly feels that their goal is not to obtain your money, but to get you safely in the water...and to keep you diving. Thank you so much, Action Sports and Travel!

Orbit Marine provides unbeatable depth of experience in all SCUBA related matters. If you have a…read morequestion, Captain Noel has the answer (and a compelling story to go with it). He'll help you get the gear you need and connect you with the training to make the most of it. Real, practical knowledge makes Orbit a genuine value. Don't send any more money to Jeff B. for spending on rocket fuel. Buy your gear from Noel at Connecticut's own Orbit Marine and learn the meaning of real value.

My husband wanted some squid for bait to take our grandchildren out fishing. Stopped in and quickly…read morehad what we needed!

Was a great place before it was sold to "At the waters edge" from westfield. The new owners were…read morerude, they jacked up the price on everything about 200%, pushed you into higher priced items and made it clear they were all about the $$$$. After they closed, they said that the local area couldn't support a dive shop. That is curious, because the original owner ran it for over 15 years - at a profit. Westfield was just angry that they couldn't fleece Palmer residents for overpriced classes. Too bad they didnt make any money.......maybe they could have paid off their loans/obligations!

I was fortunate to find this shop after a few years away from the water. Their knowledge of diving…read moreis excellent, their repair and maintenance work is first rate. This is a friendly shop that encourages participation and shares info to help every customer find what they are looking for.

Very friendly salesman. Knowledgeable. Will not rip you off . Great location . Will recommend to…read moreother divers. ~Rich