Top-notch. That's how to describe my entire experience with Cyborg Pirate. 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. read more

Luigi and the team at Cyborg Pirate are Awesome!!! On June 8th, 2025, My 14 year old daughter and I 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. read more

Lost a wallet at the harbor in Lake Pleasant. Forrest dived one hundred and three feet for retrieval. Quick and painless, got my ID and all the cards plus cash back. Highly Recommend !! read more

Great dive shop! Super friendly and professional staff, quality gear, and beautiful dive spots. Felt safe and had a blast--highly recommend!

Me and a couple buddies drove from SoCal to Lake Pleasant to get some dives in aboard the Diver Down. I have been to many boats since i started diving and Capt Forrest and his crew are truly remarkable! Doing business with them was seamless- from booking the trip, boarding the boat, actual diving and getting then back. The boat was super clean and extremely organized. Everyone was super knowledgeable about the dive sites and had answers to my many questions since it was my first time diving in the area. It was a real pleasure to go with Cyborg Pirate. Boy do they love diving! I will definitely be back with a bunch of friends and just have an amazing time out there read more

Great diving experience last Sunday. The crew is courteous, knowledgeable and effective. I rented two tanks, which were there available to me with weights. Coffee, water and breakfast was also available. All in all an awesome experience and I'll join them again soon. read more

Cyborg Pirate is a first class dive operation. Everyone from the captain to the deck hand are awesome. The entire crew is very focused on the divers and making sure to assist is any way needed. I've done recreational and technical diving with them and they are always amazing. You can tell they do it because they genuinely love diving. I doesn't matter whether you are an open water diver, Trimix diver or CCR, these guys can and will take care of you and make sure you have an awesome time diving lake pleasant. I love this dive operation and will dive with them as often as I can read more

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I had a great time aboard Diver Down on the weekend of 4/12/2024-4/14/2024, The Cyborg Pirate crew was very welcoming and open. The captain and crew are very professional but are also very fun to be on the water with. I had a great time with the whole team, they were very accommodating. We were diving in a mixed team of OC and CC divers. It worked out really well. I am looking forward to getting back out on the water with Cyborg Pirate on Diver Down. I might even be looking to Cyborg Pirate for Choptima training in the near future. read more

Exceptionally well run dive shop and scuba charter. It is not surprising that some of the best scuba instructors in the Phoenix area moved over to Cyborg Pirate when the shop opened a few months back. I am working on my advanced open water certification and went for my required deep dive on the Diver Down. The boat is clean and equipped with top notch gear. While I am new to diving this is far from my first charter operation and hands down it was far and above previous experiences. All the staff is great, well experienced and above all made safety the #1 priority. read more

Signature Scuba Diving took a trip out to Arizona to visit Cyborg Pirate for Technical diving on Diver Down! All I can say is "This an amazing operation"! The Captain and my new good friend went above and beyond, Forrest with his team has established a presence like no other at Lake Pleasant. The experience and knowledge of this team, the dive sites, blending station, Dive gear rentals to say the least! This operation is a 5 plus! I couldn't have asked for a better time. This was my 1st time to Lake Pleasent and it won't be that last, we have already set up a group trip, and planning several more. Thank you to the team at Cyborg Pirates and Diver Down. I suggest you start booking your trip now because when word gets out, Training, Education and booked boat trips here with Cyborg Pirates and Diver Down will be a long wait list and this is coming from the owner of a Dive shop out of California . read more

As always, awesome dive boat experience this Sunday on Lake Pleasant! Diver Down crew was very helpful + great dive location. Ability to rent tanks in advance on Diver Down is very convenient. read more

Diving from the Diver Down is always an absolute blast! The captain and crew are not only professional but also super friendly and clearly obsessed with diving, which makes every trip exciting. They make safety their top priority, and you can tell the boat and equipment are top-notch. We had a fantastic time at our event, and exploring the dive site was great too! The vibe on board is fun and welcoming, and the tasty treats after each dive are the perfect bonus. For the best dive experience in Lake Pleasant, Cyborg Pirate and Diver Down are where it's at--I can't wait to go back! read more

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Forrest did an amazing job cleaning the bottom of our boat and our drive and prop. Very professional and was in constant communication. Highly recommend Cyborg Pirate! read more

Forrest and his team have established a killer presence at Lake Pleasant. I booked a spot last weekend by myself, so I was nervous to come initially, but he made me feel so welcomed & comfortable on the boat and in the water. I'm still new to this diving thing, so 90 ft below in dark, cold water still spooks me. I felt safe with Forrest by my side down there. Looking forward to more dives with him! read more

Cyborg Pirate - Views from the boat as we headed towards the dive site! - Scuba Diving Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Did a dive day with Cyborg Pirate. The crew on the boat was top notch and helpful. I was doing my intro to Tec course and Forest gave great advice and was able to guide me along in my skills amd refine them. Very happy. read more

I had a wonderful time diving with Forrest. He accommodated me on short notice when another dive charter cancelled, and it worked out for the best. Forrest didn't have a charter scheduled the day I was looking to dive, but instead he was participating in a cleanup in part of the lake alongside the county and other dive shops. It felt great being part of a community event, even as someone not from the area I felt immediately welcomed. I would recommend both his shop who helped take care of me with a quick gear rental and his dive boat to anyone looking to get out in the water in the hot Arizona sun! I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been on the Diver Down with Captain Forrest several times now, and can't say enough great things about him, and the boat operation as a whole! The entire operation is very professional, but also very fun. The crew has always gone out of their way to make the dives fun & memorable, the pre-dives informative, and any pertinent or relevant information is clearly given. My first dive on the Diver Down was a last minute add, and the entire crew went out of their way to get me on the boat. Can't stress enough what a great operation they are, with a great crew! read more

Had a great time diving off the Diver Down on 6/22/24! Forrest and crew were very professional and made us feel welcomed. Nice clean boat with enough space for all divers. I like the fact that they cater to all type of divers. We are sidemount divers and they were very accommodating. Thanks Forrest, already planning my next dive with y'all! read more

Great people! We did a dive with them and the crew was fun and helpful, especially for newer divers. Will definitely dive with them again!

Forest and his crew set the example of what a dive operation should be. They are attentive from the newly certified diver all the way to the technical divers that are on the boat. With safety in mind and the number one priority, the safety and site briefings are clear and concise for all to understand. I would definitely recommend this dive operation to anybody that is wanting to experience scuba diving at Lake Pleasant. We will be returning. read more

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I just had an awesome weekend of diving on the Diver Down. The captain was friendly and knowledgeable, and made the whole experience easy and fun. The boat is clean, well-outfitted, and snacks and drinks are included. I'm a PADI instructor, and I'll be running a lot of my classes from his boat in the future. Highly recommend the Diver Down to anyone looking for an affordable alternative to shore diving the lake! read more

A year ago I lost 80 ft of chain and an anchor in lake Pleasant... I kind of knew the spot but I needed some divers, someone gave me the name of Cyborg Pirate... I contacted Forrest and he agreed to come out with two of his buddies and dive for my anchor, and although he made no guarantees of finding it, and I had little hope... within an hour he had located my anchor... I'm so pleased with Cyborg Pirate and his crew! They were very professional at all times and I just can't say enough good things about their operation... if you've lost anything in lake Pleasant give Forrest an opportunity to find it before you write it off! read more

Had great time with the guys and crew. Knowledge of dive sites was great. It was good catching up with Forest, one of the best divers in AZ. Only thing lacking on this boat is a changing room. read more

Scuba diving with Cyborg Pirate on the Diver Down was great! Forrest and his crew were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and fun! Captain Chuck went over and above to ensure we had a great day! Brad was a great underwater guide. As a new diver I couldn't have asked for a better crew. I felt safe and best of all I had a great time. My husband and I will definitely be back! read more

I came from out of state to dive with Cyborg Pirate. Forrest and crew were super friendly and knowledge. Overall great experience!

I really enjoy diving with Cyborg Pirate on the diver down boat. The boat is well maintained and the crew is friendly. The captain gives a good site briefing before the dives. The captain makes sure that other boats stay away from the divers. The whole crew is helpful. I strongly recommend Cyborg Pirate. read more

I have been on 4 trips with Diver Down and each was a great time! The level of professionalism, customer service and fun all exceeded expectations. You can easily see that the Captain has a passion for diving and wants all to experience the fun and benefits of diving off of a boat at Lake Pleasant. This business and dive boat are definitely assets to Lake Pleasant and our dive community! read more

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If you need any assistance at Lake pleasant just call these guys! Very professional and knowledgeable!

Awesome Charter on lake pleasant! Very knowledgeable, Skilled, and friendly crew on the dive boat Diver Down. They are very well equipped to handle both Tech dives and Recreational dive so any diver welcome! Best part is their flexibility and the fact that they run charters during the week every now and then makes it even easier to get on as I work weekends. read more

Diver down is a great boat for anyone to see what Lake Pleasant has to offer! I've dived off the shore many times... but the boat is my favorite! Always good seeing the friendly crew and seeing spots that you can't get to from shore. There's a lot more in the lake than most realize! Expect me on many more future charters with Cyborg Pirate! read more

I just had a great weekend of diving aboard the Diver Down with my family! The boat is comfortable and clean and has snacks and cold drinks. Captain Forrest and his crew were great - very friendly and knew the dive sites well. We'll be diving aboard the Diver Down in the future - highly recommend! read more

What a great captain, great boat, great equipment, and great VALUE!!!! No place else in the world can you get a boat dive with two tanks and weights for $55. Captain keeps you hydrated, fed, and entertained as well. I will be going back soon and often. read more

quick to respond and quick to ship. high quality products and wonderful customer service

What a great experience! The crew was fantastic. The diving was really nice; it doesn't compare to shore diving at Lake Pleasant, so much better from the boat! This is something I'm telling my friends about and will do again! read more