Took a scuba certification here; the instructors were super helpful and knowledgable, I felt super…read moresafe and supported, and their new facilities are beautiful!!

Looking for a great local dive shop this would be it. As a matter of fact it's one of only few in…read moreHampton Roads. It's a full service shop from certification to equipment to swim lessons. Look for the Tiki themed business just off the corner of Mill Dam Rd. LDC remained open during the Virginia Stay at Home orders because they were deemed essential by the City of Virginia Beach which has a contract with Virginia Beach Lifesaving who guards the beach. Service by Luke and staff was phenomenal. They took all safety measures with cleanliness and also wearing mask. My experience was my son utilizing their indoor pool to keep active with training during lockdown orders. The tub is mainly used for swim lessons and scuba training. The roof structure seems a bit sketch with fiberglass and plastic over arched rods like a green house. However, there was no issue and during storms and high winds it's not operated. Pool time is $20 an hour, ask for any specials. They have a four lane 20 yard pool that worked, but not ideal with it being short 5 yards from regulation since my son is a competitive swimmer. Staff placed lane lines in during workouts. Staff kept the pool clean and most import during the off season it's heated. There is a changing area. Staff have told me that they think lessons will resume this Summer. I encourage any parent looking at programs to consider swim as essential. The 4-5 year old range in my opinion is a great age. The city has many options with recreation centers. However, LDC small groups is an advantage.

My kid's been taking swimming lessons with Coach Troy, and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. I wish I'd tried this place out before wasting countless hours at swim lesson chains.

Horrible Customer Service…read more I went in last week to sign up for a snorkelling class. I showed up right when they opened. I was first greeted by a young man. When I asked to sign up for the class, he said he had to ask the older man since he was new. The older man came out and I started to explain what class I wanted to sign up for. His cell phone rang and he picked up he call. I could hear he was talking about personal stuff. I could not believe he just kept talking when I was standing there. He obviously did not care about me as a customer. I could tell the young man was uncomfortable as the older man just kept talking on his cell phone. I will never come back to this place even though the reason I tried this place was because of the mostly positive reviews.

Just got back from a long tough but rewarding experience this weekend. I have wanted to learn to…read morescuba dive for several years and finally took the plunge (no pun intended). I signed up with Chesapeake Bay Dive Center and it was the best thing I have ever done. The instructors are amazing the staff is unbelievably knowledgeable and friendly and the owners are some of the best people you'll ever meet. Instructor Mike taught us all the classroom and Pool portions step-by-step then we were joined at the lake by instructor Sam. Between the two instructors we felt safe and knew we were learning everything we need to know to become competent divers. I highly recommend the shop if you want to learn to scuba dive.

So happy that I chose this shop to use for my certification. There were other options but after…read morecareful consideration and talking to numerous divers my husband and I chose CBDC. and we are so glad we did. You will not find a dive show with more knowledgeable instructors or a better selection of equipment. They saw in me the desire to learn to dive and enjoy the beautiful world beneath the surface, so when I started to doubt my ability and almost quit, they took extra time and attention to help me in so many ways. I know I found not only the best instructors but wonderful dive buddies. Thanks Bob and Malena for showing me I could achieve this goal.

Best charter in Virginia Beach!! They welcome you on the boat with open arms. You can bring any…read morefood or drink! They are very helpful with getting on and off the boat. We did the sunset cruise and it was amazing. We saw dolphins and had an amazing sunset view . Will definitely book again!

From the owner: Veteran owned and operated Sportfishing charter & Wildlife Tours. We also offer sunset cruises,…read morespear-fishing charters, and party/booze cruises. We have several options of fishing charters and tours available. Please give us a call and we can tailor your trip to meet your needs. If you wanna see the fish up close we can teach you to scuba dive! We teach scuba diving through Naui & SDI/TDI.

Like many dive shops, Scuba Commander is owned and operated by people who are passionate about…read morediving. It's not hard to get into a discussion about favorite spots, photography, or any other subject around diving. I went in to pick up a lavacore shirt for under my 3mm suit and the had plenty of them in stock in my size. Shop is brand new, brightly lit, festooned with pictures taken by the proprietors and freshly painted! Complete with changing rooms and a class room for teaching PADI certifications. Only two minor misses (one which is being corrected soon, so if this review is a little old, disregard the first), they currently can't do Nitrox and they don't have a pool on-site. They are contracted to do classes with a local university pool, so for getting your certifications it's absolutely a win, but if you just want to try out your new BCD before going on a boat dive, it might be a little more complicated. This is a great addition to Chesapeake and will save many folks a 40 minute drive to other shops in the area. Plus, with planned dive trips in the future, I think Scuba Commander has a bright future ahead of it.

Love this place, and the owners! Amazing experience getting to learn with them and get certified!…read more Looking forward to many more adventures with these guys!

We've had an excellent experience with Phillips Diving, and especially with Bailey, who has taken…read morewonderful care of both our 44 ft motor yacht and our 31 ft sailboat. He is consistently communicative, reliable, and genuinely caring in the way he approaches his work. Our boats have never been in better shape--Phillips keeps our water intakes clear, our hulls clean, and our zincs updated without us ever having to worry. If you're able to get on Bailey's schedule, look no further. Highly recommend!

From the owner: You can trust PFDHS with your hull cleanings, zinc replacement, line fouling removal, under water…read morevideo inspection and prop removal for your boat!

Great family run dive shop with new owners. Ray and his wife have been super helpful in getting my…read moreaging dive equipment updated! I want to buy local for my gear to support our diving community and they are working to start a club and get more folks in the water. Gotta love that!

Do not go to this dive shop. I was new to the area and brought my regulator and bc in for their…read moreannual service. It cost 3x what I have paid in the past, the staff was not friendly or knowledgable. They gave me a time estimate of 3 weeks ( which is normal) but when I called to see if they were done after three weeks they said 3-4. They also sent my equipment off premises without telling me. This is after I called ahead and asked if their shop could work on the brand and type of reg I have. When I asked where my gear was the guy immediately put me on hold and transferred me to another woman who was rude and tried to tell that no shop in the country works on regulators on site. This shop is overpriced, incompetent, and seem much more interested in selling crappy jewelry than in scuba diving. If you are in the area go to Lynnhaven Dive Center in Virginia Beach.

Shout out to VB Tiki Tours for such a great experience celebrating my 40th birthday with friends!!…read moreWe had the best time and Capt. Ron was awesome. Highly recommend the sunset cruise.

Great tour. Great time. Great captain. Great boat. Debbie's sandwiches that she brought weren't…read morethat good. BYOB and BYOFood. Super affordable and just a nice, relaxing boat ride. Looking forward to the next trip.