This place is amazing!! Just had our 4th diver certified (12 years old) through this dive shop and they are fabulous. Big shout out to Nikki and Becca for training and open water dives! They were so patient with our daughter and although she was nervous, Nikki did such a great job putting her at ease. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get certified! read more

I had a wonderful experience earning my Open Water certification at Scuba World Austin. My instructor was Kyle Cline, and he was patient, clear, and highly skilled at making sure every member of the group felt at ease and was properly able to execute their learned skills. Nate, our dive master for the open water dive, was integral in having successful open water dives without worry, so we could focus on our buddies only and the tasks at hand. He also always answered any questions. Very positive experience during course, and I look forward to booking more dive opportunities with this facility. read more

My 10 year old was attending a class with her Girl Scout troop. I had completed the forms ahead of time, which was required. Problem is, I accidentally answered "yes" to medications, forgetting that the medication was temporary, and no longer being used. I figured we would just explain to them my mistake. This was an incorrect assumption. They told my husband that despite it being accidental, she would need a physician to sign off that she could participate. They then told him he could just take her to urgent care, and have a doctor sign off that a *healthy child on no medications* would be able to participate. Three urgent care trips later, and we were told that is not something their physicians do. What it boiled down to was my husband was told that, just to get them to leave so they could start the class without our daughter. It was extremely disingenuous. My daughter left sad, and embarrassed. So no, I would not recommend. read more

Highly recommend Dive World to get certified. The shop is is super helpful if you need gear. After having a so-so experience with my older son at a different shop, we used Dive World for my younger son. He had Carl as his instructor and let me tell you, Carl is the most patient human being on the planet. He takes safety seriously so I would recommend him to anyone who is apprehensive. I felt completely safe having him take my 10 year old kid and they worked on the skills until they were satisfied that he knew how to do them all effectively. Again I Highly recommend Carl and Dive world. read more

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I've had the opportunity to visit Dive World Austin on several occasions. They have a good selection of essential gear for SCUBA & free divers. The staff is also very knowledgeable about the gear and willing to provide an overview of the products and how they are used. They also have several people that are on staff to provide PADI training from open water to professional level. Karl & Jesse are truly exceptional trainers. read more

The owners are great, the business is great. Get your tanks filled here. Experts in their field all around.

My PADI experience was fantastic arcross the board. The staff is friendly and helpful. My lesson was well-instructed and run by a very experienced diver. read more

My husband and I got our certifications through Dive World Austin. We went on to get, advanced, nitros, and a few more at DWA. Their dive pros are top notch. Recently I did my 100th dive. I was lucky enough to do it on a DWA trip and got to share my milestone with friends we've made at the shop and on previous trips. (We have taken many trips through DWA and just booked more!) Not only is everyone who works there a complete wealth of knowledge, they are also great people with a passion for sharing their passion for diving. It really is more than just a store; it is a community we were fortunate to become a part of. read more

Angela is amazing when it comes to a refresher course! She knows her stuff and had a blast brushing up on my skills. When you're years from your last dive, she will put your fears at ease. Do it Mamas! read more

Great place to begin your journey into the scuba diving world! The staff is very friendly and professional! I highly recommend Dive World Austin, regardless of age!! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdn8an9t/?k=1 read more

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I had the best time learning how to scuba dive with dive world. The staff that works here is amazing. I would absolutely recommend learning how to dive here even if you're nervous. Richie our dive instructor was so patient with our group. I felt a bit nervous/anxious learning how to dive but having Richie as my instructor it really made me feel at ease. He was able to help us perfect our skills/gain confidence before we took on the open water. Michael (our dive master) was awesome as well. I can't wait to expand my knowledge with dive world as I already am anticipating my next dive course with them. read more

THIS place is a fantastic place if you are wanting to learn about Scuba Diving! If you are just starting or going back for recertifications to dive again! I just completed two separate courses in March and had a great time learning with all the guidance I needed. Everyone in the shop is so professional and friendly. They can help you with any of your equipment or guide you in the direction you want to go for your travels! Special thanks to Ashley for going above and beyond! Very special dive shop ! looking forward to diving with them in the near future. Becky V. Round Rock read more

We had such a great experience getting our Open Water Dive certification with Scott! He was very friendly, patient, and professional. I was a little nervous about the open water dives and he went above and beyond to make sure I felt comfortable. Thanks to him, I am going diving in a few weeks in Cozumel and I cant wait to come back for my Advanced certifications! read more

I recently took the open water scuba certification course with Master Scuba Diver Trainer Instructor Ashley. It WAS AMAZING!!! She was very professional, fun and knowledgeable. With the training she provided, I felt confident and safe completing my dive assessments. It could not have gone any better! I highly recommend getting certified through Dive World and would strongly encourage requesting Ashley as the instructor. She is the BEST! read more

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Had a great experience there buying my son's gear for his certification. They really took the time to fit his mask and fins just perfectly. We will use them again and hope to have our youngest son take one of their camps over the summer. read more

In my beginning scuba journey Dive World has been amazingly helpful and knowledgeable. The open water scuba class was so much fun and the instructor Ashley/Carl was absolutely incredible in creating a very entertaining and educational experience. read more

My partner and I got our closed water portion done here before our open water in Cozumel. Our instructor, Ashley, was fantastic. She made us both feel extremely comfortable and you could tell how knowledgeable she is. She was very friendly, supportive, and professional. The rest of the staff was great also. We also got our masks and snorkel from here and they were great for our dives! Would highly recommend! read more

Easiest 5 star review ever. My sister, girlfriend, and I got our scuba certification here before a planned trip to Cozumel to scuba dive. Everyone there (owner and staff) went above and beyond in terms of service from the moment we were selecting our dive equipment to the last dive of the course. Our Dive Instructor Scott deserves a specific shout out for being such a high quality instructor whose patience and kindness made the entire course straightforward and enjoyable. read more

Super patient, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic instructors. My teenager just took Discovery class. They'll be back for certification!

I really appreciated the excellent training and instruction that I received from Jesse Q. during my re-certification class held last night. Jesse did a great job demonstrating and explaining the computer updates. Jesse was very helpful in resources to hook for local dive buddies as well. Jay also was very helpful in providing me with the in-store SCUBA gear AZ well as the upcoming local and international dive trips. read more

Signed up my then 11 yo for a discover scuba diving class hoping that he would show some interest and we would have something we could do together. Brittany was awesome with him and now he is a completed his open water course with yet another amazing instructor, Ashley, who did such a great job with him that he now aspires to be a master diver and has signed up for the advanced open water course. I could go on with even more compliments for shop employees but for fear of leaving someone out, I'll just say that I have yet had less than an exceptional experience with anyone affiliated with Dive World Austin. A big thanks again to Ashley for inspiring Maverick to work hard to chase his aspirations and overcome his reservations. read more

Ode to Dive World and Wayne Brush our very patient instructor: First I was afraid I was petrified Kept thinking if I ever scuba'ed Then I might die. But I spent so much time In the class and in the pool I grew strong I learned how to float along and now we're back at Travis lake I just performed all my skills with a surprised look upon my face I can clear my reg and mask I have learned to buddy breathe I can hover in the water Up and down so easily! Go on now go, fifty feet deep I'll follow down now 'cause I can get my buoyancy weren't you the one who fed the fish by my side you think I'd freak out? you think I'd tell scuba good-bye?? Oh no, not I! I will survive as long as I watch my gauges I know I'll stay alive I've got all the sharks to see I want to swim all the reefs and I'll survive I will survive It took all the strength I had not to fall apart to clear my ears and calm my breathing and slow my beating heart and I spent oh so many hours on the murky lake bottom I used to cry Now I hold my BCD high and you see me somebody new I'm that diver blowing bubbles swimming under you I'll be exploring the ocean A confident finned girl And I'm owing all my thanks to the guys at Dive World! read more

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I couldn't think of a more welcoming and friendly place to share my love for scuba than Dive World Austin. Everyone at the shop is like a second family to me, and I love being on a first-name basis with the staff there. To date I've done both Open Water and Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Underwater Pumpkin Carver, Underwater Photographer, and Dry Suit certifications with Dive World and am eagerly looking forward to gaining more experience and diving more with the friends I've made here. I wish I could be diving more often but work says otherwise! I bought my first set of scuba gear from Dive World and I really enjoyed the personal attention I was given. We came up with a set of quality pieces that have been solid performers on the 20+ dives I've logged on them so far. Thanks again to Brittany, Jenny, Jay, Ashley, Bert, Jeremy, Mark, Basim, Lance, and everyone else whose names I can't remember...they are all wonderful people with a strong passion for diving, and truly know how to make all feel welcome into this great community. read more

Had a great experience with Dive World. Very knowledgeable and they want too train you correctly so when you're on your own you will be safe. Domineque is very patient and loves what she does which makes the student's experience much more enjoyable. Thx for prepping for my next underwater adventures! read more

I did a refresher course last week with Brittany after being out of the water for quite a long time. She started me at the beginning, covering the basics from the book before we entered the water where we covered everything I had learned years ago. She was very good at demonstrating the skill and patient with me every step of the way as we worked through everything. I was extremely impressed with her and very, very happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend her and Dive World for your diving needs, and know I will be back! Rick F read more

Great experience, from management to the sales staff in the store to my PADI instructors Nick And John. They were all genuinely interested in providing equipment that fit and worked well for me as well as a solid Open Water certification! Thanks! read more

We stopped in Dive World Austin for the first time today. We're going diving on a cruise & needed some gear. What a great store & staff. Ashley was tremendously helpful. Shared info on group dive trips too. Wish we found this store earlier. We're signing up for their reactivation course as well. read more

Just finished my dive class. Carl and Jesse were the BEST instructors. Super patient, informative, and reassuring. Couldn't have done it without them, no way. The best ever! read more

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The people were nice enough but my tanks were under filled by about 500 psi. Took 2 new tanks in to have vis inspection and regular compressed air fill. Thought it was a bit overpriced as the average vis inspection is about 10 bucks and average tank fill for regular compressed air is about 8 dollars, nitrox is averaged at about 10. I paid 50 for 2 vis inspection and 2 tank fills with compressed air so I feel I paid more than average. Also not cool to under fill a tank. Its one thing to be 100 to 200 psi short if a tank gets cold but 500 psi just means I overpaid for under filled tanks. Lastly they put so much oil on the valve threads that I could see the oil coming out of my reg when I let it free flow in open air. I will stick to my local SSI shop in the future. read more

I did a PADI open water course here with instructor Carl. It was during the recent flooding episodes so we had to change the open water location last minute, Carl was totally accommodating and found an alternate dive location. He also went out of his way when some members of the course had scheduling conflicts. The store staff were also very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the nuances of certain gear. While it's an expensive hobby, I'm glad I went with these folks. read more

Can't believe I didn't ask her name - but the lady who helped us was very nice, extremely helpful and definitely took her time educating us on the proper scuba gear for our trip to Cozumel. Will definitely be back next time we need gear - probably fins! read more

Dive World Austin - Scuba Diving Near Me - Austin, Texas

Wonderful experience for my teenage son and daughter! The instructor, Mark, was patient and helpful with both kids throughout the entire process. From class time to pool time to testing and diving, he was great. My 13 and 15 year old kids were fortunate enough to get to do their certification dives at Aquarena Springs, which just opened to divers after 3 years' hiatus. I'd prepared them for the cold and dark certification dive most Austinites have experienced. 5 stars for all around helpful and attentive! read more

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I gave this business 5 stars because I couldn't think of anything negative about it. I was nervous about picking a shop to get my scuba cert from. Many different shops had different prices and not many reviews available online. When I went to Dive World, they were very friendly and showed me around the store. They have a pool in the shop where you do the basic scuba instruction before your open water dives. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and also kept us laughing during this learning process where you might be nervous! They weren't pushy with buying the most expensive equipment but helpful in making suggestions and answering questions. They gave us the option of where we wanted to do our open water dives. We chose Comal River and Lake Travis so that we could get a feel of diving at two different locations and bodies of water. I'd definitely recommend this place! Be prepared for early classes and bring snacks! It's awesome that you are able to knock out the classes in 2 weekends. read more

I was really nervous to start classes since the idea of breathing underwater was intimidating to me. However, my instructor, John Lindsey, was awesome! He was patient and understanding. We achieved everything necessary (skills, objectives, etc) in a calm, fun, relaxed, but serious learning environment. The shop itself is open and welcoming. The staff is knowledgable on any equipment/gear you could want or need, and they seem to have what you want or need. read more

I finished my re activate online with Dive World Austin and after scheduling a private lesson with Jesse I am excited to dive again after ten years of focusing on my business. Thank you Dive World and Jesse for working me into your schedule and I so appreciate the instruction I received from Jesse! Warmest regards, Tricia read more

Absolutely the best customer service!! They were so nice and helpful. They truly care about getting you what you want and not just selling you anything and everything. Awesome service! read more

I was introduce to Dive World from a friend who got herself and her son certified at Dive World. I joined Dive World's first group dive trip and had a wonderful time and met lots of great people with whom I hope to keep the friendship. Lisa, one of the owners, was at the trip briefing and made sure to answer all the questions that travelers had before going on the trip, and was happy to listen to my feedback after we came back. Kudos to Christine, who is a dive master at Dive World but wasn't working for the trip but was on vacation with her family, lead fund dives for us, took care of our dive needs (She didn't have to) and even taught us how to dance. She is a great dancer. We had a fabulous New Year's Eve dancing the night away. You know the shop is a great place when you meet such a dedicated staff. read more

My kiddos needed a Winter Camp and attended the SEAL TEAM Camp. They are 10 year old twins. They had a blast! Ms. Karen is an amazingly patient instructor and challenged them while helping them to learn valuable skills! Both are eager for the next step in the process to become Junior Open Water Divers! read more

Dive master, Patrick Walsh, was amazing and patient. As a new diver this is greatly appreciated! The staff are always friendly and more than willing to take the extra time to ensure that even the newest diver has the right equipment for them. Always available to answer any question! I got my dive certification in August for a Labor Day cruise with 2 dive excursions. I was more than prepared and really enjoyed my dives! SCUBA Diving has officially become my best hobby! And I can attribute it all to Dive World Austin and their Instructors and staff! Thanks for turning me on to diving! read more

If you haven't been to Dive World recently you owe it to yourself to go. The new owner,Graysen. is always friendly and willing to help. If you haven't been to the store recently you really need to go. It's much more open and has a much more fun feel to it these days. He's also really working to make it the best dive shop in Austin. Which is why you'll often find tech divers hanging out and talking shop there; as well as people with only a handful of dives under their belt. The training there is top notch. The instructors are nice, courteous, and are able to really size up students as to make sure to give them the best experience possible. My favorite part is that their instructors actually teach people to have decent trim. This is something that is sadly lacking from many other training facilities. I trust them enough to send my best friend there for training. Outside of Florida cave country this is my favorite shop. read more