Jerry and VJ, the owners of Fanta-Sea Divers, have been wonderful guides to the world of diving. I…read morecalled and talked to Jerry about getting my open water diver certification and he patiently walked me through the process. Not only was he polite and helpful, but there were no hidden costs, unlike other dive shops I spoke to previously. Throughout my certification process Jerry and VJ were exceptionally willing to accommodate my hectic schedule, they were thorough teachers making sure I not only knew the answers to their questions but also why, and I always felt safe in the water with them. Once it came time to get my basic gear, Jerry and VJ both went out of their way to let me try out some of their gear to make sure I got what I wanted. They even special ordered my gear in my preferred color. Besides being professional and helpful, Jerry and VJ are also very personable, fun, and have great dive stories! They made my dive experience a lot of fun. I will certainly continue on to my advanced certification with them as well as go to them for any future gear purchases or advice. I am so glad I decided to get certified with a smaller dive shop. I got a lot of 1 on 1 instruction because there was only 1 other person in my class. You won't get that at one of the larger dive shops in the area. Dive Fanata-Sea!

From the owner: Fanta-Sea Divers is a full service PADI dive center. We are able to service your TUSA gear but can…read moresend most other brands off for service. We teach open water classes through Master Diver & Divemaster. We have affiliations for Technical training - Cavern, Cave, Tech 40 - 50, TriMix, Advanced Nitrox & Rebreathers. We offer CPR/First Aid Class as well as DAN O2 Classes. We have monthly classes and checkout trips. We offer trips to the Florida keys and international destinations as well. We carry TUSA, Dive Rite, Edge & Hog, Light Monkey Lights, Waterproof wet and drysuits, Catalina and Faber Cylinders, Intova Lights, Sea & Sea Cameras, Innovative and Scuba Maxx Gear... Please call us to schedule your Scuba Class or Dive Trip.... tell us where you have been or where you would like to go. The possibilities are endless.....................

This place is solid for diving instruction and if you want to become an open water certified diver…read morein Georgia. Doug the instructor guided and helped my 14 year old son get his open water certification after my son discovered scuba diving while we were on vacation in Cozumel and dove there for the first time. Caleb said his instruction was thorough and smooth and he enjoyed the entire process of classroom and pool dives. Doug and Dive Educators helped us complete the certification by allowing my son to do his 4 open water dives while on vacation in Aruba which was very convenient for our needs. We are excited because now my son can dive with me whenever we travel and plan on doing the scuba experience at Georgia aquarium. Much thanks to Doug and Dive Educators for helping my son achieve Open Water certification! 5 solid Stars and two thumbs up!

I did my Open Water + Nitrox training with Alan, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better…read moreinstructor. I was super nervous starting out, but he was patient, never rushed anything, and even took the time to show extra tips that helped a lot once I got out of the pool. It felt more like learning from a friend than a strict instructor. I did my OW and AOW dives with Howard, and he was great as well. During my OW weekend, I was still struggling a bit with buoyancy, and he didn't have to, but he even did an extra dive with me to work on PPB just so I could feel more confident. My first time in the ocean was with him too, and he always took the time to teach beyond the bare minimum. Shoutout to Stefan and James, who were also on some of my dives -- super helpful with little tips along the way. I started off nervous about diving and ended up with a new hobby and some new dive buddies. Highly recommend Dive Educators -- they genuinely care.

Everything I wanted was there ! Everyone Very Helpful. Going…read moreto Curacao in morning needed some refreshed gear, they had Exactly what I was after bought 2 ! I will be back !

This place is absolutely fantastic. The staff, owners, instructors are all first-class. The…read moreequipment is top-notch and reasonably priced compared to online distributors. They have a variety of ongoing advanced classes AND amazing dive trips all around the world that I can't wait to join. This weekend I finished up a 10+ year goal of taking the open water diving certification and I couldn't have picked a better location. I bought a remarkably priced package they offer combining the course and equipment (fins, boots, snorkel, and mask). They also rent out gear for dive trips so you can have what you need without having to buy and dive with equipment you're familiar with. The pool for your class is huge. 1-2 lanes are about 10' deep and about 15 lanes are 4' deep. The instructors will start out in the 4' deep lanes and go over basics underwater so you're super comfortable. Then you'll have ample time in the 10' end so your confidence is built. It's shared with "Swim Atlanta" and conveniently located on the backside with their own shop connected to the large pool area. They are SSI and compatible with thousands of dive shops around the world. They can do "referrals" for your 4 checkout dives through another shop (you'll have to pay the other shop for the dives but you won't have to take the classroom, exam, and pool diving skills) OR you can preferably do your checkout dives with Dive Dive Dive on one of their trips. Enjoy it! You won't regret it.

I wish I would have failed my certification so I can do it all over again!…read more I loved every minute of my certification. I have a busy schedule, so I appreciated the ability to complete the online learning on my own time, at my own pace. And do the pool dives in the middle of a weekday. Ben was incredibly helpful for my pool and open water dives. Obviously, he knows a ton about scuba. He always made sure I felt comfortable and safe during each of our dives. He took the knowledge I came in with and built from there. Whenever I struggled with a skill he knew how to aid and explain based on my knowledge and learning style. On my open water certification trip I had the opportunity to meet other divers from recently certified to seasoned veterans. I look forward to going on more dive trips and obtaining more certifications from Athens Scuba!

Extremely unsafe, people diving very intoxicated, pinned a person so she couldn't move her hand…read morecrushing hand causing harm which resulted in multiple surgeries. Unreliable, was left stranded with no transportation in a foreign country because of horrible planning. Unprofessional, owner isolated members of the group and bullied people making the trip uncomfortable for several people. Plus overall poor planning from owner.

I recently traveled to Bonaire with Marshall and 20 divers. We spent a week at the Buddy dive…read moreresort. Marshall hosted a pre dive meeting of every a couple of months in advance. He briefed every one of what to expect for the trip. Marshall and his team meticulously planned and executed the dive trip. All divers were informed about the daily dive schedule. When dive locations changed, Marshall was on top of it. The very few issues that arose were quickly, personally handled by Marshall. It was an extremely well planned and executed experience.

I wouldn't waste my time with these guys unhelpful rude they make you feel unwanted in the shop and…read moretheir equipment is overpriced services overpriced go to sea adventures off Holcomb Bridge nice people always willing to help

A cool place to learn to Dive, take Diving trips and buy equipment…read more My husband received his certification from here- they host many trips and opportunities for Divers to maintain their certifications. Swim lessons also offered here. This weekend Sea Ventures held an "open house" with workshops, giveaway and time to connect with other divers.

I really enjoyed the lifeguarding class. It helped me become an amazing lifeguard all thanks to…read moretheir amazing staff such as my instructor Cadey who was patient and supportive.

We were so impressed with our scuba cert program through SpringAdventures!…read more Honestly, when we hit the targeted ads, we were a little dubious because of some of the web design choices, and how low the prices were. SO GLAD we took a chance. It's a one-man operation, and he's incredible. His prices are all in, and he really does knock it out in just 2 days with great flexible local dives near the High Springs area. If you have a special request, just call him - he was able to add our NitrOx cert as well on the fly. I was blown away watching this man transition from charismatic comedy, making learning fun but still hitting all the key points, right into suddenly supportive teacher mode when we were in the practical portions and he was helping a student who was struggling, using a disarming compassionate demeanor. At least in our session, class sizes were very small, and he not only equipped us mentally for our scuba expeditions, but he gave us incredible insight and recommendations beyond the certification on what kind of gear to look for, good habits, inside tips for the industry. Just 11/10. He also does have gear available for sale, customized to the diver, which is I assume how he keeps his prices so low, but he wasn't pushy at all and advised us for what we NEEDED not what he sold. I was actively trying to buy gear from him, and he advised me that I might need something special and that also some other websites unrelated to him are having a pretty good sale right now so he chose our equipment and savings over his own revenue. Just couldn't be more impressed. (Also, if you come down here for just the class from out of town, I highly recommend the "getaway" tiny home cabins nearby for lodging. They're clean, super cheap, nice close by, and easy. Including two nights lodging, you could get your scuba cert here for like a thousand or $1,200 cheaper than you can in most major cities.

Took my open water cert. class with Robert and can not stress enough what an incredible instructor…read morehe is. His attention to detail and focus on scuba safety was phenomenal. He provided tips for improving my swimming technique as well as my breathing. He was also a blast to be around, loved all his positivity while teaching, made me even more excited to learn something new. Really looking forward to furthering my training with him! Thank you Rob! You rock!

Frank was very helpful and the selection of gear and associated prices was very nice. Great…read moreexperience for me.

Very impressive selection and super nice salespeople!…read more Son (21) and I signed up for scuba lessons and purchased our gear in store. Better prices (without asking) than I could find online and knowledgeable staff that did not hesitate to offer an opinion without being pushy. Highly recommended.

Unprofessional, condescending, kept my equipment for two weeks without calling me to keep me…read moreupdated I had to force them basically to do the work and they only did half of what I wanted done and gave me the excuse you have to do the rest yourself, even though I didn't want to do it myself because it involves filling a spare tank with air from the tank that they filled so do the math on the O2. I will never go back and I don't recommend them. Unfortunately they are the only game in Athens.

I was in need of a few items for a trip. Checked the website which said they were open drove 30…read moremiles to the shop to find a locked door. That is not a way to run a business. Divers Suppy is on my route so I will go there instead.