I needed a mask with prescription lenses. Mike explained everything to me very thoroughly on the…read morephone, and when I went into the shop, Paul helped me to pick a mask, dropped in the right lenses (in stock), tested me, and wrapped things up within a very friendly 20 minutes. Very fair prices and a fantastic experience with people who are extremely knowledgeable. I'll be coming back for sure!

After spending two half-days with Nick at East Coast Divers, I walked away with a completely new…read morelevel of information and confidence. Even though this wasn't a certification course, the workshop provided practical setup advice and technical insights that are hard to find elsewhere.   Nick's technical knowledge is expansive; he was able to address every question or concern the group had with ease. What impressed me most was his willingness to help outside the specific scope of the workshop--if we had a scuba-related subject we were curious about, he would work with us one-on-one to provide pointers or recommendations. It shows he's invested in the diver's overall success, not just checking boxes for the day's lesson.   He clearly cares about the curriculum and his students. He went over the allotted time both days to ensure we truly understood the material, and I wouldn't have shortened it by a single minute. If you are looking to fine-tune and improve your in-water skills, I highly recommend his Advanced Buoyancy, Movement, and Positioning Techniques workshop.

Reading all the reviews here and the experience I had today will keep me from using this location…read morethey are rated 3 stars for a reason. . I drove past two dive shops today thinking I'll wait to purchase my new gear local. I have waited all week thinking on my day off I would be all set. I checked store hours. I double checked before I left. I drive all the way to Weymouth from Nashua and I get to the dive shop at 10:30. As I pull up the place looks abandoned. Pit in my stomach I get out of my car and a poodle meets me at the locked door. The place was closed. Sign on door says. On a swimming trip. Amazing. Last time I pull into that parking lot.

My husband and I started our diving experience here, and we have nothing but great things to say…read moreabout them. The classes were taught very well- they were VERY thorough, and extremely reasonable. We've now been divers for a couple years, and every time we come in the shop, they are so friendly and helpful for anything we need! Once you've gone there, it's like you're family. Items are always always in stock. I think maybe ONCE they didn't have a certain bag in, and he ordered it right away for us. Prices are great- comparable to what you can find on ebay, and we would rather buy from them anyway because of the safety factor. We will definitely continue to go here- it's a great local shop that offers charters, advice, and continuing education. I think my husband would live there if he could!

Located in an outbuilding in a residential neighborhood in Dedham. The evening started out on a bad…read morenote. We arrived at 6, as requested, to find an open, unlocked, unattended shop reeking of cigarette smoke. Turns out start time, due to pool availability, had changed but nobody bothered to inform me. Once Chris arrived, things improved. And we had a "successful" Intro to Scuba lesson. Scuba is freaky. It's just not natural to breathe underwater. And even with a tank, mask and mouthpiece, breathing under water does not come naturally. Hence my use of "". Chris totally gets that and invited us back to give it a second try, at no additional charge. Chris is a great instructor, he totally loves scuba and wants to pass his love of the sport on to others. He also offers a scuba certification program. Though if you have never dived before, I definitely recommend the intro to scuba. It is WAY different than snorkeling. We've yet to make a decision as to whether or not to give it another try. That breathing under water thing. Freaky.

Chris was great instructor, very friendly and approachable. Very informative. He also was super…read morepatient with me since this is my first time scuba, I was a little nervous at first. But at the end felt much more comfortable with the whole breathing under water thing. Definitely coming back to get my scuba certification. :)

My first dive with Jim and the Boston Scuba team and I could not be more impressed with the venue…read more(cool area of Boston) the professionalism (low key confidence and super organized) and the dive boat is roomy and made to handle the harbor (12 tons of stability). Jim has a great play list during the dives and knows the water cold (yeah 50 degree at 50 feet so bring all of your 7MM gear) and where the fun stuff is. Lots of stuff to see on the ride as well between CodZilla and the pleasure crafts in the harbor. Sipped a couple of cold ones at the East Coast Cider outside lounge afterward...all in all a great day!

I got PADI certified here! ...in our very own dirty waters!!…read more Boston Scuba is located right in East Boston, right by the water. It's easy to get to and we always find parking in the lot when we go. They have the whole certification package for you - we did our pool session in a local school gym while having our classes and our four open water dives (two dives per trip/day) in their store location (by the harbor). It was pretty simple and easy to reserve - just make sure you pick days that work for you. Everyone is so helpful - dive masters are fun, knowledgable and passionate. I had an amazing time and would definitely recommend them...if you can handle that old dirty water. We went in July but still put on all the thermal gear (gloves, hood, shoes and all) that they provided! Overall, excellent experience and service. We haven't bought anything from the store, because I think it's a little pricey; however, students do get a discount that's available the week or two during and after certification.

Super knowledgeable and super helpful. I went in for snorkel gear and they nailed all of their…read morerecommendations. They're scuba classes are super popular and are a diamond in the rough for Scuba in central Massachusetts.

From the owner: Worcester County's Oldest SCUBA Training, Sales, Service, and Rental Shop. Explore new worlds and…read moremeet new friends, above and below sea level!

Have gone diving with Mark from Mass diving a few times and he is excellent and knowledgeable. Very…read moreattentive to his group from start to finish including traveling. He arranges many dive trip per year and follows through with all the details. His selection of dive resorts have been very good. In addition he is also available to answer your questions and concerns. He has offered and given help regarding equipment. I recommend him completely for future dive trips whether you're traveling alone or with family.

I just had the pleasure of sharing a dive boat in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina with Mark Potter of…read moreMass Diving and could not resist the opportunity to share what a wonderful experience I had with him. We just happened to find ourselves in the same dive group (I am not a customer or a travel client of Mark or Mass Diving--not yet, anyway!), and yet Mark spent the week sharing his considerable knowledge base with me and with all of his fellow divers. Given how kind, fun, attentive and generous Mark was with random dive partners in his group, I can only imagine the level of service and care that his actual customers and clients would receive on one of his trips! I hope anyone considering a dive trip will take the chance to travel with Mark Potter, as I will, the very first chance I get! He is also a talented and dedicated underwater photographer to boot.

I recently completed my open water SSI certification with Dave at Aquatic Specialties and had an…read moreincredible experience. I was completing this course, including the open water portion, all in December; I was eager to get certified in a New England winter, and Dave matched that energy. From the moment you meet Dave, his enthusiasm for SCUBA is palpable. Throughout long class days, Dave is cracking jokes, telling anecdotes and getting you excited about the skill you're about to have, all while answering a barrage of questions. In the water, he is professional, vigilant, and in his element. He exudes an air of calm and control, allowing you to confidently perform skills that would otherwise be terrifying or disorienting- like removing your goggles or respirator in 45 degree water. Beyond that, the staff is equally as knowledgeable and the community they foster is incredibly warm and welcoming. Even on my open water dives where I thought it was just going to be myself and Dave, I ended up meeting more people who tagged along just because they wanted to dive. I'd be hard pressed to find a more inviting community that is excited to pass the knowledge along to others. What an awesome experience and an awesome group of people that I can happily say I'm a part of now. Thank you Dave! 5/5 stars

Excellent instructors! Worked with me patiently to resolve difficulties I was having and made sure…read moreI had the right gear for me. Game changer!

Great dive shop, they now have a new location at 178 E Main St, Milford, MA…read more M.A.I.S.I. is one of the few shops around where you can get Nitrox and Trimix. They do a great job ensuring the fills you have requested are accurate, timely, and at a fair price. The staff is always pleasant to deal with, nice to be appreciated when you're spending your hard-earned money. They also teach under the NAUI banner which in my opinion is one of the top certification agencies for instructors to operate under.

From the owner: We are a full-service dive shop. We teach Intro to Scuba all the way up to and including…read moreInstructor Trainer. We service all brands of scuba equipment. We sell Mares, ScubaPro, HOG, Shearwater, Fourth Element, Hammerhead, Aqualung, Apeks, SEAC and XS Scuba gear. Our air fill station provides quality air fills including Nitrox, TriMix , Helitrox and Oxygen. We also have equipment rentals for certified divers.

They have all the toys and the staff is delight to work with. An excellent Shop for maintenance and…read morerepair of my regulator and console as well.

I just have to give a shout out to Luis, one of the instructors/ guides at this excellent dive…read moreshop! I needed help getting acclimated to cold water diving in New England, and was lucky to get Luis as my private guide for multiple dives. He is very patient, safety-oriented, positive and has taught me lots. He also manages to find interesting critters on every single dive! This shop has the kind of quality instructors that you want to continue your training with.

Lovely walk around Jamaica Pond! It was cold and raw and lightly raining but still very serene and…read morebeautiful. Lots of runners and walkers passing by me, it was nice to feel the fresh air and get some exercise. Street parking and not too far from the downtown area of JP.

I'm absolutely obsessed with Jamaica Pond. I've driven by a hundred times and now I've finally gone…read moreout to run it this summer and let me just say - where have I been! It's so big which is great for mid-length walks and runs (I'm still trying to figure out the exact distance of one lap though). There's plenty of benches along the loop to sit down and catch your breath, people-watch, read a book, meet a neighbor, etc. They also have a few outdoor exercise stations during one stretch of the loop and I've seen people use them! A really cool addition to have. There's street parking and I've had no troubles finding a spot. The best part: SHADE. This summer has been the summer of Jamaica Pond and I think a large part is due to how shaded the path is! This heat wave is no joke! Sometimes there's folks playing instruments in the gazebo which is always fun to hear.