Although there are several dive shops closer to my house, Heroes Dive Center is my preferred LDS,…read moreand has been for many years. Always greeted with a smile, and always helpful. HDC has been servicing all my gear for many years. Great selection of brands and great prices. Not uncommon to see their regular prices less than other places "sale" prices. I've personally taken several dive courses, and have also had Sean and the team verify my kids. Never rushed, they take the time needed to make sure the student is a confident and competent diver.

Amazing Dive Center and all staff go above and beyond to welcome you in and get you included into…read moreevents. Highly knowledgeable and wonderful team that I just traveled with to Devils Den with a group trip. Fun!!!

I am SO glad I chose this place to continue my dive certification with the open water cert. I got…read moreeven luckier when Keith answered the phone the first time I called the shop. I could tell instantly that this was the place I needed. Keith's passion and compassion for dive excellence is unmatched. While he is in the sales business, he isn't going to sell you something that you don't need. He also wants to make sure that you get what you need and what is comfortable for you to want to continue diving and use the equipment. His one-on-one training is amazing! He takes the time to make sure you really understand the course material and practice it efficiently. For someone that has thousands of logged dives throughout their 35+ year history of diving, Keith knows his stuff. You'll also never have to worry about losing him in the water. Just look for the pink! The entire staff here at Macs just makes you feel so welcome and part of their family! You just can't find this anywhere else. Not to this level. Look no further than Macs for all your underwater needs, training, or even swimming lessons. The indoor pool is at the perfect temperature to keep you in the water and loving it! Don't even think twice before deciding to come here! You'll be glad you did!

My Son just finished his Open Water Certification today with Kevin Campbell, he certified my wife…read moreand I. The Mac's Scuba family is one of a kind. They are truly family. Kevin is a great instructor. I highly recommend stopping in or calling if you have any questions if you are searching for new gear, service for your current gear, looking to become certified or wanting to expand you scuba knowledge by taking a specialty course. Kevin and the staff is always ready to get you set up for your next adventure. Thank you Kevin. Jr now has memories that will last a lifetime.

This place is my "Go To" whenever I need to buy a gun or fire live ammo on their indoor range…read more I was there buying my third 1873 Colt clone chambered in 45 LC because I needed one with a specific barrel length which they had in stock. I found the gun department staffed with EXPERIENCED and attentive employees who participate in shooting activities like I enjoy and were able to offer a discount that made a good deal even better. I feel that if you exhibit the safety habits that make everyone on both sides of the counter feel comfortable and show employees that you would not be a danger to yourself or others you will find employees who are happy to serve and even train you depending on your experience level. Don't expect the same happy response from that employee if you show disrespect for gun safety or have nefarious ownership reasons because those employees protect my rights to legal ownership and the stores best interests which I rely on and keeps me coming back when ever the need dictates.

TL;DR Managment/ownership treats customers and employees terribly, would not spend money here…read more Repeat bad experiences, I'd rather buy online than go back in this store. As an avid adventurer of the western US, I tend to visit outdoor stores wherever I travel to see what their idea of adventure is there and take the chance to upgrade gear that's frustrating to use or worn out over time. I've visited Bill Jackson's on two separate occasions now, heading in each time with about $500 worth of gear in mind to shop for. The first time I came, I got great help from multiple associates and planned to purchase gear off of their advise, but witnessed a confrontation between management and an associate that I recall as mild but disruptive enough it made me leave the store without buying anything. I didn't come back for about 8 months. Now I'm back in town for a few weeks of work before heading on a 2,700 mile bikepacking journey and really needed to grab a few items I hoped they'd have in stock. Being interesting in all outdoor activities, I started talking with an associate about the ski shop they were building the last time I was here. He keyed in that I had ski knowledge from my time tuning skis and custom fitting ski boots out west and started talking to me about part time work as they expected to need some extra hands with ski knowledge and took me to show me their ski selection. To get there, we had to walk through an area that he explained was sectioned off for an upcoming sale, so not yet available, but the necessary route to the still-open ski shop. He made a pretty good case for their ski shop and my wheels were turning about coming to help them out in the fall. On our way back through the sale area, I asked a question about the items we were walking past and the associate was very clear that those items were not available for sale until the official sale start date, but took the opportunity to educate me about them(I knew very little about diving equipment but am curious to learn). I was quickly convinced that a decent snorkeling kit was necessary equipment to enjoy the area and decided I'd get a setup. Before he got a chance to redirect me to where the currently available snorkeling gear was(I could tell it was coming, this area was also tiny compared to the sale area), an angry manager/owner appeared ready to tear apart the kind and helpful associate that had just taught me what I needed to know to spend an extra couple hundred dollars on top of the items I was already planning. I hurriedly left the area while she continued to holler at me and once I passed the threshold of that room I heard her resume berating the associate in anger. I walked myself over to the full price scuba stuff and found another helpful associate, but I could not bring myself to buy anything from this store after that experience. It was not unreasonable for her to ask us to move along since we had stopped in a place we were meant to pass through, but she was incredibly rude to the associate for going above and beyond to take care of an enthusiastic customer. I won't spend money here, that manager is the most unkind person I've encountered since I've been in Tampa. In a town of incredibly kind people, there is no place for that. Very sad, I really wanted to like this store. The associates seem to be knowledgeable and passionate about the outdoors, but they don't deserve to be treated that way.

Rob is awesome! My dad and I felt super prepared after getting our basic certification with him…read more Not just through and through class we really learned.

My daughter needed her open water certification and we were vacationing in the area I called…read morenumerous dive shops to inquiry. Robert at Depth Perception made me feel very comfortable so we booked with them. The communication prior to arrival was excellent we knew what to expect coming in from out of state. Once we met him in person I knew we had made the right choice. Robert is a GREAT instructor. He took the time to get to know my daughter's level of comfort in and out of the water. He is very patient, his tone of voice is very level so super easy to understand and he is very knowledgeable. I noticed that he was respected at both dive sites we went to. After completion of open water certification he made sure that the proper forms were submitted back to the home dive shop. I highly recommend Dept Perception and Robert.

I stopped in this store while on vacation for a new mask and snorkel. They have a good selection of…read moremasks available and were very helpful with their recommendations. I ended up getting a basic Cressi mask for a good price. Teresa is who helped us out and she was delightful. She found out my son likes to make jewelry from the rocks he finds. She pulled out a large bag of shark teeth that she collected while diving recently and let my son and daughter pick out a slew of teeth. Such a simple act of kindness shown to people vacationing floored me. The kids felt like they won the lottery! Thank you Jim's Dive Shop!

Damn good spot. Not only do they show you what you're looking for, but they also give you advice on…read morethe tools that you NEED rather than what you WANT. They offer great inexpensive items that with proper care and treatment, your equipment can last for a very long time and never fail you on your dives.

Kapu Kai Divers is owned and operated by two local bay area firefighters who have many years of…read moreexperience in the business. Mike and Stacy are two of the most easy going, friendly and professional people that I have ever had the opportunity to know and dive with. They have worked hard to put together what they have always dreamed about having in their Scuba diving business. If you have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive or would like some advance SCUBA classes please feel free to give them a call. they even have a few spots left open for lobster mini season in West Palm. Below is the link to their Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/KapuKaiDivers Contact Info: (813) 355-7051 Website http://www.kapukaidivers...

From the owner: We specialize in the highest quality SCUBA instruction. We are not a dive shop, we work…read moreindependently. Please see our Dive Shop recommendations!

Wasn't planning on diving on my trip but after phoning I changed my mind because of their prices…read more I had to rent a full setup (usually have my own gear), the rental equip was of decent quality and was typical. They had a special pricing if you were going on a charter. Mike the captain dropped us right on the reef and the wreck. Mustapha the very capable DM gave us good directions on what to expect of the sites and was around to check on us during the dive. The selection of sites was not a disappointment. Check out their FB page and look at the gopro videos posted. Abundant sea life. Best diving that I have done in FL. Nice fresh fruit and snacks during the SI

My husband and I were in Tampa for Memorial Day weekend and wanted to get a Friday dive in. After…read morecalling a couple of shops, we found that many of them don't go out on weekdays! How disappointing! But Narcosis was ready to go! We signed up for a 2-tank shallow morning dive trip. Nice and early. We met at the shop at 0600 to pick up our weights and tanks. Then we drove down the street in Tarpon Springs to meet the boat at the docks. The staff was so fun, and so easy-going, while also focused on safety. I can honestly say that I usually have a little anxiety before dives, but I experienced NONE with these guys. It was so relaxing and fun! One of the staff members was also helpful in giving me tips to roll off the boat since I usually step off. My mind kept me hesitating thinking that I'd hit the boat on the way down. The dive master did not rush me (but I didn't take forever either lol) in rolling off the boat. We lucked out with conditions. Water visibility was great. Water was calm and warm. The critters were out and about. You couldn't ask for more! Next time in Tampa, we'll definitely be back for another adventure. Don't let the interesting name choice hold you back. Sign up for a dive trip today! See everyone again soon!

Wow where to start...Deep Six Divers has made getting scuba certified such an incredible, fun, and…read moreinformative process. I've always heard great things about this shop, so when I finally made the decision to get certified, I knew exactly where to go. The knowledge of the staff and the passion they have for diving is apparent in everything they do. I have learned SO much and felt so confident in my ability to dive by the end of the class that getting in the ocean and applying my skills was no problem at all. They take the time to help you get fitted to the gear that you need for class and any other items you may need. John is the shop owner and he has always been so nice every time I've been in the shop. Brant was the primary person giving lectures and teaching the skills in our class, he is in the process of becoming an instructor and he was so friendly and knowledgeable. Don was observing Brant during our classes to help him get his instructor certification; Don took us on our checkout dive in the Keys as well and you can tell that he is so passionate about his career in diving and instructing. He kept everything fun and explained things in a way that was understandable and made sure that any questions we had were answered without making anyone feel silly for asking. We've also gotten help from Christina, Hector, Tyler, and Ryan(and a few others) but I seriously cannot say enough good things about these people! They have given us skills and knowledge that we will use throughout our whole dive career and I can't wait to continue learning from them!

Very informative staff and wide variety of brands to choose from. Can't wait to join them on one of…read moretheir upcoming dives.

Thank you to Heidi and Andy for the awesome time! So special getting to swim with manatees, and…read morethanks for answering all my many excited questions!

This was our second time using Birds to swim with Manatees and we will choose them every time now…read more Had an amazing experience with Captain Misty and Guide Gina. Highly recommend the 6am tour as you get viewing time before it gets really busy. I really appreciate Birds Underwater as they do a great job educating you about the manatees and how to passively observe. Made the manatees more comfortable and as a result we got to have some amazing interactions with them.