Lancaster Scuba Center

25.6 mi

Knowledgeable and approachable staff. By the time we completed our checkout dive we were confident…read morein assembling our gear and with basic scuba skills. Can't wait to take more classes.

Harrisburg's West Shore Scuba

So, we had a mix up with an appointment for Discover Scuba Diving and instead of just saying sorry…read moreand sending us on our way they jumped thru hoops to fix it. The staff here is awesome and so is the shop!!!! Can't imagine going anywhere else!

Great dive shop. Good instructors who are willing to work around your schedule to get your…read morecertification on time.

Another IE completed.

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Key Largo June 2016

YAY Scuba!

(2 reviews)

45.5 mi

I am so belated in this review, as I did my pool sessions back in March with Thor. I am reminded…read morethat it was still outstanding because I am headed to YayScuba with my partner to manage his bottles now. I suggested he call them because I had such a positive experience and then realized I have only been sharing that with friends and family instead of in formal review. I was lucky enough to be Thor's solo student during my sessions and he did everything possible to make me comfortable. All of the skills were very personalized and he is very experienced and knowledgeable. Even more important, he was an excellent teacher. He was very patient and was quick to repeat skills that I misunderstood or was struggling with. The scuba world is very male dominated, but I was never the only female in the pool nor was I ever made to feel less capable than the male students doing a refresher course. Thor made the skills fun and he was meticulous about making sure I understood and could safely execute each one. I cannot recommend the shop or Thor enough to anyone starting out, but especially to women entering the water.

YAY Scuba diving courses was an enjoyable experience for my 11 year old son. The instructor Thor…read morewas patient, understanding and informative about teaching the skills and experience of scuba diving for a beginner. My son was anxious and Thor's encouraging teaching style allowed my son to learn, feel confident and do well in this course. By the end of the class, my son had so much fun and I felt comfortable with course. I highly recommend taking classes with YAY Scuba diving. We will be back for the next level of scuba diving classes in the spring!

Learning the basics in the pool

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Atlantic Divers

104.2 mi

When it comes to diving Atlantic Divers knows what's up (I mean down). My instructor, Tom Stocker…read morewas a very knowledgeable teacher who always made me feel comfortable and bolstered my confidence to dive.

From the owner: Welcome to the Atlantic Divers! New Jersey's foremost authority in Wreck Diving. More than…read moreThirty years of great diving for novice and experienced wreck divers. We provide a full SCUBA diving program that includes training, expeditions, equipment sales, rentals & repairs. We are the leader in North Atlantic Ocean Wreck Diving, and have been since 1986...

New Retail Area

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Scuba World

(2 reviews)

73.7 mi

Great service, quick and efficient. Does repairs on equipment fast and reliably. You can go there…read moreto learn all things scuba diving from Darrell Louder Jr. who has the highest attainable level of scuba, or one of their staff

Scuba World is a family owned scuba shop since 1986. They are the only PADI 5-star IDC scuba shop…read morein Delaware. The employees are knowledgable and most dive equipment for warm or cold water diving is in stock. The prices are better than I've been able to find on the internet. Classes are taught 7 days a week at the convenience of the student.

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Salty Dog Dive Center

4.4

(5 reviews)

39.7 mi

Lucky from Salty Dog Dive Shop hit out of the park for my new BC and Regulator. While Aqualung, the…read moresupplier of the equipment, was not the fastest, Lucky was able to push the company to pony up. He kept me informed during the process. Once the equipment was in he treated me like royalty, set up the equipment in front of me, and I was set. Lucky I appreciate your good natural, and welcoming spirit.

Salty dog is a wonderful place to learn to dive. Una is very knowledgable and has the patience to…read moreteach. I love the fact that they have an onsite pool to learn in. If you are looking to travel, this is the place to go. Salty dog sets up everything for you. All you have to do is show up at the airport. Their prices for trips are very reasonable. Go check them out........ If you have children, they offer several different learning opportunities for them.

Group dive for a day of fun

Our Salt Water Pool

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Aqua Adventures

(3 reviews)

37.2 mi

I originally was going to complete my certification at another Dive shop, but found this one was…read moremuch closer to home. They now are a PADI Dive shop as well. Jeff & Lori are very friendly and made me feel immediately comfortable to do my training with Aqua Adventures. The other instructors Ted & Tony are friendly and attentive as well. They make learning fun and safe. I am happy I found this closer shop to my home. Hoping to take a Dive trip with the shop sometime in the future. I would recommend Aqua Adventures if you want to begin your certification or simply a refresher.

Purchased gear for an upcoming dive trip to Turks and Caicos. We had a little trouble with a…read morefaulty zipper and the dive shop replaced the booties with a more expensive pair without question. The store is starting a transformation and deserves a visit. Thanks to them for a great experience.

Captain Ron's Diving

46.2 mi

I've always wanted to learn to dive and this company was fantastic! Everyone is super friendly and…read moreright away you feel like part of the 'clan'. The instruction is personal, well presented, and you will succeed. Once certified, you can stay involved and participate in any number of clan outings, even awesome dive trips to places like Grand Canyon. Great company for novice and experienced divers alike. I highly recommend, it far exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to get back in the water.

Divers Den

4.2

(10 reviews)

48.7 mi

Diver's Den is a fantastic facility for scuba diving enthusiasts. Their selection of equipment is…read moreexcellent, and they offer the ability to order and customize gear to meet specific needs. One aspect that sets this shop apart is their commitment to safety and functionality; after a purchase, they arrange for pool testing to ensure everything works properly before use in the field. They also offer various classes and certifications for those interested in advancing their skills. I am very glad to have found this shop as my son and I both are well satisfied with the value add of our purchases and the service received .

When I was looking for an obscure part Mike and Jeff could not have been more helpful. If they deal…read morewith your brand, they are worth talking to. Thanks for trying guys!

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Orvis

Great quality of merchandise but a little expensive. Staff was friendly. Well-organized racks. I…read morewould come back here again.

This is a beautiful stand alone building in the parking lot of a dying strip mall. The store itself…read moreis very nice. Prices are about 25% off full price with some others deep discounted. Found a couple bargains. Worth a stop to check it out.

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Tiny Town

4.4

(69 reviews)

2.2 mi

I purchased my tickets online in advance for the 11 AM to 2 PM timeslot and paid $62 for my three…read morekids and myself. I signed the waiver at home to make it easier for when I came in and I was checked m in less than two minutes. This was a very good time to come. There was no crowd and we actually came in time for the bubble party. The staff is very kind walking around picking up toys and making sure it's safe and clean as possible but they're not helicoptering during. They let your kids play but they do pick up after them. I think it was well worth the money my kids had an awesome time. We will definitely come back for sure.

Updated review with pictures and some more details! We had so much fun! Can't wait to go back!…read moreHighly recommend! My daughter loved playing in all the different rooms. I loved that for the event we were at they split the group into two for various stations which gives kids and families more time to explore each thing. My only downside with the business is the cost. I understand business have to make money, especially small businesses but it's pretty costly.

Picture of their mini animal hospital

A picture of their mini animal hospital

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Picture of their mini stage

Snapology of Lancaster, PA

4.9

(7 reviews)

3.4 mi

I love Facebook events. It's a great way to discover new businesses and experience local events…read morethat I wouldn't have found on my own. So when I saw a family friendly grand opening for Snapology on a weekend I had my granddaughter I was eager to check it out. Going in the place was packed and had met the limit of people the fire department would allow. I was ready to leave and come back but after seeing all the cool play stations my granddaughter was excited to play. Fortunately I decided to wait till a few people left and only waited a few minutes. During the wait I still had no idea what/how this business operated and it looked like just a room with different play stations so I took the wait as an opportunity to ask questions and find out exactly what they do. From what I learned Snapology is a number of things. The majority of the play stations are based on building; whether that be with Legos, Lincoln Logs, Erector sets, Duplex, etc. They host building workshops for older kids to use these materials to build complex subjects. They also offer hours of drop off/free play for kids 5 and up, and free play for kids under 5 with the parents present. This service is $8 hour/per child and does have limited times/hours. Additionally they offer day camps and preschool, host birthday parties, and as time goes on will probably add more services and special events. So when it was our turn to go in and play my granddaughter ran to the Lego Friends table. These certainly aren't the Lego's I grew up with! I thought they were too advanced for a four year old as they have itty bitty pieces and lots of tiny components but she loved it. There's tiny people and you can change their heads, hair, etc....as well as tiny animals, pieces to build houses, playgrounds, pools....I had to literally drag her away from that station to check out what else was offered. There was also a kiddle pool full of bigger piece Legos, erector sets for older kids, a room featuring remote control cars, a racetrack for your Lego cars to race down, a train table and so much more. A smaller area separated by (so cool!) HUGE Lego block walls was centered more towards toddlers with a dress up area, play kitchen, puzzles, Melissa & Doug toys, a huge dollhouse, and role playing toys. While this area was more in her age group she seemed bored with it and kept gravitating towards the Friends Lego station. Throughout the building staff were there to supervisor and assist. There are several tables in the back for parents to sit and relax and a few low poufs in the play area to supervisor your children. They also had buckets for toys that were dirty or came in contact with a child's mouth for cleaning. Overall we loved it and have made plans to come back. Somethings I thought they could do better; the poufs are difficult for older people to get up from. I would have loved to see higher seating throughout for the parents, as well as more hooks for coats/purses as there were only a few. Lockers would be a good alternative. I was surprised there weren't any Little People playsets for the little ones, although I think the suggested age of play for the "toddler area" would be age 4 and up. Also more classes and preschool classes available at night for working parents as everything is geared towards parents that stay home, as well as more "free" play hours. Otherwise a unique business concept that I'm happy to patronize.

My son absolutely LOVES these classes and there are often discounts for repeat customers : )read more

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Richard C.

11 years ago

LSC is an outstanding place to learn about diving. My wife and I had the pleasure of learning to dive with some great people whose knowledge and experience was some of the best in the industry. We were especially impressed with Gary Sanderson who is an instructor of the highest caliber. While we were difficult students at times, he still took the time to help us master various skills necessary to become competent and capable divers. John Walker was yet another person who taught us advanced techniques and had a special and perhaps slightly better way of conveying complex information that could be easily understood. I would consider all the staff at LSC to be the best of the best! While we don't live very close to LSC, it was worth the trip for our initial training and anyone looking for a fun and exciting time of learning to dive had best consider this organization. They go beyond the book and beyond the basics and teach you to become real Scuba Divers! read more

Steven K.

5 years ago

profoundly dishonest my protected information from credit card information and passport information was used to open an illegal bank account and to spihon money. John the owner promised to review the video . never done dont ever use a credit card on this site read more

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