Ruth is amazing!!! Seriously, there is nothing bad I can say about using her services. She's is…read moreincredible. We got vip service and learned more than our friends who have done padi with larger groups or hotels/travel. I was actually shocked how little my brother and sister and law learned about scuba when they got certified in Hawaii. I had another friend who went to Bali with his wife and complained about his ears hurting the whole time. If you use Ruth, you won't ever have those problems. She was a pro with my open water certification. She's so good I went back for my nitrox and dry suit certification too. Do yourself a favor and sign up yourself, your loved ones and friends to learn scuba from Ruth.

Was able to compete my first dives here and the experience was great. The instructors do a great…read morejob here

Sebastian was amazing to source me a hard to find fourth element wetsuit and overnight it to me one…read moreday before my Galapagos trip! Amazing service!

This place just gets "better" (WORSE). After waiting almost 3 weeks to finally get our tank back…read morefrom viz/hydro - since they were always conveniently "closed due to unforeseen circumstances", - they forgot to attach a sticker proving visualization had been done. So now we can't fill the tank. I called yesterday and Jeff neither apologized or offered to rectify the situation. He just told me I'd need to come in when the "viz specialist" was there. Why? If they're so good at their job, how did they miss that step?! Or, I could go to the Cypress location and any manager there could affix the sticker. Ok, so...only a "viz specialist" at the HB store, and a manager at Cypress?! Make it make sense! Horrible staff and customer service. You guys should stay closed due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Called in on a weekend because my gear was faulty following a dive on Friday and I needed it…read moreworking by next Monday. I was worried because other dive shops estimated it would be weeks before they could have my gear back to me. Debbie, the owner/repair tech had my setup operational within the hour. Amazing!! Her and her son were also very kind, helpful, and generous with their time throughout the process. I'm writing this review a couple days after my dive and everything is working perfectly. I will definitely be back if anything needs servicing again. Thanks for saving the day, Debbie! :)

I'm a new diver; Bit by the bug and I want to get…read moreeverything!! All the coolest stuff!! This is the dive shop that will make sure you get the equipment you actually need to do the diving that you want. They service equipment, so they know what's actually good and you don't have to buy stuff twice. I wish I would have gone here first, I would have saved some money! ....and there was this one time that I walked in to the shop and was ready to spend $2,500 on a new drysuit. I walked out of the shop with nothing. ...Nothing but a homework assignment! He told me that he would sell me any drysuit I wanted, but I had to tell him why I wanted that specific suit. I ended up buying a Bare reactive 5mm suit and a hooded vest, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! ... and there was this one time that I walked into the shop wanting to buy a full face mask regulator. Instead of buying it and seeing if i like it, I was able to book a dive and test out the equipment. I can't say enough good things about this dive shop! Wonderful humans who tell you like it is. This is my permanent dive shop! If you live within 100 miles you should totally come here! Long story short, this is my new dive shop! Everybody here is a pro, and is happy to answer any question you have. John, Debbie, and John jr. are seasoned pros that will lead you in the right direction , Whether you're a new diver like me or someone experienced, if you live near here, this should be your local dive shop for anything you need. This shop teaches you about the equipment you are about to buy Very informative and obviously experienced, I trust what they tell me. Mostly because they don't just tell me something, they explain WHY. Nobody does that.

Stop wasting your time calling shops looking for scuba instruction and comparing. I have already…read moredone it. This little shop in costa mesa right with super easy location access and their people are the best. I called Dive & Photo last minute wanting to have accelerated private open water PADI instruction/certification for myself and a son and daughter both in their 20s. 3 days of instruction later. Done. Dive & Photo one of their instructors, Allen Gibson in touch with me and he made it happen. Of course an older retired marine veteran would be effecient and organized. Allen was everything you could ask for in an instructor. Expert. Efficient. Prepared. Patient. Flexible. Fantastic teacher and communicator with our varied learning styles and backgrounds. He made sure each one of us mastered the material. The gear provided was great. We bought dive fins at the shop and Allen walked us through the options and pricing was good. Everything from first call to gear to instruction was Five Star. Allen had the beach conditions and reef area for our dives in laguna wired (and I have lived in laguna all my life) even the parking set-up. Honestly there were a couple other shops that were doing their dives just arriving after we had gotten started and I felt sorry for them. They looked so disorganized. Allen had us ready to go and confident in our set up and knowledge before we entered stepped in the ocean. None of us can wait to do a dive trip with him and the shop. Stop calling around

If I could give them 100 stars, I would! Andy, Sophia and…read moreAllen are so awesome! This shop has gone above and beyond for us and we will continue to shop here and take classes. This shop is fantastic!

Our granddaughter took the discover scuba class last week and had the best time. Learned a lot and…read morecannot wait to get certified. The instructor Maaika was very good and patient.

We love Mr. Aiden! My 2 y/o looks forward to swim class every week. Me Aiden is so patient and…read morecaring to our little one. My favorite is that he talks to her (aka coaches her) and guides her through practice. I would get so stressed bc I never learned to swim but Mr. Aiden teaching our daughter is so relieving. Pool is warm and sessions are 20min which is nice. The admin staff is very friendly too. It is a bit expensive that's my only thing but hopefully it's bc the staff gets paid well :)

My father was coming down to visit us in LA and we wanted to make some memories out on the water…read more There are a lot of charters out there. After researching and reading numerous reviews I came across Belle Charters and Captain Tom. Whatever our expectations were, nothing prepared us for the welcoming gracious experience we had. What started out as an exciting day at sea turned into one of my best memories with my father. Captain Tom provided drinks and food; breakfast and an amazing fish taco lunch (special family recipe), as well as the bait and rigs for fishing. The respect and praise I have for Belle Charters is beyond words. If you are in search for a fishing charter look no farther. Book it here and never look back. We will be contacting Captain Tom again in the future without hesitation. He really made us feel like family. Thanks!

Cpt Tom is Awesome!!…read more Very professional & personable, The boat is also clean and welcoming. We shot over to Catalina for the day and it was a success plus the price was right. I recommend Cpt Tom for any ocean occasion \m/

Great service and extremely knowledgeable. Best equipment and with good pricing. Owner goes above…read moreand beyond.

Had an old regulator that needed service. Scuba world is fairly close and I've used them before…read more Brought it in and the lady staffing the store agreed to service it for $120. Good price, especially considering that this regulator is nearly 40 years old and has seen heavy use in the past. Looking forward to picking it up upon completion and having my dive gear available for the next time I need to use it.

Bought a 3mm blue Epstein wetsuit a couple of weeks back, the people were very nice and helped me…read morewith the purchase. Got in the shower to try it on. I do appreciate the extra help, priced great I couldn't pass it up. Thanks again for the friendly help

This place and staff is the best. Super friendly and helpful…read more New friends are the best.

We took Sundiver out to Catalina for our very first day of open water certification dives with…read moreSharkey's, and they made the whole experience incredible. The crew was so friendly and attentive, especially to us newbies. They checked on everyone, made sure we felt safe, and never once made anyone feel inexperienced. That matters when it's your first open water dives. After dive two, they had HOT chicken soup waiting for us and it was actually good. Not just "boat food" good -- legit comforting after being in the water. There were also plenty of snacks between all three dives, which we definitely appreciated. Now that we're certified, we'll absolutely be back to dive Catalina with them again. Even the more experienced divers on board were welcoming and kind. It honestly felt like one big happy dive family. Can't wait to get back out there

Diving in Southern California for almost 30 years, I have a lot of experience. The crew, dive boat…read moreand overall experience were fantastic. We were on the west end of Catalina and got in 3 great dives. Attentive and smooth operation that is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I am so happy to be a member of Freedom Boat Club! The benefits are exceptional, but what has…read moreimpressed me most is the outstanding service and the freedom to simply enjoy boating without all the responsibilities of boat ownership. As a former boat owner, I know firsthand the running joke in the boating community that B.O.A.T. stands for "Break Out Another Thousand." Unfortunately, it's not much of a joke! The expenses of owning a boat can be staggering. There is constant maintenance, bottom cleaning and painting, slip rental, insurance, and those unpredictable repairs that always seem to arise. After selling my boat, I began thinking about buying another because I absolutely love being on the water. Fortunately, before making that investment, I discovered Freedom Boat Club. When I realized how much I could save while still enjoying the boating lifestyle I love, I was elated. Even better than the savings is the unparalleled service. Preparing my own boat to go out was often time consuming, but the Freedom dock crew takes care of everything. From the concierge style assistance getting you underway to helping with docking and taking care of the boat when you return, they make the entire experience incredibly easy and enjoyable. I'm not as young as I used to be, so I especially appreciate being able to simply arrive, board the boat, and enjoy a beautiful day on the water! I have also been extremely impressed with the safety training. I learned far more than I expected, and the captains and dock staff are amazingly patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. They genuinely make you feel that there are no "stupid questions," which creates a very comfortable environment for continuing to learn and become a better boater. Freedom Boat Club has given me the opportunity to continue doing something I love without the expense, maintenance, and stress of owning another boat. Now I can relax, enjoy the water, and make wonderful memories during my retirement. I am so grateful I found Freedom Boat Club before investing in another boat. Joining has been one of the best decisions I've made for enjoying my retirement and my love of boating!

I've been a member of freedom BC for over 2 years SW. Florida corporate member. It's been getting…read moreharder and harder to get boats, seems to many members not enough boats and lots of breakdowns lately. When I signed up, I was told and promised that I would be able to use my sea time with freedom boat club towards USCG Captain's license. 2 years & over 100 days waisted!! They've been bouncing me from supervisor to supervisor for over 6 months and still have not produced the documentation. They will not provide see-Time documents as they promise. Be very careful with these shady people. Nothing like being lied to and given the run around... Thanks for the BS Freedom BC.