I was lucky enough to get invited to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go Cage Diving with…read moreSharks, but they told me I don't get to go to 30ft depths unless I get certified... So naturally, I had to google to find the best place in NJ and UADC came up on multiple occasions. The owners answered my calls themselves and they walked me through the entire process. I cannot tell you enough that the owners literally made sure I did everything required to get certified (and I'm a busy entrepreneur who doesn't check his personal email that often)... They're kinda amazing! Their shop also had every piece of equipment I could possibly ask for to get setup for my classes. Ask for Anne or Scott as your teachers (they were the best, and even though I was a nervous wreck for a few of the lessons, they made sure I had a great experience!.

Paul and the staff at Underwater Adventures are wonderful. Scuba diving, while fun and exciting,…read morecan be scary and intimidating. The instructors here are patient, enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful. They ensure that every new diver feels comfortable and has a great experience. I would absolutely recommend Underwater Adventures to any scuba diver, new and old for all of their scuba needs.

I say enough about the Scuba Guru team from start to finish. I took the open water class with them…read morethen did the advanced scuba certification classes. Their attention to detail is amazing focusing on each student one at a time with their deliberately small classes. I even dove around the world with them: Egypts Red Sea, Thailand, Micronesia's WWII wrecks, Bali Indonesia and I now I am going to dive in the Philippines with them. If you want to learn scuba diving, Scuba Guru is the clear choice.

Thanks to the scuba guru Team! Very professional training experience. Highly recommend!read more

I would highly recommend for training and certifications as well as equipment. My son and I had a…read moregreat time learning from Dennis. He was supportive from the moment we came into the shop. Super, low pressure environment, great equipment, and relaxed learning. We plan on continuing our journey with Elite Divers for all our diving needs.

I just wrapped up my open water certification with Elite Divers. I worked with Alex and he was…read moreexcellent. Super patient, thorough, caring...he does a great job of sharing his love of diving. Our Dive Master was Neil. He was really helpful and I felt safe the entire time. He will share tips to make the dives better. He does prepare a mean spread. I highly recommend Elite Divers!

Great service . I needed a hard to find item - they had it , clear description got it to me ASAP -…read moreno issues impressive for a small order

Extremely fast shipping. Justin is very helpful, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. Have…read morebought from them multiple times and will continue to buy from them.

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.

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.

I had experienced divers from another state recommend this place. As a new diver who just completed…read morethe course, I didn't feel these people were supportive in teaching a new diver at all. The training facility pool had a lot of background noise so it was difficult to hear and a simple thing like saying, I Couldn't hear was greeted rudely. I consistently take courses for work and love to learn new things. This just wasn't the place for a newbie or to learn a new skill. There are other scuba places out there, I would scroll past this one. This is her initial response to when I emailed with my experience!! I post on Yelp and she all the sudden offers customer service!

I live outside of Trenton NJ. Stop by when I am in the area. Or if I need something that my LDS…read moredoesn't carry. Lyn has Always been Helpful and Patient with me. Despite being a new diver.

Not only was Jim meant to be a scuba diver, he was meant to be a scuba dive instructor. My fiancé…read moreand l wanted to get certified before our honeymoon to St. Lucia. He was so thorough and patient while we were learning these new skills. His teaching style makes everything click and you can tell he's very passionate about what he does. l can't recommend him enough!

Look no further, Ocean Aquatics is what you're looking for to receive your scuba training…read more Five stars is insufficient to describe my wonderful experience from start to finish with Jim at Ocean Aquatics. Jim is very educated and truly is a master of his trade. His compassion to properly train his clients is admirable and inspirational. He took me from a snorkler to a scuba diver! No stone was unturned: I really understand everything I was taught and Jim took lots of time explaining things from the basics to the advanced topics. I'm hard to teach because I'm VERY type A and inquisitive, and he was patient and so smart in explaining everything- past what the book and videos show you (Part of your time is spent watching the videos and answering questions and the other part is actually spent in the water before you go to deep water diving) However Jim's clients range in age and skill level! He teaches many courses from your open water to advanced and rescue and more. He teaches 10 year olds! And they were AMAZING! He really knows how to teach because he is so incredibly well versed. And through his many years of experience he can speak to the old versions and methods of calculating and also the new versions and upgraded systems of scuba equipment. And speaking of this, he's also very thorough in managing and cleaning his equipment and tanks. His maintenance schedule is impeccable and he's very, and rightfully so, Type A about this! I was also really comforted by his use of both feminine and masculine updated suits! It makes a big difference to not wear a suit that's just one size fits all! Jim typically works with Riverwinds for the five under water dives before you go to the Dutch Springs Quarry. But I work 6 days a week and explained that this is not something I could make happen. He kindly and professionally opened up his home and back yard 45ft length pool for me to complete my check out dives. The quality of training I received is unmatchable. And Jim prides himself on putting HIS signature on your log book. He wants it to be completed correctly and efficiently. And he makes you laugh as you go along, too! The world of scuba opens up so many doors and opportunities: im grateful to have had the entrance I did into the underwater wonderland that exists on this earth! Jim at Ocean Aquatics is the place to complete your training. Hands down. You've found what you're looking for. See you under water!

I've wanted to dive for a long long time and have even visited several area dive shops to get a…read morefeel before committing to the sport. With this place I got the warm and fuzzy right from the get go and thus have certified with them. Though the store isn't as glitzy and big as some of the others make no mistake, Phil, Kyle, Steve, Pawel (just to name a few, too many to list!) will go the extra mile to make sure that you are good to go. PS- I live 30 miles south and make the trek out because they're that awesome! -Ron L SDI OW Certified June 2010

I did a referral program with this institution. They provide pool sessions to train underwater…read moreskills as required by both SDI and PADI. These guys are very professional and experienced and they emphasize safety a lot. I was able to learn and get really comfortable with all skills. The training really helped me to stay confident when I did open water sessions overseas. Highly recommended and I will definitely go back for more advanced classes.

Are you ready to join the most amazing scuba family in Brooklyn? Do you want to dive with 2…read moreexperienced retired firefighters/divemasters? Do you want to be the most competent scuba diver? If you answered yes to all of that ocean horizons scuba is for you, if you didn't reread my review five times and re-ask yourself those questions . I loved scuba diving and like most people when you initially try to get your scuba certification, your probably looking for the "best deal" like where can I get certified for the "cheapest price". Well you can go on yelp look up reviews call 15 scuba shops and I can almost guarantee not going with Ocean Horizons Scuba is a big mistake. When I went scuba shopping some places will give you your certification after one day in a pool and say "hey your certified, just go complete the course online and finish your certification dives and your PADI certified" After one lesson in the pool do you think your ready to get tested on skills underwater in the ocean or a quarry you decide? Paul's prices are so reasonable....There is really no competition. Paul & Jimmy (the handsome instructors) are the gurus of the ocean they drill the concept of diving and the risks as well as understanding. They embed information into your brain. The course is 5 weeks, that's right 5 long weeks of water time(spent either at YMCA park slope or Ft Hamilton high school) and class time... and if you aren't picking it up fast enough they wont "let you fly just yet" they will take you under there wing and spend individual time with you in the pool or tell you to come for extra classes(no they wont charge you, they genuinely have your best interest at heart). If you feel uncomfortable about a skill they will review it with you, over and over again. They prepare you to take the NAUI certification and are more than willing to help you out with anything. Paul plans trips to Cozumel and Micronesia and other places once your certified and also to complete your certification. Like I reiterated when you take a class with Paul not only do you become a certified diver but you just got a first class ticket to one of the best circle of divers to travel and dive the world with! Not only would I go back and do it all over again and again but this time I would take the paper with the list of other dive places and throw it out and not waste my time. I went to Thailand and It was such a great diving experience I owe it all to two hardcore scuba instructors. Working a full time job, and going to school Paul accommodates to every schedule possible. Weekend, Nights he has so many classes to choose from. Ocean Horizons Scuba has one goal and its making the best and safest divers in the world!

Paul Bardo is a world class instructor…read more My girlfriend and I recently completed our NAUI Open Water Diver certification with Paul, which comprises five weeks of classroom/pool training, along with four certification dives at the Dutch Springs Quarry. We had an incredible experience, with instruction being both academic and practical at the same time. Paul demonstrated a patience that remained unabated, answering all of our questions, and never failing to share his wealth of knowledge gained from decades of scuba experience. Pat, his colleague, was the best guy ever, fun and surprised us in helpfulness, showing up to provide assistance wherever he could. We would never recommend any shop other than OHS to do your certification, and look forward to diving with Paul again on his future trips!