Odyssea Adventures is absolutely the top choice for diving in San Diego! My friends and I just had an incredible day out with them, and we're all very happy--grinning from ear to ear the whole trip and still buzzing about it days later. The team delivered outstanding professionalism and a true customer-oriented approach, with excellent communication from booking through to the dives: quick responses, clear instructions, and flexibility that made everything stress-free. Safety stands out as their core strength--detailed yet approachable briefings, vigilant guides, and smooth operations that put everyone at ease, even on challenging wreck dives to the Yukon and Ruby E. A huge shoutout to instructor Alex, who is truly awesome and special with her exceptional understanding and guidance--he made complex skills feel intuitive and kept the energy high while ensuring we all progressed confidently. Their beautiful 40-foot yacht ODYSSEA is a standout: speedy, luxurious, and expertly set up for diving, turning surface intervals into pure relaxation with plenty of space and comforts. We dove through thriving kelp forests alive with marine life, encountered playful sea lions, horn sharks, and countless other wonders, all in intimate small groups that allowed for tailored guidance and maximum enjoyment. For anyone seeking safe, exhilarating, and memorable dives with a crew passionate about the ocean and guest satisfaction, Odyssea Adventures is unbeatable--my friends and I can't wait to go back! read more

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If you are looking for a boat cruise in San Diego, you want this one!! I booked the party boat with several girlfriends for my bachelorette. Captain Fletcher made the booking process a breeze, answering questions and providing us with all the info we needed. On the day of, we had Captain Tyler and Alex. They were the best!! This was the absolute highlight of the weekend. The boat was awesome - very spacious with a bathroom, they set up a floating dock and had a paddle board. Captain Tyler and Alex were attentive throughout making sure we had drinks, captured photos, gave us jackets when it got cold. It was also absolutely stunning views, I recommend booking later in the day so you can catch the sunset! We didn't want it to end. Thank you! read more

Couldn't recommend Odyssea more! We had the absolute best experience with Fletcher and his instructors Annie and Trevor. My fiance got his open water dive certification and I did the refresher course. Annie, Trevor and Fletcher all had such good pointers and knowledge that we feel set up for immediate success! Upon our first meeting, we knew we were in the best hands. The crew is so knowledgeable, professional, friendly, outgoing, happy to go above and beyond in everything they do, and just freakin awesome! Fletcher was extremely organized and we felt comfortable the entire process. The pool sessions were straightforward and we were the only class there in a small group. In fact, my fiance and I were the only ones in our class with Fletcher and Annie! How lucky were we to be able to experience a 1:1 instructing class. All the other classes had 8-10 people... Odyssea has it figured out! And we were able to do night classes which was perfect with our work schedule during the week. The Catalina trip was unreal! So organized from start to finish. Between the van ride up to Long Beach, the boat process and the dives, everything was absolutely perfect! A unique and diverse boat crew with tons of knowledge on the dive sites! Annie and Fletcher were both leading small groups of us through the dive sites and it was perfect (we got 1:1 guide and instructor led training with Annie)! She taught us with ease, guided us through amazing kelp forests, was sure to point out all of the wildlife for us to see and it was so enjoyable. Stunning dive spots picked, beautiful scenery and the best company! I wouldn't have wanted to go through this process with anyone else. Whether you're looking for a refresher, open water cert, advanced courses or just friends to dive with... Odyssea is the BEST! Cant wait to do our advanced cert with them next! read more

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Odyssea Adventures is awesome! Great captain, super cool crew, very accommodating and respectful. Great snacks, good time for everyone. Thanks Captain Fletcher! read more

This is the first time I've given a five star rating for a company that I didn't actually use their service, and I'll explain - Their boat has had a day of unexpected downtime and rather than sitting around and lying to their customers they reached out to me and preemptively let me know what was going on and in my world the communication about any issues is paramount. 10/10 on the comms Oddysea The owner of the company deserves a chance and I will absolutely be booking my dive for the next time I'm in SD with Oddysea Cheers read more

Had a great time diving with Fletcher and his team. Really appreciate him being my guide diving off Catalina Island.

Getting your certification with Fletcher is great! Small class sizes. Individual attention. Flexible scheduling. And don't forget to upgrade to Catalina for the last dive! Just say yes! read more

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Great fun and saw a ton of dolphins. Had friends from France visiting and they had the time of their lives! It's worth a little extra money to go semi private vs a packed commercial whale watching experience. read more

I had a blast. Got to swim with sea lions and enjoy a really fun experence. I highly recommend Odyssea for all ages.

Did 2 days of diving at wreck alley with Odyssea, had a blast. Great captain and crew. Takes care of you and takes safety seriously. Knows when dive conditions are too dangerous to continue the dive, safety first. read more

They reportedly provide a great experience when they get it right, however they not only ruined my vacation but also became extreamly agresive when they failed to meet expectations. I booked a trip that I drove 13 hours to get to only to learn they had been calling me to confirm. I was camping in Yosemite at the time and was unreachable. They should not need to confirm a booked and paid for trip. Rather than admitting thier mistake frankly and appologizing sincerely they were intensly agresive and rude. I called as requested from the dock and was sent down to the boat. They do not own the boat, thus they dumped it on the capain of the boat that they charter. I feal sorry for her and would encorage this charter to have a discusion with Odyssea, however Odyssea would likely get agresive with them. The manager was even worst. He even texted me calling me names as thier ratings are more important to him than the quallity of the service they provide. He claimed I was trying to scam them! I can see where his employee's get thier customer service skills. I will not be returning and considering thier behavior, I will do all I can to get the word out and so will my ride along passenger whose vacation was also ruined. read more

If you're trying to get scuba certified and you haven't booked a session with Fletcher yet, you are totally missing out. Fletcher embodies a lifestyle of chill and efficiency, and the scuba doesn't just stop when you get your PADI certification. We're planning some future trips to see parts of the world very few have ever seen before! Fletcher's absolute joy in life is scuba diving and his energy is contagious. Loved being around him, he was very flexible and was able to custom schedule unlike those big scuba schools. His class sizes are small (3-5), which affords the ultimate care and safety you want when you're in high pressure environments (pun intended ). Trust me, you don't want to leave your life in the hands of an instructor that's got at max 5 minutes for you in a 50min dive to go over 10 skills. Great dude, love the vibes, and if I had to get certified again I'd pick him in a heartbeat. Book your class today. read more

Odyssea Adventures - All kitted up and dove in to play with some sea lions! - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

Had the best experience getting my open water diver certification through Odyssea by Fletcher. Right after buying my classes I had a quick 5 minute call with Fletcher where he went over everything about what to expect, timelines, and next steps. We then finished the courses/dives over 2 weeks without a hitch. The dive days were also extremely flexible so we weren't tied to squeezing everything in over two Saturday and Sunday's. Highly recommend if you're looking for a more personable and smaller group setting to get your certifications! read more

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Highly recommend the Catalina Dive Trips through Odyssea By Fletcher! I hadn't been diving in MANY years and it was calling to me but, I was a little nervous getting back to open water diving despite taking a short review course. I'm so glad I found Odyssea by Fletcher- I felt safe getting back to it with the guidance of Fletcher and his staff, and really appreciated the extra attention that was offered with a small group. It was so much fun with good vibes all around :) I'm excited to get back out for another trip with them! read more

Odyssea Adventures - Scuba Diving Near Me - San Diego, California

I had such a blast getting my scuba certification and so stoked for future adventures. The course consisted of PADI e-learning, equipment, 2 pool dives, a boat dive and a shore dive. Fletcher was very communicative and made scheduling easy which I appreciate. He went over everything with great detail and care, and ensured that we felt comfortable before hopping in the water. The Catalina boat dive was an extraordinary experience that no other dive shops offer when getting your cert! It was so fun putting my skills to the test while experiencing the abundant marine life Catalina has to offer. Whether you're looking for a day trip, getting a certification, or brushing up on skills, I highly recommend checking out Odyssea- you're in great hands with Fletcher and his crew. Thanks again! read more

I found Fletcher's company on Groupon, not knowing what to expect and having difficulty researching the different scuba companies. After checking out his website and seeing the focus on conservation, I decided to sign us up! My fiance and I don't have similar schedules, and thankfully Fletcher and his team were so flexible with us. I loved that they supplied all the necessary equipment, so we didn't have to purchase everything before-hand. They were a little disorganized remembering the sizes we needed for the equipment, but they had brought spares each time and we were able to get everything sorted and comfortable. Fletcher himself guided us through our last two open water dives, he was patient and we felt really comfortable being in the water and getting our Open Water Certification! I highly recommend this company, and we look forward to going out on more excursions with them! read more

Fletcher made getting scuba certified comfortable, safe, and fun. Best scuba instructor EVER!

I loved diving with Fletcher and his team. They took such great care of me and I enjoyed every minute of it. Fletcher was also very patient with me as I had to change my dates around several times due to my work schedule. Thank you Fletcher and I'll definitely come back when I'm in town. read more

Highly Recommend Odyssea by Fletcher if you're interested in learning to scuba dive. Certification requires a Swim Test, an Online Learning Portion, four Pool Dives (2 days), followed by four Open Water Dives (2 days). My certification took a little bit longer than usual but I have zero regrets with hiring Odyssea by Fletcher to see me through it I originally signed up back in September of 2021 and after I had completed the online learning portion, I moved on to my first day of pool dives at West Hills High School. After taking the swim test, I suited up and started going over the skills presented in the reading material. Other than swallowing and inhaling what felt like gallons of pool water trying to learn to clear my mask underwater; the two pool dives went great. One session over, one to go. The second pool session was held in a private pool in someone's backyard and I went over the remaining skills. The second pool was very warm which was great but the pool was pretty shallow. At one point, my instructor wanted me to sit on my knees below the surface but we realized real quick that my head was still above the surface when I sat on my knees. Apart from the pool being a tad shallow for me (6'4") I wrapped up pool dives 3 & 4 with flying colors and was ready to move on to the ocean. Due to scheduling conflicts, personal injuries, and other hiccups too much time went by from when I practiced my skills in the pool and I requested a refresher class. It was in the refresher class that I met my new instructor. Chris was an amazing instructor and made sure everyone was comfortable with each of the skills before moving on to the next one. My first day of open water diving was on May 11th, 2022. Chris was an amazing instructor and went super slow on the descent as I was having issues with equalizing my ears. Visibility wasn't super great and with the exception of some shell fish on the rocky bottom and a seal doing somersaults behind Chris (much to his disappointment that no one pointed this out), I didn't see much else for sea life but was able to successfully complete the skills for day one. After more weather delays and personal injuries my second day of diving was finally scheduled on September 30th, 2022 with the man himself, Fletcher. After boarding the boat at 1pm, we set off for a different location for dives 3 & 4. Todays diving would be at approximately 60ft and we were diving at an NOSC tower that sank off the coast of San Diego in 1988. After completing a skill at 15-20ft, we started our descent to deeper waters. Fletcher was an amazing instructor and given my previous problem with equalization; we made a very slow descent to about 55 feet. Fletcher's attention to me and my comfort is all the proof I need that Fletcher was born to do this and why he is an exemplary instructor. After swimming around the downed tower for a bit and seeing some of the biggest mussels I've ever seen in my life; we made our way back up to the surface while making all necessary safety stops. After a break, a review of skills for dive 4, and a snack; I was ready to get back in the water. After checking off the last skills and a bit of sightseeing again, we made our way to the surface and back to the boat for the trip home. After a lot of feet dragging, weather delays, personal injuries, and other hiccups along the way I was certified on October 1st, 2022. It was a bit of a roller coaster getting there but Fletcher and his employees amazing attitude and attention to detail was the motivation I needed to persevere. Odyssea by Fletcher is quintessential to the industry and I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking to get scuba certified or to continue their education. From the amazing instructors, the small class sizes, and the ease of scheduling around even the most complicated schedules; you won't find a better business. Thanks for Everything!! read more

Fletcher is a stellar scuba instructor!!! Incredible experience getting padi certified! Fletcher was very flexible with my schedule and I was able to get certified before my vacation! Crew is very amazing I worked with Jasara she was so helpful and knowledgeable with my scuba training in the pool. Fletcher brought me for open water dive in La Jolla and I had the best experience! Fletcher is incredible instructor, funny sense of humor, super knowledgeable, passionate and overall is glowing when he speaks ! read more

Omg Fletcher is the best!!! I've been wanting to get scuba certified for years and this summer I finally bit the bullet on it. Fletcher was an amazing teacher and was so flexible with scheduling the dives. The price may look steep but is a steal compared to other dive companies because literally all the gear is included so you don't need to buy any of your own gear ahead of time. I did the Silver package which included a whole day dive in Catalina where all the gear is provided and was an incredible experience! I can't wait to continue diving and being able to experience the ocean in such a special way! read more

Truly a great PADI certification experience. The personalized instruction was definitely appreciated, small class sizes and flexible scheduling to work with my busy life. Fletcher was an amazing instructor, very patient and thorough to make sure all of the material was covered and clearly understood. Looking forward to more adventures and future progression with Odyssea by Fletcher... read more

Dudes & Dudettes, if you're looking for a scuba company, look no further than Fletcher's Odyssea Scuba. I've done 15+ dives with Fletcher so far, and each ones better than the last. The owner, Fletcher, is the man. Not only did he teach me everything I needed to know to become a certified diver, but he made it feel like I was just hanging out with a buddy. I've noticed him like that with everyone he dives with. He's just that cool. I can't recommend this company and Fletcher enough. Best dive company in San Diego, and 100% recommend the Catalina dives, very very worth it. read more

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Because of a ear problem I was unable to finish the course. Fletcher was completely understanding and gave a full refund. I'm sure some companies would fight this but I feel Fletcher truly wants he students to love scuba. I appreciate that and his efforts to work with me. TY read more

Maaaaaaan oh maaaan ! I've never had a better experience. Everything fletch offers is top notch . From the price to the experience! Not to mention some of his other trainers (sheeeeeesh ) . I had such an amazing time . Getting padi certified can be a hassle but my man fletch made it a breeze . All his gear fit perfectly and was in great condition. He had wetsuits to fit big sexy guys like myself so I appreciate it ! Thanks you read more

Fletcher and the whole crew were amazing!! We had so much fun and greatly appreciated how seamless the whole dive trip was. Will be booking again!! read more

I was researching Scuba Diving in San Diego because some friends wanted to get certified before a vacation trip to Hawaii. I ran across Odyssea by Fletcher and was really impressed with everything the local San Diego small business stands for, including helping students embrace a lifelong love of diving and its support of conservation projects. I also have been wanting to get Open Water Diver PADI Certified for a while and now was a really good time. Since we were on a time crunch, Fletcher scheduled us right away with the online PADI certification courses as well as the in person pool and ocean dives. This scuba company provides professional scuba training, small class sizes, personalized instruction, flexible scheduling, and a variety of beginning to advanced Scuba Diving training / courses. We found Fletcher to be extremely qualified, organized, and professional. During the first couple pool dives, Fletcher ensured we were ready for each step along the way. Some friends are not as comfortable in the water at first, however, Fletcher really made sure that we progressed at our speed and helped us overcome water anxiety! He was really patient with our group, encouraging us and helping us master the skills we needed to be safe and successful in our future ocean dives. We had zero scuba experience going into this training and so the personal attention, genuine care, and thoroughness were very much appreciated. After the pool dives, we went to La Jolla Cove for the open water dives -- the conditions were not the best at La Jolla Shores one day. Even though there was a strong current, the visibility was much better and we ended up having really great open-water ocean dive experience, completing all the tasks. We also were joined by a group of sea bass (I think), who chilling on the left and right of us, were very intrigued by the three of us "air breathers" and inched closer every few seconds. We also saw Garibaldi and other little colorful fishies close to shore. Overall, we are thrilled to be certified and super happy we went with Odyssea By Fletcher. He even took a picture of us underwater with his GoPro camera! I will definitely be back to get more advanced scuba classes through them once I get a few dives under my belt in Hawaii. This was a great choice, I highly recommend this company! You won't be disappointed! read more

Incredible experience!!! If you're looking to get scuba certified, I highly recommend choosing Odyssea by Fletcher! Fletcher is a fantastic teacher. He is very patient, knowledgeable, and fun!! I was in a bit of a rush to get my certification for an upcoming trip and he was very accommodating/flexible. He is very thorough with his lessons and I felt very safe and confident under his supervision. I'm so excited to be certified and will definitely be coming to Odyssea by Fletcher for an advanced certification when the time comes!! read more

Best dive instructor // dive experience in SoCal, hands down!! Fletcher is both extremely knowledgeable and extremely fun. Will absolutely be going back to Odyssea for any fun dives and classes in the future. read more

Super fun and informative course for open water diving! I felt super comfortable because of the instructors and appreciate how accommodating they were. read more

My fiancee did her Open Water PADI certification through Odyssea by Fletcher and she had a blast! I am PADI certified and was able to tag along for their open water dive certification at Catalina Island. This was by far one of the best dives I've ever been on. I got to do three dives around the island and saw a huge Kelp forest, lobsters and playful sea otters. Fletcher and Chris were very helpful instructors that made sure my fiancee got all the necessary training skills while also making it enjoyable. I will definitely be booking another trip with Odyssea in the future. read more

Disorganized with scheduling contacted me at least twice confused thinking I was a different costumer texting if I was ready for the dive when my dive was scheduled for a different day. I used Groupon which was just a hook. Also my goal was to scuba dive with my friend and his brother for his bachelor party in Cabo. I wanted it to be fresh in my mind thus finish the certification close to the date. I had asked the weekend before when I finished my pool portion on Saturday to start open water that Sunday but was told not we'll just do it next weekend however supposedly the conditions weren't good and then I had to finish my certification in Cabo by myself being unable to scuba with my friend which was the point of getting the certification & missing half a day of bachelor party activities. read more