History: Met a young lady at the Scuba show in Long Beach, Jennifer McMullun. She comes up and…read moreasks, " would you be interested in wanting to do a woman's Dive day? With signature Scuba to Catalina Island on the boat CeeRay?." Yep I would love to. Let me call my friend and see if she wants to go. Service: Every time I called the shop, Glenn answered. I must have asked a million questions. I am such a procrastinator. I signed up late. I called and I asks, I need two spaces and there's only one left. He calls a few people makes some sort of arrangements. Bam calls me back and I have two spots on this boat for July 18 and 19th. Book it Gleno!!!!!!! He answered the phone each time with efficiency professionalism and accuracy in just a few words. Love this guy. We get on the Cee Ray (the boat) set up our gear, get the details, briefing and our bunks. Everyone on the Cee Ray was very friendly and welcoming. We were strangers amongst many local friends. We were welcomed and definitely not left out of the laughs and good stories. The travel stories were all wonderful to hear. We dove on Saturday. The briefings about each dive site were informative and exactly what was told. The Dive Masters all of them (Mikee, Casey, and a few more) were helpful without gear, air fills, and efficiency was the name of the game for this scuba shop. Breakfast lunch snacks were all very tasty and full of flavor. We appreciated the service and the cleanliness of the Cee Ray and the folks running the boat were amazing as well. My friend and I felt welcomed, and it is always nice to dive with such an outstanding Dive shop. We were offered to continue on with Women's Dive Weekend with crafting the following day. Jennifer took us around the shop and I decided to get air fills and get a new compass. Glenn my new friend sold me a new one and installed it. Great service for sure. Wonderful experience to say the least. The value of how much I paid and the service. The price was right now sure. Best value.

All the employees are amazing and helpful and very knowledgeable. It has such a great selection of…read moreequipment that you could practically get anything you need. You cannot beat the or put a price on knowledge and expertise for the money you pay. I think everyone looking to try Scuba Diving or furthering their training should come to Signature Scuba.

Bula! Thank you ScubaX travel and Scuba schools of America…read more Our dive trip to Fiji was absolutely outstanding. The diving exceeded expectations with warm, clear water, vibrant soft corals, and an abundance of marine life at every site. From colorful reef fish and turtles to sharks cruising by, every dive felt alive and unforgettable. The dive operators were professional, safety-focused, and genuinely welcoming. Briefings were thorough, groups were well managed, and the guides clearly knew the reefs intimately. Their passion for the ocean and respect for the environment really stood out. Above the water, Fiji was just as special. The warmth and kindness of the Fijian people made the trip even more memorable, and the relaxed island atmosphere was the perfect complement to full days of diving.

I had a terrible experience with Rusty Berry and Scuba Schools of America. I reached out to the…read morestore to take a refresher scuba course, because I got my SSI Open Water certification during a Fiji trip. Rusty not only talked me into retaking the Open Water course, but also two boat trips. The total of which was $905.00. I regretted my purchase and wrote to him the next day, asking for a refund. The stated refund policy on their website is that trips can be refunded if canceled 30 days before the start of travel. Two weeks later, I still haven't received the refund. Against my better judgment, I visited the store for my first class and was talked into buying $5,710 worth of overpriced scuba equipment, before we even entered the pool. I left the store never even getting the $4,638 scuba system I was charged for. I have open disputes with my credit card company to get my money refunded. I have also filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I found online that Rusty Berry and Scuba Schools of America have a bad reputation in the scuba diving community, for disingenuous sales tactics, inflated prices, and questionable refund policies. Visit scubaboard.com and search for Scuba Schools of America. There's a whole thread about them and the negative experience others have had with them. Avoid this store and its owner.

Riverside Scuba is an extraordinary shop l! In an area with only 3 shops in a 50 mile radius they…read morego above and beyond for customer experience and education safety. Pros: 1. Nico and staff goes above and beyond to make sure your gear is to your liking and meets all safety while allowing you to match your swag and budget. 2. Nico isn't focused on making a sale but educating and allowing you to make sound gear decisions. 3. This shop is not focused on selling you their shop branded gear Cons: 1. Need more shops like this.

If I could leave zero stars I would. Stay away from this shop, the owner is a tool, he's so…read moreobnoxious and rude. Claims he has been diving since 1981, well he sure didn't learn anything. I went in for some equipment service and just talked done about my equipment , telling me it was garbage and I needed to upgrade. Unfortunately this was the only place around for me, other wise I would have driven elsewhere. Beware stay away from these guys!!! PS they NOT affiliated with law enforcement or military as he claims!!!

Great service, fast and knowledgeable. They had everything in stock and no hassle. Friendly staff…read moreready to answer questions.

Fantastic Customer Service! Great Price! Will definitely use these guys again for my business!read more

What a great nice place. Very clean store up front and in the back. Greg is not just professional…read morebut a guy that treats you like a good friend from your first visit and is very knowledgeable. I live in Brea and this is definitely worth the drive. Great customer service,and open Saturday and Sunday. If you want to learn to scuba, learn from the guys that were in the US NAVY. Veteran owned is also a plus. Give them a call for all your Scuba needs .

So charge me for an air refill punch card and then go out of business a month later? No wonder…read morethey are done!!!! No scruples!

This has been my umpteenth trip with Scuba x Travel. The trips have taken me all over the world…read more Just recently a group of 22 divers experienced an amazing trip to Fiji. The resort and dive outfit were beyond expectations. Ms. Berry goes the extra mile to vet every aspect of each trip. The dive group has a core of fun loving people who welcome new travelers. Come join us for an adventure of a lifetime.

Best Travel Experience Ever!…read more My recent trip to Fiji was absolutely incredible, thanks to SXT and Nikki Berry, who went above and beyond my expectations. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable. The diving was truly breathtaking--crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and unforgettable underwater scenery. Beyond diving, the variety of activities offered kept every day exciting and fun. Fiji itself is stunning, and the people are some of the most warm and welcoming I've ever met. This was, without a doubt, the best travel experience I've ever had. I highly recommend SXT and Nikki Berry for anyone looking for a seamless, unforgettable adventure

Snorkeling at Shaw's Cove was such a blast. You enter the water on the right side along the shore,…read moreand while there's an underwater arch you can swim through, that's more for the confident or better equipped snorkelers & divers. Visibility was pretty solid, and we spotted several fish cruising around. The waves were calm and totally manageable, which made it relaxing instead of stressful. There's also a vigilant lifeguard on duty, which adds a nice layer of peace of mind. Even if you're not snorkeling, it's a great spot to hang out and sunbathe. Seaweed was around but not overwhelming, definitely not like swimming through a kelp jungle.

Best beach in Laguna for sunrises! Easy to access and park and always completely empty in the AM…read more Love this beach, as someone born and raised in Orange County, this beach is a "secret gem" most tourists and people do not overcrowd.

Sharkey's isn't just a dive shop to us. It's where something really special started…read more From the very first phone call -- which turned into a 30+ minute conversation just vibing and asking questions...we knew this was our place. Craig, the owner, made everything feel easy and personal from the start. Signing up for classes, scheduling, getting certified... all seamless. No pressure, no ego, just genuine passion for diving and people. Craig even moved class dates around to accommodate our schedules. Who does that? That level of care meant everything to us. The entire team was incredible. Supportive, patient, knowledgeable, and just good humans. We didn't just learn how to dive...we built confidence, memories, and friendships that will last a lifetime. We'll absolutely be continuing our certifications here and buying our gear here. No question. We thought we were signing up for scuba classes. What we found was a dive family.

Craig and his team are absolute pros. I have been diving since 1998 and finally my three sons are…read moreold enough to get SCUBA-certified too. Whether you choose PADI or NAUI, the team at Sharky's make it as painless as possible. Great selection of gear and great pricing whether you are an entry-level diver or the most technical gear-head. Student discounts make it all approachable, especially when purchasing 3 of everything. It's great having a local dive shop that knows what they are doing as well as make you feel like family. What a valuable resource to have this far inland!

I decided to fulfill a lifelong dream to learn the sport of scuba diving. I spent some time…read moreresearching instructors and even though there was a dive shop 5 miles from my house I decided to drive 20 miles to Chino because of Mark's reputation in the dive community. I was not disappointed. His instruction was informative but not boring...fun but not lax. He made me feel comfortable in the water and spent as much time as I needed to learn the required skills. Because of his efforts in the pool sessions the ocean dives were exciting with nothing to fear. I am now a certified open water diver and plan to continue classes with G.S.H. in the spring until I achieve the level of Rescue Diver. What a great experience with Mark and his staff. Thanks guys!

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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!

I really want to write something nice, as my original experience was good, but it slowly went…read moredownhill after that. In 4 months of purchasing an underwater cert course, the dive shop only offered one class. After not being able to attend this course and me moving states, I asked for a refund. This process has been conducted very poorly. In email threads, they have accused me of ignoring the invitation to the course when I have given them proof of my contact with the instructor, saying I won't be able to attend. Still, they say I have never been in contact with the dive shop. Now going to PADI to try and get a refund. Overall, I have not had a good experience with Dive and Photo.