If you want one of the most professional and knowledgeable instructors, look no further. CJ and his…read morewife run a fantastic operation and my cousin and I left with the confidence that we would be safe in the water no matter what circumstances came our way. I've been instructing pilots in high performance jets in the military and airlines for 25+ years and the calm demeanor CJ uses in order for you to grasp the concepts is indicative of a great instructor. He puts you at ease on day one and you walk away knowing you've learned from the best. He is able to foresee issues you might have and lets you know the reasons why you are learning the concepts you do. He doesn't just use a recipe book that's fits all types of learning, he tailors it specifically to you and your weaknesses. I think we really found a hidden gem with this shop and why many keep coming back to him. Whether you just need a tank filled or inspected, or want to increase your diving knowledge, Dive Shop Kissimmee is the place to go. Thanks CJ for making a week of learning fun, filled with laughs and a good time. We can't wait to dive with you again!!

Very knowledgeable, good instructor. Caring, professional, and above all safety conscious. Can't go…read morewrong with CJ as your instructor, he'll open up a whole new world to explore.

We spent about an hour at Divers Direct Orlando, and it was time very well spent. Walter (Walt) was…read moreincredible helping my mom find a properly fitting mask. She has a very petite face and has struggled for years to find one that actually works. Walt was so patient and walked her through everything step by step. He also helped her find basic swim gear, including a shorty wetsuit that fit correctly without leaking. While he was working with her, I explored the massive store and picked up fins, booties, and a full-length wetsuit. I love that they have so much inventory. You can really take your time trying different options and finding what fits best. I was able to compare fins with different bootie lengths and try on wetsuits that were actually sized correctly. Huge shoutout as well to the general manager Rachael and assistant manager Loren for their patience during checkout. My mom was able to drive her gear home, but I was flying back to Virginia the next day and stressing about packing everything. They reminded me about the free shipping over a certain amount, which was an epic stress reliever. Overall, I absolutely love this store. I wish we had something like it where I live. I'll definitely be following their social pages to keep an eye on future trips and events. Such a great group of people.

I was only looking for some snorkeling fins, and it was very easy to navigate the store and find…read morethe area where they had a variety of fins in different colors and price ranges from $40-110 adult fins and slightly less for kids fins. Ladies, the fins are sized for men unfortunately, so pick the size that is about 1.5 sizes lower than what you usually wear, based on advice I got from a staff member. Sure enough, as someone who normally wears a women's 11, the size 9-10 fins fit perfectly, and I didn't even bother trying any other sizes. There were plenty of fins for a variety of sizes available, and prices were competitive, reasonable, and accurate compared to their website. The staff member at the register was able to apply the 10% off welcome offer to my order, so I walked away with brand new fins for less than $40! Overall a very smooth process!

This was our second time using Birds to swim with Manatees and we will choose them every time now…read more Had an amazing experience with Captain Misty and Guide Gina. Highly recommend the 6am tour as you get viewing time before it gets really busy. I really appreciate Birds Underwater as they do a great job educating you about the manatees and how to passively observe. Made the manatees more comfortable and as a result we got to have some amazing interactions with them.

If you want to be the first on the water in the morning to see the manatees before the crowds of…read moreother people get out there, this is the place to come. We set out before sunrise and were ready to go once the sun hit the water in the morning. Our guide was the perfect mix of hands off and hands off. He showed us how to attract the manatees and interact/passively observe them, and created a shared group experience that you could partake in, but also let us wander about in our own and have intimate one on one time with the manatees, which I didn't see happening with the other groups that came out into the water later, they seemed more uptight and controlling of their groups. This was the highlight of our Florida trip and I'm so grateful we picked the best company to go with. They supplied snacks and drinks on the boat and a changing room after getting out of the water. The wet suits and snorkel gear they supplied was very quality and felt new. The main store we met at had lots of manatee goodies and snorkel and scuba gear. It was very cute and were pleasantly greeted by the boat captain when we came in in the morning. It felt like a big happy family of a crew and we had the greatest time out there. I will never forget having a manatee come hug me and try and eat my hair. We had a total love fest with each other for a solid 2 minutes, and the manatees were very interactive and curious and playful in general which made for a great experience. We were in silver springs that day and we saw so many manatees. This crew knows where to go and makes for the best experience. It's flexible to spend as much time as you'd like in the water and get out whenever you've felt you've fulfilled yourself and then enjoy sitting on the boat and watching the manatees go by on the beautiful morning.

Several months ago I Met David Lawrence Sr. through a Meetup scuba group then decided to get my…read moreOpen Water certification with Scuba Quest on South O.B.T. I enjoyed it so much I've received several advanced certifications since then and have been on many dive trips all over central Florida with David, his family, employees and other divers. Everybody at the shop has been very helpful, knowledgeable and patient with all of my questions (and I had quite a few) about diving and when purchasing my personal dive gear. And the pricing is very competitive! I love the fact the shop is like a family, also a family-owned business and they have a passion for helping both children and adults with special needs of all levels at the NTC. David Sr., David Jr., Jason, Kim, Josh and Roger have been awesome and frequently I stop by the dive shop just to look at gear and wind up talking about everything under the sun. I'm diving almost every weekend, meeting new and fun people in the dive community at the dive shop, charters and clubs. It's opened up an entirely new and fun social genre to me that I didn't know existed. And it all started with a phone call... thanks David and everybody at Scuba Quest! Looking forward to many more dives and destination dive trips!

The team did an awesome job of teaching me and reassuring me through the entire process. They…read morehelped me to calm my nerves and to really feel comfortable. David Jr is an amazing instructor and has the unique ability to make you feel completely safe and to find humor in the midst of the course. Not to mention this company does incredible work, through "The Scuba Gym", with all types of individuals struggling with various conditions and helps bring healing and hope. They are truly making a difference in this World!

All of it. We had Nat and Emerson lead the way. She answered questions to a young boy and everyone…read more She was fun and informative. Emerson too!!

I don't know where to start…read more This was the absolute best day. We started at the River Ventures Dive Center at 6:30AM, where we were offered coffee, tea, hot cocoa and snacks, and spent the next bit with an educational video and a wetsuit fitting. From there, we took a bus to the dock, in the most gorgeous sunrise light. let by our Guide Nat. Captain Emerson met us at the covered, heated pontoon, and our group set off through the water, for the protected manatee zone. The water was FULL of our sweet sea potatoes... in fact, it was difficult to even get off the boat because our new friends swam right up to the ladder. Nat had given excellent instructions. We immediately leaned into our pool noodles and gently followed her lead through the water. It took just moments before manatees were all around us. We stayed calm and quiet, and they either continued snoozing, or swam up to investigate us. Nat was on point with the camera, and with showing us things like the tarpon and sheepshead fish, and she was also shared little details about the manatees as we floated. Of course, with nature, there are no guarantees, and I really had no idea what to expect, but I was absolutely delighted by the interactions we had. The cold snap absolutely played into our favor, and I am so glad we showed up with our adventurous spirit. When we returned to the boat, there were more snacks, as well as hot cocoa, coffee, tea, and a variety of drinks in the cooler (water, beer, wine, soda, and white claws). We were so grateful for the boat covering and heater as we made our way back to the dock, and we had great chats with Nat, Emerson, and the other group on our tour. Was it cold? Sure. But the water felt great at 72ºF, and our wetsuits did a wonderful job of protecting us and keeping us buoyant. Our experience was incredible, from booking, to engaging with the staff with any questions we had, to the actual tour itself. The photos and videos were absolutely phenomenal, as well, and we were happy to purchase the package, as well as some gifts from the souvenir shop. We will be back for more manatee viewing, or to try one of their other tours. Thank you so much for the best day!

They have so many beautiful clothes and accessories. They're expensive but well made. Very boho…read morechic and have very nice employees.

Exactly what you think a free people store would be like in a major tourist destination. While it…read morehas a huge footprint by comparison, it can get busy and crowded quickly. Staff isn't particularly friendly. I can't remember the last time I was greeted when entering (not really an issue for me bit I know really bothers some) they get a lot of the newest items which is good bi they don't often restock those items to make space for new drops. They do have an intimately free people section as well as an active and swim section which is great since we do not have any separate store locations in the Orlando area. I don't love some of the donated they have made over the years. For example they use to have these gorgeous carved wood doors and those are long gone. That's not this locations fault-Anthro brands as a whole have been undergoing a general watering down over the past few years. But for a store that is in such a prime location I expect more. I can understand stopping in while on vacation if you live in an area that doesn't have a FP locally, if you, there's nothing special or "Disney" about this location. It's just a general FP store and definitely skippable if you have a store at home.

One of the best things about the trip was Captain Sean. He was a great guide. He was filled with so…read moremuch information and so many fun facts. He had a great sense of humor. He also knew where to find all the manatees. Also our photographer Serena was great. The photos she took were unbelievable. Well worth the money spent. Which was not a lot considering the amazing pictures we got. It's going to capture our memories at snorkeling with manatees forever. It was on our bucket list of things to do and I totally am amazed by the experience. It wouldn't have been the same without the captain in the photographer. It was just the perfect day.

Awesome adventure they took our time with us and the tour guides really take such special care of…read morethese precious manatees. We loved it!!

Amazing day on the water. Chartered the beautiful boat with a captain for half a day. Five star…read morehospitality. They thought of everything and we had a wonderful time.

My wife and I stopped into American Diver's International today to inquire about dive certification…read moreclasses. Jeff patiently took a lot of time to go over the training package they offer, help me pick out a mask and some other gear, and answer all of my questions. I will definitely be coming back to take the diving classes. From what I've gathered so far, like any hobby, the world of diving is full of options, opinions, and opportunities to learn. If the instruction for classes is as thorough as the overview I received on my first visit into the store, I'm highly confident that the team at America Diver's International will give me the best information possible to get me set up for success.

Very personable and helpful shop. your classic local dive shop where you can get recommendations,…read moreadvise and dive tips. They carry great quality gear and are very good at making sure you get what's best for your needs. support your local dive shop!