My girlfriend and I originally walked into High Tide Scuba back in June just planning to do a…read moresimple scuba skills update. That was it. In and out. Or so we thought... From the very first class with Dean, everything changed. He is hands-down one of the best instructors I've ever worked with. He has an incredible way of teaching--calm, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in his students. He pushed us just past our comfort zones, but never to the point of being uncomfortable or unsafe. It was the perfect balance of challenge and support, and that's where real growth happens. Dean didn't just teach us skills--he helped us become better divers. Because of him, our confidence, awareness, and teamwork underwater have grown tremendously. What started as a simple refresher turned into a passion. Now, both of us are actively pursuing becoming dive professionals. That alone says everything. Looking back, it's honestly wild to think how one decision in June turned into an entire new direction in our lives. What a journey it's been already--and we're just getting started. If you're considering training, whether you're brand new or looking to advance, High Tide Scuba and Dean are the real deal. We're beyond grateful, and we can't wait to see where this adventure takes us next.

Kevin, Michelle and their entire staff are fabulous! They are all friendly, knowledgeable, skilled…read moreand very passionate about everything scuba. High Tide is a one stop shop for everyone from beginner to advanced offering classes, certification, dive trips and equipment. But most important is the personal investment they make in the customers they serve. I couldn't have picked a better place to do my open water certification. I had "issues" during my pool trining and lake dives and almost gave up, but they didn't give up on me. They worked with me until I was confident that I could master my underwater environment. Now I'm looking forward to learning and experiencing more with the amazing team at High Tide Scuba!

I always like coming to Dfw Scuba Terri and Jimmy are awesome. They measured and ordered a great…read morewetsuit and a new BC. I took the time to make sure that it was the right one for me. I've been coming here for over 10 years and they've always been very friendly and treat you like family.

I had a very disappointing experience with DFW Scuba Shop…read more I purchased an Advanced Open Water course based on a confirmed schedule (May 2-3) and a single advertised price that included the full course. Shortly after payment, the shop informed me they could not honor those dates. While I tried to accommodate alternative dates, they were unable to provide a consistent or comparable schedule. Instead, they proposed fragmented options across multiple weekends and different course formats, which did not match what was originally sold. When I requested a full refund--since the course could not be delivered as agreed--they refused, claiming that part of the fee (eLearning) was non-refundable. This was never disclosed at the time of purchase, and the invoice itself shows a single bundled charge with no breakdown. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering this shop get all terms in writing, including cancellation policy, refund policies and cost breakdowns, before making a payment.

I can not say enough great things about Scuba Adventures Plano. They treated me like family from…read morethe first day. Sarah was my dive instructor. She made me feel comfortable as a first time diver. Very cool relaxed vibe. Never made me feel embarrassed about asking all my beginner questions. Then for my open water session Brent and Rusty continued to make me feel like family. We all even went to eat dinner together in Austin after our first open water day! They told amazing dive stories. Since getting certified I have signed up for more classes to advance my knowledge. Every time I call they remember my name. They make me feel like I am calling family. I have worked with Autumn on setting up classes and making sure all my paper work is complete in a timely. She is thorough and always makes sure I am ready for class. I have also purchased a significant amount of equipment. They are knowledgeable and really take the time to explain and make sure I am understanding what I am purchasing. I could go on and on. Highly recommend!

The service was great, the instructor was very clear teaching us about scuba diving. It was nice…read morehaving a pool to dive in for the first time

Permanently closed. Apparently I have to use 85 characters…read moreto say that this place is out of business. They have ceased to be. This shop IS NO MORE. This is a late business. It has gone on to meet his maker.

As a diver, I'm always excited about a new dive shop close to my home!…read more 3 Major reasons: 1. Dive clubs, means I can find and meet new friends. 2. Gear, I'm always looking to upgrade, or see what's new... and this place has a nice selection. 3. Try on. I prefer to shop local, and I want a place I can try on a new wetsuit, swim shirt, etc. Plus, instead of ordering it through Amazon, you can always have the store owners order it for you. SHOP Local! I like this place and will be back!

For my birthday I wanted to learn to dive. We thought we lucked out by finding a Groupon for diving…read morelessons through Dino's Diving in Arlington, TX. This location was an hour away, but I was willing to drive for the discount and seemingly good reviews. However, after 2 months of trying to get an account set up on their online system and playing phone tag with the occasional person who answers the phone, I'm regretting the decision to go with the discount. I've called them and left messages no less than 10 times over the last 2 months and they are not able to connect my Groupon code to my account to even help me get started with my online e learning to get to a point where I can progress to the pool. My schedule is such that the summer was the only time I could get this done, as I am very busy once mid Aug hits. I'm highly disappointed in the responses, lack of helpfulness and have basically written off even being able to get certified at this point. Hundreds down the drain. Highly disappointed.

Definitely a great place for all your Scuba Meeds. And feel freee to ask questions too.read more

We had a great experience with The Scuba Shop from start to finish. Dawn and Rick were awesome…read moreinstructors. Everyone was so patient and helped me get over my fears. The master divers, John, Romy, Danine were excellent as well. We really enjoyed it. They have a great team! I would recommend 100%. Next stop....Cozumel!!

I completed my Open Water scuba diving certification here, and I highly recommend the Scuba Shop!…read moreThey try to keep class sizes small (we had 6 students in our class) so nobody gets lost in the crowd.Rick and Dawn are awesome co-instructors who are super knowledgeable and make you feel safe and comfortable. They demonstrate everything clearly and explain each skill thoroughly, citing real-world examples based on their own experience as divers and active members of the diving community. Rick is a wealth of knowledge (on diving, dive skills, dive gear, you name it!) And provided all of us with excellent instruction as well as feedback. Dawn offers useful, alternate explanations--in addition to one-on-one reinforcement for students who need more time or assistance in fully understanding and mastering a skill. They don't gloss over anything, and they spend as much time as the group needs in order for each student to feel comfortable, which I really appreciate. Having the two of them also allows individual students to have that valuable one-on-one time with Dawn while Rick continues his instruction, so students that need more time on a skill don't feel like they're holding up the group or feel embarrassed like they are the center of attention when the rest of the group is ready to move on. I'm already thinking about what scuba diving courses I want to take next! I highly recommend the Scuba Shop for those who are looking for more than just getting certified and "getting it over with." Rick and Dawn's scuba classes are for those who want to feel well-prepared and truly confident in their skills as a diver.

I signed up with Scuba Frisco for my PADI certification, and my experience with Scuba Frisco was…read moreabsolutely excellent. The Staff is highly experienced, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and professional, and the communication was great. The dive shop Staff was very friendly and the instructors were top notch. After my confined water dives and open water dives, I feel very confident about the skills I learned and looking forward to some underwater adventures in the Caribbean. The instructors were very friendly, and answered every question I had. They were always on time and well organized. If you are considering Scuba Frisco for your PADI certification, you will not be disappointed. ps...The student to instructor ratio was also great, they didn't over pack the class size. You really get the white glove treatment without having to pay for private dive lessons.

Thank you Scuba Frisco for help getting me the correct, comfortable equipment towards my…read morecertification!

Purchased scuba equip. Took the Padi approved Open water scuba and Nitrox training. Island Divers…read morehas its own pavilion at The Scuba Ranch. Excellent venue to complete open water training. Bob Williams was the trainer/instructor. Very knowledgeable and very patient. He works well with others and instills confidence in others who may be less sure of themselves. While always incorporating safety first mentality. Short drive to Island Divers from DFW area. Highly recommend.

We found Island Divers a couple years ago as my wife and I got scuba certified. It is a weird…read morethought to get certified in the Dallas area but they presented us multiple options. Certainly getting certified in Cozumel is an option with them but so is the Scuba Ranch in the Dallas area. I like to think if you can scuba in that lake you can scuba anywhere. The instructors were amazing and very accommodative to our needs. We opted to pay a little extra to do a a more private accelerated class. It did speed up the process and decreased the commutes out to the ranch. Fast forward to today and we continue diving. Their instruction and expectation setting has helped on many dives. Most recently I joined them on a liveaboard the MV Fling TX Caribbean out of Freeport TX. I have to say the diving conditions were amazing and who knew TX had such an amazing place to dive. It is a 6-8 hour boat ride out but totally worth it. Going with them also allowed me to expand my training and knowledge. There on the trip I did the nitrox and advanced diving. Once again the instruction was amazing and safety was always a priority. After doing 11 dives over 3 days I feel much more capable and ready for anything. Thanks to Gordon, Dick, Lance and Bob that are top notch. The shop is amazing and always full of suggestions.

five star service. gives great recommendations on products. Will respond to text message.read more

100% would recommend! Kevin's shop was a great place to start my scuba journey living in DFW. Not a…read morelot of great places to dive in the area. Did my open water, advanced and equipment specialist certs with him. Jumped on a trip to Roatan with him and got my Nitrox and have kept going since! If you are in the area, find his shop! Great guy and great place to start or continue your diving career!

Today July 4 ,2021 @ around 6:00 pm . I didn't know they…read morewill closed little bit early for Holiday . So I very chill and talking with the guy who work at Gun counter ( He tall , big and very nice ) . He is one of professional person at Gun counter of Academy and Outdoor I ever meet . Answer all my questions, ask how my day going , talking about me and him Gun enthusiasts, talking about holiday but never mention about store closing soon . Very professional and calm and nice as my thought. So congratulations to Academy. You earn one of the best Customer Service Employee .

I had the best service experience today! I have been frantically searching for a special edition…read morejersey for my boyfriend for the past couple of days and was desperate. Nick answered the phone and was so friendly and helpful! He was able to put two jersey options on hold for me so I could decide what I wanted. He even gave me a gift receipt just in case I needed to return the jersey! Nick is awesome!