It's hard to find a truly good dive shop in a place where most folks are just diving for work or…read moreheading away from. Long Island isn't a Mecca for diving, but those who do are hard core & need good, solid, no-nonsense gear. You won't find the flashy touristy stuff here, but if you need it, they probably have it or can help you get it. This place is small but packed & the staff are really helpful! Great local stop for all your SCUBA & snorkeling needs!

If you need a high quality dive shop with the best customer service you…read moreneed to shop at North Shore Aquatics. Mike Meyers and his team are the best in the business. Never wanting to sell unnecessary equipment when it comes to diving. I try to support local businesses whenever I can- and this shop is a gem.

Recently I had a chance to take a revamped PADI adventure course with GoodLife Divers that focused…read moremainly on skills needed for Northeast diving. Obviously, when presented with this opportunity, I jumped at the chance. After all, most of my diving would be in this exact environment. I'm a new diver, but already I know that I want to dive more then once or twice a year on a trip somewhere. I want to dive in my own backyard (back-sound? back-ocean?). The class touched upon different specialties, Deep, Wreck, Bouyancy, Navigation and Nitrox. In addition, my instructor, Danny, made sure to touch upon reel use, SMB deployment and pony bottle deployment. The course was structured with lots of home study, one full day of classroom teaching (lecture/videos), one day of 3 dives in a local quarry and 2 days of shore dives. Myself and another student met at Danny's place where we did one of my favorite things. Talked math, physics and equations. Today was the day of all of our theory and textbook learning. Oh, I forgot to mention. In addition to the standard padi workbooks, Danny also hand made an additional textbook that covered a ton of knowledge NOT covered in the course. So while we were learning all about nitrox, MOD and EAD tables, we were also learning about SAC rates and RMV. Between HIS textbook, the padi textbook, a few videos and discussion we really went in depth into all the equations and their uses. I felt it was really described in a way that was very helpful and nothing was rushed or forced. He even explained not only how some equations work but also why they do which is a good trait in an instructor. I find that too many times various teachers will teach you a formula but not WHY that formula occurs the way it does. I would say that during the classroom part of things GoodLife divers exceeded my expectations. With the exception of a few typos (and one section where he left out a distinction between psi and 100psi) I felt that the classroom training part was top notch and near-flawless and with the exception of clarifying the hand made textbook, I really don't know where there would be room for improvement. At the end of the night we took a few tests and then reconvened a few days later at the rock quarry for 3 dives. The day we chose sadly was a very cold day and the other students had cancelled which worked out well for me as it meant I had Danny's undivided attention. We did some diving where we went over reel use and also SMB deployment. We also worked on my trim, my frog kicks and bouyancy. Each time We dove, Danny kept challenging me in new ways that may occur in a real world situation. You just set up a reel line? Now take off your mask and find your way out using that line. Little touches like that to show how the skills we were using would be useful in a real world environment were fantastic. We did 3 dives total that freezing day at Dutch springs working on wreck, deep and various other skills. The next time we met was in Bayville for a shore dive. We were initially going to work on navigation skills but with our timing to the water it was late at night and instead we turned it into a night dive class. Going over light signals and working on buoyancy more we touched slightly upon navigation also. After a good dive we made plans for our next and final dive. The next time we dove we decided to focus on navigation. This is where my one criticism of the course comes. After going over proper setting of the compass and taking headings we went underwater. It was very hard for me to get a reading and I felt that after a few minutes of fumbling, Danny would then take the lead where I should have been learning my compass. A few times he got us back on course and then when I fumbled with my navigation skills, he would take lead and correct the situation instead of allowing me to correct it myself. This may not be an accurate recollection but it's how I felt at the time. (Also, after mentioning this to my instructor after the course, Goodlife has given me extra dives to work on my navigation skills. It says alot for a company that takes critiscim constructively and then offers a way to make up for that.) And that's my review of the course! Many, many pros! Danny is great and I felt he really explained things in easy to understand ways and went above just "book learning" and showed me how these skills are used in real world situations. Also the additional real world skills were completely an asset! His training style also meshed well the way he built upon previous skills. I'd absolutely recommend Good Life diving to anyone looking to build upon their knowledge and skills.

They do gear servicing! I recently got both my BCD and regulator serviced here right before…read moreThanksgiving. It only took them a week and the total came out to less than $200.

Scuba Network Long Island is the best! Martha, Steve, and Michael are all amazing. I learned to…read moredive here with Steve as my instructor, and he made the whole process fun, safe, and super approachable. Since then, I've been on multiple trips with the shop (Bonaire, Little Cayman, and Hawaii), and every single one has been so well put together and a blast. Everyone at the shop is friendly, knowledgeable, and really makes you feel like part of the dive family. Highly recommend them for lots of different kinds of training, a wide range of gear at a great price, or travel -- they've given me some of the best experiences of my life!

Caring and helpful. Great experience in scuba training and purchasing gear. A class act.read more

Thanks Ralph for the memories. I embraced Scuba when I turned 17 with the help of Ralph and Bob at…read morethe Divers Way. Worked there for a while alongside Paul, Scott, and Rich. Am really sorry to see the Scuba scene shrink in Long Island. It was great while it lasted.

The best SCUBA shop on the Island. Hands down…read more From casual Caribbean diver to hardcore Northeast wreck diver, they've got you covered. Good prices too. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. Instructors and factory certified technicians are always around to lend a hand. I think it says something that I often see customers stopping by the shop just to hang out. The staff is friendly, and they are always happy to give you advice and help you with your questions. The instructors tend to be on the strict side, but I don't really think that's a negative.

Don is great. We're so glad we chose Ski & Scuba for our recent Dive certification training. Highly…read morerecommend!

My 11 year old daughter and I took our Open Water Certification course with Don. He was…read moreprofessional, patient and organized. Don made what would otherwise have been a painstaking process both fun and informative. We'll be sure to use him and Ski & Scuba for additional certifications.

Orbit Marine provides unbeatable depth of experience in all SCUBA related matters. If you have a…read morequestion, Captain Noel has the answer (and a compelling story to go with it). He'll help you get the gear you need and connect you with the training to make the most of it. Real, practical knowledge makes Orbit a genuine value. Don't send any more money to Jeff B. for spending on rocket fuel. Buy your gear from Noel at Connecticut's own Orbit Marine and learn the meaning of real value.

My husband wanted some squid for bait to take our grandchildren out fishing. Stopped in and quickly…read morehad what we needed!

This place is a hidden gem! So much choice in the gear and the staff are really knowledgeable and…read moreaccommodating. Had been using another dive shop previously where I'd been taken for a ride but this place was such a refreshing change! Jeff (the owner) is always ready to help anyone who comes through the door and welcome them into the AC Scuba family.

Five Guys, Levittown: Burgers were dry, overcooked on my order. And to pay what I paid for an order…read moreof two?! Sheesh! Last time I go there.

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.

From the onset, let me say in full disclosure that I have known Captain Mike since 2009 and have…read moretaken numerous Diving certification courses, including East Coast dives as well as, having patronized his establishment to have my gear serviced (which is what I am doing now). Captain Mike's is less about Clicks and social media Hype and more about personalized dive instruction. Learning from Captain Mike is like learning SCUBA diving from your older brother or Uncle. He cares more about you becoming a safe diver rather than the actual business side of the recreational diving industry. His dive shop looks more like a Dive workshop then a Glitz and Glamour SCUBA Diving shop that sells the Fantasy of a Caribbean or Pacific Dive experience rather then what you need to do if your Face-mask fell off, you are low on air or have a dive-buddy who is panicking because he/she forgot to turn ON his/her air. Small class sizes and practical instruction are the norms. Check out dives can be done in open NYC waters rather than the usual quarry in PA, which saves you time and money. And it's not unusual that you get to interact with the East Coast Diving Community and by that, I mean Divers with decades of real-world SCUBA experience & knowledge. I highly recommend Captain Mike's, he is not your average Glitz and Glamour SCUBA instructor(s), before this Captain Mike belonged to the NYPD elite SCUBA team(s). So, what you get is a man with Real world experience and knowledge trying to teach you how to operate in an underwater environment rather than some Tanned Dude in a Cool Polo shirt trying to Market Experiences to you and/or UP-sell you. I don't think you can find a more experienced and seasoned instructor in the NYC area then Captain Mike.

Made an appointment 10 days in advance. reminded him 4 days before,Called same day in the morning…read more Didn't show up, didn't care to let me know of a problem. Couldn't find another diver in short time, ruined my trip to the Vineyard as I just had very limited time.Avoid. i

I had an amazing experience with Nicole, Robbie, and the rest of the Superdive team obtaining my…read moreNAUI Scuba Diver certification. They were great at explaining all the techniques and emphasized safety while still having fun. They also have a number of events such as a community pool (which includes scuba, free diving, and mermaiding), diving trips, and monthly beach clean-ups which are great for building a community. I highly recommend Superdive for anyone interested in getting their feet with scuba, freediving or mermaiding!

I had an incredible experience starting my Open Water Diver certification with SuperDive Scuba…read more I reached out to the owner Nicole to get some guidance on certification. From the beginning she was helpful, informative, professional, and set me up with everything I needed to get started. After finishing my exam through PADI, I scheduled my pool sessions with Nicole. I knew from the jump that I was in great hands. Her and her team took the time to go over everything I needed to know, and then some. They answered every question I had with great detail. There wasn't a single moment I felt uncomfortable. Superdive Scuba creates a seriously awesome learning environment. I chose to do the open water dive part of my certification in the Bahamas, but I can't stress enough how prepared I felt going into these dives. The instructors at the dive shop were impressed by how much I already knew as a beginner, thank you Nicole and team! Nicole has also helped me navigate the (very confusing to a beginner) world of SCUBA gear. When you're starting out you definitely want an instructor who will remain a resource to you as you progress. I found that with Superdive. Looking forward to joining some dive trips and ocean clean ups with this group!