In May of 2025 my husband and I were fortunate enough to get an opportunity to join Seattle Dive Tours trip to God's Pocket resort on Hurst Island in British Columbia. Until our arrival we hadn't met any of the DST team. The owner Scott and a few other members of the shop joined us on the trip along with other PNW divers. We felt welcomed and supported during our adventure and we highly recommend Seattle Dive tours for your travel or training needs. In fact, we were diving the Alki site in Seattle and had a chance to catch up with them later in the summer and they were just as kind and helpful in the States as they were while traveling. They are a professional, supportive and safe shop - we highly recommend them for your diving and dive travel needs. read more

I had wanted to dive at God's Pocket (GP) for several years and was happy to find a spot on Seattle Dive Tours May trip. From my first interaction with Scott and his Team I found them to be warm, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They provided all the necessary background and planning information so I felt prepared and ready. The GP team was fantastic also. The accommodations are rustic but comfortable. The food was phenomenal. Truly an exceptional chef. I would say I almost enjoyed the topside experience as much as the diving. The location felt special in the fact that it was remote and you hardly saw any other boats or people. We saw whales, eagles, otters and sea wolves (which was particularly special). I wore my trilaminate dry suit, a 10 mm hood, dry gloves, a Fourth Element Halo AR jumpsuit with a heated vest and was comfortable. I will say I loved the elevator on the boat! I enjoyed the diving but will say as an older diver, seeing the macro life pointed out by the excellent dive guide, Xuanni, was a bit challenging. I would probably recommend a magnifying glass of some type if up-close vision is an issue. But the macro life is plentiful and very unique. Overall I highly recommend Seattle Dive Tours and the GP experience. read more

Dove with seattle dive tours now a number of times. Really liked the dives in Edmonds and Sund Rock. They seem to dive west seattle every weekend. Instructor was great. Dive site to me, having done four dives there now, leaves quite a bit to be desired. Instructors are professional and safety oriented. Great experience read more

When I was new to the Seattle dive scene, it felt pretty dominated by guys--and not always in the most welcoming way. I had a bad experience with an instructor at another shop, and Seattle Dive Tours was the first place where I actually felt welcome and respected. Since then, I've done several tours and classes with them, a liveaboard trip, and have two more liveaboards planned with my partner. Every experience has been well-run and thoughtful. The team is professional, safety-focused, and clearly cares about supporting women divers and protecting the environment. Over the years, I've seen nothing but consistency in how they treat their divers--with professionalism, respect, and care. As a business owner, I really respect what they've built. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. read more

Amazing dives today with Nate, Jessica, Brent and Alicia! Fantastic crew!! Super knowledgeable and patient, while providing a great experience! Highly recommend!!! read more

Hands down best scuba shop in all of the PNW! I started my cold water scuba journey with SDT in 2021 and have been hooked since. Through SDT, I've dived some of the premier sites (locally and internationally), met fellow dive buddies (staff and otherwise), honed my scuba skills, encountered ridiculous sea creatures, and discovered the wonders of the underwater world! I trust these people with my life! They're knowledgeable, professional, approachable, and fun. Bonus- I also consider them my friends! Definitely book a tour or sign up for training - you'll meet sea slugs, seals, octopus, and so much more. You are guaranteed to be spoiled! read more

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I debated posting this because the reviews for this shop seem great, but I think it's important. After multiple times out with them I'm sorry to say I cannot recommend Seattle Dive Tours. The folks who work there are really nice, but they are overshadowed by the owner who was arrogant and condescending to them right in front of customers. One of the girls seemed visibly upset. A friend that dove with them last year noticed the same thing. I can't support a business that treats their employees, especially ladies, like that. read more

The service at Seattle Dive Tours is absolutely phenomenal. I have rarely encountered folks who were so responsive and committed to their customers having a great experience. read more

Highly recommend! Everything from classes to travel, pro tips to gear purchases. Also a great way to travel and see some unique corners of the world! read more

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An excellent organization with an awesome support system and experienced divers and trainers. If you plan to get certified to dive in the PNW, this is the outfit to use. You will not be disappointed in their attention to detail and their willingness to make your experience amazing in every way. read more

This is a 10-star review. I'm a 54-year-old woman who has always, always wanted to scuba dive, and finally got my scuba certification in Puget Sound with Seattle Dive Tours in November 2023. I chose SDT because of the small class sizes without really knowing how critically important this is. For the two pool days, there were just two of us with the instructor, who carefully and systematically worked us through the skills. Totally professional and expert, and also warm and funny and empathetic. Bottomless patience for questions; attention to detail and laser focus on safety. I ended up having to reschedule my open water dives (covid) and SDT scheduled me on my own, one-on-one with the instructor and a dive master on shore with the heated tent (and dog!). Diving in the Sound in November is kind of a big deal if you've never done it before, and I was able to completely trust and rely on my instructor as I built up my confidence and skills. (I can not imagine doing this in a big class!) There's a hand signal in scuba for anxiety, and when I started feeling nervous, 30 feet under the water facing the drill of taking my mask off, I was able to communicate that I was nervous and have my instructor right there, supporting me through a pretty stressful thing. It was okay to be nervous, she wanted to know that I was nervous so she could help -- it was amazing. And then we were on the fourth dive and I was swimming 50 feet under water in a bait ball and it was transcendent. I had such a positive experience with SDT and plan to dive with them on local tours and internationally in the years to come. Highly, highly recommend. read more

Went out for a dive on our trip to sea and saw all the glowing reviews for this company. They did not disappoint. I had a special request as I was going to ask my gf(future fiancé) an underwater proposal. They were super helpful and accommodating with this request. I had something special in mind and they made it happen. Milo and Scott were super nice and helpful along with Maddi! Thanks again guys. read more

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I did an open water referral with Seattle Dive Tours. They were able to fit me in on a short notice & communication was really smooth throughout booking/ the entire process. I did my pool trainings with Kelly - she was amazing! She was very patient & reassuring and gave super clear underwater demos of all the skills. It ended up being 1:1, which was a huge plus as well. I would really recommend Seattle Dive Tours if you are looking to get your open water certification! read more

The Crux: Diving in the PNW is inherently more difficult than most diving destinations. This company embraces the challenges. They take all of the hassle and stress out of getting to and from the dive sight and then they create a safe and fun opportunity to dive in wonderful and rewarding ecosystem. I would highly recommend this company to everyone. The Details: There is a reason this business has a five star rating on yelp. No part of this experience was left to chance. My initial contacts with the company were courteous, thorough and prompt. On the day of my dives I was promptly picked up at my hotel on time by Maddi (she was early and waiting for me). She was a wealth of information, charming and professional. She also was the shore support personnel for the day at the dive site. That meant that all of my belongings were safe under her watch during my dives. My dive master was Thom. He was simply awesome. His attention to details regarding dive safety and pre-dive briefing was exemplary. In addition he listened to my specific requests and accommodated them where appropriate. I had very specific interest in Drysuit skills, buoyancy and trim and by the end of the day I felt like I had a better understanding of those techniques even if I wasn't able to master them immediately. He created a very very safe learning experience for me. My dive skills are so much better for this experience. One last note, while I was gearing up the owner of the company came to the dive site and introduced himself and took time to be sure that my needs were met and that I was pleased. Which I was. read more

Amazing organization & dive day. Scott was very responsive from the beginning and provided me with an OMS wing, regs and toasty Weezle drysuit undergarments so I had a lot less gear to pack. DM Klayton found 2 red octopi, a huge dendronotid nudi and patiently modeled with great trim above an anemone coated pier piling. DM candidate Maddie patiently waited topside offering a hand. And Klayton dropped me off a good ways away; much appreciated! Thanks guys for an awesome day! read more

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Got dry suit certified. These guys went out of their way to make sure my teens (tall/thin) and I (full-figured) were properly fitted and safe in the water. The instructors and ground support were all very friendly and very patient! Looking forward to doing guided dives with them. read more

Very amazing experience. Scott was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Maddi was just as great. The equipment provided was in great condition. They gave a good dive brief and even told us what to look out for in the site we dove. The night dive was just as great and the lights they provided were nice. The location in a cove off West Seattle was easy to access and a nice sea wall for easy equipment donning. We aren't used to having to use that heavy of wetsuits and lead so it was great to have an easy entry/exit. You do walk over river rock to get to the water, but it wasn't too bad. The only down sides were 1) they use a back inflated BC which is difficult for newer divers and 2) the gauges attach with a double sided clip, instead of a retractable lanyard making it harder to keep an eye on depth and air consumption. Overall, a great experience for my fiancé and I, who typically dive the Gulf of Mexico. read more

Awesome dive outfit! My wife and I had a great time on our first cold water dive. Thorough dive briefing, competent and observant divemasters, good equipment, can't ask for much more. We definitely plan to dive with them again. read more

If in doubt, definitely book with Seattle Dive Tours. My first cold-water dives today were made super easy, smooth and fun thanks to an awesome team of divers and fantastic onshore support. Thank you to Maddi and Katie, Milo and Scott! read more

I booked a class with Richard that ran into some unanticipated issues (not with me) during the dive day. Richard rescheduled with me and took me out one on one at a later date and proved to be an excellent instructor. I'm looking forward to scheduling a few more this spring and summer. read more

I went out with Seattle Dive tours to refresh my skills before going out to Monterrey for a trip. I was lucky enough to go out with Klayton as my guide and it an incredible experience. Klayton has a background in Marine Biology and was able to explain and describe the creatures and experiences at a completely different level. Not only did I come out of this with refreshed scuba skills, but with a different take on PNW diving. Also was really cool that they were able to pick me up and drop me off that way I didnt have to hassle with finding the location. read more

I had such a blast getting my drysuit cert with Seattle Dive Tours! Their flexible, personalized service (I had one-on-ones both days, and Scott incorporated a dive refresh into my certification) was exactly what I needed to feel relaxed and confident learning new skills after two years out of the water. Everyone I met was professional, detail-oriented, and encouraging, and their clear and effective communication both leading up to and during my dives made the experience even better. Can't wait to dive with them again! read more

Scott and Maddi and the whole crew at Seattle Dive Tours make training and diving fun and stress-free. From the pool to ocean, they are safe, professional, super responsive, and a pleasure to hang out with on surface interval. *Highly* recommend them for certifications, trips, or just a fun day underwater in the amazing PNW. Thanks guys! read more

Justin took my family and I out on a tour at Alki Cove, along with Kyle and Tim. We had a great experience. They were all very patient and helpful every step of the way. We sent them our size information and all the gear fit great. Thanks for the great experience! read more

I debated on if I wanted to share my experience seeing how everyone else enjoyed theirs, but since I'm relying on Yelp so much rn for my next dive in Hawaii, I felt readers should also hear the other side. My first booking with them for a night dive was cancelled b/c his divemaster called out sick .. that's unfortunate but maybe they should have a backup? We had to request days off specifically for this night weeks in advance and only a few hours before the dive I get this call. He did not offer any specials/discounts for a future booking and didn't seem that sorry about it. Okay, whatever I'm still booking with you since you seem to have pretty good reviews. His response time was fairly good through phone and email. My second booking started out great, they pick you up and drop you off within a certain range, I forget what. Richard met us at the spot, introduced himself, took a picture and said would see us after. We're all suited ready to go, we start out dive and something is wrong with our divemasters suit .. great. They have us go back up (without holding for a few minutes, just straight up) and he says he has to leave b/c something is leaking in his suit or something I don't remember. So now we're left with this other guy that only does this as a side hobby .. I don't recall if he was even a divemaster? Luckily there was only two of us. However this guy did not know how to lead a dive, he was going so fast to get to his destination and get this dive over with that we were unable to enjoy anything. This was both of our first Seattle dive, as we're both use to warmer tropical dives. At one point we lost the lead guy and we were just holding each other through this murky water, my friend started having trouble clearing so she let the guy know (after we caught up) that she was heading up. At this point, he's at a lost and she goes straight up, he doesn't help her or anything and of course I go after her without waiting. After my friend left the dive, he tried to convince me to go back down with him but I just didn't feel safe and declined. This all happened in less than thirty minutes, and Richard was still there to see that we came up way before our dive was over but he didn't even bother to offer an apology about his divemaster or even come over. No discounts refunds or anything. I don't think it was very safe for us to go with this guy at all and had a terrible feeling the whole time. If the actual divemaster had an issue, the dive should've ended or Richard should've stepped in his place. Gahh I was so upset, since we've planned this dive for a while (we were both worried about how cold diving in Seattle was) & so disappointed with this dive. This dive definitely ruined diving in WA for me .. it was the worst experience ever. Too bad I'm too scared to dive in Settle again. My friend swore off diving in WA after this experience and her mother is a scuba instructor. -_-x read more

Richard your experience let me feel totally at ease! Your the best! Thanks for a great dive

Would recommend for anyone looking to dive in Seattle. Steve did a great job at coordinating everything leading up to the dive and answered all the questions I had in a timely fashion. We dove with Klayton who did a great job at locating different things like nudibranchs and a really cool sculpin. read more

They get you properly weighted, find the right size of gear that would fit and if you are new to diving, The instructors are surprisingly polite and patient with you. I got my certification in VA, so i just for right to it. They can also help get certification. read more

Dove with Thomas in January. Awesome dives!! We had been out of scuba for a few years and never done cold water before. He was amazing and we had a really good time. Saw lots of fish, crabs, sea stars, and anemones. Good rental gear, great guide - worth it! Will go back for more dives. read more

I am a novice diver but had a little extra time in Seattle and wanted to go for a dive. No gear, no car, no buddy & no idea where to go I figures a little professional help was a good idea. These guys pick you up and drop off at the hotel. The equipment is good quality. Richard chose a spot that was filled with things to see and suited my dive ability. Even in West Seattle the diver site had good vis (25-30 ft) and we saw cools stuff like an Octopus. Good time if you want to experience what the pacific NW has to offer underwater. read more

Diving for the first time in cold water was a challenge for me but Richard did a great job getting me outfitted and properly weighted. The things you see here in puget sound have ther very own special beauty and appeal. I love diving warm water but I will definitely be back for more diving with Seattle Dive Tours. It was a blast. Thank you! read more

I went diving today with Seattle Dive Tours and had a great time! They combine professionalism with the flexibility and friendliness of an individually owned operation. It was my first time diving in cold water - we dove at the alki seacrest park cove 2 and saw a harbor seal as we were gearing up and then many varieties of fish once underwater. I would definitely dive with Seattle Dive Tours again and recommend them to divers with all levels of experience! read more

Richard kept me posted of when he'd be there to pick me up. He had all of the equipment that I needed. The water condition was so cloudy that I could barely see the yellow tips of his fins, so I didn't even bother to do the second dive. Richard acted like he could have cared less whether I did the second dive or not, and proceeded to bill me fully for both dives, even though I used only one tank of the nitrox. To top it off, I got a nice sinus and ear infection from my experience. Perhaps others have enjoyed diving with this company, but my experience was rated as very poor. read more