I was referred to Paul/Sonny Side of Scuba and I'm so glad I was! Paul was thorough, tough, worked…read morewith my circumstances, and encouraged me the whole way. I felt safe and had a lot of fun. I would highly recommend!!

My wife and I were looking to become scuba certified before going on a trip to Hawaii. We were both…read moreextremely nervous, hesitant, and excited. We attempted to book classes through other establishments but couldn't make it work with our schedule. Once I realized we might not be able to get certified, I shared my disappointment with someone. They referred us to Sonny Side of Scuba. Paul was fantastic! He was fun, critical, informative, and extremely supportive. We feel very informed, prepared, excited, and ecstatic to dive in Hawaii. I truly believe that I will pursue other certifications because of Paul & Jim! Thank you for a great experience, a fun time, the training, and the confidence to dive safely!!

I have calmed down since my first review. The two employees I mentioned in my review reached out to…read moreme, apologized and tried to make things right. I very much appreciate that. The owner, however, did not take responsibility for his employees or his own actions, did not apologize, made excuses, and blamed me for the problems I experienced. A fellow student reached out to me saying the delay was due to providing safety for all six students with one instructor. There were two students with one instructor and one person training to be an instructor. She suggested that I should have considered hiring a private lesson with an instructor. Funny, I just needed to go through skills, she needed the extra time. My review stays the same, find a different dive company for SCUBA lessons. Try MPH Water Sports or Diver's Supply Indy.

My family enjoyed diving at the Cayman Islands in August of 2017. We dove in clear water,…read moreencountered a variety of beautiful underwater wildlife, fed stingrays by hand and explored shipwrecks. Unfortunately, the great parts of the trip were offset when we learned the disappointing truth about the business practice of Bottoms Up. We felt disappointed and heartbroken to discover the friendly Bottoms Up Company employs deception for profit. Relevant details involving expenses, especially in the context of our diving trip, were ambiguous and intentionally concealed. Rather than a fair division of expenses, as would be expected and as we were led to believe, they calculated our cost to pay for the total expenses of the trip, including the total expenses of four other divers as well. Answers to detailed questions about expenses were intentionally avoided or redirected. Ultimately, based on first-hand experience, we realized Bottoms Up proudly celebrates high profit margins generated from unprincipled and unethical business practices. Through well-practiced manipulation and swindling, there's no doubt trusting students and customers like ourselves have been, and likely continue to be, unwittingly faked and well-fleeced of their finances. Initially, like others, we were encouraged with praise and recognition, we were reassured with warmth and affection by the friendly staff and head instructor, Mike Ellis. Clearly, the gentleman has many qualities, including a curious "special quality" which, in private conversation with me and in his own words, he described as being "morally flexible." I will carry special, fond memories of the time I spent with my family and the truly great diving. Unfortunately, while the particulars of the trip could have certainly been better, I carry a less than favorable memory of the Bottoms Up Company.

Our 10 year old son completed his NAUI openwater certification this weekend with Bottoms Up Scuba…read more We chose this company because I saw online that they have experience working with youth (they have a Discover Scuba program for kids), and it was important to me that our son was certified with a patient instructor. We ended up enrolling our son in private 1:1 training, and his instructor was Phil. Phil was incredible. He explained all of the skills in a way that was easy for our son to understand. He was very encouraging, bumping fists underwater with our son to celebrate each skill that he completed. Owner Mike always immediately answered phone calls, which I really appreciate. We are very pleased!

Bottoms Up Scuba was most definitely the best choice to choose out of all the other dive shops. My…read morefather and I flew out from Denver to become certified NAUI divers. Mike and Carlos where very helpful and they both had so much knowledge to share. I am very proud to be apart of the Bottoms Up family and can not wait to share even more amazing experiences with our new friends. Also thank you Clay for getting us mask, snorkel, and fins. I can't say how thankful I am to have went with Bottoms Up Scuba Indy!

In my twelve years living here and using this company. Never have I ever encountered a more…read morebumbling crew the equipment kept blowing the tripping the circuit. I woke up to music being played meaning they helped themselves to using our garage radio. (Very unprofessional) We ordered a new liner instillation and full opening it took most of the day to even complete the liner. After the water was put in I hear a knock on both the back and front door. It seems our guy didn't know how to do the pool filter the basket is out of it. And the chlorine bucket is left by it in what I can only assume. Was him thinking that's where the chlorine goes. I saw him stressing and sitting on the diving board then he retracted the hose and left. Last I checked it's standard policy for the resident to not have to be home to answer questions. And show the contractor how to do their job. Update: After all of that the liner had already started to come loose after demanding it be fixed. They did it without charge.