Best Scuba shop, owner also an old school local cave diver, very knowledgable. Extensive and…read morewonderful inventory. All the good things others say are true!

I originally called Lloyd because I wanted to do a refresher course. Unfortunately he was booked…read morefor the time I needed, but we then started talking and he gave me a lot of information on where I might go to do The course. I then told him I was going on a trip, and he recommended that I come to the shop and get a mask and snorkel. As soon as I walked in he was so kind and inviting. And to make it even better the dog, Rusty, was the best greeter ever! I've actually never been in a scuba store so I had no idea what was in there. Lloyd gave me a tour of the facility and even gave me a brief history of his over 30 year stint in Gainesville. He is beyond knowledgeable! He has been a master cave dive instructor for 25 years. What's great about this shop is that Lloyd has tested everything that he sells. He immediately was able to place me in 3 masks and then walked me through which one might be the best for me. He has a 100% satisfaction guarantee and told me that if that mass prove to be not the best fit then I would be able to return it and he would fit me for another. That makes shoving out 70 bucks for a mask a little less daunting. I really enjoyed his shop and he comes highly recommended. I will definitely be going back!

I was looking for someone to teach me how to swim which is no easy undertaking when you are 57…read moreyears old. The wonderful instructors at Scuba Monkey ( Amber and Tracy) helped me and guided me every step of the way. They are kind,patient,resourceful and can think outside the box which is exactly what I needed. Wonderful people and a beautiful state of the art facility! If you or your kids need swimming lessons, there is no better place. Thank you,Alex.

Friendly and knowledgeable instructors. They make you feel like family. Active dive club. Great…read moreplace to learn and meet dive buddies

Best dive shop in town. Solid selection and have most gear you would need to get started or upgrade…read moreyour setup. Staff is knowledgeable about local conditions and give great suggestions for places to go. I just wish they sold GoPro cameras and accessories but that's not a deal breaker.

Unfortunately, after a positive experience initially, it seems from a shopping experience in 2025…read morethey have tuned out / given up. Unable to get a hold of, order sits unfulfilled, and follow-up to missing parts go unanswered. Had to purchase parts from another Halcyon dealer to get rig setup for pieces missing from EE.

Be very careful with this dive company. Once you contact them they will hound you to clean the…read morebottom of you boat. When you tell them that you do not want their services they will claim they cleaned the boat anyway and then start charging you late fees if you don't pay for services they did not do. They will take a video of a diver pretending to clean the boat when they do nothing. I have seen other boats that they claim to have cleaned when they do nothing. Be careful. Dive on the boat after they claim to clean it just to be sure, just like I did.

From the owner: We have the best customers in North Florida! Solving their underwater needs is what we do. From…read morekeeping vessels barnacle free and ready to preform to restructuring the pilings on the dock. We especially enjoy taking the video of a job well done to share with the customer.

Checked in for scuba diving and let me tell you: not a good place for scuba diving. We found a big…read moreparty with loud music and people with tubes floating around the two scuba diving place. Very cumbersome the process of getting into the water:: people are getting in with big floats and the access is always blocked. One of my tank had a bad gasket and I went to swap the tank: the guy that worked there wanted to charge me for a new tank. Lack of fountains to clean your gear after the dive. Super crowded with non-divers.

The airboat ride was exceptional! Would highly recommend it. Our tour guide Captain Becca was…read morefunny, knowledgeable and very entertaining. Take the early tour if possible if you are worried about the heat. The airboat does go fast at times, so the wind from it keeps you cooler. Wear a sun shirt or lots of sunscreen. Well worth it though for the views, the incredible wildlife and the history. Mother Nature has control over what wildlife you will view not Sea Serpent, so just sit back and enjoy the knowledge, the history and the company of your fellow boat mates. We were privileged to go on the airboat tour and honored for the alligators, turtles, Ospreys, snakes and other wildlife that were out for viewing. It will not disappoint!

If you ride. Be ready for the distance. He's going for speed. I enjoy going fast so I thought it…read morewas fantastic! They also provide headphones in case the loud motor of the boat moving is too much. Comes with music that I've never heard of, cause when it comes to things like country music, I'm blind. Our speaker, I forgot his name, knew a lot about the area, slowed down many times to enjoy the atmosphere, find animals, and explain the history of the place. He was also funny. This was my first time on an air boat, and it was an excellent experience.