Super experience with this team. I had a bad experience with another company, came to Sea Level…read moreand spoke with Art (owner). His team of instructors got me right back in the water and certified in the span of a week. Since then I have taken to a of additional classes, bought equipment, and dealt with more instructors- they are all awesome Highly recommend Sea Level for all levels of experience

Art and company are amazing. Their instruction is top notch and they know how to take care of a…read morecustomer. The onsite pool makes it so easy! Couldn't ask for a better shop.

Love this shop, probably one of the best shops in NW suburbs…read more Mike runs a class -A location that has lots of inventory, but most importantly he takes the time understand your needs (not pushing stuff for a sale ... just your needs). They are a PADI shop with all the courses that will help you at every level of experience. Check it out. Good place to know for your needs

Failed attempt to support local business Certified diver…read more300+ dives family of 5 , 3 of us certified looking to getting new gear for adults and junior padi divers. We live in Barrington Hills near by, rather than order on amazon I'd rather support local business. Play by play I walk in 30 minutes before they close, I tell the tall white bald gentlemen who I think may be the owner. I'm glad your open Response Not for long OK I'm interested in getting equipment to teach my kids how to dive reponse, are you an instructor. No I'm not . I'm not looking for full gear just mini tanks to teach in our in ground pool how to breath They have used rescue tanks and I'm looking for small tanks on their back with a regulator. His response I know someone who died in 3.5 feet of water their lungs exploded. Then He just looked at me like I was clueless. Could not have been less friendly. All I could do was walk out and not purchase anything. did not ask me my kids age, my experience, nothing. I walked in excited to spend a few thousand to upgrade our gear and get junior padi divers their gear. Walked out in just a few minutes. I would have given one star but I saw several things I planned to buy walking through for myself. Scuba world is normally very friendly . sadly not the case here.

Family orientated shop, friendly staff, promptservice. if you are looking for swim classes or scuba…read moregear this is the place to go!

Dan and Brian are top notch people and really know their products. They are very helpful when…read morechoosing equipment or repairing older stuff. We've been on several trips with the shop and it's always a fun group to hang out with. They plan about three trips each year. Highly recommended! They offer scuba certification as well as swimming lessons.

Great service. Brought my equipment in for a tuneup, reasonably priced and timely…read more They have a large selection of products as well as a training pool.

My husband and I first walked in 01/2026 to sign up for the Open Water class. We just finished our…read moreconfined water dives this past weekend with Dale Rush. The attention that he has to safety is absolutely incredible. His focus on our wellbeing while showing us the skills we needed was a wonderful experience. If we did anything wrong he corrected us with an outstanding amount of patience, and told us the reasons why. He stays calm even when you're not, reassuring you that he's got your back. I had plenty of options to select the right size wetsuit, and BCD from the rental gear. Their store also has amazing gear that I can't wait to buy. Dale went over features to look out for in our gear, so I'm looking forward to making my first kit purchase with Underwater Safaris. I purchased some gear prior to completing my class online and I regret that. The mask I bought online from a different store did not fit comfortably so it is absolutely recommended that you go into the shop and let them help you fit gear so you're not wasting money in the long run. Be mindful, if you want to purchase your own gear for classes, plan days ahead. I believe we got a great value in our training so far, most importantly because I felt safe. We also learned skills that we are going to be able to use for the rest of our life. Can't wait for the 4 quarry dives with Dale!

I just had a scuba refresher course with DJ's Scuba Locker, and I think they do a very good job…read more Two friends and I met at the shop, where we met the owners and our instructor, Zach. After completing some forms, we were fitted with shorty wet suits, BCs and the yoke with the hoses for the regulators, BC attachment and air pressure gauge. Zach instructed us review all the equipment as if were at a renting scuba shop, and I found that my regulator's mouth fitting was damaged, and he immediately replaced it. First Zach helped us remember how to set up our gear, while adding many useful suggestions and knowledge to the session. Once we assembled our tanks and BCs with his guidance, he made us do it all again, but by ourselves, only saying something if we were doing something incorrectly. After this, he packed all our gear and we went to a YMCA nearby to do the actual diving refresher. The equipment worked well. He had practice 25 (might have been 28) skills for recertification. He is a very good instructor, meeting each person where they are at and helping with their needs. All the time he kept emphasizing important points and talking about what to expect at our dive shop because of his knowledge of similar places. When we were done, Zach packed everything and we left. He is a very affable, pleasant, and professional young man who knows his subject matter very well. The owners of the shop are also very nice, we had an opportunity to talk to them as well. I bought a mask, which the lady owner had me try several sizes and qualities and helped me decide on one that was very comfortable and very reasonably priced. I give the whole operation, but especially Zach, 5 stars. My friends agreed with this rating. I will be going back there for my diving needs.

Knowledgable and friendly staff; good pricess!read more

Always wanted to get certified in scuba diving so I headed to DD Dive Shop. Great shop. Very clean…read more Ralph (owner) explained everything to me very clearly. The open water class was my first time breathing underwater. Everything went smoothly. Ralph is a GREAT instructor with a lot of patience . I recently went on my first dive trip with the shop as well. Great experience. I will continue to use this shop for all my scuba diving needs! Thank you DD Dive Shop.

I bought a Groupon for PADI Open Water Certification with D D Dive Shop. Good in class content -…read morestraight-forward and the owner Ralph made it easy to learn what was needed. Within a month of the class I did my first two dives in The Maldives and unfortunately due to COVID-19 didn't have a chance to get the other dives completed until July. Nevertheless, Ralph and team were excellent from the academic part, through pool training and my last two dives that we did at Haigh Quarry. I am definitely doing some more with these guys...

I took a refresher course this morning. The owner was very friendly and helpful. It has been a long…read moretime since I last dove. There were 2 other people in my class. The instructor (I think he was the owner) walked us slowly through the whole process. He answered all our questions. The facilities were clean. It was a complete refresher course without missing anything. The products in stock were substantial. I needed a new mask and snorkel. I was amazed that when he saw my goggles were not good, he just said that I should replace them. Not once did he mention buying from them. I did check prices on the internet. I could not find a lower price for the mask and snorkel. Looking forward to scuba diving, again.

I have been a satisfied customer of Below H20 for the last 10 years. I was also certified through…read morePADI through Below H20. The owner, Dave Rautio is a nice guy. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Every year he organizes a group trip to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac at Reef Divers Resort. This is a very nice dive resort that has valet diving. The dive boats are nice and staff there promote safe diving. I have gone to Cayman many times with Dave on this trip and met a lot of nice friendly people.

I recently was able to take a trip to Curacaou with the Aquatic adventures staff. We stayed at the…read moreAmazing Lions Dive resort. The staff had booked 2 boat dives a day, we had availability of unlimited shore dives. The dive masters made sure we had an adequate dive to divemaster ratio. They were very attentive to our needs and made sure we had fun safe dive. The added whatsapp group made it easy to share photos after the dive. If you have been on the fence about taking a trip with them just do it. Your in good hands,

The ppl at aquatic adventure take the time to work with you whether it open water Adanced open…read morewater or like my self and dive buddy Michal , who are Divemasters we would not be where we are today with out the good ppl ot aquatic adventure

If you're looking for a place to get scuba qualified, refresh your skills, or even just service…read moreyour gear this is the shop to go to. I got my certification here for my open water, my advanced, and my rescue diver and I couldn't have been happier. The staff is patient and respectful and they will help you not only find the gear that is best for you but help you take good care of it as well. Sandy is phenomenal, she has been servicing my hear for years and it's always in top shape! And Bruce is always the person to talk to about great diving places and the newest gear! I recommend this shop to everyone I talk to who is in the area and who is interested in diving. If this and the other great reviews haven't convinced you yet, just drive up and visit for yourself. Ask for a pamphlet about their classes and trips, that provide costs, available dates, and other important info. They are happy to help you plan out the details on how you can start your own scuba adventure!

Great family business that knows so much about equipment and areas to dive. I didn't take any…read moreclasses from them, but spent a lot of time talking and getting to know the owners. I enjoyed and will definitely be back.