I needed a mask with prescription lenses. Mike explained everything to me very thoroughly on the…read morephone, and when I went into the shop, Paul helped me to pick a mask, dropped in the right lenses (in stock), tested me, and wrapped things up within a very friendly 20 minutes. Very fair prices and a fantastic experience with people who are extremely knowledgeable. I'll be coming back for sure!

After spending two half-days with Nick at East Coast Divers, I walked away with a completely new…read morelevel of information and confidence. Even though this wasn't a certification course, the workshop provided practical setup advice and technical insights that are hard to find elsewhere.   Nick's technical knowledge is expansive; he was able to address every question or concern the group had with ease. What impressed me most was his willingness to help outside the specific scope of the workshop--if we had a scuba-related subject we were curious about, he would work with us one-on-one to provide pointers or recommendations. It shows he's invested in the diver's overall success, not just checking boxes for the day's lesson.   He clearly cares about the curriculum and his students. He went over the allotted time both days to ensure we truly understood the material, and I wouldn't have shortened it by a single minute. If you are looking to fine-tune and improve your in-water skills, I highly recommend his Advanced Buoyancy, Movement, and Positioning Techniques workshop.

I was in town for a dive at Back Beach and had forgotten my mask and snorkel. I stopped in to rent…read moreone and they informed me that it is considered a personal item and not available for rent. The staff showed me a bunch of different options to buy and gave me a few defogging tips such as rubbing toothpaste into the mask (she even gave me some so that I could do it right there in the store). She also provided a map of some popular diving spots in the area. Overall very helpful and knowledgeable.

I fully recommend Cape Anne Divers for scuba in this area. Cant Steve and his mate Dave are great…read more I been diving with them all year long, met many new friends and fellow divers during these trips, great P&J sandwiches and snacks. Big boat, can hold up to 14 people but if you get about 10 it is perfect. Try to get on one of his special trips to the Stillwagen for Patriot or Heroic wrecks, it is an all day trip but well worth it. Dave and Mary are great owners and his staff are very nice.

They have all the toys and the staff is delight to work with. An excellent Shop for maintenance and…read morerepair of my regulator and console as well.

I just have to give a shout out to Luis, one of the instructors/ guides at this excellent dive…read moreshop! I needed help getting acclimated to cold water diving in New England, and was lucky to get Luis as my private guide for multiple dives. He is very patient, safety-oriented, positive and has taught me lots. He also manages to find interesting critters on every single dive! This shop has the kind of quality instructors that you want to continue your training with.

I've been a customer of Atlantic Aquasport for over 20 years, and without a doubt, they are one of…read moremy favorite small businesses to support! My husband and I got our Open Water Certifications from them years ago (their on-site pool makes classes so convenient!), and more recently, our 12yo son completed his certification with Don and team. The instruction is top notch. All of the classes were 1:1 and tailored specifically to our needs and comfort level. We all came away incredibly confident divers, which is the best measure of success. Anytime we're on a trip, the dive master always comments on what a skilled diver my 12yo son is. I swell with pride every time I hear this and am so thankful for the great instruction he received, as it will help keep him safe in the water for years and years to come. As an added bonus, Don lets my son borrow equipment anytime we go away to ensure he's using the same equipment he trained in and therefore as comfortable & confident as possible. As soon as my son stops growing :-) we will buy our gear from Atlantic Aquasport. But until then, being able to borrow equipment has been a huge cost saver and convenience. My husband and I have purchased all of our gear from Don and couldn't be happier with the quality, selection, and support we get even after the sale. My regulator has a lifetime guarantee from Don. It had a problem Don couldn't fix (likely from years of being jostled around by baggage handlers across many airports) and Don replaced it free of charge, no questions asked. My most recent experience with Atlantic Aquasport was going on a Saturday morning dive with them to Nubble Point. Despite having logged 500+ dives, this was my first New England dive and I loved it! The crew let me borrow additional gear to ensure I'd be warm enough, conducted a thorough safety briefing, and guided me on a really fun dive that surpassed my expectations for what I'd see in New England waters. I love the Atlantic Aquasport team and can't recommend them enough for training, gear, and local dives!

Atlantic Aquasport is by far the best place to get a dive certification on the seacoast. They work…read morewith your schedule to get your classes in, and I really appreciated the classes being private for a more personalized experience. Conor is very knowledgeable and such a great dive instructor. :)

Highly highly recommend. In particular, I appreciate the professionalism and responsiveness by…read moreDick Scott for their training programs; qualities getting harder and harder to come by these days.

I can't recommend Portsmouth Scuba enough! I wanted to challenge myself to get my open water…read morecertificate and the instructors / staff were beyond supportive in helping me achieve that goal. Very knowledgeable / experienced / professional / fun and willing to share it all for your benefit. You're in good hands with them!

Have gone diving with Mark from Mass diving a few times and he is excellent and knowledgeable. Very…read moreattentive to his group from start to finish including traveling. He arranges many dive trip per year and follows through with all the details. His selection of dive resorts have been very good. In addition he is also available to answer your questions and concerns. He has offered and given help regarding equipment. I recommend him completely for future dive trips whether you're traveling alone or with family.

I just had the pleasure of sharing a dive boat in Cuba's Jardines de la Reina with Mark Potter of…read moreMass Diving and could not resist the opportunity to share what a wonderful experience I had with him. We just happened to find ourselves in the same dive group (I am not a customer or a travel client of Mark or Mass Diving--not yet, anyway!), and yet Mark spent the week sharing his considerable knowledge base with me and with all of his fellow divers. Given how kind, fun, attentive and generous Mark was with random dive partners in his group, I can only imagine the level of service and care that his actual customers and clients would receive on one of his trips! I hope anyone considering a dive trip will take the chance to travel with Mark Potter, as I will, the very first chance I get! He is also a talented and dedicated underwater photographer to boot.

I recently completed my open water SSI certification with Dave at Aquatic Specialties and had an…read moreincredible experience. I was completing this course, including the open water portion, all in December; I was eager to get certified in a New England winter, and Dave matched that energy. From the moment you meet Dave, his enthusiasm for SCUBA is palpable. Throughout long class days, Dave is cracking jokes, telling anecdotes and getting you excited about the skill you're about to have, all while answering a barrage of questions. In the water, he is professional, vigilant, and in his element. He exudes an air of calm and control, allowing you to confidently perform skills that would otherwise be terrifying or disorienting- like removing your goggles or respirator in 45 degree water. Beyond that, the staff is equally as knowledgeable and the community they foster is incredibly warm and welcoming. Even on my open water dives where I thought it was just going to be myself and Dave, I ended up meeting more people who tagged along just because they wanted to dive. I'd be hard pressed to find a more inviting community that is excited to pass the knowledge along to others. What an awesome experience and an awesome group of people that I can happily say I'm a part of now. Thank you Dave! 5/5 stars

Excellent instructors! Worked with me patiently to resolve difficulties I was having and made sure…read moreI had the right gear for me. Game changer!

Superb dive shop, absolutely fantastic experience here. My wife and I needed to have a drysuit…read morecertification for a dive we were planning, and we were able to schedule it with Divers Market on fairly short notice - the team helped us get set up and ready to go for our pool session and our open water without any issues. All of the staff here are phenomenal. Super friendly, honest, knowledgeable. We had a great time and learned a lot. We were very comfortable with the drysuit diving after taking the course. Additionally, I needed to have a repair done on my equipment that took a bit longer than expected due to some complexity, Wayne (owner) and the rest of the team kept me updated with the process and really tried to work with me to make it easy to get the repair delivered to me (since I live 1hr+ from Plymouth). Overall just a tremendous dive shop with awesome people, would highly recommend coming here to anyone who is into diving right.

Stopped in to this place a few weeks ago and had a great experience. The owner, Wayne, was there…read moreand was so helpful with all my questions. I'm looking for a wetsuit so I can paddle board year round. I ended up getting gloves and shoes that I love. Lots of Henderson wet suits here, dry suits and lots of diving gear. Excellent small business owner to support.

Located in an outbuilding in a residential neighborhood in Dedham. The evening started out on a bad…read morenote. We arrived at 6, as requested, to find an open, unlocked, unattended shop reeking of cigarette smoke. Turns out start time, due to pool availability, had changed but nobody bothered to inform me. Once Chris arrived, things improved. And we had a "successful" Intro to Scuba lesson. Scuba is freaky. It's just not natural to breathe underwater. And even with a tank, mask and mouthpiece, breathing under water does not come naturally. Hence my use of "". Chris totally gets that and invited us back to give it a second try, at no additional charge. Chris is a great instructor, he totally loves scuba and wants to pass his love of the sport on to others. He also offers a scuba certification program. Though if you have never dived before, I definitely recommend the intro to scuba. It is WAY different than snorkeling. We've yet to make a decision as to whether or not to give it another try. That breathing under water thing. Freaky.

Chris was great instructor, very friendly and approachable. Very informative. He also was super…read morepatient with me since this is my first time scuba, I was a little nervous at first. But at the end felt much more comfortable with the whole breathing under water thing. Definitely coming back to get my scuba certification. :)