ScubaTech
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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ScubaTech is a full service SCUBA Diving facility. Offering SCUBA Diving trips for certified and non-certified divers, instruction, retail sales, equipment rental, equipment service, air/nitrox fills and out of country travel. Store Hours: 9AM-5PM Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM Saturday and Sunday.
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sammy c
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
My experience started with Marianne.
I felt confident in doing business with them. Next, when I booked my trip, Theo, the boat captain, showed me the log for nitrox. Wendy was my divemaster. My point here is this dive shop stressed safety stops.
I can’t say enough how professional they were. EXCELLENT.
I thank you all
I felt confident in doing business with them. Next, when I booked my trip, Theo, the boat captain, showed me the log for nitrox. Wendy was my divemaster. My point here is this dive shop stressed safety stops.
I can’t say enough how professional they were. EXCELLENT.
I thank you all
Written 25 August 2023
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You are such a sweetheart for taking time to leave such a nice review for us. We really do appreciate that. Safety is our number one priority, even if it means canceling trips due to poor conditions. We hope to see you again in the future!
Sincerely,
Marianne Christie
Store Manager
Written 4 September 2023
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Linda A
3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Fantastic crew! Super helpful l. Thoueoughly enjoyed our trip with them we. We would definitely recommend using this dive store.
Written 28 May 2023
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What a sweetheart you are. Thank you for taking time to review us. We greatly appreciate that, and hope we see you again in the future.
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 4 July 2023
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Evan L
Dubuque, IA6 contributions
May 2023
Got the opportunity to dive with Scuba Tech this weekend. It was my father's and I first time participating in the annual lionfish competition. The staff at Scuba Tech made sure that our first time was a very fun and relaxing experience. The staff was fun, knowledgeable and accomdating. Overall, we had an incredible time and would love to return next year with the rest of our family to dive with them again.
Written 21 May 2023
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Landlocked,
Thank you so much for taking time to write us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed the tournament, maybe you can come back next year. It's such a great way to raise awareness of the invasive species. And they are tasty! We look forward to having you back next time.
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 4 July 2023
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Mike R
1 contribution
May 2023 • Friends
The crew and everyone in the store were amazing and I will definitely come back to dive with them again! lina was an amazing guide and she never stopped teaching us about things we don’t get to do in a pool or shallow lake. I have grown as a diver because of her! Thank you all for the great adventures with the sharks, lion fish, and the biggest stingray anyone has seen. Coming back soon! Mike Rushing
Written 15 May 2023
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Aww thanks Mike!! You are so sweet to write such a nice review. Thank you so much for that, we greatly appreciate it. I will be sure Iina sees this. She is a fantastic instructor and really loves what she does, and it shows in her attention to detail and teaching. We look forward to your next visit!
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Crew
Written 21 May 2023
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Nan N
Affton, MO222 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
After not diving since the pandemic, my bestie and I got a chance to finally dive with Scuba Tech. This is our first time diving in Florida and we were pretty happy to dive with this shop. My bestie is an instructor and I’m advanced diver with 1000+ dives between the 2 of us, mostly like the tropical waters. I was personally surprised the level of service we got from Theo (our dive master) and Nancy (our captain). Typically we would have to take care of our own gears but Theo pretty much took care of everything for us. Made it much much easier esp with me getting sea sick pretty much throughout the boat rides. Theo always checked on us underwater making sure we were safe and sound. I asked our captain if we could dive a ship and she managed to take to the barge site. We saw giant grouper hiding, huge flounders, mantis, and huge groups of little fishes all around us. Thanks for the great service we had even with staffs at the dive shop. Hopefully we’ll get to see you all again in the future - Nan
Written 21 September 2022
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Nan,
That is so fantastic! You guys were great in the shop and on the boat. It was a pleasure having you both. We look forward to having you come with us again and hopefully it won't take so long this time.
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 30 December 2022
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Darren C
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Business
I was a certified newbie when I came here. I did a dive on Saturday to get comfortable and went back today (Tuesday) with my 14 year old son to do another. The whole crew was absolutely the best who made us feel comfortable and at home. Very supportive group of divers and I will definitely be back!
Written 6 September 2022
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That is so sweet! We are so glad to hear you had a good time with us. And it's best to check in out before bringing the kids so you know they will be in safe hands. I hope you come join us again soon! Next time maybe your son will be 15 and you can dive a little deeper if you're ready. Take care and we hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 30 December 2022
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D H J
2 contributions
Jul 2022
The staff was very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable and our dive master pointed out critters for us. The crew was engaged with the customers on the ride out and back, and while diving. They are organized, safety oriented, and sociable! I am a new diver and they very very attentive. I had a minor issue with my BCD and the Captain immediately fixed it. I highly recommend Scuba Tech!
Written 28 August 2022
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That is so fantastic to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Especially as a new diver. We hope you come back to see us again sometime soon!
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 30 December 2022
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Steven Digges
New Braunfels, TX6 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
The staff was very knowledgeable and safety was always the key. Lori was our dive master and Nancy was our captain. We had a great trip even when the weather was not cooperating.
Written 27 July 2022
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Thank you so much for taking time to write a review. We always love hearing about your experience with us. We are so glad you had a great time. Please come back and see us soon!
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 30 December 2022
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Dale S.
Morristown, TN13 contributions
Jun 2022
Had a great set of dives over last weekend here! First dives in a while (since Covid ruined travel), and they went as smoothly as if I'd never left the water!
A shout out to Laurie, she was a great Divemaster and dive buddy!
A shout out to Laurie, she was a great Divemaster and dive buddy!
Written 30 June 2022
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Dale,
I'm so glad to hear you had a great time. Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. We all appreciate that, and I'll be sure to pass the message on the Laurie you had a good time. Hopefully there won't be any more pandemics to deter people from diving. We'll hopefully see you again!
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 1 October 2022
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Timmy H
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Solo
Enjoyed my 2nd time diving with Scubatech and my dive master Lori. I love the down to earth laid back culture yet extremely professional.
Written 25 June 2022
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Thank you so much for taking time to review us. That means a lot to us, and we appreciate you very much. I hope you'll come back for a 3rd visit and blow some more bubbles with us! Thank you!
Sincerely,
The ScubaTech Team
Written 1 October 2022
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Chris C
Plano, TX109 contributions
Do you typically send down a divemaster in case of trouble? I only want to dive with a shop that I am comfortable with. My husband and I have dove around 10 locations and I have never been without a divemaster. In fact I never thought about asking this question because I have always had one. Some other dive shop in the area had a comment that a divemaster didn't go down with them and they were afraid of getting turned around.
Scuba T
14 contributions
Hello there and thanks for contacting us. Our dives are not automatically guided as we have a lot of locals and regulars that dive with us who may not feel the need to dive with a guide. That being the case if you want a divemaster to go with you we can definitely provide one. We recommend it if you have not been diving in the area as they can guide you safely to and from the dive and point out local marine life and things you might otherwise not notice. They can also help you get your gear set up and answer any questions you might have. Just be sure to ask for one when you call the shop to book a trip. Thank you!
Marianne Christie
Store Manager
denise101654
Rockford, IL27 contributions
What are your rates includingdive master. Do you provide weights?
Scuba T
14 contributions
Sorry for the delay in response. Yes we have all the prices on the website but if you have any additional questions feel free to give us a call. It's $25 for the divemaster and $90 for the trip (does not include gear rental).
Thank you!
850-837-2822
So you run trips in October?
Scuba T
14 contributions
Yes we run trips through October and even into November. They won't be as frequent as they are through the summer but we should have some several times a week. Just give us a call.
850-837-2822
Thank you!
How much does is it cost to do certifi and scuba
Scuba T
14 contributions
HI there. To get actual open water certification the classroom stuff is now done online and that is $169 paid directly to PADI. Then our portion is $410, which is 4 days of training and includes 2 days in the pool, 2 days of the open water dives and your required elearning packet that has your dive table, dive log and student record folder in it. It also includes the rental gear and boat fees but you will have to provide your own mask, fins (boots), snorkel and a safety surface marker. Just give us a call if you have any additional questions. Thank you!
Sincerely,
ScubaTech Management
850-837-2822
ScubaDoc8404
Destin, FL3 contributions
i love going into a warm jacuzzi at nite and have a drink or two what temperature do you keep the water at ?
Scuba T
14 contributions
We don't have a jacuzzi.
kjme4ever
Stanford, KY1 contribution
what is required to scuba in Destin, FL? I went many years ago and we just had to attend a class room for training and also on the beach before we went deep into the water. This was all done at the dive shop we used. I'm not certified so I want to know if I have to be?
Scuba T
14 contributions
Dean is correct, in order to go on our dive boat you would have to be certified. However we do also offer the Discover Scuba where you do the training and one dive with an instructor but that does not give you any kind of certification. Just for fun. If you have any additional questions please give us a call, we would be happy to answer any other questions you might have. Thanks!
Marianne
ScubaTech
850-837-2822