Dive Shop Archives - Scuba Adventures

“Scuba Adventures offers Plano residents the opportunity to become a certified scuba diver”

We’re in the news! Thank you Community Impact for interviewing us and sharing our love of scuba with the world! You can view the original article here. Although Scott Berry, Brent Webb and Rusty VanMeter own multiple businesses, which they say are their primary means of supporting their families, they also have another thing in […]

Polar Bear Dive Club Roundup 2021-2022

As the weather and water finally begin to warm, we want to thank everyone who participated in our second annual Polar Bear Dive Team and our team captains, Adam Parsons and Preston Gray! Let’s reflect on the amazing adventuress we’ve had this season. The Polar Bear Dive Team was available to all divers with an […]

To Tip or Not To Tip: Tipping Protocols in the Dive Industry

Tipping is a common practice in the United States but who to tip and how much isn’t always clear. Then, you factor in international travel and their country’s tipping protocols and things definitely get confusing. Although it may vary, here are the general tipping protocols for the dive industry. “Should I Tip My Dive Master […]

We’re In The News! “Plano, TX Scuba Dive Shop Thrives During A Disappointing Year for Dive Shops Globally”

Scuba Dive Shop in Plano Texas Thrives During A Disappointing Year for Dive Shops Globally

Scuba Adventures in Plano, TX has used the economic downturn, and an overall poor year for dive shops globally, to upgrade its service offering and how it engages with customers. In Q1 2020, Scuba Adventures hired SDI/TDI (Scuba Diving International/Tech Diving International) to upgrade its training curriculum and innovate how instructors lead scuba classes […]

Get a FREE Nitrox Course With Any Open Water Course | Why Scuba Adventures Made This Philosophical Decision

Free Nitrox Course With every Open Water Course

Scuba Adventures is the only dive shop in the DFW area that offers the Nitrox course free with our open water class! All three owners have been diving for over two decades, and we have seen Nitrox go from being referred to as the “Devil’s Gas” to being widely accepted and available in dive locales. […]

PADI vs SDI – Is There A Difference?

If you know anything about scuba diving, or have been researching scuba for the first time, you’ve probably heard of something called PADI. Maybe even before you heard about SDI or it’s hugely popular technical diving agency TDI. PADI started over 50 years ago and SDI over 20 so they’ve been in the market longer. […]

How to prepare for the upcoming dive season AND support your local dive shop at the same time

There are an unlimited number of ways that the dive shop and our Scuba Squad could spend our time during the “shelter at home” period. Some productive and some…not so much! At Scuba Adventures we’ve been ramping up inventory, upgrading the retail area, pool training facility and preparing our area at The Scuba Ranch to […]

John Worthen July - 2020

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I can’t recommend this place enough. After moving to the area, I read a lot of reviews and emailed several dive shops before going with Scuba Adventures. I choose them because they were the most responsive and helpful. The owners seem to not only be great divers but have business backgrounds. This is the most focus on customer service I have seen in a dive shop. Good inventory with all of the brands I could ask for. On point with their pricing. If you do find a better price they will work with you.

I ended up taking the Rescue Diver course and had a blast! I just got back from a dive trip with them at Lake Travis, very enjoyable. They also have one of the only indoor pools (18 ft.) in the area.

At Scuba ranch they have a big spot that is one of the easiest to get to and a nice pavilion for training. They are right next to the air refill station, which I love! Family and friends are welcome at the ranch. Good community there on weekends and you'll most likely find a dive buddy for a fun dive.

Maddie Womack August - 2020

Scuba Adventures and their staff are beyond amazing! Their Plano store has a very wide selection of equipment and the pool is 18ft deep! Their Scuba Ranch location is amazing and still growing, with plenty of room and seating. I’m a fairly new diver and all the instructors do an amazing job of making me feel safe and secure deep underwater. Their staff is always very helpful and I can’t wait to continue my diving knowledge and certificates with them.

Jason Domenden March - 2020

Found a great diving shop for all my gear. Been living here in texas for awhile and this shop has just what I needed. Really recommend scuba adventure for all your gear.

Emily Winnenberg March - 2020

Went in last week to pick out goggles for an upcoming trip— loved the selection of masks they had available! Ended up picking out a hot pink pair to shamelessly match the other accessories I’d picked out.

Matt K March - 2020

The new owners are the greatest! Their positive approach towards people and the sport of diving are huge part of the reason I love the sport. When they told me they were going to open a dive shop; I knew without a doubt I was going to be their customer. I have taken several dive adventures with them and other scuba diving misfits, and plan on taking many more.

Martin Garvie February - 2020

Decided to revisit this shop since it is under new management. Already impressed with the facility improvements - by far the best training pool I have seen. Looking forward to the roll out of the full training curriculum - will be able to go from open water certified through all kinds of technical specialties. Good dive gear selection. Owners really have a great vision for promoting scuba diving and ocean adventures.

Don Champlin July - 2020

This is the shop with the most experienced and competent personnel in the metroplex. Their commitment to safe, enjoyable and professional instruction is obvious from the first time you enter the store and meet the staff and owners. I have dove with most of them over the years and know first hand the love of diving they have and now share with the community as the new team. They are knowledgeable and up to date with the latest dive info. Don't miss a chance to dive with them.

Julie L February - 2020

In January 2020, Scuba Adventures was purchased by divers that were affiliated with a different scuba store. These same divers taught me to dive, and got me to fall in love with scuba diving (despite me being pretty scared to start). I trust them, enough that I opted to take a trip with them to Cozumel for diving in 2019. It was one of the best trips of my life, and now I'm already signed up for their Costa Rica dive trip in 2020 with Scuba Adventures. I haven't visited the shop yet, but I can 100% vouch for the new owners--they are knowledgeable divers, good people, and all around amazing.

Jeremiah Perez May - 2020

Owners and staff are professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Allowed me to try backplate and wing set up in the pool. They did not pressure me to buy anything, but gave great information on products and financing options. All in all great staff and would recommend them to anyone!!!

Eric Coulombe August - 2020

Great customer service, from the owners to the employees. Very knowledgeable about everything and anything pertaining to scuba diving. The instructors are highly educated and experienced in scuba diving. They put you through real life scenarios, so you know and understand what to do in the event something happens while you are under water. My family and I learned a lot about scuba diving in a very short amount of time. We will definitely keep taking additional courses with Scuba Adventures as we progress. We definitely reccomend Scuba Adventures to anyone wanting to learn and get scuba diving certified.

2301 Central Expy #140

(972) 423-3483

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