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Force-E Scuba Center
1312 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States
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Review №1

Accomplished my OWD certification with Force E Pompano with Roman Giconi as my instructor. Roman is highly knowledgeable and a fantastic instructor! Shout out to all the awesome staff that helped me with my gear purchases and patience in helping me choose what I needed. I highly recommend Force E Pompano for all your certifications and gear needs. After some more dives under my belt I will be looking forward to advancing my diving specialties with Force E. Thank you again for a wonderful experience and training opening up the underwater world to me!

Ji
Review №2

Recently got open water certified through this Force-E location. It was a wonderful and fun experience throughout the entire process. Roman was a wonderful instructor. It was great to have such a patient and knowledgeable instructor. The last two dives where absolutely amazing. Anyone looking to get certified, definitely recommend this place and Roman as an instructor. Although, the entire staff seems equally as wonderful.

Ju
Review №3

Eric Steighner did an outstanding job as Instructor for the PADI Seal Team course. My 8 year old granddaughter was delighted with him and everything he taught her about SCUBA. He was patient, funny, and very helpful throughout the class. She cant wait to start her Master Seal Aqua-missions!

M
Review №4

My daughter enjoys the Bubbles certification program so much that we are doing it again as a repeat customer. What a wonderful family find here at the Pompano location!The best part being my daughter felt so comfortable, where she could absorb so much more and have fun doing it. She said it was the best part of the summer. Unbelievable the sheer talent Cheryl Armstrong has with kids. Such a hidden gem! Thank you for preparing our daughter so our family can practice safe scuba. See you Force-E again soon!

Hu
Review №5

Incredible service! They take the time to ask the right questions and dont try to just sell you a bunch of stuff. Danielle (I think thats her name) was so kind and took the time to find out what I was looking to do and helped me every step of the way. Pompano Beach/ Ft. Lauderdale is a great place to explore the ocean, stop by Force-E Scuba Center and get your gear!

Ki
Review №6

Friendly and helpful staff. Sign up for emails and receive coupons, discounts, freebies. Nice selection of items. Clearance section in back.

Ga
Review №7

This is the best place to get tanks fills or equipment rentals in Broward county by far. This shop is clean with only nice and new dive gear, nothing dusty or deadstock from the 70s laying around. Everything you need.

Jo
Review №8

One of the best dive shops I have been to. They carry high end gear which is what I like to buy to keep me safe and comfortable underwater (Kalcyon, Apeks, Atomic, Carter). They have great selection, fast fills with a 38% bank which is perfect for diving in this area.

Re
Review №9

Excellent service. Roman was so helpful. He obviously cared a lot about making sure everything fit right and provided us with great advice. I want everything to be as perfect as possible for my 13 year old to dive and Roman made it happen. Thank you!

Ch
Review №10

Well stocked shop with an awesome full station and even better staff. Highly recommend!

Ka
Review №11

Wonderful staff low rental prices and fantastic selection ☺️

Da
Review №12

Friendly helpful staff. Great place!

Di
Review №13

I highly recommend Roman for your dive training, especially when we actually witnessed his diving skills when the weather changed unexpectedly. Roman went well beyond the call of duty to ensure all divers exited the dive safely.

Do
Review №14

Used them once before and was pleased however trying to do a trip with four students, needed to make a reservation for rental gear and they will not take a reservation. I can’t plan a trip around not having things 100% confirmed. Very disappointed and going to try to find a different shop in the area.

Tr
Review №15

I did my open water diver refresher with Akela. I made all my arrangements for my pool and open water dives via phone and text (I live in CT) - couldn’t have been easier.Akela was great! During our pool dive, Akela reviewed everything with me in detail and we moved along at a pace set by me. If I wasn’t comfortable with a skill we practiced until I was. During the open water dives we reviewed a few additional skills. He pointed out a number of points of interest during our dive. And he got some great pics!When I’m in the area, I will definitely contact Force E Pompano for my future dives!

Sh
Review №16

TOP NOTCH !Akela is fantastic. He will cater to your needs at any level. My husband and I have been diving for only 1 year and my son about 4 years. Akela made sure we were all safe and having a good time . We did our first wreck dive. I was very nervous and asking to many questions but Akela put me at ease and answer them all .Thank you Akela . It was a great pleasure to meet and dive with you! We will be back soon!.

ry
Review №17

Hey Ryan R here. This past weekend 6-5-21 was my first open water dive. I chose Force E because my mother recently took a refresher coarse and was very happy with how comfortable the staff made her feel while completing the course. I flew in from NY to dive with my mother in the pompano area. Before arriving in FLA I had spoken to Roman and Akila a few times in reference to setting up my dive. Roman was very helpful And helped me to chose the SSCopenhagen and the Nursery. Being that I was certified in 2019 in New York and was not able to dive for the first year due to Covid and other factors I decided to hire Akila to take some pictures and also help me with some refreshers for my first time in Florida. When I first met Akila we introduce ourselves and he told me all about how he became a diet instructor where he’s dove in the past, I was very jealous of his time spent in the Fiji Islands doing research and working with sharks. He took a lot of time to explain to my mother and hi that safety was the most important thing to him that day. Then I only did we have a good time diving but that we were able to make it back in one piece. He he took his time and made sure my mother and I understood everything from setting up our tank year to explaining how the dive would go where we would start and where we would finish. He made it very comfortable for me. That being said I only made it through the first dive. I became very seasick on our way to the second destination the nursery and so did my mother well we need to stay on board for the whole second dive Aquila was very helpful and making sure that we were all right, Remind me to drink water because it was very hot out and made me feel comfortable by telling me it was really no need to be embarrassed that it just happened to a lot of people. I think them very much for his kindness and let them know that although I was disappointed I could not do the second dive I would make plans with him again to come down here and dive with him through for see Scuba in the near future. Thank you guys very much for making this a memorable time for me and my mother as this is the first time we have those together helping me to make an Everlasting memory. And that’s what it’s really all about for me! Hope to see you guys soon

Ry
Review №18

Their customer service and prices are top notch. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable too. Highly recommend

Ha
Review №19

I’m so happy with the training I got here. Candidly, my open water certification started with a Groupon search and some “great deals” but ultimately I went with my gut and paid the price to get the SSI certification for Open Diver with Force E. I was skeptical, since there appeared to be many other “deals” in the area, but I heard about the Force E reputation and they certainly lived up to it. I feel like we really had the greatest instructor ever, Roman, and I feel confident in my abilities after an intense week of diving and training. I truly cannot reccomend them enough, and honestly, knowing what I know now, I feel like I underpaid for how incredible and comprehensive their training program was. 10/10, Force E all the way🚀🚀🚀

Da
Review №20

Great dive shop. Everyone was friendly, nice, and helpful. Will definitely be back here next time I am in town.

Dm
Review №21

Great store and the staff is super knowledgeable. Wanted info on wetsuits and the person I was talking with had all the answers. Looking forward to going on a dive with them.

Br
Review №22

First week of May I went on vacation with my close friends who are both scuba certified and wanted to get certified myself for many years. My girlfriend had just gotten certified two years before by Cheryl and highly recommended her to me. I am so happy she did!I was pretty nervous as my swimming skills are not the best, but Cheryl called me a couple days before we were to meet and made me feel at ease. Not only is Cheryl very professional and friendly, she easily reassured me and made me feel very comfortable and confident. I loved how she explained everything, breaking it all into small groups and explaining what we would be doing under water, and then well under her skill at demonstrating, before she had me do it, was fantastic. She did not make me feel rushed at all, and brought a very calming presence to the lessons.Her patience and reassurance was exactly what I needed and I will definitely tell any friends or family that are getting scuba certified, especially in that area, to see Cheryl, and she is definitely my first choice to continue my scuba training.

Mu
Review №23

Perfect place for all your scuba needs: training and equipment.

Mi
Review №24

Very friendly, not pushy. Quick service & competitively priced. Very nice selection of dive gear. This will be my go to dive shop when in the area.

De
Review №25

Ask for Roman! Super laid back dude who’s incredibly knowledgeable and eager to help you find the perfect set up for you and your diving/snorkeling needs. Great experience.

Ge
Review №26

Staff was helpful and friendly in helping me pick out the proper dive equipment that I needed. Also filled my tanks and gave them visuals. We always use Force E whether it be in Pompano or West Palm Beach.

An
Review №27

AMAZING!! This store was recommended to me by a friend and I went in for all my scuba gear. From the minute I walked in everyone was so kind and helpful. My friend and I were also looking at matching dive computers and they only had one in store but had another one at the Boca location. They were able to go and get the second watch we wanted for us and have it in the pompano store before our morning dive the following day! Thanks Gary for all your help!!! We will definitely be back! =)

Ve
Review №28

Very helpful getting the equipment needed to enjoy snorkeling. Thanks guys!

An
Review №29

Friendliest and most helpful scuba shop. Good prices. I feel welcomed and comfortable here. Great beach dive groups!

Ma
Review №30

Shown around to stuff we needed, and werent pushed to buy the most expensive equipment. Good customer service!

El
Review №31

My dad and I took our certification and training with Eric Steighner and had such a wonderful experience! We felt very competent after training and he did a thorough job making sure we were prepared for our open water dive! We have since referred friends for training through him!

Ma
Review №32

Great service. Abundant inventory.

13
Review №33

Great place. I went in to browse as I am working on getting certified. The staff was super friendly as I told them what I was there for, I was expecting to get brushed off or pushed to buy something. Neither happened. The three staff members, who unfortunately I didnt get anyones name, all helped me out gave me some pointers on gear and set ups. I also got a compliment on my shirt!! 8/9/20 around 230pm. Ill definitely be back!!!

Ga
Review №34

Mgr Gary is true professional one of the best to get certified with. Gary Hall

Sc
Review №35

Great products and service!

As
Review №36

By far the best experience I have ever had at a scuba shop and customer service in general. Kiersten and Eric at the Boca Raton Location are always a great help and highly knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Lu
Review №37

Force E has great staff and great prices for their rental gear. My girlfriend and I booked a pretty last minute and wanted a professional with us to guide us on the dive, the staff are so willing to dive. Akila offered to go and helped us every step of the way and made sure everything went smoothly. I highly recommend him for training or as a dive guide. I wish i could put a 4.5 rating though because the scheduling was a bit confusing for me over the phone. We thought we were going to do a nursery dive and a wreck and ended up doing two reefs which were still great, but we werent sure what the change was. Overall, i would recommend Force-E to anyone who asks me and would continue to do more dives and certifications through them!

Ro
Review №38

Been going here for 20 + years for my scuba equipment repairs, equipment and air fills. Always a pleasure doing business with these guys. Sam was extremely helpful and gave me lots of great advice. Gary always helpful wow I think Ive seen him there for the last 20 years. Great company great group of guys

Te
Review №39

Cheryl was my 10 year old son’s instructor and she was wonderful. Very good with kids, as well as parents! The entire Force E team was very helpful. We HIGHLY recommend! Thanks so much and we will see you on the water!

Bi
Review №40

Force-E scuba center is the dive shop that most locals in Fort Lauderdale use for tank fills and equipment needs. They also bank nitrox around 36 %. You can also have them partial fill custom blends of N2O2 gases.

Se
Review №41

Awesome Scuba center. Friendly, knowledgeable and reasonable prices. It was a pleasure shopping there.

Do
Review №42

Great shop, very helpful staff, huge selection.

Co
Review №43

Very large selection! Super friendly and helpful staff who are passionate about diving and want to make sure everyone has the best time possible. Highly recommend any divers to stop if in the area.

Ma
Review №44

The greatest scuba place on earth. The most relaxed yet respectable and responsible people I have ever met. I got scuba certified here and plan to expand my scuba career much higher due to the amazing experiences I had here! The instructors are fun and nice but also strict and stern. The best scuba experience I have had so far. I dont even come close to living near this place but I plan on coming back more than a few times. Great place to learn, refresh or expand. I would highly recommend to anybody wanting to get into scuba or to continue scuba.

Ri
Review №45

Great shop. Went out of their way to hunt up a band for my computer. Love the free air fills with purchases. What is awesome, is that they cascade fill Nitrox so you dont need a costly o2 clean.

Ch
Review №46

The stall was excellant, answered my questions. They had what I needed in stock and at a good price. Excellent place to shop

Fr
Review №47

Their prescription lenses for their Clarity mask saved my dives!

Sa
Review №48

Took a refresher course to prepare for an upcoming scuba trip. Akila was very patient and a good teacher. Within an hour I went from nervous to very confident about this upcoming trip and my scuba ability!

Jo
Review №49

Great staff, huge inventoryAir, nitrox, trimix fills.I always get my stuff here when In pompano

Wi
Review №50

They have all your scuba needs

Cy
Review №51

Customer service and knowledge are fantastic!! Danielle was great!

El
Review №52

Best local dive shop. Rental gear is top quality and they Are very helpful. I would not rent from anywhere else. Items for sale are expensive but its nice to touch things and try on applicable items before purchasing. Nice to support the local economy too.

Or
Review №53

My great scuba center. They refill my 4 tanks in less than 10 minutes nitro 36%. Love it

Ca
Review №54

Sam takes care if his customers!

Di
Review №55

I had a fabulous experience taking a refresher course in the pool with Cheryl at Force E Scuba. It had been 28 years since I was PADI certified and I couldnt have been happier with her patience and expertise!! Im so excited to go diving again. I will be sure to travel back there to go out with Cheryl.

Ma
Review №56

Force-E, is simply the best facility for all diving needs in South Florida. The staff is outstanding in all aspects. In many years of diving around the world I can say with confidence that Force-E is probably among the best 5 dive facility visited.

St
Review №57

I love these guys they act like your old friends when you come in and do helpful

Ni
Review №58

We get air here. My daughter, sons and neighbors took scuba lessons here. Clean, organized and friendly. Highly recommend!

Ca
Review №59

Nice place. Excellent selection

ba
Review №60

This has been my go-to shop for service, sales, and fills for 13 years. Quality service on my gear, well-stocked gear and accessories at fair prices, and professional staff. Highly recommended.

Jo
Review №61

I just had an exceptional experience at Force E Scuba.I had a mix-up on booking of a dive trip, that was not their fault, and Gary was especially accommodating. He went over and above. I have done business with Force E for many years now. This was over and above. A great dive shop that I will continue to patronize in the future. Thank you, John

Ka
Review №62

Great service..fair prices..always get my dive gear serviced there. They also have free community talks about sealife and local diving activities.

Ma
Review №63

We were in a bind of renting 2 scuba tanks and Mike at Force-E scuba had us set up in no time. Great customer service and very friendly !

Pa
Review №64

These are some easy going & good people to do business with.My experience is they are very customer oriented and the staff is very helpful with great attitudes.I enjoy going to this dive shop. I think you will too.

Al
Review №65

I planned a 15 day trip to Pompano Beach Florida, made arrangements with Peter Michel with Force-E for instruction on 6 specialties, to build the skills we will use most in our diving, and completed my Master Diver Certification. Peter was a knowledgeable, patient, and calm instructor and planned a great training itinerary. He let my husband dive along with us when my husband already had the certification that I was obtaining.The SSI specialty courses I completed were:NitroxDeepWreckNavigationNightStress and RescueThe training was private, not with a group, which I was pleasantly surprised about. The private setting allowed us to focus on me and my skills, not divide the instructors attention among multiple students. Pompano Beach was the perfect location for this type of training because we experienced a variety of sea conditions with rough water, calm water, surface current, underwater current, boats using giant stride entry and others using rollback entry, and so on. The repetitive diving was the best thing ever to solidify my skills and build my confidence.

Ma
Review №66

Best and nicest dive shop you’ll ever find. Patient and informative staff and respects beginners and a novic like me. As a novice and beginner, they’re great at honest opinions and doesn’t seem like they are trying to upcharge. Prices are reasonable and their service is excellent. It’s nice that they’re open early and stay open late.

Al
Review №67

Our family loves this store! They are well stocked and have knowledgable, friendly staff. Were not highly experienced divers and they make us feel very comfortable.My daughter and I both took classes with Sam Fretz and we highly recommend him. He is totally tuned in to his students and made us feel safe and secure. However, what makes him a great instructor is that hes thorough (no shortcuts), hes patient and will encourage you to do what he knows you can do.Were going back to continue our diving education with Sam!

sk
Review №68

Great scuba shop full of experienced and friendly staff.

ku
Review №69

No wonder they are still the leader in south florida watersports. Awesome staff and service. Awesome product selection. Key ingredients to any company thats been around for +40 years.

Sa
Review №70

Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Youll get a quick tank fill here.

Va
Review №71

Wonderful scuba store, they have fills (air & Nitrox) and a very well stocked store. They also service equipment, do VIP and hydros on tanks. Well priced and excellent service.

Li
Review №72

These guys are awesome, I brought them my leaky face mask purchased elsewhere and they fixed it no charge! Great service and definitely know their stuff.

St
Review №73

Great service, knowledgeable staff. They helped me to put together whole diving package for great price. Sam, the staff member and instructor took care also for little accessories that make diver life easier. Got incredible deal on bcd/octo/console. Thank you Sam. Will shop again, highly recommend.

jo
Review №74

Best dive shop around...Best staff, best employees.Highly recommended

Th
Review №75

Gotta see mike in there he is real knowledgeable and works to get you a great price

St
Review №76

Great pivot. On the Laggerhead meeting. Larry and Hawksbills

Da
Review №77

Great dive shop! Love the point system here!

Lu
Review №78

Force-E you guys and girls rock. Always willing to help and honestly treat you like family

Va
Review №79

Great service! Everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful!

Ni
Review №80

Love these guys

Bi
Review №81

Staff members are very helpful & friendly. I wont go anywhere else.

Ri
Review №82

Anytime Im in Lauderdale Pompano or even Hallandale, Force-E is my go to shop. The staff are knowledgeable and make sure you get the best service possible. From gear to bookings and everything in between. Thanks Force-E!!!!!

Ra
Review №83

My go to dive shop when Im working. Great gear decent pricing and great staff.

Ro
Review №84

Just stopped by to look at wet suits for my daughter after being recommended by friend Bob M. I was greeted when I walked in, asked what I needed, and was helped by 2 instructors. Missy was very helpful and was kind enough to let me know about a closer sister store in Boca Raton when I do a return visit.

Ti
Review №85

Great stop for all divers, commercial or recreational. The one stop dive shop for Pompano Beach

Ch
Review №86

Great customer service. Friendly guys.

Su
Review №87

Great customer service!

Je
Review №88

Awesome place, excellent service & they have dive classes too!

Te
Review №89

Great dive shop, a large selection and good prices.

pr
Review №90

Just got certified as an open water diver by jason leone. He is the best. Very patient and fun.

Jo
Review №91

Nice dive shop with a good selection. Very active in the community.

Ti
Review №92

We love this place and SAM was so nice and super helpful. He deserves a raise!

Ka
Review №93

Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Mi
Review №94

Great staff that are very knowledgeable, good selection. We return time and time again!

An
Review №95

The best place ever for all scuba exentials..

Pa
Review №96

That Gary Thomas is a nice guy. Always ready to help.

Je
Review №97

Great shop with knowledge staff

Da
Review №98

One of the best shops around

no
Review №99

Great story, Everything you need, People are very nice

Al
Review №100

Definitely best SCUBA Store in town.

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  • Address:1312 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, United States
  • Site:http://force-e.com/
  • Phone:+1 954-943-3483
Categories
  • Dive shop
  • Fishing charter
  • Fishing store
  • SCUBA tour agency
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7AM–7PM
  • Friday:7AM–7PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–8PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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