Scuba Dive IT is your one stop shop for all scuba needs in Southern Florida. Kurt and Tim will go above and beyond to ensure a smooth, safe and most enjoyable experience.I was taking my 11 year old daughter for her first ocean dive (my son had been once before) and she was understandably nervous. Tim went out of his way to ensure she felt safe and comfortable and she is now hooked. Kurt proactively rescheduled for us due to weather issues and they were both ultra-professional, courteous and friendly - and all I can say is - anyone headed to Southern Florida (from Palm Beaches down to Miami) - Scuba Dive IT is your place to go.Tim - once again, thank you for an experience of a lifetime and I hope to dive with you again many more times in the upcoming years.
Tim was absolutely amazing !!! This was our first time snorkeling/ first time in the ocean, and he made us feel so comfortable! And Kurt was very informative and helped us figure out the best option for us . We will be back for scuba diving ! I highly recommend to anyone. Don’t miss out on this amazing, beautiful experience!!!
I Heard about this shop through a friend but I had NO IDEA what I was in for... For starters Kurt was super helpful when it came to figuring out a plan that fit my schedule. I wanted to get my advanced without having any certifications and do it in 1 week. Not only did I get it done 5 days he also helped me figure out the most affordable way to do it which I really appreciated. As for my instructor and my lessons Tim was a PHENOMENAL, I couldnt have asked for a better instructor! He was great at communicating and super patient when it came to skills I was having trouble with, most importantly he made me feel very safe and always checked to see how I was feeling. We also dived some awesome sites and I had a lot of fun throughout the whole experience.Though theyre a business the whole time it felt like I was diving with a friend. If youre thinking about booking with them I 100% recommend it!
If you want to be treated like family and get the best experience for your time and money. This shop is a MUST visit. Not just for the dive trips but the equipment in store is wonderful and they dont beat around the bush with what is going to be the best for what they know you are looking for.Had a great experience with these guys! Got my Nitrox certification with them and Kurt was so wonderful in answering all my questions with the education and making sure I fully understood what I was learning. Tim was great in making sure my practical experience was one of the best. Got more education through this shop than any other I have ever gotten a certification through and will be coming back for future certifications and dive trips! Next stop Master Diver!The captain knew exactly where to take us to give us the best marine life and keep us safe at the same time. Would recommend this shop to anyone. They treat you like family and do their best to make sure your experience is the best!
We came from Arkansas. When I scheduled my original dive trips, Kurt stayed on the phone with me and walked me thru the whole process. We spoke for around 45 minutes.Once we got to Florida, Tim has met us at the dock everyday. He went out with us and treated us just like family. He has been an outstanding person and has made this trip very memorable for me and my husband. If you want personal service and unbeatable passion for scuba diving, sign up to dive with Scuba Dive it!!They are more than one of the best PADI training facilities; they know how to treat recreational divers. Thank you for one of the pressure free diving weeks. These guys are top notch!!
Just got back from an amazing day with Tim! He provided us with the best, most personalized, and fun excursion we have ever done! We went to Blue Heron Bridge for a “Discover” trip. Neither of us had ever went diving before but Tim was a great teacher and guide and we wound up staying underwater for almost an hour. We saw amazing sea creatures and even got to hold a crab. Tim really went the extra mile to give us the best experience he could. If you want a great experiwnce and to support these awesome guys, please go to Scuba Dive It!!!
The best of the best reside here! Wanna learn to dive? Here is your place, Tim and Kurt are amazing at what they do! Extreme level of experience! Made sure we knew our info before moving to the next step, made sure everyone was safe and gave us a show of the underwater world! It was to say the least breath-taking! Stop in and say hi! Cant wait til our advanced adventure next month! -Bill
After having visited several dive shops from Key West to Vero Beach, I‘ve experienced first hand why Scuba Dive it has the reputation for being the best dive shop in South Florida. I came a cross the shop when my gear needed servicing and looking for a shop close to me with great reviews. I called, explained the issues and was instructed to come by for them to have a look. I was not only impressed that they have the tools on site to get the job done, on the spot, but that Kurt made sure I knew the best practices for taking care of my gear and explained how it was being serviced. Kurt took his time to fix the issue and even switched out my mouth piece which he noticed had some tears. Kurt was patient, detailed and thorough. I am happy to have found Scuba Dive it and look forward to diving with them this summer.
My sister and I came down for a short weekend to do some diving in SE Florida. I went diving quite recently while my sister has not gone in 5 years. We were scheduled to go with a company by our hotel in Fort Lauderdale but unfortunately they made a scheduling error. My sister would not be able to dive since they had no instructor for her. We scrambled to find a scuba shop in the area that could assist last minute and SCUBA Dive It came through. From Kurt in the shop to Tim as the instructor the whole process was smooth and flawless. We both really enjoyed the dives and Tim was extremely patient and helpful for my sister. You can really tell he enjoys his job. Furthermore he even took pictures of our dive and personally sent them to us! If your looking for a business that has a family atmosphere to it and friendly positive attitude this is the shop to go to! We will certainly be back in the future. Thank you Kurt and Tim!
Definitely worth it. That was my first time for dive in.My first appointment was cancelled because of the windy wheather with low visibility in the water, the Big Boss👍 suggested me to transfer this event for few days later. He was absolutely RIGHT(31.12.2019) Weve got absolutely nice weather at all.Guys that was my Disney World 🌎, Disney World 🌎 for Adult.No words to describe my Ocean of Emotions, just WOW!!! 👍👍👍Friendly Stuff,Good equipment,Professional service and a BIG, BIG FUN!
My 14 year old daughter went scuba diving for the first time today with Tim. He was knowledgeable and patient and she felt very comfortable under water diving. She had a great first experience. Kurt was also excellent setting up her discovery dive experience. Thanks!
A great experience all the way around! We came in from out of state and didn’t have a single piece of gear. Tim met us at the shop and made sure we had everything thing we needed for an enjoyable dive. Thanks to Covid, we hadn’t been diving for over a year which can be a bit scary but Tim helped us through all of it and we had a wonderful afternoon of diving. Thanks, Tim!
Highly recommend, I just moved to Florida and wanted to try scuba diving out. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Amazing teacher that knew the answers to all questions. I promise you will not regret taking any dives with this company!
My whole family is certified except for my sister . Tim was so patient with her and got it done !! I even sat in with her and learned so much from him . Would highly recommend. Tim knew where to find the best stuff, and I’d say the animals loved him . We saw so much, including sharks and a turtle .
I love the ocean and always wanted to get certified in Scuba Diving and I could not have picked a better place to get certified! I spent two days of the physical part of the certification with my instructor in a controlled lake environment. My instructor was patient and thanks to his conservative approach, I got certified and went on two real dives following my open water certification 60 ft deep for over 30 minutes! I was confident and relaxed which made the certification process worth it! I will come back for my advanced certification.
If you want to become a scuba diver, instructed by a couple gentlemen with years of experience, look no further then the fellas @ Scuba DiveIt. I earned my open water certificate through Tim, the instructor. He’s a very patient man and let’s you learn the course at your own pace. He went above and beyond to do what needed to be done. A 6 star outfit!!
Incredible place with incredible guys running the show. Took my open water certification here and couldn’t be happier with my choice. I had a bit of difficulty activating my Groupon and Kurt walked me through every step of the process and was beyond nice and courteous the whole time. Tim was better than any teacher I could’ve hoped for. He was extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares for his students. Beyond that, he wants his students to enjoy diving just as much as he does, which makes the whole experience truly pleasurable. In hindsight I would choose Scuba Dive It 10/10 times and will continue to give this shop and these guys (Kurt and Tim) my business. Looking forward to more dives in the future!
Ive gone on a few dives now with the guys in this shop and they really hook it up. all the gear youll need and they really know their stuff.
Great experience! Tim was very warm and friendly. Took us on the first day of January to dive. Gave us a very nice tour, showing us the marine habitat. We forgot to bring our gopro, he brought his, took several photos under water and emailed them to us same day without any additional charge!Highly recommend Scuba Dive It!
I was so incredibly nervous to get my Open Water certificate. I researched and looked at several places to go; after talking to Kurt I felt so comfortable and decided to come to Scuba Dive It and I am so happy I did. Tim was AWESOME. He was patient, knowledgeable, and very informative. I drove from Orlando, FL to get certified and would do it again in a heartbeat. I will DEFINITELY be back to get my Advanced Diver with these guys— I’d highly recommend!
I needed to get certified before my vacation in Kona, HI. Scuba Dive It is the best! Tim and Kurt are really professional with top of the line equipment. Kurt was very helpful answering all my questions and concerns before getting certified. Tim is an amazing instructor! I did SDI open water cert with nitrox then went ahead and did the Advanced Adventurer course the next weekend. Their shop offers many different options in gear for all levels of experience. Plus, a great student discount too! Im already planning on diving with them again in the near future once I return to Miami. I highly recommend them for certifications and any dive trips they offer!
That was amazing ancient mariner and reef diving with Tim. He has helped me to start a new experience with ocean scuba. Highly recommended! I wish to dive with them each time when I will have vacation in Ft Lauderdale.
Tim is an incredible teacher and mentor. Explains everything that is going to happen and makes it really easy to be successful. I won’t dive with any other company.
Tim was amazing!! He was very patient with us with it being our first time to SCUBA dive. He took the time help relax my wife and was by her side the entire time. It was so much fun and a the highlight of our vacation. My son and I really want to get certified now. Since we came from Texas we wanted to try things we can’t easily do there and this was perfect. If we come back, we will definitely go with SCUBA dive it again and want Tim by our side as we explore other parts of the ocean.The Stroope Family
AMAZING dive experience - did our research and this is the best dive shop in town. We did our open water certificate here and Tim places big emphasis on safety and we had a really good time. Would recommend for anyone
Tim and Kurt have gone the second mile in making sure each of my dives in Pompano Beach have been memorable and safe. I have been at multiple locations around the world since learning to dive in the early 1980’s and cannot recall a better divemaster than Tim. He has shown me some very helpful tips, always emphasizes safety, and makes each dive fun! I have encouraged several friends to learn to dive with Tim and Kurt. Tim and Kurt, keep up your great work!
Wow! ScubaDiveIt is INCREDIBLE!!!!! I recently got my diving certification and I couldnt have had a better experience. Kurt is legit the best of the best. I could not have asked for someone more qualified or fun to learn from. I am certainly going back to get my advanced dive certification soon. As an added bonus he wont push anything on you to buy unless he thinks you need it (We were diving in colder weather so he suggested a wetsuit and I am so grateful I took his advice or I would have been frozen solid by the end. ) AND he has the best prices on gear. I am so grateful our paths crossed.Thank you, Kurt!
I took the open water dive course and absolutely fell in love with the store as well as how the Instructors treated and cared for the people in the class. My instructor was Tim and he was not only extremely knowledgeable about diving over his 40 plus years as a scuba instructor but he also cared about his students during the class and outside of the class. Absolutely phenomenal experience with this dive store/school.
DONT GO HERE. We were told we would go into a pool FIRST for an hour and then go to the sea. Didnt happen. Went straight to the sea and my mask kept filling up with water. Not a little bit half full. Instructor was impatient and I had to get out and couldnt go with my family because of mask issue. He didnt fix the problem nor did he have a spare. Got charged $150 to just get my feet wet.
Did open water certification. Highly recommend it. Kurt was a great instructor. Had excellent situational awareness during the dives and seemed to have enormous background knowledge for safely diving under all kinds of circumstances. Always made sure students were safe and felt safe. Great communication skills. I will probably return for more training in the future.
Great experience diving with Tim. Finished the open water course with the nitrox upgrade. Finally a padi diver & ready to check out the wreck dives
I ran into this scuba school while looking for different alternatives and the price looked better than most (if not all) of the other options I came across. Kurt was kind enough to reschedule for me several times due to an inconvenient that I had with my car that limited my mobility. My experience with this course was great. You are expected to read the books before the class and know what they are talking about, but he’s a great instructor who is patient enough to go through every section and make sure everyone understands before moving on. He’s knowledgeable and very serious about his job, all while being a very pleasant person to be around. Overall it was a great experience. I could tell you more but I invite you to go experience it for yourself. It is a whole other world that you do not want to miss on.
I took a refresher course and my son took his open water with Kurt. Great choice, Kurt is funny and is a great instructor. He really knows how to relay the material in a way thats easy to understand and genuinely cares about your experience. The two boat dives were amazing we had an absolute blast. Definitely one of the best father and son activities ever. SCUBA Dive It rocks.
I would recommend Kurt to anyone. Kurt will help you with whatever you need to complete the training. His schedule is very flexible and will train you in the right conditions. While I there Kurt taught us useful skill tat allowed me to scuba dive with no issue in three days. Thanks Kurt
Had an amazing time with Tim and Terry!We did the PADI open water diving license and it was awesome. They answered all out questions and were really patient with us. It was a great experience and absolutely worth it. Would totally recommend it to everyone.
Great experience. Kurt is knowledgeable and was very patient helping us get situated with masks. He was also very good with our boys who were a bit hesitant to venture out into deeper water. But after all was said and done, we made the first dive and lasted almost the entire hour.Good rental equipment.Great instructor.Great experience.Thank you Kurt.
After two years of not diving and in a new location, I was looking for a good place to get refreshed on my diving skills. I phoned many different diving companies and SCUBA Dive it was the one that popped out to me the most. Not only were the staff members able to answer every question I had, but were extremely friendly. In fact, the the workers (Kurt and Tim) treat their customers as if they are a family. Unlike other diving companies I have been to, SCUBA Dive It do NOT push their customers into buy things they dont need. I highly recommend anyone who is getting back into diving or is willing to further their education here, as the instructors are very attentive, friendly, and want to make sure you know what you are doing.
Took my Open Water Cert with Kurt and had a marvelous time. Kurt is perfect for students who are brand new or nervous because hes extremely experienced, knowledgeable, and safety oriented. For folks who already have some experience, he can take it to the next level with his tips and isnt afraid to give critiques to make you a better diver. Diving with Kurt isnt just about safety and properly diving though, hes also fun and has a million funny and crazy anecdotes to share.Throughout my OW process, Kurt was flexible and communicated about weather or other issues that would prevent diving in a timely fashion. He worked with my schedule and my nerves with ease. His prices are fair as well. Highly recommend Scuba Dive It and Kurt.
Kurt is an awesome instructor and provided just the right level of careful instruction, guidance, and confidence I needed to feel comfortable and safe underwater as a total beginner. The divemasters assisting were also very helpful, kind, and fun to dive with. If you want to get proper training without having to question if you’re learning things the right way, come here! Highly recommend!
Had a great experience earning my open water certification with Scuba Dive It. This shop is organized and straightforward with a genuine team. I felt very safe diving - the facilities and dive spots used for training are secure and the staff is very attentive. Huge thank you to Kurt for being so accommodating and Mauricio for being such a reassuring and effective instructor
I just recently got my open water certification with Kurt from Scuba Dive It and could not be more pleased. I feel comfortable in the water and ready to take my next dive. He is patient and capable of explaining the concepts before you get into the water and it really pays off on your first dives. 100% would recommend to anyone wanting to dive. And BONUS, his focus isnt selling you gear (he has gear if you need it) so you wont feel pressured to purchase anything!
My learning experience with Kurt was excellent. I am 60 years old and always wanted to learn to scuba dive. Kurt was patient and respectful. He made the experience fun but always stressed SAFTEY first. I had some difficulty descending but Kurts expertise helped me accomplish my goal. I would definitely dive with Scuba Dive It again.This was the most affordable place in the area without compromising quality.
I received my PADI open water certification last weekend from Kurt, AKA Aqua Man. The guy is a great teacher - he takes the time to make sure everyone truly understands what we are doing and why we are doing it, and makes it extremely easy to feel comfortable during the whole process. I was truly impressed with his patience and dedication to the entire group - we had a teenager that was struggling pretty hard the whole time, but Kurt slowed down the class and took the time to make sure that the kid felt comfortable and didnt feel embarrassed or rushed. You could tell he truly cares about the well being of his students. It was easy to see that Kurt was far beyond the skill set and training capabilities of most of the other diving instructors that we came across. If you have any interest in diving whatsoever, this is the guy that you want to go with.
Closed at 3:15 pm on a Saturday
Kurt was VERY informative! I didnt feel pressured to buy anything. I felt like he genuinely wanted to educate me. Id definitely recommend this place to others.
I recently completed my PADI Open Water Scuba Certification course at Scuba Dive It in Deerfield Beach. My instructor Kurt was great! I was extremely impressed with his diving experience and the care he takes to ensure his students learn the essential components of the course. You can tell he really cares and wants people to love diving as much as he does. The shop is great too. It has high quality equipment and anything you could possibly want. I can’t wait to go on another dive with Scuba Dive It!
I was quietly bit nervous thinking, will i really be able to learn this. Will i br able to learn to do this for job I am learning this for. Can I really learn this new trait. However Kurt, made the course so easy, so smooth, so exciting. Im truly honored to have such a great instructor. Hes clear, precise, straight to the point yet takes his time to explain why every little detail matters. Long story short Im going back for another course literally tomorrow & I plan on getting more licenses in diving (including the lobster diving license for personal use of course). I highly recommend Kurt at Scuba Dive It for your PADI license/recreational diving & more.
Took the diving certification course with Kurt and I have to say he is very knowledgeable, very attentive and truly cares about your learning. I will definitely be recommending him and the shop to my friends in the future.Already planning going out on future dives with him and they have acquired a customer for life! I highly, highly recommend him!
Very happy with my experience! Kurt is awesome, made me feel very safe in the water. Hes a great instructor! I would highly recommend Kurt and scuba dive it to anyone out there.
SCUBA Dive it is the only way to go when it comes to diving certifications and gear. Kurt is extremely knowledgeable, along with informed, helpful staff who made becoming open water certified comfortable and relaxing, not to mention fun! I cant wait to dive with Kurt and his crew again!
Best dive shop in south Florida!Ive been diving down here for 2 years and dont think Ill be using any other shop.I did my advanced open water this weekend and had a blast. Kurt, our dive instructor, not only made the whole experience very educational, but also extremely fun. I cant wait to get back in the water with these guys.From beginners to master divers they can accommodate any dives. From gear to just a little advice, these are the guys Im calling. They are more than a shop, they are friends.... Hopefully Ill see you guys this weekend!
Tremendous and positive experience with this shop, rental equipment and in particular Kurt Schafer, my dive instructor. This guy was awesome. Excellent instructor, tons of experience, and made certain everyone in our group of 8 understood all training material and concepts for the PADI open-water dive certification. Once in the water I felt completely at ease with his guidance. He managed to keep his eye on all of us making certain we were safe and had fun. This guy is an great teacher, personable and real good sense of humor providing a great balance of instruction and fun.
False advertising. Ad claimed store was open. It was not. Be open of you want business.
Great experience!Kurt, the instructor makes sure he explains and clarify absolutely everything!He also creates the best environment in class!One more time, thanks!
This scuba diving school is amazing!Me and my wife flew to Miami from NY to get our open water certifications. We looked at couple of different schools and some of them were cheaper than this one but we still decided to go with Scuba Diveit because of the reviews and we made the right choice!Instructor (Kurt) is amazing! He will make sure you are safe and know what you are doing before moving on to the next step. He doesnt push you but he will not pamper you either, which is great because as a group you will not be waiting on one person whi can not complete a simple task just because you are not serious about this course.Group is small enough and the equipment is up to date.Kurt will give you small tips on a lot of stuff that will benefit you down the road.Overall this school is great and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for anything to do with scuba diving!We will be definitively coming back here to get our advanced certificates!
Wonderful experience! Kurt was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. Would dive with again.
Awesome people...Awesome shop.....👍
Great place to learn any SCUBA needs! Inquired about a Groupon deal, he offered a better Summer Special for Open Water class w/ gear and education docs. Easy going class, stress free and professional. Kurt was so good I convinced my friend to do the Advanced class a week later! In the process of getting EAN/Nitrox now! PS Kurt is known in the biz and gets the best service when doing boat dives!
SCUBA Dive It helped me get my PADI Open Water Certificate. The instructors I had, Kurt and Charlie were the best! They made sure everything went smoothly and are very experienced and make SCUBA very enjoyable.
My experience was excelente!!! The instructor was very fun and and patience he mae sure that we had a awesome day!!! I would totally recommend this plae for anyone, i just got out of the boat and i had to write the review because I recognized the hard work of these guys who made my vacation the best!!
Awesome class. I felt safe and very at ease learning to dive with Kurt. Even the classroom was fun.
Amazing experience and staff. Kurt was a great teacher and really has the customers best interest at heart.
Kurt is great instructor. Ive done PADI open water and PADI advanced here and I can highly recommend it.
Totally exceeded expectations.... Perfect dive shop for kids.I was looking for a trustworthy place for my 10-year-old son Jaden to get his Jr. Open Water Certification. We visited every shop in the area. Scuba-Dive-It was the only shop that didnt make you feel like just another paying customer. I was certified in 1986, and know how most of the shops operate, so I was very surprised to find instructors like Kurt and Cameron that gave such incredible individualized attention to the students and were extremely patient and accommodating. The rental gear was all in excellent condition, and they have a wide selection of gear for sale at great prices.One of the best parts for us was that Kurt took photos and high-quality videos off all the dives so we will always have a record of Jadens first experiences in the open water doing an activity that he will continue to do and enjoy for the rest of his life.Since Jadens certification, we have also utilized Scuba-Dive-Its guided dive services for some awesome diving in Key Largo. Kurts patience and concern for the safety and fun of his divers, and his intimate knowledge of every inch of the reefs and all the secret sites really makes diving more fun and stress free.We are 110% satisfied with our experience with Scuba-Dive-It. They went well above and beyond the normal dive shop and we look forward to many more dives with them and helping to save the reefs with their Coral Reef Rangers program.
Amazing place ...grated people....👌
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend this course to everyone!
Showed up during “Open” hours and they were closed. Should not have had to call first to make she they would be open...sign on door just says ‘closed early, see you tomorrow’. Nothing about being closed for the holiday season.
Execelent School And Buseo Store !!!! Thanks to Kurt and Scuba Dive It for a # 1 Broadcast experience, I recommend it to everyone of all ages !!!!! Thanks Kurt !!!!!!
This weekend I had the opportunity to certify myself as a diver in open waters through PADI and with the help of Kurt Schaffer in his local located in Deerfield Beach, it took only one weekend from Friday to Sunday and we reached to have a dive In total, I thought I was going to have problems with so much information in such a short time but Kurt was excellent in all aspects, I explain step by step all the information to learn, he took his time explaining questions I had and always I felt very safe to be with him and my family in the water. It was an unforgettable weekend and I can not wait to return to the sea. I recommend this place to closed eyes the best of the best. If they decide to go, tell them to invite them. Thanks Kurt !!!!
Yesterday I completed the Open Water Diving SCUBA PADI certification course. It was a wonderful experience with my whole family. Our instructor Kurt is a professional with more than 15,000 dives. He speaks Spanish and offers to do the class in Spanish as well. Explain everything step by step, patient and motivating. I recommend SCUBA Dive it to anyone thinking of completing their PADI certifications. I hope to go diving with the team soon! Thank you!