Top Scuba Dive Shops in Maryland

Ready to check out the best shops in Maryland for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 8 dive shops where you can rent equipment, book dives, and get guided tours. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Maryland to suit your needs.
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One Ocean Scuba

#1 - One Ocean Scuba

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For more than 25 years, our instructors have had the great pleasure of taking students, snorkelers and divers of all levels on incredible life-changing adventures around the globe. We have seen the way scuba brings people together, and firmly believe that when people come together, anything is possible. 

We founded One Ocean Scuba to use diving education and a love of the ocean as tools to provide outreach into the local community and around the world. Whether you are a new diver earning your certification, an advanced diver looking to perfect your wreck diving skills, or an enthusiastic diver who wants to join the professional ranks of diving in order to share your love of the underwater world with others, we want to take that journey with you. 

As you look through our course offerings, try to imagine the path you want to take as a diver. Whether it’s spending more quality time learning something new with your family, escaping to a tranquil location to regain your sense of peace, or challenging yourself with a new and rewarding experience, there are no limits to where scuba can lead you! 

All of us at One Ocean Scuba are excited and honored to share this next adventure with you.


Aquanautics

#2 - Aquanautics

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Aquanautics is a dive training facility dedicated to the best in training, equipment and travel. We carefully guide divers through each phase in their certification with patience and genuine concern for their safety and success.

From day one of their training, divers notice the difference in the quality of service they receive. Whether they're interested in open water training, adventure diving, or instructor courses, we do everything we can to meet their diving needs, with an infectious enthusiasm that encourages learning and the desire to achieve their scuba goals.

The owner here at Aquanautics has been diving for over half of his life. His love of the sport is evident in every aspect of the diving experience we provide for our students and customers. We want others to enjoy the incredible world of underwater adventure as much as we do. That's why our goal is to provide each person who walks through our doors with the best possible training and equipment on the market. Quite simply, we create confident divers who are passionate about the sport, as well as the wonderful opportunities it brings into their lives.

Sea Colony Aqua Sports

#3 - Sea Colony Aqua Sports

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Latest Update from Sea ColonySince 1978 when Lin suggested to John that we should open our own Dive center we both have been hard at work developing Sea Colony Aqua Sports into the largest Dive Center in the state of Maryland. The Dive Center has 3000 square feet of floor space which allows us to have Retail sales area, Repair shop, Office spaces, Classroom, Garage area for the 5000 PSI air system and rental equipment staging area. We have over 85,000 customers in our data base, issued over 21,000 certifications, received numerous awards for customer service, dealer of the year awards from Henderson Aquatics several times and Repair service award from several manufactures. We both were flown out to PADI Headquarters in September of 1995 for John to receive an award for issuing more than 3,300 certifications in 14 years, more than any other PADI Instructor in the world.
Atlantic Edge Scuba

#4 - Atlantic Edge Scuba

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Atlantic Edge is the Mid Atlantic’s largest PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center. Serving Maryland, DC, and Virginia for over 27 years. Atlantic Edge is the official scuba store for the National Aquarium and partnering with the Aquarium to introduce divers to the Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit for over 15 years. Atlantic Edge Scuba offers a variety of PADI diver training courses, from Try Diving through Instructor. We have classes for both adults and children, offered at our store and locations throughout the area. Atlantic Edge is a factory authorized dealer for most major scuba equipment brands. Atlantic Edge is also your headquarters for individual and group dive travel to local and exotic locations.
Southern Maryland Divers, LLC

#5 - Southern Maryland Divers, LLC

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At Southern Maryland Divers we get out, get wet, and have fun. We offer training, air, nitrox, and trimix gas fills, gear, guided dives, and leadership level mentorship in the Maryland, Virginia,Pennsylvania and Washington DC areas, specifically Calvert, St. Mary's, Charles, and Prince George's Counties. We use small class sizes and tailored training packages to focus on your comfort and safety. Whether you are looking to try or learn to SCUBA for the first time, brush-up or advance your diving skills, or looking for a buddy to dive with on your next adventure, you can find what you are looking for at Southern Maryland Divers.
Eastern Watersports

#6 - Eastern Watersports

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Eastern Watersports is a retail dive shop located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The shop has classrooms and trainings in .
Scuba Center and Outdoor Rec

#7 - Scuba Center and Outdoor Rec

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We are a Solomons, MD based full service scuba center. We specialize in scuba diving, snorkeling, classes, equipment, trips, and more. With over 75+ years of combined scuba experience with our staff, what better place to gain knowledge and dive experience plus have a great time doing it. Scuba Center and Outdoor Rec is a family owned shop wit a passion for diving that is transparent through every part of the shop. The overall goal of the shop is for you to have fun! This family friendly atmosphere is what brings this dive center to life and you will feel the same when you walk through the door. Call, email or stop in and visit us soon! 

University of Maryland

#8 - University of Maryland

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University of Maryland is a retail dive shop located in College Park, Maryland, United States. The shop has classrooms and trainings in .