10 Best Scuba Diving Shops in Tampa

Mac’s Sports Inc. is a Clearwater dive shop offering scuba instruction, equipment assistance and pool training. Its documented programs include try-scuba experiences, Open Water certification and certification classes for children and teens.

The shop’s pool training is described as heated and convenient, with instructors emphasizing safety, reassurance and confidence-building. In-store shopping, pickup and on-site services are available, along with free parking.

SeaVision USA creates custom prescription scuba masks for divers who need more than standard lenses. The service accommodates complex prescriptions, including astigmatism and bifocals, and can work with a customer’s existing TUSA Freedom Ceos mask.

Its technical team explains how underwater optics affect lens strength and bifocal placement, helping divers understand why a mask may look different above water. Customers can submit prescriptions for review, and the St. Petersburg business offers delivery, in-store pickup and shopping.

Letts Dive!! is a St. Petersburg dive shop offering training and organized diving for beginners, returning divers and those advancing their certifications. Programs supported by the shop include SDI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water, rescue training, refresher courses, CPR and first aid training, plus a “10 Dives Matter” program. Instruction can include pool practice and open-water sessions, while experienced divers can join dives involving shipwrecks and sharks. Equipment care by an in-house tech team adds support for divers building confidence or returning to the water.

Gulfport Dive Center offers scuba instruction, specialty classes and diving trips from Gulfport. Its training includes SSI Open Water certification, extra certifications and DAN EMS courses, while local charters, Gulf of Mexico trips and international travel expand the options beyond classroom learning.

The center suits beginners, continuing divers, private groups and school programs. Instruction can combine learning materials, pool work and open-water dives, with flexibility for groups or students whose schedules change. Enriched Air Nitrox Diver training is also listed at $150, with Nitrox dives at $200.

Off the Wall Adventures & Outfitters supplies scuba and water-sport equipment, offers scuba diving classes and supports dive travel and trip needs. Staff provide hands-on help choosing gear, with examples including fins and equipment recommendations tailored to the customer’s plans.

The shop also services gear and fills tanks, giving divers a place to handle both equipment purchases and ongoing preparation. It may suit beginners seeking training as well as experienced divers arranging travel, maintenance or tank fills.

2Shea Fishing and Diving Center operates fishing and diving trips from Clearwater. Documented outings include four-hour fishing trips, two-tank dives, three-tank dives, artificial-reef sites, and spearfishing instruction across multiple locations. Boats carry rods and bait for supported fishing trips, while crews provide guidance for getting aboard and navigating dive sites.

The operator suits families, first-time Clearwater anglers, recreational divers, and spearfishers at different skill levels. Paid parking is available through the lot and nearby street parking.

Aquatic Obsessions Scuba teaches beginner divers through Open Water Certification, combining an online course, pool sessions and open-water dives at Rainbow River. Small class sizes support instruction that can be paced around questions, equipment fit and developing comfort in the water.

The program is suited to first-time divers, including people who feel nervous or are not strong swimmers. Training covers gear selection, pool practice and coached open-water dives, with instruction designed to build practical skill rather than simply complete a certification checklist. The center also welcomes members of the veteran community.