Shops in PA that run local group dives?

[electrician]

Which shops in PA run local dives? I am new to the Philadelphia area, and I am looking to meet other divers. I am willing to drive a pretty good distance.

 

[SeaCobra]

Depends on the kind of diving you want to do, you will most in the region will have a few offerings. I own Neptune's Realm Scuba Center in Avondale, PA and focus on local diving. I head up to Dutch quite often and do charter's aboard the Dina Dee in Barnegat Light, NJ.

Let me know if I can help.

 

[electrician]

Thanks, SeaCobra. I am interested in local dives. I have been out of diving for about two years, so I would like to get a few shore dives in to refamiliarize myself before heading out on boat dives.

 

[SafetyStopBait]

For that, you may want to try the quarry in Bethlehem. I dive with The Dive Shop and love it. Arin will take great care of you. Check out www.thediveshopnj.com

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It's actually in jersey but very convenient to get to from Phily

 

[manni-yunk]

Where in the "philly area" are you. The PA/NJ area has a lot of dive shops. Sea Cobra has a very good reputation. Dudas diving duds is run by a legend, and NJ has Atlantic Wreck Divers (Gene Peterson) and The Scuba Connection (Fisch family).

All of them run local trips, do quarry days, and provide quality local training.

We also have NESS close which has the best on hand inventory of.....well, pretty much any and everything you would every want to buy.

 

[PhillyDave]

Scubadelphia runs charter boats and trips. Stop by the dive club meetings the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the shop. Also check out the John Jack or Gypsy Blood for NJ diving.

---------- Post added August 19th, 2013 at 08:51 AM ----------

We will be up at Dutch Springs this coming weekend if you are looking for other close diving. It's a great facility. Stop by and say hi. We always have people around who are looking to dive.