Dive Ops/LDS in Tampa Area

[CJM]

Hey all

Just curious as to any info you all can give on reputable Dive Ops and LDS in the Tampa area? If someone was to move into the area where would they go to fill cylinders, get gear serviced etc, book a dive trip etc. Thanks!!

 

[netmage]

Bert Wilcher, Tampa Adventure Sports....

 

[Salmonboy97]

I like Brandon Scuba Quest on Hwy 60. Here is their link:
Scuba Quest Florida Dive Centers Brandon Scuba Quest Dive Center
The manager has ALWAYS offered exceptional deals.

 

[stinggirl]

Diver's Supply or Mac's Sports

 

[Salmonboy97]

In my experience, Mac's Sports was VERY highly priced, but maybe that has changed.

 

[TMet]

+1 on Mac's being really overpriced.

 

[Cave Diver]

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Hey all

Just curious as to any info you all can give on reputable Dive Ops and LDS in the Tampa area? If someone was to move into the area where would they go to fill cylinders, get gear serviced etc, book a dive trip etc. Thanks!!

 

[giles45shop]

There's one thing that the Tampa Bay area has and that's lots of dive shops and most are pretty good. If you can narrow down the area (N Tampa, Clearwater, St Pete, New Tampa, etc.) you can probably get some better info. Also if you provide some more details on what type of diving you do (general, spearo, technical, etc.) you can also narrow down your choices as some shops lean more towards a specific kind of diver and/or brands.

Shops I have used at least a few times and had no issues with:

Jim's Dive Shop
Scuba West
Tackle Shack
Bill Jackson's
Tampa Adventure Sports
Deep Six Divers Supply

Charters:
Captain Ty

Good luck,

John

 

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[Salmonboy97]

I would have to agree with Jims Dive Shop being very good as well. They are just so far from me I dont get over there too often.

Capt. Ty runs a VERY good boat but doesnt allow spearing.
Capt. Rod of Dive Clearwater is recommended as well and allows spearing.