SCUBA Diving Shop – Florida Dive Pros
Established in 1988, Florida Dive Pros is a SCUBA training and retail shop at 7203 W. Hwy. 98 in Pensacola, Florida, serving the Florida Panhandle and the Gulf Breeze communities. The company describes itself as the number one SCUBA and snorkeling specialist on the Gulf Coast and combines instruction, retail, equipment service, and charters in one location.
Diving instruction spans a full progression of certifications, including Discover SCUBA, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Rescue Diver, Specialty Diver, Master SCUBA Diver, and Divemaster and Instructor levels. The shop also provides equipment rental, gas fills, equipment service and repair, and dive charters. Its maintenance department employs factory-trained technicians who service major SCUBA equipment lines, and the business is an authorized dealer for ScubaPro equipment. On-site facilities include a pool used for training, and the company emphasizes training divers to be qualified rather than merely certified.
Hours change seasonally. From April through October, the shop is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 7am to 7pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. From November through March, hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 8am to 6pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.
The business can be reached locally at 850-456-8845 or toll-free at 1-866-DIVEPRO, and by email at info@florida-divepros.com. According to the site, the company has received multiple Best of Bay awards and maintains extensive customer reviews praising staff expertise and professionalism.
Serving divers across the Pensacola area and the wider Gulf Coast, Florida Dive Pros positions its long operating history, factory-trained service department, authorized ScubaPro dealership, and complete certification ladder as reasons for both new and experienced divers to use the shop for training, gear, fills, and charter trips.