Grove Scuba

"My highest compliments to Grove Scuba and Michael, my instructor. I flew down to FL for the Open Water course and they took good care of me from the start. My absolute highest compliments to Michael—I had a panicked moment underwater and ascended when I shouldn’t have, and he responded immediately with skill, calm and patience. He did exactly what he needed to to make sure I was safe and calm. Matt was also there on the shore and helped talk me through what happened—nothing went wrong, I just got scared, and needed to talk through it. Matt lent an ear and some perspective. Michael took me thought the rest of the exam on day two and made sure I was comfortable. I got through it because everyone is skilled and professional. Definitely recommend."

"I contacted Grove to do a refresh course. Talked with Fuming and Dave and they were very helpful and accommodating. My instructor was Michael and he did a great job in getting me and two others refreshed and checked out on key skills, giving us as much time as needed to get comfortable with the equipment. Great experience and would highly recommend Grove."

"Grove Scuba is a super dive operation offering advice, dive trips, and certifications. They are centrally located in Coconut Grove, Florida. My two adult kids and I have used them to obtain multiple certifications. All the dive instructors are excellent and knowledgeable, and we love to dive with Fuming. Even my non-diving wife is considering open water - that will be the day. We enjoy working with them enough that my adult daughter plans trips from Clearwater to Miami to certify with Grove Scuba - given how much we love the Caribbean, that's a big deal. Truth be told they love diving. On our last certification for "Rescue Diver" they showed us how to do "Frog Kicking" just because we asked. It's not even part of the course. We learned a lot on the photography course and included some of those pictures below. - The closeup of the Flamingo Tongue snail is cool (see photo) What they do right: - A solid and well-equipped dive shops - A good location that is near Miami Beach and the Keys - A photography section inside their store - Excellent instructors and an engaged office manager - An engaged owner who is great to speak with and share ideas - They offer trips to Palau, Asia, and Antarctica. - Their instructors can bring you from having no dive skills to being an expert. They offer competitive prices. I rather buy equipment there because it's the exact or nearly the same as the Internet. This way, I can get expert setup advice. Good advice. They are very flexible when it comes to figuring out schedules. Sometimes I stop by after work to figure out my next dive strategy and chat with the team. I'm always trying to determine what's next and the best approach. This probably drives them crazy because I'm just seeking information, but they are fantastic, and all the dive masters/instructors take the time to share their thoughts on various topics. For example, what's next for me, dive master or master diver or tec diving or rebreather - probably three trips to discuss? Who knows. Have fun and dive on!"

"It was a 10/10 experience. David is an amazing instructor who is soooo passionate about the work he does. He is genuine, caring, patient, and of course, extremely knowledgeable. From finding the right gear to teaching students how to scuba dive, he gives his all and it’s rare to find someone like him. Thank you again for everything!"

"I recently had the pleasure of getting my open water certification with David Lamp'l with Grove Scuba and I couldn't be more impressed with my experience there. From start to finish, the staff at this dive shop was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. As someone new to diving, I appreciated the time and attention they gave me to answer my questions and ensure I had all the information I needed. They were patient with me and made sure I felt comfortable with the equipment and the dive plan before we set off. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch diving experience. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the dive site was incredible, and I felt safe and supported throughout the entire experience. Thanks to everyone at Grove Scuba!"