Aquatic Adventures Scuba Academy 5408 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151

"I recently attended the Open Water Dive course, and really enjoyed the experience. First of all, the well organized shop, nice classroom, and enthusiastic, knowledgeable instructors gave me a great feeling of confidence. There were three instructors for a class of 8 students, so we all got lots of personal attention. There was enough classroom time to discuss the overall diving experience. The rental equipment was well fitted and worked great, the pool facilities were also the best (at a nearby Fairfax County rec center). I highly recommend them if you are interested in diving. And by the way, I'm 73 years old, so if I can do it, so can you!"

"I just stopped in to get a mask for snorkeling for an upcoming trip. I was looking to add readers to the mask (yep, I hit that age!). Cheryl and the crew at Aquatic Adventures were incredibly helpful, got me set up with exactly what I needed, and provided recommendations that will make my trip even better. This is where I will be going for all my scuba needs."

"Had a great time with Aquatic Adventures at Lake Phoenix. My friend finished her certification and I took a refresher course. They were super flexible to get me paired with her, fitted for gear (with my small feet), make me feel comfortable, and we saw a lot of cool stuff in the lake. Great people, had fun getting to know the instructors more at dinner, love this dive spot, and will be back again! Such a great spot for east coast diving if you aren’t near FL. Thanks to April, Matt, Mark, and Jordan who is becoming a master diver!"

"I was a referral student who needed to complete the remainder of my open water PADI certification. The staff were very open and friendly even though they didn't know me from the pole session. I felt very welcome. The shop is located in Springfield Virginia and the open dive training is located 3 hours south of Washington DC at Lake Phoenix, which is a very popular scuba diving training site on the East Coast. The training was done in a very methodical, organized manner. The staff were very attentive to safety and slow the training down as necessary to ensure students did not fall behind. The staff are very friendly and upbeat and make the experience fun. For example, for every dive we did, we not only practiced the required skills, but we also "toured" the quarry, where you could see chachkies underwater, for example an underwater school bus. Heads up: before you drive to Lake phoenix, you need to pick up your gear in Springfield Virginia, where the shop is. The staff require you to pick up your gear from the shop prior to the lesson at Lake phoenix. Though this is an inconvenience, I leaned it is often a normal procedure to have to carry your own gear."

"I just completed my Hybrid Open Water certification last weekend. Matt was so helpful and patient in helping selecting the right gear, guiding our small group through the necessary skills to be learned. It was an intense 3-day weekend but what an awesome experience! Breathing underwater opens such a vast new world to discover. I’m glad I went with Aquatic Adventures: they have a team of skilled and friendly professionals, security is their top priority, and they share with you their passion for diving. Next weekend: Advanced Open Water Certification!"