Blue Octopus Scuba 5710 General Washington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312

"I loved it! The process from beginning to end was a great experience. Lon was a great instructor! He took me through the equipment and safety procedures and took his time to answer all my questions. Thank you, Lon and Blue Octopus!"

"I bought a custom mask and snorkel set from them last year, and even though I only used it on 1 of my 2 trips I had planned to see all the underwater sea life, everything worked perfectly. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and I received my mask in a timely fashion. In fact I still use the set on a weekly basis in a local gym's swimming pool for what I call my endless laps. I'd recommend this dive shop for those looking to pick up a snorkel set, especially for those who need vision correction as part of the mask."

"I did my PADI open water diver certification here and could not have been more pleased with the education. My instructor was incredibly thorough and patient. Her calming presense in the water put me at ease, even in challenging situations. Prior to signing up, I called several times to ask questions (which I recommend you do, if you're looking at the 3-day training like I did, since it requires more skills that the traditional certification pathway). Everyone in the dive shop was patient and very knowledgeable. I feel like I can handle any situation the comes my way in the water with the skills that I've gained. I could not recommend this dive shop enough!"

"My experience with Blue Octopus has been sensational. Everyone I’ve encountered seems to really care and will go the extra mile. I signed up for a refresher course (after being away from the water for 9 years) and divemaster Janet was so patient and even lent me her own gear when I arrived in a pinch. This shop is helping me enjoy diving!"

"I came in knowing nothing about diving or the equipment and Chris at the front desk got me set up with a mask and snorkel that fit my needs and didn't break the bank. Also I took the e-learning course and am in the process of completing open water diver certification and all of the staff involved have been so knowledgeable and accommodating."