Diving centers vary significantly by their primary focus, ranging from retail shops offering open-water certification courses to charter operations running offshore dive trips. Choosing the right facility depends on whether you need gear rentals, local lake or ocean charters, or advanced technical training. A map location will not tell you if a shop operates its own dive boat, maintains an on-site fill station, or specializes in specific environments like wrecks or reefs.
Mesa 6
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ScubaTechs
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Monday-Friday: 10:00-6:00, Saturday: 10:00-5:00
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The Scuba Shop
1122 S Greenfield Rd #105, Mesa, AZ 85206
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El Mar Diving Center
2245 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
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AZ-DiveBuddies
2718 E Inverness Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
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Saguaro Scuba
908 E Impala Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
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The Irish Pirate Dive Center
1122 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-2633
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Scuba Training and Technology
2150 Kiowa Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-2889
Mon–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–4pm
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Tech Diving Limited
2150 Kiowa Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-2889
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Lake Havasu Dive Site 5
34.449708, -114.372948, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
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Lake Havasu Scuba
2156 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6785
Peoria 3
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Diventures in Phoenix
9299 W Olive Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345-8379
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Cyborg Pirate
40202 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85383
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Sea Of Cortez Adventures
12009 W Ashby Dr, Peoria, AZ 85383-4510
Tempe 3
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Aquatica Diving
400 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
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No Limits Scuba
744 W Elliot Rd #106, Tempe, AZ 85284
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Scuba Magic
2011 E 5th St Ste 1, Tempe, AZ 85288-3068
Phoenix 2
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Phoenix Scuba Adventures
8502 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85051-4100
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Fins Up Scuba
13636 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032-6400
Tucson 2
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Paragon Dive Group
2951 N Swan Rd Ste 175, Tucson, AZ 85712
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Scuba Club Tucson
7454 E Broadway Blvd Fl 2, Tucson, AZ 85710-1422
Avondale 1
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Inland Water Divers - DM Diving
528 E Western Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323-2422
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Dive Shack USA
1047 AZ-95 #6, Bullhead City, AZ 86429
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Casa Grande Drive Shop
112 E Cottonwood Ln, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-2512
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Summit Divers
504 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Gilbert 1
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Arizona Offshore Scuba
1895 S Boulder Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85295-4980
Nogales 1
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Alexander's Dive Shop Too
590 N Morley Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621
Sierra Vista 1
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sierra vista scuba
1231 E Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Sun City 1
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Arizona Dive Center
10001 W Bell Rd, Sun City, AZ 85351-1190
Yuma 1
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Arizona Scuba Shack
834 S 20th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364-3508
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Good to know
Do I need to own my own gear to dive with a local center?
Most full-service scuba centers offer complete rental packages including wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, and tanks. However, many shops require divers to bring or purchase their own personal fit items, such as a mask, snorkel, fins, and boots.
How long does it take to get open-water certified?
Basic certification typically takes three to four days spread over one or two weekends. It generally involves online classroom work, pool skill sessions, and four open-water training dives.
How much do local dive charters usually cost?
A standard two-tank local charter typically costs between $90 and $160, depending on the distance to the dive site. Gear rentals and tank fills are often billed separately if you do not bring your own equipment.
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What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Arizona, MarinaAtlas indexes 29 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.