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.
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Pro Dive
208 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Gypsyblood Dive
311 Channel Dr, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
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Independence II
Clark's Landing, 847 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2401
Cape May 2
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Atlantic Divers
795 RT-109, Cape May, NJ 08204-4690
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am- 5:00 pm
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Sea Gear Outfitters
795 Route 109, Cape May, NJ 08204-4690
Randolph 2
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Elite Divers
81 NJ-10, Randolph, NJ 07869
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Scuba Adventures by Capt Ed Spencer
94 Quaker Ave, Randolph, NJ 07869-1418
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Scuba Doobie Doo
1 Hudson Ave, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716-1628
Brick 1
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Mal Underwater Services
736 Drum Point Rd, Brick, NJ 08723
Denville 1
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Underwater Adventures Dive Center
424 W Main St, Denville, NJ 07834
Edison 1
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Ocean Explorers Aquatic Center
180 Lafayette Ave, Edison, NJ 08837-2407
Jackson 1
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Underwater Connection NJ
15 Riccis Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527
Lodi 1
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1-877-Scuba-Usa
Call for an appointment, 460 Passaic Ave, Lodi, NJ 07644
Maple Shade 1
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Aqua-Tech Scuba Center
481 NJ-38, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
Marlton 1
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South Jersey Scuba
36 W Route 70, Marlton, NJ 08053-3024
Morganville 1
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East Coast Diving Center Inc
275 Spring Valley Rd, Morganville, NJ 07751
New Brunswick 1
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Rutgers Scuba Divers
71 Dudley Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8521
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Blue Fathoms Scuba Diving
847 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Rochelle Park 1
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Blue Water Divers
201 NJ-17, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Saddle Brook 1
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Scuba Connection
112B US-46, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Succasunna 1
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Scuba Rob
275 State Route 10 E Ste 220, Succasunna, NJ 07876-1346
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Underwater Discovery
2722 Route 37 E, Toms River, NJ 08753
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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.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in New Jersey, check the 22 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
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 New Jersey, MarinaAtlas indexes 22 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.