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Scuba Johns Dive Shop
1630 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072, United States
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Ca
Review №1

Took the open water course here. Great instructors and people. No stress, fun and thorough training. After the pool dive you feel so comfortable that you have been taught the safe and correct way to dive, that you cant wait to get in the big water. Our class ranged from 10 yrs old to 50s and we all had a wonderful time. Would recommend to all my family and friends!!!!

Ro
Review №2

Ive been looking into getting certified for about 3 years now. Got ahold of Scuba Johns and got taken care of quickly. Even in a group setting it felt very personal. From the classroom to the pool to the open water they made sure you were comfortable and confident before moving on to the next skill. Answered any messages I sent even on their days off. Will definitely be furthering my driving skills with them.

Sc
Review №3

Scuba John’s owners John and Amanda Baker are very professional with great interpersonal skills who seek to bring the best divers out of every one they train. There focus is on quality not quantity and it shows with each person they train. I recommend these wonderful people not only for all your scuba needs but as a base and home.

St
Review №4

Decided to become Scuba certified. As I live in the boondocks of SC I wasnt raising my expectations of finding quality dive instruction too high. After a lot of searching and visiting various shops in the upstate I finally decided to give Scuba Johns a go.And what an amazing experience it was. I was taught from Amanda, one of the co-owners of this small boutique shop. I paid a little extra to have individual classes, rather than long wait times gathering a group. Amanda was very flexible with my schedule. As I work nights she was able and more than wiling to accommodate my early mornings and late evenings.The quality of instruction, as far as I can tell, has been superb. Not only in practical craft but also on the theory of various topics you will encounter in diving. I, along with a buddy of mine, became certified at about the same time give or take a month or so. We used two different dive shops and I can see that my instruction has been vastly superior to his. I dont know whether or not this is due in large part to student, dive shop or educational agency (He used Padi whereas Scuba John is SDI).The actual only drawback (even if it is one which Im thinking it is not) Scuba John doesnt carry a large inventory of gear for sale. They have tons of equipment in all sizes for their students but not a lot to sell.So if youre looking for a dive shop that is very accessible, with competent and skilled instructors that are also very friendly and easy to get along with I highly suggest Scuba Johns.

Jo
Review №5

Awesome customer service. They make you feel like you are home with family. So knowledgeable

An
Review №6

I needed to fill up my spare air cylinder (got a pcp air rifle) and got it done quickly and at a reasonable cost. Looking around the store, they had an assortment of scuba gear. I was surprised to find that in addition to filling regular scuba tanks, they could also put nitro in the tanks.(this is only needed for deep diving) Classes are available for scuba diving. They are not open every day, so check their online calender on their website.

Br
Review №7

It was great to dive with them, will definitely be back.

ed
Review №8

I took my 8 year-old grandson there for a Buddy session and certificate. Amanda was outstanding. She made him very comfortable by explaining everything he could expect beforehand. They got in the pool, he blew a few bubbles to get used to the regulator, and next thing they were headed down and stayed there for a total of 45 minutes, only coming up once. She was by his side the entire time. His comment about the whole dive was awesome! Highly recommend the folks at Scuba Johns.

Da
Review №9

Awesome dive shop!!! Great people!!!

Go
Review №10

My 13 yr old son and I just finished our certification course with Scuba Johns Dive Shop Amanda was incredibly patient and encouraging but didnt mince words when necessary. I would highly recommend

Da
Review №11

Probably the best dive instructor/ class that I ever have and I have about 10+ instructors. One of whom was supposed to be “the best” and was literally the day before I took John scuba class. My mind was blown away about every hour from the information and skills that I was able to obtain. The quality of training was unbelievable!! He was able to adjust my equipment for me and it fit PERFECTLY!! Out of my 50+ dives, I have never felt more comfortable in my own gears. If you want quantity then this is the dive shop for you. I am willing to drive an hour on up, just to make Scuba John my scuba home base from now on. They are willing to go above and beyond in their services.

Pa
Review №12

Great Experience and Amazing Owners!!! We called several shops in Columbia SC after booking a last minute dive trip and needed to do a refresher course. We started to get very frustrated with other shops and the people answering the phones.... Until we came across Scuba Johns Dive Shop!!! John and Amanda were awesome from the start, communication was excellent and they went above and beyond to get us back up to speed and in the water working with our busy schedules. John is an excellent instructor and I promise there is a big difference in his personalized teaching vs the factory mills of other companies etc. 5 stars all around and you wont be disappointed!

He
Review №13

We have been patrons of Scuba John’s Dive Shop since 2014. You could not ask for a better instructor both in the classroom and in the water. John is a wealth of knowledge in all things related to Scuba Diving. My wife and I and both of our daughters have all been trained by Scuba John’s Dive Shop. We have taken multiple classes from the beginning Open Water through Rescue Diver and multiple specialty classes along the way. John has always been flexible about class times and worked around our crazy schedule. In addition to feeling like we have received a top notch safety oriented dive education, we have had so much fun. If you are interested in Scuba, I highly recommend Scuba John’s dive shop. You will get great training and make a new friend.

Ro
Review №14

Great dive shop with very competent owners/instructors. I was struck as to how open and honest both John and Amanda are about dive techniques, equipment, and limitations. You can truly feel how much they love their work. I really look forward to a long friendship with them while growing as a diver.

Sa
Review №15

Im a fairly new diver. Been diving recreationally for about a year. I noticed that there are some wrecks that I want to eventually go see that are not generally accessible with recreational diving. This led me on my search for an intro tech class to see if it was something I wanted to do. Sounds VERY intimidating but I emailed back and forth with Scuba John and set a plan to try it out. Had SO much fun!!! John is very knowledgeable, patient and good at instructing. Met his wife (who also dives) and their two adorable children. GREAT family! Cant wait to dive with them again in the future! Great prices too!! Doesnt push products and/or brands. Tells his honest opinion about products. Love that! Would definitely recommend!! Also does recreational instruction as well.

Aa
Review №16

There may be many dive shops out there but there is only one Scuba Johns and once you see for yourself, youll never look for another. After waiting almost 10 long years, the time finally came to get into the world of underwater diving and I couldnt be happier to have been trained and certified by them. Both John and Amanda will take care of your underwater needs, questions, and will provide nothing less than the best quality training (as mine came from Amanda). I will be looking forward to many more outings involving continued training under them along with many adventures.

Ro
Review №17

Scuba Johns staff are all incredibly friendly and passionate. Everyone at the shop is really helpful and wants you to get the most out of diving that you can. I would highly recommend !

zz
Review №18

I just wrapped up my advanced and nitrox certifications with John, which made for a great weekend on Lake Murray! I barely ever leave reviews...not because I dont have good experiences anywhere, but more so because Im lazy. Today I feel inclined to help spread the word about Scuba Johns Dive Shop. If you are looking for a very down to earth experience with a highly skilled crew, then Scuba John and his crew are the best of the best! I couldnt have been more comfortable throughout my entire experience, from the long day of water skills/training, to the deep checkout dives today at a sunken bridge, I had a blast!! Looking forward to more trips with these guys!

Je
Review №19

John and Amanda of Scuba John is a great place to learn any level of diving. The prices are really good, and they are both excellent teachers. They have the best no stress beginner training based to truly learning and understand of skill sets I seen. If your looking to be more than another customer, this is the place.

Da
Review №20

Are you the type of person who enjoys bland company, mediocre instruction, and dishonest service from people who only care about making a buck? If so, Scuba John’s ISN’T for you.However, if you’re ready to achieve awesomeness, go see John for all your scuba needs!Scuba John’s is not just a shop but a welcoming community dedicated to the sport of diving and producing skilled divers.

Ka
Review №21

John and Amanda are such awesome people. Great prices, thorough courses and a lot of fun. They are helpful and intelligent and provide everything you need to become a scuba diver.

Gr
Review №22

Amazing dive shop, felt at home the moment I walked in. No egos, no pushy sales, honest talk, and welcoming attitude. Recently finished TDI Intro to Tech course and Sidemount diving. All questions were answered thoroughly. Johns ability to set up my sidemount gear was amazing. He spent a few hours making sure my sidemount gear was fitted to me perfectly. Not close, but perfect. Then we went diving and he made a few adjustments and took some photos. We reviewed photos at shop, he made a few more tweaks, and BAM we were on the money the very next dive.When it came to selecting gear John and Amanda were patient and answered all my questions and contacted the manufacturer for details I requested. Everything was delivered on time as promised. Neither the gear or the courses had any additional fees that some places “forget” to mention.I live over an hour away and Scuba Johns is my home for all my tec diving gear and training. Looking forward to practicing with my new gear and taking the next classes when I am satisfied with my skills progression.Can’t recommend this shop enough.

Sc
Review №23

Great prices, amazing flexibility, and most importantly, thorough instruction. My friend and I searched long and hard to find the right guy to take us into the underwater world. The research payed off... The staff worked around our military lifestyle / schedule. The instruction received was top-notch. After going on some dive charters, I realize how far they went to ensure we knew everything we should know. Dive safety through education is more than just a motto to them. Thank you Scuba Johns!

Ri
Review №24

Great scuba lessons. John is all about building the diving community in South Carolina. His enthusiasm for SCUBA is contagious! Instructor has many years of experience that he shares with everyone. Always call ahead if going to shop.

Ro
Review №25

Great dive shop, if you want to be trained and know you are getting Quality . This is the placeIts hard to find people you can trust and do what they say. All I can say is i trust them fully with my life and my daughters .They are a safe dive shop.

Do
Review №26

My husband and I just started going to Scuba Johns this past summer. Both John and Amanda are really great, patient instructors. David would not be certified today if it were not for the two of them. We certainly thank them very much and are looking forward to continue diving with them.

Lo
Review №27

John is very patient, knowledgeable and fun. I have completed my coursework, pool dive and 2 open water dives. I cant wait to complete my certification and continue to enjoy SCUBA with Johns help.

Pa
Review №28

Scuba Johns is a family and immediately treat you like family. They are knowledgable and patient with my questions. They offer so many options and opportunities I never thought possible. Truly an exceptional find!

Wi
Review №29

Great shop! Great people. And lots of fun diving with at his dive shop will gladly use them again

La
Review №30

So glad I came here to get certified. They taught the course so down to earth and took all the time so you would understand the course. Also they made it really funLarry conner

B
Review №31

John is an experienced professional. His passion for diving and teaching are second to none. I look forward to advancing my certification with Scuba John in the future.

Da
Review №32

Awesome experience! All of the instructors were very good and accommodating. I cant recommend them enough!

Mi
Review №33

SCUBA John and his wife is the best around! If they dont have what I want, in stock, they are always quick to order it in. Their training programs and their willingness to help one on one is a plus too.

La
Review №34

John and Amanda are wonderful to work with! They are patient, accommodating, and exceptionally friendly. Great experience learning to dive!

Da
Review №35

John is an awesome dive instructor! He a really funny guy and he made the dives a blast! Totally recommend him for any diving needs you have.

La
Review №36

I had a wonderful experience getting certified with John. He was an engaging instructor and very flexible about getting my pool sessions and checkout dives done. We went on a diving trip to the Bahamas shortly after I finished my class, and I felt very comfortable and prepared.

de
Review №37

If you are looking for adventure, excellent instruction, and lots and lots of fun, Scuba Johns Dive Shop is the place to go. I have been diving and training with the Owner John for many years. It has been one heck of a fun adventure that never stops. From finding and recovering sunken airplanes in Lake Murray and the Congaree River to watching him teach the enjoyment and adventure of Scuba Diving to my own Kids, its never ending fun! Scuba Johns is about the enjoyment and experience of scuba diving first and foremost, not trying to empty your wallet like the other shops. Safety always comes first at Scuba Johns and one way this can be witnessed is by all the Children that John and his staff are entrusted to train in diving, including my own. Some of my favorites are that Scuba Johns is the biggest promoter of Local diving, the only one to offer dive boat charters, both in Lake Murray, and Offshore South Carolina. And if you are into or thinking about getting into Technical Diving, Scuba Johns is the Only Technical dive shop in the area! I Tech Dive with John all the time. See our adventures on youtube @ deepfathomsdiver

L
Review №38

I have dove on both coast of our great country and dove around in exotic water of the Caribbean and surrounding waters, I wanted to start diving deeper and longer and getting into the tec scene for deco diving. My work brought me to South Carolina and I had to post phone my padi tec 40 course I was signed up for back home. In doing so I reached out to Scuba Johns and another dive shop in North Carolina enquiring about the TDI tec courses. Scuba Johns answered the phone and took my info and had John, the owner/tec instructor, call me back right away and answered all my questions about his courses. The other dive shop never even responded to my message, I left my number two times on the voice mail to make sure they got the right number! When it comes down to Johns instructing, he is one of the best Ive seen and been around. I have worked at a rock quarry back home and I have seen lots of bad instructors as well as had a few bad instructors. So I was leary to take a course from someone I didnt know, that wasnt my main instructor from back home. Our pool session he was teaching a try scuba then an open water pool session. While I got my gear trimmed out for carrying 3 tanks for deco. I observed the time he took with the new students and made sure that they understood everything and could do the skills in the shallow water and when he brought them to the deep end of the pool, he maintained buoyancy the whole time and led by example not to touch the bottom. After all that was done we headed to Lake Jocassee and we did all our drills and he really focused on not only my skills but some of the new items I added to my sidemount rig, he took pictures and video to review and adjust to be proficient in the water. We went at my pace and I never felt rushed. I only had the Fourth of July weekend off, and he worked around my schedule to make sure I could come complete all the Dives. By far he is right up there with my home town instructor that I trust with my life. If you are looking for training, wether it is beginner to tec, this is the place to go in South Carolina. John and his whole family are nothing but accommodating and professional. His prices are great since he is a full time diver with a shop built on their property and focuses on diving and not so much retail. Check them out and do your research for anything dive related. I hope that this review is helpful to anyone who is searching for diving instruction or charters.

Te
Review №39

Had a great time, just wish Lake Murray had been warmer and clearer!

An
Review №40

Beyond knowledgeable and fun to work with. I will buy from and dive with these guys many times to come!

Jo
Review №41

Best fries in town

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  • Address:1630 W Main St, Lexington, SC 29072, United States
  • Site:http://scubajohns.com/
  • Phone:+1 803-287-3223
Categories
  • Recreation center
  • Dive shop
  • SCUBA instructor
  • SCUBA tour agency
  • Sporting goods store
Working hours
  • Monday:1–5pm
  • Tuesday:1–5pm
  • Wednesday:1–6pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:1–6pm
  • Sunday:1–6pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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