SCUBA Network — Local services in Fort Lauderdale

Am on my way to Singapore now with my two kids, Sofia (13yrs) and Michael (11yrs) who were recently certified junior open water scuba divers after their pool training with Fallon (Scuba Network NYC on Sun Jul 16th 2023) and open water certified by Jon Landress (Scuba Network Ft Lauderdale on Aug 1st &2nd 2023). We plan to scuba dive together in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. When we were beach diving with Jon at the gloriously beautiful Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, I cleared my mask underwater not because of mask fogging or water leaking into the mask, but because I teared. Tears of joy. An unexpected emotion came over me. Similar to that of an enchantment. Like giving birth to my two kids all over again, but this time in the water. Sofia and Michael took to diving like newborn marine creatures exploring their surroundings with confidence, eagerness and stealth. Jon is subliminally gifted as an instructor with flair for keeping the kids focussed, humored and serious, all at the same time. I owe it to the entire team of amazing scuba dive instructors at Scuba Network NYC and specially at Scuba Network Ft Lauderdale (Eric, Meghan, Shelby) for making a personal dream come true. As a mother who has plans to raise her kids to become outstanding race car drivers, pilots and scuba divers, I am also compelled to say that the leader of the pack at Scuba Network, Mr Ryan Hoffman, who trained and certified me at the Red Sea, Egypt, is a proven leader with fine judgement in who he hires to help him expand the scuba diving community worldwide. I learned along the way that Jon Landress trained Ryan Hoffman himself. What an honor for my kids and I to be certified by two scuba dive titans. Being someone who is part of three alumni that significantly contributed towards and built Singapore into the affluent and successful city it is today, I am familiar with encounters with greatness. Thank you, Fallon, Jon and Ryan. For going the extra mile to achieve what’s above and beyond, passionately and tirelessly, underwater. -Lina Khoo,...

My Wife and I started taking the Open Water class.. driving from Miami to Pompano multiple times, we were so excited... at the end we got tired of this company trying to do EVERYTHING to take more money of your pocket, believe me... the last time My wife and I, we were signed in for a trip with 2 weeks in advance.... the day before the trip I received a phone call from Scuba Network asking me to confirm.. I did.. I also asked him if he could take the equipment for us.. because we didn't want to drive round trip Miami-Pompano during a Friday in Peek hours... his answer "it's a different location and we will have to charge you 15$/person for this favor...", I said "NO... I will pick it up by myself"... 1 hour later he call me again and tell me that this trip I have to pay $25 more per person (50$ w my wife), because it's a different location..... if not I wouldn't be able to go. During the whole course I received multiple phonecall making "promotions", like we are full for the class this week, but if you pay $15 more we can sign you in for a "semi private" class.. and bla bla bla.... probably I don't know you... and you are reading my review... for that reason I will advice you go to a different place so you wont have a bad experience with something so exciting as the...

AMAZING COMPANY! I completed my Open Water Dive Certification with SCUBA Network and I could not be more happy with my experience!! From completing the in-person review, to the pool dives, to the ocean dives, the process was seemingly carefree. With prompt responses to emails and flexible staff, my difficult schedule was no hard task for this team to work around! My fiancé faced difficulties completing the skills in the pool dive and the team was incredibly caring and supportive while encouraging him to continue when he felt comfortable. I continued to complete my training solo and was met with an overflow of support from other members completing their certification and the instructors. The instructors foster a strong community among dive members which helps members feel supported while completing the dives. On my final two dives I had the privilege to work with the instructor Meghan, who demonstrated astounding leadership, patiences, and empathy during our back to back shore and boat dives. I feel privileged to have completed my dive certification with SCUBA Network and am looking forward to staying connected with this family in the future by partaking in more dives and trips! Thank you so much...