Business Details
Scuba Training & Diving Adventures in Avondale, AZ
Inland Water Divers is a veteran-owned and woman-owned diving center dedicated to providing high-quality, family-oriented scuba training that prioritizes safety, adventure, and enjoyment. Our focus areas include delivering exceptional scuba training, equipment, and unforgettable dive experiences, all supported by a team of certified instructors with decades of combined experience. We emphasize professionalism, safety, and environmental responsibility, actively participating in ocean conservation efforts through clean-up projects and reef monitoring programs.Our mission is to advance scuba diving responsibly by certifying competent divers and fostering a community centered on education, safety, and passion for the underwater world. We offer tailored services, including NAUI-certified courses, global dive trips, and equipment maintenance, ensuring value-driven experiences for divers of all skill levels.
Services
Scuba Training
Dive Trips
Equipment Maintenance
DAN Membership
Travel Insurance
Highlights and features
- We are veteran-owned and woman-owned with decades of combined diving and instructional experience.
- Our NAUI-certified instructors specialize in safety-focused training for all skill levels.
- We organize global dive trips to destinations like the Bahamas and Bonaire.
- We prioritize environmental responsibility through ocean conservation initiatives.
- Our team includes experts in equipment repair, technical diving, and emergency management.
Associations and certifications
- NAUI
Services
Open Water Scuba Diver
Our NAUI-certified Open Water Scuba Diver course teaches fundamental skills for safe open-water diving. Designed for beginners, it includes classroom, pool, and lake dives. Students gain confidence through hands-on training with experienced instructors, earning a globally recognized certification.
Scuba Refresher
The Scuba Refresher course revitalizes lapsed divers' skills through pool sessions with certified instructors. Ideal for those returning to diving after a break, it focuses on regaining proficiency and confidence in a supportive environment.
Dive Trips
We organize global dive expeditions to destinations like the Bahamas, Bonaire, and Mexico. These trips cater to all experience levels, combining guided dives with opportunities to explore unique marine ecosystems and underwater landscapes.
Equipment Maintenance
Our technicians provide expert scuba gear servicing, including regulator checks and cylinder inspections. We ensure equipment reliability and safety, supporting divers with maintenance solutions tailored to both recreational and technical diving needs.
DAN Membership
We offer Divers Alert Network memberships with travel insurance options for single or multiple trips. Benefits include emergency medical coverage, accident insurance, and access to safety resources for recreational divers.
People
Marcus
NAUI Scuba Instructor
Marcus has been a NAUI instructor since 2017 and a Marine Corps veteran. He specializes in safety-focused training and received a Lifesaving Award in 2018 for rescuing a diver. He leads global dive trips and emphasizes confidence-building techniques.
Diana
NAUI Scuba Instructor
Diana became a NAUI instructor in 2023 after discovering diving in 2020. As an RN, she integrates medical expertise into rescue courses. She leads annual Bahamas trips and focuses on making diving accessible and enjoyable for all skill levels.
Robby
Dive Master Candidate
Robby is transitioning from the Navy to a dive master role. With a decade of diving experience, he focuses on mentoring new divers and sharing his passion for underwater exploration through hands-on guidance.
Alex
Dive Master Candidate & Technician
Alex combines IT expertise with diving enthusiasm. As a technician and instructor, they specialize in equipment troubleshooting and beginner dive instruction, ensuring safety and accessibility for new divers.
Todd
Dive Master Candidate
Todd is a military veteran dedicated to sharing diving knowledge. He emphasizes community building and technical skill development, mentoring divers to enhance their underwater experiences through personalized guidance.
Questions
What scuba certifications do you offer?
We offer NAUI-certified courses including Open Water Diver, Scuba Refresher, and Rescue Diver programs for all experience levels.
Do you organize international dive trips?
Yes, we lead expeditions to destinations like the Bahamas, Bonaire, and Mexico with guided dives and travel support.
Can I rent scuba gear from your shop?
Rental gear is included in certification courses but not for standalone dives. Contact us for specific rental inquiries.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are NAUI-certified with specialties in technical diving, equipment repair, and emergency management.
Do you support ocean conservation efforts?
We participate in reef monitoring and clean-up projects while donating to global ocean conservation organizations.
Reviews (5)
Richard Downing
Jun 06, 2020
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Full service dive shop with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great place to learn how to dive, continue your training, get more kit or get it serviced. They don't try to sell me stuff I don't need, they just help me keep diving and dive better.
Ryan Lantta
Jul 14, 2019
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Pete and Dan were absolutely amazing to work with, and a wealth of experience and knowledge. Didn't mind answering my 50,000 questions, and had an answer for everything I asked. The dives I completed with them were the last ones necessary for my Advanced Open Water course. I look forward to diving with them again, in the future.
Cason Leavitt
Jun 05, 2019
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Learned to dive with these guys. They where amazing. Had such a good time and always felt safe. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to learn how to dive or just want a great group of people to go on a dive trip with.
Wesley Jueckstock
Nov 23, 2018
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Inland Divers provide that personal touch that has been more then lost in the service industry. You are treated life family here! Best Dive Shop in the Valley bare non! The shop is always planning dive trips to great places in California, Mexico, Caribbean, Palau etc. Inland Water Divers is a great place to get your Certification, Advance Certification, Specialty Certs, refresher courses and offer both PADI and NAUI Certifications. This is where have earned my certifications. They are the only 5 Stare NAUI Pro Development Center in AZ and a Exclusive Partner of Commercial Divers International
Terri Bene
Aug 08, 2018
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The best dive certification around. They explain things very well and safety is their priority. They make you feel safe and comfortable.
