Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Scuba Training & Gear Rental Center in Baton Rouge
Seven Seas Dive Shop Dive Shop has been serving the Baton Rouge community since 1977 as Louisiana's only full-service scuba center. Founded by diving pioneer Phil Cohagan, our family-owned business continues his legacy of excellence in underwater education and equipment services. We provide NAUI-certified instruction with flexible learning options including eLearning, group classes, and private lessons conducted by experienced instructors holding multiple NAUI certifications. Our facility features a dedicated training pool, on-site classroom, and complete repair shop supporting divers of all skill levels.We maintain rigorous safety standards for all rental equipment and offer specialized services like underwater salvaging. With over 45 years of combined instructional experience, our team includes certified regulators repair technicians and underwater photographers committed to promoting water safety through programs like our summer scuba camps and infant swim instruction. Our commitment to Dive Safely Through Education reflects our ongoing mission to develop confident, capable divers while maintaining the highest industry standards.
Services
Scuba Lessons
Gear Rentals
Pool Rentals
Equipment Repair
Swim Instruction
Dive Certification
Underwater Salvaging
Summer Camps
Mermaid Parties
Nitrox Training
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1977 with NAUI-certified instructors
- On-site training pool and classroom facilities
- Certified regulator repair technicians available
- Specialized youth diving programs and swim lessons
- Regularly maintained rental equipment with safety inspections
Associations and certifications
- NAUI
What people say
Experienced instructors
Well-maintained gear
Family-friendly
Knowledgeable staff
Great training
Services
Scuba Lessons
NAUI-certified scuba instruction for all levels from beginner open water certification to advanced master diver training. Our courses combine classroom learning with pool practice and open water dives. Flexible scheduling options include eLearning, group classes, and private instruction.
Gear Rentals
Full selection of Scubapro and premium brand equipment rentals for certified divers. Includes regulators, BCDs, tanks, dive computers, and wetsuits with safety inspections. Available for daily or weekly periods with discounted multi-day rates.
Equipment Repair
Professional servicing of scuba regulators, BCDs, dive computers, and tanks by certified technicians. Services include visual inspections, hydro testing, and component servicing to maintain equipment safety and performance standards.
Swim Lessons
Personalized swim instruction for ages 6 months to adults. Specialized programs include infant survival swimming, traditional stroke development, and mermaid-themed lessons. All sessions conducted in our heated indoor pool with certified instructors.
Pool Rentals
Access to our 15-foot indoor training pool for certified divers' practice sessions and special events. Available for scuba parties, mermaid events, and private pool rentals with certified instructor supervision included for diving activities.
People
Nancy Cohagan
Owner
NAUI Course Director with 45+ years experience. Oversees operations and instruction at Seven Seas Dive Shop Dive Shop. Specializes in underwater photography and international dive expeditions.
Charlie Clune
Instructor
Certified NAUI/DAN Instructor with US Coast Guard background. Specializes in underwater videography and family dive education. Teaches at both Seven Seas Dive Shop Dive Shop and LSU facilities.
Kelly Cohagan
Training Director
Certified regulator repair technician and SSI instructor. Manages scuba training operations and summer camps. Conducts shark tank demonstrations at Mall of Louisiana.
Kimberly Cohagan Dawsey
Dive Instructor
NAUI-certified instructor with 23+ years teaching experience. Specializes in infant water safety and ISR techniques. Developed state's first mermaid party programs.
Questions
What scuba certification courses do you offer?
We provide NAUI-certified courses from beginner open water to master diver levels, including nitrox training and rescue diver programs.
Can I rent scuba equipment without certification?
Equipment rentals require valid certification. We offer rental packages for certified divers with daily and weekly pricing options.
Do you offer swim lessons for children?
Yes, we provide infant survival swimming starting at 6 months and traditional swim lessons for children through adults.
Are private scuba lessons available?
Private NAUI-certified scuba lessons are available at our facility or your preferred location with customized scheduling.
What repair services do you provide?
Our certified technicians service regulators, BCDs, dive computers, tanks, and other scuba equipment with visual and hydro testing.
Reviews (5)
Prosanta Chakrabarty
Dec 27, 2018
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This shop is wonderful. They treat you like family, they really do. (It helps that it is a family-owned business.) Certification was fun and my lessons made me actually enjoy scuba - I was a bit anxious about the process but Kelly, Nancy and Kim put me at ease. I purchased some of my ScubaPro gear at the store and when it broke they replaced it for me without question. I could not recommend them more highly. I also saw how they work with kids, from babies, to teens - I can't think of a better setting to learn to be comfortable in the water.
William Wegmann
Nov 06, 2018
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One of the Best Dive Shops in the Gulf region. Always take good care of us and support the dive community. Indoor heated pool for lessons for all levels, including the baby classes. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Brendan Nestor
Dec 15, 2017
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Seven Seas is fantastic!! Very kind family run shop. My 8 year old son had snorkel camp this year at Seven Seas and he LOVED IT!! I will be going there soon for my scuba cert. And he will be going back next year for the camp!!!
Torrin Bouvia
Sep 07, 2016
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Stopped by the store just to see their stock and pick up a few things, walked in and was never acknowledged by anyone! Girl on a computer never turned around, other guys looked at me and walked off, I will just continue to spend my money at Trueblue Watersports
Rhodes Smith
Dec 26, 2015
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I am starting to wonder if the family that runs this business are genetically similar to fish. Swim, don't run to this fantastic business that obviously pride themselves in total customer satisfaction. I have nothing negative at all to say about my experiences here, from swimming lessons to scuba certification to gear purchases. I arrived a noob, I left a considerably more educated, confident, and geared noob. Thanks! I will be using this company for all my scuba needs going forward.