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Your Trusted Scuba Diving Partner in Rochester, NY
Founded in 1987, the Aquatic Center of Rochester has served as a premier destination for scuba diving instruction, equipment sales, and repair services. Our team of certified instructors and dive professionals has dedicated decades to fostering a passion for underwater exploration among divers of all skill levels. We specialize in providing high-quality gear, personalized training programs, and comprehensive equipment maintenance to ensure safe and enjoyable diving experiences.

Our commitment to the community extends to hosting educational events, pool-based activities, and travel planning services for dive enthusiasts. Though our physical location at 2725 East Henrietta Road has closed, we remain dedicated to supporting divers through virtual resources and potential future endeavors.
Services
Scuba Lessons Equipment Sales Equipment Repair Pool Events Travel Planning Commercial Diving
Details
  • Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
  • We offer 35+ years of expertise in scuba diving instruction and equipment sales.
  • Our staff includes certified instructors with hands-on industry experience.
  • We provide comprehensive services including training, gear sales, and equipment repair.
  • We prioritize personalized customer support and community engagement.
  • We maintain partnerships for dive travel planning and commercial diving projects.
Associations and certifications
  • PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Training Center
What people say
Excellent instructors Great service Family-friendly Knowledgeable staff Amazing place
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Services
Scuba Lessons
We provide PADI-certified scuba lessons for all levels, from beginner to professional instructor training. Our courses include classroom, pool, and open water components. Students gain hands-on experience with expert guidance from seasoned instructors.
Equipment Sales
Our retail showroom offers top brands of scuba, snorkel, and swim gear, including AquaLung, Scubapro, and Atomic. Staff assist with proper fitting and budget-friendly selections for divers of all levels.
Equipment Repair
We service regulators, wetsuits, dive computers, and more, with certified technicians trained by manufacturers. Our repair department handles recreational and commercial equipment, ensuring safety and longevity for your gear.
Pool Events
Host unique events in our heated indoor pool, including birthday parties and corporate team-building dives. Participants receive instruction, gear, and a DVD of photos/videos to commemorate their underwater experience.
Travel Planning
We arrange dive travel to destinations like the Caribbean and Southeast Asia through partnerships. Services include booking flights, liveaboards, hotels, and land excursions for personalized underwater adventures.
Questions
Is the Aquatic Center of Rochester still operating?
Our physical location at 2725 East Henrietta Road is closed, but we may reopen in a new location. Contact us for updates.
What scuba diving services do you offer?
We provide instruction, equipment sales/rentals, repair services, pool events, and commercial diving operations.
Do you offer scuba lessons for children?
Yes, we offer Bubblemaker and PADI Seal Team programs for kids aged 8-10.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, Visa, Amex, Discover, and MasterCard.
Can I rent scuba equipment?
Yes, we offer daily, weekend, and weekly rentals for masks, fins, regulators, and more.
Reviews (5)
Ron Dougherty
Dec 07, 2021 Report
At the Aquatic Center of Rochester, Customer Service is King! I just bought a full set of SCUBA equipment and Dianne (owner) took the time to make sure every item was fully explained - functions, customizations, safety features - and then fitted/adjusted to my preferences. Joe (other owner) had me 'test dive' everything in their heated (84 degrees!) 15' deep pool and made further adjustments to fine tune everything. A few items were back-ordered (pandemic delays) - Dianne kept me well informed on delivery status. If you want to experience what truly great customer service feels like, this is the
Mike Shepherd
Dec 04, 2021 Report
I recently was reactivated and updated my gear at ACR. The owners were excellent about knowing my current skill level and perfectly fitting me with a new BC, wetsuit, and second stage regulator. The instruction in my pool class was top notch and focused on the skills I needed to improve the most. ACR provides superb personal customer focused service tailored to your specific needs and skills.
John Joseph
Nov 15, 2021 Report
Youre probably thinking of ordering stuff from the internet. Dont, come here. I ordered a BC and regulator/octo setup from these guys, price was great but the real value was the pool time. They offered me a pool session to try out my new gear, an experienced looking diver, I think his name was Joe (should have wrote this sooner) went over every detail of the BC. He explained how things worked, put, my initials on my weight pouches, and colored zip ties on other parts of the gear to mark it as mine. He watched me in the pool and gave me general advice on buoyancy, breathing, and diving. Then
Jeannie Layton-Giordano
Jun 30, 2021 Report
I am thankful to Laura for teaching me the ins and outs of how to scuba properly. The instruction was solid. The skills were practiced in and out of the pool. I was encouraged and felt quite successful after passing my open water cert. All the staff worked together as a team to make sure the students were informed. If you want to learn how to scuba this is the place!
Darrick Alaimo
May 02, 2021 Report
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Always a pleasure to go there and get some great diving and snorkeling equipment. Also can learn how to dive here. They have a 15-ft swimming pool to learn in.