Business Details
Scuba Diving Training, Equipment & Travel in Fort Mill, SC
At Xplore Scuba, we are dedicated to empowering divers through comprehensive training, expert equipment services, and unforgettable dive travel experiences. Founded by seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience, our mission is to foster safe, knowledgeable diving communities while offering top-tier instruction from beginner to technical levels. Our team of certified instructors and divemasters prioritizes personalized education, ensuring every diver achieves their goals while adhering to the highest safety standards.We maintain partnerships with leading scuba equipment manufacturers to provide premium gear sales and maintenance, backed by rapid turnaround times for pre-travel servicing. Through organized expeditions to global destinations like Truk Lagoon and Bonaire, we combine technical expertise with a passion for underwater exploration, serving both recreational and professional divers across the Southeast United States and beyond.
Services
Scuba Training
Equipment Sales
Equipment Service
Dive Travel
Swim Lessons
Highlights and features
- We offer instructor-led training from beginner to technical diving levels
- Our equipment service meets manufacturer warranty specifications
- We organize dive expeditions to premier global destinations
- Our team includes SSI, TDI, NAUI, and PADI-certified professionals
- We maintain inventory from leading scuba brands like Aqualung and Shearwater
Services
Scuba Training
We provide comprehensive scuba instruction from entry-level certifications to advanced technical training. Our SSI, TDI, and PADI-certified instructors teach open water diver courses, specialty programs, and professional-level certifications. Training emphasizes safety protocols, equipment proficiency, and environmental awareness for recreational and career divers.
Equipment Service
Our equipment service department performs manufacturer-specifications maintenance on regulators, dive computers, BCDs, and cylinders. We offer annual inspections, repairs, and expedited servicing for pre-travel preparations. Certified technicians use specialized cleaning solutions and replacement parts to ensure optimal performance and diver safety compliance.
Dive Travel
We organize dive trips to premier locations including Truk Lagoon, Bonaire, and Caribbean destinations. Packages accommodate divers of all skill levels with guided excursions, equipment transport assistance, and logistical support. Our instructors accompany groups to provide on-site training opportunities during international expeditions.
Equipment Sales
We offer new scuba equipment from industry leaders like Aqualung, Mares, and Shearwater. Our inventory includes regulators, dive computers, exposure suits, and accessories. Customers receive expert fitting assistance and manufacturer warranty support for all purchased gear.
Swim Lessons
Our swim instruction program teaches fundamental water safety skills and advanced swimming techniques. Certified instructors provide personalized lessons for children and adults, focusing on buoyancy control, breathing methods, and confidence-building in aquatic environments.
People
Randy Evans
Owner and Instructor Trainer
With 40+ years of diving experience, Randy Evans is a SSI/NASDS instructor trainer specializing in technical diving education. He has trained thousands of divers since 1984 and emphasizes safety-first methodologies in all training programs.
Bob
Technical and Recreational Instructor
Bob offers 40 years of diving expertise, certified to teach 28 specialty courses. He specializes in sidemount, decompression, and rebreather training while leading cave diving expeditions across the Southeast and Caribbean.
Mikel
Instructor
Certified in 2021, Mikel brings fresh enthusiasm to diver education. He focuses on creating welcoming learning environments for new divers while sharing his passion for underwater exploration through guided experiences.
Mike
Assistant Instructor
An IT professional by day, Mike combines technical knowledge with diving expertise as an assistant instructor. He specializes in dive computer technology and creates comfortable learning atmospheres for novice divers.
Questions
What scuba training certifications do you offer?
We provide SSI, TDI, NAUI, and PADI certifications from beginner open water courses to professional instructor programs.
Can you service all scuba equipment brands?
Our technicians service most major brands including Aqualung, Mares, Shearwater, and Hollis to manufacturer specifications.
Do you organize international dive trips?
Yes, we arrange annual expeditions to Truk Lagoon, Bonaire, Grenada, and Caribbean destinations with guided dive support.
How often should scuba gear be serviced?
Regulators require annual servicing. Dive computers, BCDs, and cylinders also need yearly inspections for safety compliance.
What swim lesson options are available?
We offer private swim instruction for all ages focusing on water safety, stroke technique, and confidence building.
Reviews (5)
Christopher Jenkins
Oct 25, 2021
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Got my scuba certification from xplore scuba and the associated dive masters. Been with the dive shop for 3 years now. Couldn't be more happier with my experiences.
Karen Adams
Nov 05, 2019
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My kids participated in the try scuba class (10&15) both had a great experience! Staff was welcoming, safety minded, and educational. The try scuba class led to scuba lessons for the whole family. It was a great experience! Lee is an excellent instructor and worked very well with all ages and skill levels in the family! I would definitely recommend Xplore Scuba!!
N. S.
Aug 26, 2019
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Randy, Bob, Bobb, Mike, Emily, Walter, and the entire Xplore Scuba crew (including Abby!) are fabulous! After doing two Try Scuba/ Discover Scuba classes while on vacation over the past few years, I knew I wanted to try getting certified. I did a Try Scuba with Xplore Scuba to see if the shop and I would be a good fit, and it was such a fun experience- I knew I wanted to get certified through this shop. All of the instructors are incredibly well-trained, patient, safety-oriented, and thoughtful- they want their students to succeed but want to make sure that we learn all of the skills correctly
Jody A. Smith
Aug 04, 2019
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Randy and team are very well experienced and knowledgeable. My son (10 yo) and I took the Try Scuba class and ended up signing up for lessons. Randy is super patient with my son and does a great job training to my sons level.
Kyaw Htet Kyi
Jul 03, 2019
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Bad customer experience. I called ahead on the phone to confirm a group of friends coming to try out Groupon deal on Saturday at 3pm. We arrived there and was told that they don't have an instructor available. The girl on the phone could have called me back if that is the case instead of wasting all of our time in getting there.