Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Diving Partner in Austin
Scubaland Adventures has been a trusted name in scuba diving education since 1988, serving Central Texas with a commitment to quality training and safety. As a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center, we offer comprehensive recreational, professional, and technical diving courses for all skill levels, from beginners to instructor certifications. Our facilities include Austins largest indoor heated training pool, state-of-the-art classrooms, and a full-service dive shop stocked with top brands.Our team of over 30 certified instructors and two PADI Course Directors brings global expertise, having taught in premier diving destinations worldwide. We also operate Travel Masters, a specialized dive travel agency, and maintain a robust rental and repair service for dive equipment. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is reflected in our price-matching policy, flexible financing options, and community-focused dive club events.
Services
Open Water Certification
Advanced Diver Course
Nitrox Training
Technical Diving
Dive Travel Packages
Gear Sales
Equipment Rentals
Pool Training
Dive Club Events
First Aid/CPR
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 certified PADI instructors with global diving expertise.
- Our facility includes Austin's largest indoor heated SCUBA training pool.
- We provide 12-month financing options for gear and course purchases.
- Our Travel Masters agency specializes in curated dive expeditions worldwide.
- We match competitors' prices on all authorized dive equipment and gear.
Associations and certifications
- PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
What people say
Exceptional instructors
Great travel packages
Excellent equipment selection
Professional staff
Well-organized trips
Services
Open Water Certification
Our PADI Open Water Diver course provides foundational scuba training through classroom learning, pool sessions, and open water dives. Students gain essential skills for safe diving in varied conditions. The program accommodates flexible schedules with evening and weekend options.
Advanced Open Water Course
This certification builds on basic skills through five specialty dives including deep diving, night diving, and underwater navigation. Designed to enhance diver confidence and capability in diverse environments while emphasizing safety protocols.
Enriched Air Nitrox Course
Learn to use enriched air nitrox for extended bottom times and reduced surface intervals. The course covers gas analysis, dive computer settings, and safe oxygen exposure limits for recreational diving applications.
Technical Diving Programs
Specialized training for overhead environment diving, decompression procedures, and multi-gas management. Courses prepare divers for complex underwater scenarios with emphasis on equipment configuration and emergency response techniques.
Dive Travel Packages
Curated dive expeditions to premier locations like Cozumel, Cayman Brac, and Lembeh Strait. Packages include accommodations, dive operations, transfers, and guided excursions with expert dive staff support throughout the journey.
People
Dan Daniels
Instructor
Certified PADI Instructor with 15+ years of global teaching experience. Specializes in technical diving instruction and expedition leadership for international dive trips.
Jennifer Aschermann
Travel Specialist
Dive travel expert coordinating international group trips since 2005. Manages logistics for complex dive expeditions to exotic locations with personalized service.
Questions
What scuba certifications do you offer?
We provide PADI certifications from entry-level Open Water to professional instructor ratings, including specialty courses like Nitrox, technical diving, and rescue diver training.
Do you sell dive equipment?
Yes, we stock major brands like Scubapro and Zeagle. Our shop offers new gear sales, price-matching, and financing options with a large inventory available for purchase.
Can I rent dive gear?
We offer top-quality rental equipment including regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits. Rental availability extends to speciality gear for technical diving applications.
Do you organize dive trips?
Our Travel Masters agency plans group expeditions to premier destinations worldwide, including Cozumel, Cayman Brac, and Lembeh Strait with full logistical support.
What financing options exist?
We provide 12-month deferred interest financing through Synchrony for equipment purchases and course packages to qualified applicants.
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Olivia K.
Sep 27, 2021
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Recently did my PADI Open Water Cert here and had a really great experience! My instructor, Bruce, was amazing and Im so glad I chose his class. He was very knowledgeable, encouraging and made everyone feel comfortable. I will definitely be back to take the Advanced course. The only con is that the chlorine in the pool for skills training completely bleached my favorite swim top, so definitely dont wear nice/expensive clothing into the pool. Our dive masters for the check-out dives, Anneka and Adam, were also friendly and helpful! Thanks so much to everyone for a great course :)
Christy K.
Aug 02, 2021
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My 11 year old son and I decided to get our open water certifications before a trip to Florida. It was such a great experience for us! The course will teach you everything you need to know to feel completely confident and comfortable in the water, beginning with simply putting your face into the water and breathing from the regulator. I needed a few different skills explained to me more than once, including how to assemble the scuba gear, and everybody was patient and willing to help. The entire staff was amazing. Eric, who led our nightly classes and weekend dives, was incredibly knowledgeable
Caleb Smith
Jul 22, 2021
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Very good for thier schools David, Melissa, and lin are amazing instructors. Will definitely go get my advance from yalls
Brent Canady
Jul 16, 2021
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Good people, offering helpful advice when asked. The instructors take the time necessary to ensure you're knowledgeable and proficient in task as they take you throughout the course work. Grab a class with Eric and/or Dave. You'll be happy you did when you encounter how well these two work. Also shout out to Dive Master Darren. Thanks for being there when the assist was needed. You fellas rock!
Neer Patel
Jun 03, 2021
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My wife and I just completed our Open Water Certification with Robie and Tony. They were both awesome! I enjoyed it so much I scheduled Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air Nitrox certifications with Robie right away. Looking forward to continue advancing in Scuba and diving around the world!
