Business Details
40 Years
experience
Houston's Premier Scuba Diving Training Center
Divetech Houston has been Houston's premier scuba diving training facility since 1986, offering comprehensive instruction from beginner to advanced levels. Our team of certified professionals brings over 250 years of combined diving experience, ensuring personalized guidance and safety-focused education. We maintain an indoor heated pool for year-round training and provide flexible class schedules to accommodate busy lifestyles.Our services extend beyond certification to include equipment sales, rentals, and maintenance, as well as guided dive trips to global destinations. With a legacy of training multiple generations of divers, we combine technical expertise with a passion for underwater exploration to deliver exceptional experiences.
Services
Scuba Certification
Equipment Rentals
Dive Travel
Gear Maintenance
Specialty Courses
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 33+ years of scuba diving expertise with SSI-certified instructors
- Our team maintains an indoor heated training pool for consistent learning
- We provide equipment rentals and sales with expert fitting services
- We organize guided dive trips to premier global destinations
- We maintain rigorous equipment service standards meeting manufacturer requirements
Associations and certifications
- Scuba Schools International (SSI)
Services
Scuba Certification
We offer SSI-certified Open Water Diver Certification with classroom instruction, pool training, and open water dives. Our program includes digital education materials, equipment use, and flexible scheduling options. Students receive personalized instruction from experienced professionals with over 250 years of combined diving expertise.
Equipment Rentals
Certified divers can rent complete scuba systems including BCDs, regulators, dive computers, tanks, and wetsuits. Our rental fleet features top-quality gear maintained to manufacturer standards. Reservations require valid C-card certification and credit card deposit for equipment security.
Dive Travel
We organize guided dive expeditions to premier locations like Cozumel, Bonaire, and Roatan. Packages include accommodations, dive days, and expert local guides. Our travel agency specialists handle all logistics for seamless international diving adventures.
Gear Maintenance
Professional maintenance and repair services for all scuba gear including regulator overhauls, tank testing, and computer battery replacements. Our technicians follow manufacturer specifications to ensure safety and warranty compliance for critical diving equipment.
Specialty Courses
Enhance diving skills with specialty programs like Deep Diving, Underwater Navigation, and Enriched Air Nitrox. These courses build on basic certification to improve safety, extend bottom times, and develop expertise in specific diving environments.
People
Edward
Owner
Edward leads Divetech Houston's operations with decades of diving experience. He oversees training programs, equipment services, and travel arrangements while maintaining the company's commitment to safety and education.
Questions
What scuba certification options do you offer?
We provide SSI Open Water Diver Certification with flexible scheduling options. Advanced specialty courses and professional development programs are also available for experienced divers.
Do you rent scuba equipment to non-certified divers?
Equipment rentals require valid C-card certification. We verify certification status before issuing rental gear to ensure safety and proper equipment use.
How often should scuba gear be serviced?
Regulators require annual servicing, tanks need hydrostatic testing every five years, and dive computers should have battery replacements as needed. Our technicians follow manufacturer guidelines for all maintenance.
What dive destinations do you recommend?
Popular destinations include Cozumel for coral reefs, Bonaire for shore diving, and Roatan for diverse marine life. Our travel specialists help plan trips to match your experience level and interests.
What equipment is needed for open water training?
Students need a mask, snorkel, fins, dive booties, weight belt, and surface marker. We offer a 10% discount on complete equipment packages purchased one week before class starts.
Reviews (4)
Joshua Reiss
Jan 03, 2022
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In late October 2021 I decided to go to Cozumel with friends of mine from college to go scuba diving but needed to get certified and purchase equipment. I cannot begin to describe just how wonderful the staff was a Divetech Houston. The open water certification class was top-notch and I am now hooked. I never felt unsafe even though I was a bit scared when I started. Everyone on staff put me at ease.
Bob Rhoades
Nov 08, 2021
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I have nothing but great things to say about Don McAfoose and Divetech. Don is passionate about SCUBA and is an excellent and patient instructor. There were a couple of people in my class that were quite frightened in the water and Don went out of his way to make them feel at ease and they became great students! I also like the fact that Don is always willing to have former students join his open water classes for additional practice and is proactive about letting everyone know when he will be out there.
Eric Lokker
Nov 07, 2021
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I coordinated a class for three BSA Scouts that wanted to become scuba certified before a trip. As a diver, I sat in on the class and pool sessions with the scouts and observed Don teaching the academic and practical skills. He was very professional and extremely patient with my Scouts and other adults in the same class. Some of the students had challenges with clearing their ears and Don worked each of them individually to first maintain safety, enable them to understand the situation and rescheduled when needed. Don was very flexible in rescheduling to accommodate schedules. I highly recommend
Dale Trevino
Nov 02, 2021
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Divetech is a one stop shop for all your diving needs! Great Service! Great selection of gear, if they don't have it they can get it. Whether a Beginner, Novice or Experienced diver, this is your place to go! Professional Staff! Especially in training! I specifically want to give a shout out to Don McAfoosewho trained my wife to Open Diver and I must confess, this was no easy task. My wife was very nervous at first, however she gained confidence with the help of Don McAfoose. His experience, patience and understanding of my wife's fear of water depth was quickly mastered.
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