We are currently sanitizing scuba regulators and BCD hoses, along with door handles, counter spaces and scuba masks. The door handles and counter spaces that come in contact with customers are cleaned in the morning and in between customers. The equipment is cleaned / sanitized in accordance with recommended guidelines after each students use.
We have face masks available to those customers who feel they would like one while in the store. Open Water, Advance Open Water, Rescue, Instructor Courses and specialty courses are now being scheduled. Welcome to the exciting world of scuba diving; whether looking at exploring the fascinating underwater world as a recreational diver or pursuing a professional career, MidWest School of Diving is here to help you.
We have face masks available to those customers who feel they would like one while in the store. Open Water, Advance Open Water, Rescue, Instructor Courses and specialty courses are now being scheduled. Welcome to the exciting world of scuba diving; whether looking at exploring the fascinating underwater world as a recreational diver or pursuing a professional career, MidWest School of Diving is here to help you.
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Offering the finest scuba diving equipment in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota! Find everything from BCD's, regulators, masks and snorkels, fins, wetsuits and even diving trips! Orders are processed securely online with PayPalTM (with either your PayPalTM account or your favorite credit card) and we offer shipping throughout the USA with FREE shipping on orders over $300!
With PADI Specialty Diver Programs offered by the MidWest School of Diving (in White Bear Lake, just north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul) you can chart your course for a colorful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your PADI certification opens up the oceans and lakes to you, but the PADI Specialty Dives take the underwater adventure to depths that will stir your soul.
MidWest School of Diving is the Public Safety diving (PSD) agency that trains Police, Fire and other public safety organizations in Search and Rescue techniques (domestically and internationally) in just about every submerged environment known. MidWest School of Diving is licensed as a private career school with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 136A.821 to 136A.832.
MidWest School of Diving is the leader and the largest in the upper Midwest; Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota in adaptive diving for individuals with disabilities. We have 8 instructors and 2 Dive Masters specifically trained for working with disabled students. As long as you meet the basic medical criteria for scuba, you may try adaptive diving.
MidWest School of Diving is a "Full Service Facility" equipped to service or repair scuba equipment - regulators, bcds, cylinders, valves, and instruments. Faclilities are located in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) suburb of White Bear Lake, MN. Manufacturer warranties require annual servicing and inspection of regulators.
Reviews (10)
Greg Becvar
Jan 27, 2022
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Mindy Root
Oct 05, 2021
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Mark and his crew are top-notch! From the Divemasters (and candidates) to the instructors, these folks know what they are doing. Their patience and dedication to their students are stellar! Everyone is rooting for you from the first moment they meet you, and they all want to share their love and knowledge of scuba. If something isn't going right, don't fret because their willingness to help you get through won't stop. While it may have taken me a few tries to get through (for personal reasons), I was always encouraged to keep trying. All the staff was helpful because you aren't simply a number
Joe Mikkelson
Jul 21, 2021
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Just recently earned my open-water SCUBA certification and had a great overall experience from start to finish! Had the opportunity to try SCUBA in 2019 at the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia, but this was for sure more exciting, rewarding, and challenging. The instructors we had (Natalie, Scott, Paul, and Dave) were awesome, too -- both in the Centennial pool and at Square Lake -- very professional and easy to work with. Mark has literally a ton of credentials in the world of diving and is a great source of information! Highly recommended!
Robin Giguere
Sep 24, 2020
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Whether you are new to the world of diving, looking for a refresher course or diving tours you don't have to look any further. Good people, knowledgeable instructors who love scuba diving and enjoy teaching it.
I went on their Fiji and Grenada dives. Both were fantastic and memorable experiences.
I would definitely recommend them, they have a great selection of suits, equipment and classes.
I went on their Fiji and Grenada dives. Both were fantastic and memorable experiences.
I would definitely recommend them, they have a great selection of suits, equipment and classes.
Mimi Higgins
Jun 17, 2020
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Midwest school of diving has been great for me and my family. They did a "discover scuba" class for my daughter's girl scout troop a few years ago and she just had loads of fun. More recently my husband myself, and our kids all got certified. Mark the owner has been super helpful when we planned our first family dive trip and the whole process was easy, affordable, and filled with fun. I would recommend everyone to go here. It's definitely worth the drive.
Drew Anderson
Dec 27, 2018
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Rhoarep Rhoarep
Jun 06, 2018
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I haven't bought much gear from here. But I can review their classes. So far I have taken open water and my nitrox. From what I have seen they have the best prices around.
They dont have hidden fees, when you pay for the course you pay for everything and everything is included!! Midwest loans you gear so you can try out different equipment to see what you like. Other stores you need to some if not all the equipment before class costing you lots of money.
The classes have been well done instructors make sure you are competent before moving on. I would definitely recommend Midwest for your future
They dont have hidden fees, when you pay for the course you pay for everything and everything is included!! Midwest loans you gear so you can try out different equipment to see what you like. Other stores you need to some if not all the equipment before class costing you lots of money.
The classes have been well done instructors make sure you are competent before moving on. I would definitely recommend Midwest for your future
Jeffrey Barney
Oct 18, 2017
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I looked into all of the diving schools in the Twin Cities and chose MW because they offered more for the money. The equipment was included in the price and they made things much easier from my initial phone call through the certification. Mark (the owner) was fantastic. I was struggling a little on my book work and had a trip planned for the following week. He offered to have me come in before the next day's class and he privately guided me through the diving tables and issues that I wasn't sure about. It made a huge difference. I went to Fiji and Australia the following week and felt totally
Eric Peterson
Oct 21, 2015
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My girlfriend and I took the open water course at this spot, we are first time scuba divers and really enjoyed ourselves. Our instructors, Scott and Pat were very helpful and patient, you could tell they loved the sport and truly enjoyed doing what they were doing. They have solid advice and aren't out to just take your money. Would highly recommend this place.
Jonathan Garnaas-Holmes
Jan 14, 2015
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Short version: Best experience for the least money, can't beat that.
Long version: I wanted to get my Open Water Diver rating, and looked into all the schools I could find in the Twin Cities. Midwest had the lowest price for the rating, and I didn't have to buy my own fins and mask and whatever from the start, so I chose to go with them - and I'm glad I did!
Scheduling was easy - I didn't have to worry about cancellation because of too few divers or anything - I actually did all my lake diving as the only student! Mark (the owner - did I mention it's family owned and operated? Nice touch, if
Long version: I wanted to get my Open Water Diver rating, and looked into all the schools I could find in the Twin Cities. Midwest had the lowest price for the rating, and I didn't have to buy my own fins and mask and whatever from the start, so I chose to go with them - and I'm glad I did!
Scheduling was easy - I didn't have to worry about cancellation because of too few divers or anything - I actually did all my lake diving as the only student! Mark (the owner - did I mention it's family owned and operated? Nice touch, if