We are conveniently located on US Hwy 441 between Ocala and Belleview. Aquatic Center is your complete source for new dive gear, and rental equipment, as well as classes, dive trips, air fills, equipment service for every manufacture. We also offer swimming lessons for ages 3 to adult and pool parties. We have a heated on sight pool for your comfort. Come see us today at the Aquatic Center Ocala, 8769 S US Hwy 441, Ocala, Florida.
Services
Navigation: Will teach you how to accurately find your way underwater using a compass and the natural environment. Night and Limited Visibility: This course will give you your first experience with night diving and build confidence when diving in water that has less than perfect visibility. Enriched Air Nitrox: This is your first course in mixed gas diving.
Begin your adventure today with our top-rated home study program. At your convenience, and in the comfort of your own home, you review the text, watch a full motion video and complete a simple study guide. STEP ONE prepares and enables you to comfortably understand and complete STEPS TWO & THREE.
After your academic & equipment review session, you'll plunge into the on-site, heated pool to become comfortable & proficient with your new scuba skills & equipment handling under the guidance of our professional instructor staff.
After your academic & equipment review session, you'll plunge into the on-site, heated pool to become comfortable & proficient with your new scuba skills & equipment handling under the guidance of our professional instructor staff.
You will need to register in person at the Aquatic Center. Swimming lessons are an essential part of a child's education. Being able to swim increases confidence and can become an enjoyable and healthy total fitness hobby. For adults who have never learned to swim, or for those who haven't been swimming for a long time, why not learn to swim today?
You would like to buy your dive gear now but you don't have all the money up front and don't want to put anything on your credit card? For purchases of $400.00 to $999.99 we offer 6 month terms with no money down and 6 months interest free. For purchases of $1000.00 or more we offer 12 month terms with no money down and 12 months interest free.
This is new technology from Tovatec which is a solar charging station for not only your dive lights but, your phone or anything else that uses a USB cable. The unit has two USB ports. Just leave it in the sun, charge it up and you are ready to go. This is great for times when you need to charge your batteries and there is no plug in available.
Reviews (9)
Philip Nicholson
Dec 30, 2021
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Steven King
Dec 04, 2021
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I was there trying to get a dive computer fixed. I can't remember where I bought it but since they are an authorized dealer, I went there.
What was so appalling was that I mentioned I did not buy it from Leisure Pro in NY. His comment was that they are Jewish and a bunch of crooks. Also said that the shortest book in the world is a book about Jewish ethics. They have none.
Please don't do business there.
What was so appalling was that I mentioned I did not buy it from Leisure Pro in NY. His comment was that they are Jewish and a bunch of crooks. Also said that the shortest book in the world is a book about Jewish ethics. They have none.
Please don't do business there.
Roger Beargeon
Apr 08, 2021
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Emma Aspinall
Oct 24, 2020
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I love diving and am always sad to see such egos in dive shops that make what should be such a fun event, a really unpleasant experience
Pros
•The equipment that we ended up renting was fine, with some adjustments, and worked
Cons
•Condescending staff to customer experience
•Rental regulator didn’t come with a mouth piece due to “corona virus concerns”... okay, but owner didn’t wear a mask and was rude about me wearing one. I ended up taking my mouthpiece off of my snorkel but still kind of cheap and unsafe to rent a reg without mentioning that it didn’t come with a mouthpiece
Pros
•The equipment that we ended up renting was fine, with some adjustments, and worked
Cons
•Condescending staff to customer experience
•Rental regulator didn’t come with a mouth piece due to “corona virus concerns”... okay, but owner didn’t wear a mask and was rude about me wearing one. I ended up taking my mouthpiece off of my snorkel but still kind of cheap and unsafe to rent a reg without mentioning that it didn’t come with a mouthpiece
David Ellers
Dec 05, 2018
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Bryan Gonzalez
Sep 27, 2018
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I'm a Navy veteran who paid over $300 for scuba lessons. The owner disappears after my payment to the class. I called the staff for course dates and got different dates. 3 weeks later i'm told I missed the class, and they will not refund me all of my money back. The owner then threatens to sue me because I mentioned writing a bad review. I still dont have my money and have no clue how to get certified after 3+ weeks after paying these people. I highly recommend not coming here if you value your time and money. I had to dispute my cc over $300. Extremely unprofessional.
The owner Craig also went
The owner Craig also went
Brian Cobble
Jul 03, 2018
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There is a note on the door, that states no photos are allowed inside the shop, so no photos will accompany this review. I inquired about taking a scuba class, and was told that you HAVE to rent equipment from the shop in order to take the class, even though I already have my own equipment. I also wanted to get a service done on a regulator, and was asked to bring it in. I did so, after being informed it could be repaired there, but learned after arriving it was all shipped off to a different place for repairs. They did not have a lot of inventory in the shop, (that I could see). Craig was good
Rob Bonner
Jan 15, 2018
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I love the Aquatic Center of Ocala And all of the staff. The owner Craig has been very helpful in meeting all of my dive needs and equipment purchases. I have taken a couple of advanced classes and Craig was an excellent instructor. He made the class fun and made sure I was proficient in everything taught. The Aquatic Centers scuba gear prices are almost impossible to beat, I recently replaced all my gear and Craig saved me almost $500. I look forward to taking the Rescue and Dive Controller classes with Craig as my instructor.
Erika Poortenga Not Your Moms Makeup
Jun 07, 2017
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My husband and I just completed our open water certification. Craig was a amazing instructor! We learned each skill one at a time, which I feel gave me confidence in the water. We bought our gear from the store as well, really happy with the quality and price. If you are interested in diving, I highly recommend you start here.
