Great experience.Our first ocean water dive.Boat was clean and the captain - Nancy was knowledgeable and a tough-sweet lady.😁Theo was our guide. He was sweet, knowledgeable and made us feel at ease.I was super nervous, but he told us our dive plan step by step.Definitely recommend for beginners new to scuba diving.

Was a great experience staff was very friendly and knowledgeable felt safe at all times. Dove down 40ft as well as snorkeled would do again and highly recommend.

Scuba tech always runs an awesome trip. You can tell Nancy runs the boat based on safety first and fun dives second. The staff is super attentive and engaging. They make small talk to make you feel comfortable while also handling your gear and answering questions in a professional manner. Theo and Matt were awesome!! They made me feel safe and welcome throughout the entire trip. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

It has been a bucket list item of mine for some time to learn to scuba dive. This year I decided to make it happen, I called a couple of weeks in advance of our vacation to Destin and talked to Marianne at Scuba Tech She was most helpful and friendly and managed to work around to get me into the last class of the season.Then I met my instructor Iina. She has experience and dives around the globe literally hundreds of dives. This is the kind of person I want teaching me to dive.Once we had completed enough of the class to take in our first to open water dives we headed to Dustin harbor and boarded the Mongoose. Where I met Captain and deckhand again great very nice people very knowledgeable and willing to teach.I got my open water dive license. And now I can honestly say that the underwater,high-def pictures you see on your television arent even close to the experience of being there.If you want to learn to dive or improve your skills or even go out on a boat dive snorkel dive Scuba Tech of Northwest Florida is the only company you want to contact.

Took their open water scuba diver course, instructed by Jon. Awesome. I went from being totally clueless in all aspects of scuba to being pretty confident down to more than 50’. Really fun, very knowledgeable and patient. Highly recommend.

I cant recommend ScubaTech - and particularly Diver Jon - enough! I did my open water diver certification with Jon, who is a natural instructor/teacher. GREAT experience. Wonderful team at ScubaTech. Many thanks to all!

Scuba Tech of Northwest Florida is awesome. Captain Nancy is always a pleasure to work with. Marianne does a great job as always communicating the dive details and making the reservations. The Dive team this trip was with Laurie, Theo, and Andrew. They make diving preparation and the dives very enjoyable. Great people and great customer service. If you want to dive in Destin go with Scuba Tech!. I have been diving with them for years!

Scuba Tech is absolutely amazing. I was a solo diver on a trip for spring break, but the crew made me feel just as comfortable as all the regulars on the boat. We saw 2 sharks and a stingray that was easily 15’ in length. The between dive pineapple was delicious. Staff was very knowledgeable, courteous, and fun atmosphere on board. Very fun trip for my first dive in the gulf and I will for sure do it again.

We had a wonderful day on this charter. The crew and dive masters were all great! We had brought cash to tip the dive master as mentioned in reviews but didnt know their would be a boat hand to tip too. Wish we would have taken out more because he definitely deserved it!! The spots we dove at were all very active with life. I could have stayed down there for hours 💙

One of the best dives Ive been on. The crew was amazing, the captain was awesome, our dive master was incredible. The price is on the higher end but it was worth every penny. They do everything for you, prepare your gear, swap out your tanks, and even put your fins on for you. You just show and enjoy your dive.

GREAT experience getting my Rescue Diver certification and EFR training through ScubaTech this weekend! Matt, our instructor, made the experience fun and challenging… I had been putting off doing this certification for a few years since I wasn’t interested in Divemaster, etc., but now I realize how silly that was… this is a fantastic way to build your skills and confidence as a recreational diver. Totally do this. Definitely ask for Matt Silverman as your instructor. You won’t regret it!

The staff was awesome! It was great to get back in the water after over a year hiatus due to COVID-19. Great service, knowledgeable and safe. Thanks for a great experience!

Top notch service and Excellent Dive Master, Professional Captain and VERY personable Fist Mate made this dive experience one we will not soon forget! The crew knew how to take care of every diver on the boat and in the water. Snack was watermelon and water.

Brought a group of 4, most having no diving experience. Scubatech did an amazing job of teaching us what we needed to know and making sure we had a great time. Would totally recommend and would absolutely dive with these guys again! Thanks for the experience!

The Discover Scuba course is a MUST DO if you are in Destin and ever wanted to give scuba diving a try. Our family of 5 (kids ages 17, 14 and 11) gave it a shot and are so glad we did. John and Mary Ann did an AMAZING job of getting us ready for our first dive and making the whole process super easy.

Very helpful. I was just purchasing merchandise. Looks like a great dive shop.

Great place and friendly dive instructors. Thanks Lori and crew for the great dive

Lile was so helpful in helping me find a mask and giving good, no pressure advice. He got me set up and Ill make an effort to make sure I come back here for all my future snorkel and SCUBA needs.Military friendly!Thanks guys.

Just stopped in on the way to the point for snorkeling to grab some anti fog for masks. Very nice place and very friendly people. I would imagine they would be a good place for gear and dive trips.

Stopped in for a specific item. Mary Ann helped us and was very personable. Some specialty shops are cold. This was the opposite. Thank you!

If I could give Scuba Tech 10 stars out of five I would! My wife decided she finally wanted to get SCUBA certified. She started her confined water training here in Michigan so we could complete her open water segment on our trip to Destin. Marianne was super helpful explaining everything she needed to do before we arrived.I am certified so I would just be tagging along for her dives. Fast forward to the day we get down there, tropical storm Barry was forming in the gulf and winds were picking up greatly. We had dives planned for Tuesday and Thursday, because of the conditions and other unforeseen events we were the only two people still booked. From Captain Nancy to Marianne and Divemaster Jon made an extra effort to make sure my wife got her cert while we were down there. We played it by ear but they took just the two of us out by ourselves twice to make sure she got her card! I know they had to loose money that week because we were the only ones to go out. They were so helpful and so excited when she officially was certified! Thank you so much everyone that works at Scuba Tech! Everytime we are in Destin we will be diving with only you!

Over all awesome experience hands down,Dont leave Destin without diving with these guys, brought my family and 10yr old son,Mary Ann was patient and took care of us to the fullest, big thumbs up to the crew 👍

Dive shop is well organized and they were very patient and helpful. The captain knew what size wetsuit I needed without asking. The crew and staff of the SeaCobra were knowledgeable and straightforward. Dive Master Jon was the perfect guide since it was only our 4th ocean dive. The crew waited on our every need. If you want to go diving with a group that loves scuba as much as you, go with ScubaTech.

Always a pleasure to shop here! Upgraded to some new fins today. The staff is always very helpful and knowledgeable, and will give you recommendations based on your needs. Take some time to stop by and get some new gear!

Nice store. Polite people. Large selection of masks. Rented some wetsuits. They were in good shape, no holes. Ill come back again

Spent two days diving with Scubatech and had an amazing experience on both trips. The captain and crew were fantastic and very helpful when equipment issues came up. Not knowing the area, I didnt want to dive alone and ended up having Laurie and Iina as my divemasters. Both were very welcoming and made me feel comfortable getting back in the water. Will definitely be back next time Im in Destin!

Knowledgeable staff! Great service!

Great crew! Reliable, safe, and their prices are very fair. I love that you can have as much freedom or guidance as you want on their boat trips and really customize what you need/want. If you dive with them over multiple days, they make a point to visit new locations and show you a nice variety. I’ve always had great experiences, and I will dive with them every time I’m in the Destin area.

From the initial call to Marianne to the entire Sea Cobra crew, this experience was fantastic! They didnt think the viz was great, only 25-30 feet but for those of us who are used to diving in quarries it was fantastic! The entire crew couldnt have been more engaging or fun! Tom and Theo took time during the trip out to touch base and ask questions. As dive professionals, Steve and I both appreciated the effort made! They even offered to change our tanks, which we politely declined. First class service! Captain Nancy could not have been and better. Her expertise and candor was very much welcomed! We will definitely dive with them again!

I went in the shop looking for few things, and the guy behind the counter was extremely rude. I said hello and started looking around the shop. When I couldn’t find an item that was hanging on the wall, he started yelling at me. Yes, like actually yelling. Then he angrily walked over and pulled the item off the wall and gave it to me. I was so confused. Maybe he was just having a bad day. Either way, I will never go back.

Ms.Nancy and her crew are fantastic. We came in from Texas and this was the first year we’ve dove with Scuba Tech. My son and I dove back to back days and had a blast. The dive locations were great and Ms.Nancy did what she could to get us different locations even though the wind wasn’t very cooperative today. If you’re looking for a great outfit, I would rebook them again without any hesitation.

My 17-yr old son and I did a Discover Scuba course here and had a WONDERFUL experience. Out instructor, Greg Christe, was patient, knowledgeable, personable, funny and truly wanted to give everyone a positive, memorable experience- which he did! The crew on our dive, Paul and Sean were also great.

Rented wetsuit to ride waverunner. Good price and friendly service.

I got certified years ago with Scubatech and they did a fantastic job. They are such great people and the shop has a nice feel to it. I wouldnt dive with anyone else in the area. Its the safest operation Ive ever been on. Thanks guys!

I did the Discover scuba about a year ago and loved it so much that I went back to get certified. My instructor Johnathan Bush was amazing and did a great job explaining everything and making this process a great experience. I will definitely be going back to get further certifications.

Very professional. Jon was a great instructor. Guys on the boat were personable n fun. I swam with a sea turtle.. does it get any better than that?

I love this dive op!!! Even given limited viz due to hurricanes, Capt. Nancy got us to some great dive sites... The DMs were great and highly professional (Im talking to you Tom, Laurie) and 1st Mate Theo kept us all entertained with his Dad Jokes... All in all a great 2 tank dive and I will always look to Dive Tech and the Sea Cobra Crew every time Im in Destin FL

Rented wetsuits to go on jet skis. They were super helpful and friendly.

I have been a customer of ScubaTech since 1996. Nancy and her crew are fabulous. Last week I had the opportunity to go diving with them and I had a great time. As a veteran diver and scuba instructor, I can highly recommend ScubaTech for all your diving and snorkeling needs.

My fiancé and I enjoyed a diving/snorkel trip to the East Pass Jetties with a great crew! Fair prices, friendly and safe staff. Definitely recommend!

Good place nice people.

We had an awesome experience diving with scuba tech. The captain and crew were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. The dive pro, Laurie, that went with us was a huge help and a great person. She made us feel very safe during the entire dive. Highly recommended.

The staff is great and friendly and super helpful and very knowledgeable I did my open water certification with them my instructor was absolutely fantastic what a wonderful experience I highly suggest SCUBATech for all your scuba needs

Had the best time of my life! The crew were perfectly professional yet extremely fun to be around, and very knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge in a easy going manner. I cant brag enough!

Very knowledgeable staff and super helpful

These folks really are top notch! It started with great communication @ the reservation, suggesting we analyze our nitrox/oxygen mix early so they could carry our tanks down to the boat for us. Prompt service & low drama in the shop. The dives were well organized and the boat was in great condition. Nancy managed the other divers with a 6th sense, throwing a line for the lady that wasn’t listening about the current and carrying the tank for the one that was struggling to balance. She took it all in stride without missing a beat, before it was even a problem. It was really impressive the way that the whole crew was there for our safety and enjoyment. The tour dive master showed us great stuff and made it a super relaxing dive. I know it’s supposed to be this way on every dive, but it’s rarely done this well. 10 stars. Wow!!

Great first time dive! Me and my wife (she took some convincing) were excited to experience scuba diving for the first time but were wondering about the cost and what all would be required to even think about going down for the first time. Cost was about half of what I thought it would be then just a short safety class with some basic fundamentals and some review time and we were in the water! It was a great experience and the entire staff was very knowledgeable, safety oriented, and made the experience what it was. I would highly recommend Scuba Tech to anyone who wants to experience scuba diving for the first time!

Do not dive with ScubaTech until they change their views on interacting with wildlife. They recently encountered a whale shark and while beautiful, it is extremely irresponsible to touch wildlife. It’s illegal to touch them. This kind of behavior is normal for ScubaTech but needs to change.

Very professional! Easier access to the water than most places I’ve seen. Go here first, you will not be disappointed!!

Shortly after walking into the store I was greeted by Marianne who sized me up perfectly. She assisted me in choosing a mask, snorkel, and fins for snorkeling in the area, a future trip in the Maldives, and adventures beyond. We discussed the pros and cons or various snorkel/masks and what features you get at various price points . Also what possible points of failure I could expect if I didnt treat some of the modestly priced masks correctly. This discussion allowed me to choose gear that was right for me that weekend and my subsequent trip.Two locals and Marianne advised me on the best snorkeling options for that day (Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary which was AMAZING!!!) and times (tides) that would be good for the jetty the next day.Marianne advised me to use Sea Drops (Anti fog) which both my wife and I used religiously in the Maldives. Thank you for recommending this product and its proper use. It works fantastic!If you want great advice from true experts visit Scuba Tech, I know I will be back if I get the chance to come back to the area. They are true professionals who offer great advice about the equipment they sell and the area they serve.

Always a great experience with Ms. Nancy and her crew on the Sea Cobra, Ive been diving with them for years and they never disappoint! If youre diving in Northwest Florida, you have to let ScubaTech be the highlight of your vacation.

This is an excellent dive shop! My wife and I both got open water certified here. The staff is awesome! Greg was a fantastic instructor! double and triple checked to make sure everyone was comfortable. Great shop! Will be going back over and over. Prices were decent for equipment. They have top of the line things. They wont sell you something if you dont need it. They are honest! They will work with you and get you things you need at a good price! Highly recommend!

Me an my wife now, got married on a learning drive with MaryAnn an her crew. This group of people are so awesome, catered to our every need ! Went way beyond our expectations! I would recommend them to my anyone. Experienced to the 1st timers no doubt ! !We are already planning our next trip !

Great dive experience coming in to Florida. Glad I chose this place. Staff was extremely friendly and the lady captain was like a surgeon controlling the boat. They definitely have safety as a first priority and cater to the traveling diver. I left a tip but wish I could have left more. The young man dive guide was extremely helpful from start to finish. If Im ever in Destin again I will dive with this first class crew.

Best dive shop anywhere close to destin, the staff is top notch and Nancy is the best captain you will ever cruise with... The instructor Rabbi is the coolest guy youll ever meet. Definitely be back to GEAR UP..

Took a family vacation to Santa Rosa beach and wanted to scuba dive. Myself and 3 others from our family signed up although we were all very nervous. The instructors are so kind and funny. Really made us all feel so comfortable in the water and gave us all an amazing experience we will not forget. I myself have never been in the water past my knees due to my fear of open water but they helped me become so comfortable and learn to really love the ocean. Thank you all at scuba tech we will definitely come back when we visit again.

Excellent scuba center.Tim is one of the best Dive Master, great dives with him.Our Captain Nancy “The Queen” brought us the the best spots with the Sea Cobra.Top Notch in Destin

Such a great experience! If I could give Scubatech 25 out of 5 stars I would! I was so nervous with diving, but the staff was very reassuring and was always happy to help. Everyone was so nice, funny, and you could tell that they loved their job. They always took the time to make sure you were okay and enjoying your trip. If you are traveling to Destin I would DEFINITELY try this! Just the staff alone make it worth it! (Not to mention diving, it was pretty cool too) 😀

My son did the discovery scuba which he really enjoyed. The rest of us snorkelled while he drove. The snorkeling was not fantastic but we had small children which this was their first experience. We would recommend wearing wetsuits cause the kids got really cold. The dive staff was really helpful and friendly. They served pineapple for a snack and drinks. My son said the fish and corral was amazing. We got finished a little earlier than expected so the caption took over to see Crab Island and also stopped for us the see dolphins. I would use this same dive shop next to go out to the deep dives next time.

Went on my 2 days of dives with Scuba Tech of Destin. Captain Nancy was great. Greg and Tim were awesome as well. It was a great 4 dives. They were all professional and we had a great time. I highly recommend Scuba Tech for your dives. Great company and great people!It was awesome !

Had a great time with the refresher course! Great store with lots of dive equipment. Very professional and very serious about the safety of their clients. Dive Master Mary Anne Epp was excellent! Very pleasant, great personality, and very devoted to her students! I would reccomend Scuba Tech to all!

This was my first time diving with Scuba Tech had a great experience with the staff at Scuba Tech in Destin. Everybody from check in to the boat crew on the Sea Cobra was very friendly and professional. I had a great time and will be back on my next dive trip.

Ive lived in the panhandle area my whole life. Scuba Tech has quality products and offers great dive charters. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Extremely friendly staff, had a lot of fun diving with Rabbi, Rabbi is the instructor to dive with.Rabbi is very knowledgeable, will test you thoroughly to make sure you know what you are doing.He likes to show you things you may not see if you dont what to look for, he also like you check up on you to make sure everything is going well and that you are ok.The sites were very nice and cool to see.Ms. Nancy and Mr. Tommy were both great boat captains.

We did Discover Scuba and it was awesome. The staff (John, Tommy, Joseph and Dana) were the best. Once you get past the grumpy lady behind the counter you are off to a great day. (She wasnt grumpy, actually quite funny) If you want to try more than you thought you could this is the place. Im ready for more.

We are retiring in Santa Rosa Beach and just needed some new fins. Lyle was very helpful. He has us enthused to get back to diving out of Destin. Thanks, Lyle!

Great store with everything you need to dive and very knowledgeable staff!

A big thanks to MaryAnn! Great customer service

Great place, good equipment and service 😀

I was going to dive with this shop but when I was in the parking lot, I heard one of the female dive masters complaining about her divers she was supervising. I can’t trust my family to someone who treats paying customers that way. I’ll take my business elsewhere.

Fantastic! Greg is a great instructor. Was so patient with those not so comfortable in the water and got them trained and confident. Great place all together. Best experience in years!

Wow the guys the were to patient. We are team of five . They took so much personal care for every individual and were so friendly and helpful . We had the best experience. Will definitely recommend and will come back again 😊😊

What an awesome experience. Me, my wife and son went on out first saltwater/boat dive with Scubatech. Everyone was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Our dive master Tim was top notch and patient making this the best experience possible. Definitely will recommend and guarantee we will be back!

My family and I went on a dive trip with ScubaTech with Tim as our dive master. I have to say that Tim is the best divemaster I have ever had to experience to dive with and he was very kind and knowledgable. The captain was also nice and she let me borrow her wetsuit when mine didn’t keep me warm enough.

Great trip and great company to dive with...My wife and I stopped by the store the afternoon before and had a great time and learned a few things. On the boat and dives the crew worked with us to really hone in on our proper use of weight. Great crew to dive with and plan on using them again. Cannot say thank you enough...

Really great service! Anyone looking for a simple mask to a diving set this is for you. Their staff is very friendly and were extremely helpful. Dont go anywhere else for scuba equipment, this is your place!

Best boat to dive from!!!They have the friendliest staff!! I have been diving since 2006 and they have done all my certifications and Ive purchased all my gear from them. I have done many dives with them and Nancy always puts the anchor on the spot. If you looking for the best dive shop/boat you found it.

I always scuba Dive with this company and I always feel welcomed

Was a first time diving for me and all but one member of our family. Everybody at scubatech could not possibly have done a better job at making us feel comfortable and helping us have a great time diving.The instructors did a fantastic job explaining and demonstrating everything we needed to know and their sense of humor made the learning process fun.Once actually diving, our instructors Did a wonderful job looking after us, making us feel safe, and showing us things we would have missed in the reef!I cant say enough good things about scubatech. If you are considering trying scuba, this is undoubtedly the place to do it!

This scuba company was awesome! Our dive master Dawn was phenomenal and so patient with my husband and I, as we are new to diving. This is the only company we will go with in the future!

By far the best scuba shop in the area! I go here about once a week during the summer months and, Scubatech is always consistent, flexible, and eager to help!Expect the other shop to ignore you until theyre good and ready to acknowledge you and about half the time, expect some sort of hassle!

I have taken two dive trips with Scuba Tech for a total of four dives (I liked it so much, I took two trips in one week). Below is the review I wrote after the first trip.My wife and I are new to diving and this is by far the best diving experience we have ever had. The level of service we received was above and beyond. No other dive trip has come close. They really treat you like family. We literally didnt have to do ANYTHING, except dive. They rigged up ALL our gear for us; hooked up our BCD, switched out tanks, and even things as minor as putting weight in BCD. They even put on and took off our fins for us! All the aspects of diving that are normally tiresome were COMPLETELY removed. They made everything SO stress-free. Our dive master, Tim, was amazing. He was so helpful and supportive. He was great on the boat and in the water. He gave us tips on how to improve our skills and managed the entire dive so well. He even noticed that my wifes mask was fogging up too much and cleaned it thoroughly with a toothbrush and soft scrub in between dives! This was so nice of him and this really meant a lot to my wife. We will definitely be back!

What a great dive shop! Friendly and efficient staff in the shop when I called with questions and when we checked in on the morning of the dive. Captain Nancy and her first mate were great with gear setup and getting us out on the water, along with some stories about Destin and the sites we dove. And I cannot say enough about our divemaster, Rabbi, who found a ton of sea creatures and formations on our two dives, and then pointed us towards the best local eateries as well. If you want to dive in Destin, you MUST go to ScubaTech!

My daughter and I got PADI certified at ScubaTech. Is there *anything* they could have done better? The answer is, simply, “No”. They go the extra mile. The level of friendliness and professionalism is very high, and our instructor (Jonathan Bush) was perfect in every way. Even though I was previously CMAS certified and had about 40 dives under my belt, I still learned *a lot* from him. And Jon’s level of care and compassion towards my daughter was moving. If you are thinking about getting certified, I can’t possibly imagine a better place.

The staff was great! This was my first time scuba diving and ScubaTech made it an amazing experience. Highlight of my trip!

Wonderful experience for our first ocean dive!! Tim is an excellent guide and they were very accommodating.

Staff were chatty and helpful. Thanks Rabbi, Greg, John and Georgia Boy!!

I was here with my girl friend about 6 month ago. This place left such a warm feeling in me that when a friend asked me where we should go dive this weekend I immediately suggested SCUBATECH- NORTHWEST FLORIDA.He said naaaw man lets go down down to Cayman islands, I told him NO WAY. I have to go back to DESTIN, FL again.SCUBATECH - You guys ROCK! Keep up the good work!

Great diving in Destin! Highly recommend

Very welcoming.

Fun place to get certified

Very helpful, friendly staff.

Excellent