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Ohana Dive Company
1101 Bell Grimes Ln, Nashville, TN 37207, United States
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Pa
Review №1

Got my Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certification with Ohana. Also picked up the majority of my gear from them. Very knowledgeable, friendly staff.I took the courses with safety being a key priority. I was a bit intimidated when I first started. Never thought I could become a diver. I even had a scare during my Open Water cert but Ryan quickly took control and ensured my safety.Recently dove with Sarah to finish my Advanced. I was very happy that she not only helped me finish my certification, but also took the time to help me practice some skills I felt needed some work.These instructors are there for you to answer any questions you have, recommend dive sites, gear, other certifications etc.The only thing I didn’t care for much is not having in class training. I had to read the “Open Water” Book first and then do my training dives. This is actually pretty standard. I have “ADD” and do better in a classroom environment.Thanks

To
Review №2

Recently took my advance open water class with this company. my work schedule is pretty busy but the staff was very helpful and worked around my schedule. sarah rich was my instructor and she was incredible. she made sure I knew exactly what was expected and helped me accomplish it. highly recommend this store for any of your scuba needs. I do!

Kr
Review №3

I cannot say enough great things about Ohana Dive Co and all of the staff. My husband wanted me to get certified for a trip, so I tried.... and then tried to give up. Sarah was super patient with me and helped me get over all of my fears. I am now hooked and loving all of it. If you havent tried diving, you are missing out on so much!

Ro
Review №4

My wife, adult daughters and I got our open water cert through Ohana Dive Co. I cant recommend them highly enough. Ryan is a complete professional, very thorough, focused on safety, and really fun to be around. He put my daughters completely at ease with an informal but professional style. He provided all our equipment which was in top shape and taught the course using building blocks that were expanded upon as we moved from a pool to the open water sections of the course. Highly recommend. I was certified decades ago but went through the complete course as a refresher. Very worthwhile.

Ab
Review №5

I received my open water certification with Ohana and they are absolutely wonderful people. Sarah was my instructor and she was fabulous, open to all questions, made you feel welcome and made the experience extraordinary and well worth it. This company went above and beyond for me because I was getting my certification last minute and they made sure that I had everything I needed for my trip!! 100% recommend Ohana Dive Co. for all your diving needs! And I will definitely be returning to my Ohana family when I get back from Ecuador!!!

Ry
Review №6

Great experience getting Open Water PADI certification through Ohana Dive Co. Great staff. Flexible and thorough based on individual needs.

Do
Review №7

Awesome shop. Sarah and Ryan are great. Amazing community of folks.

Ne
Review №8

Absolutely brilliant experience with the team at Ohana- Jason was an excellent teacher, Ryans singing left the group speechless as well as everyone else were very supportive and attentive. Highly recommend Ohana!

Da
Review №9

My daughter, 8 years old, just completed her Bubblemakers Certification with Sara, and we could not be happier with the instruction she received. Sara was professional, yet made the class fun for the kids. My daughter keeps asking when her next class is. We will definitely continue the certification journey with Ohana and Sara.

Jo
Review №10

Me and my fiancé went down to vortex springs for a dive with Ryan as her instructor and I am absolutely pleased with the way he constructed the training. Very patient and super fun to work with. You are definitely bound to have a great time with Ryan along with learning the process of diving. I’m very pleased with the trip and the instructor. Great job Ohana dive co!!

Je
Review №11

The group at Ohana was absolutely amazing!! From the day we attended discover scuba to the day we completed our open water certification was a fun and rewarding experience. The instructors were both knowledgeable and fun to work with. I have to give a special thank you to Sarah, she made me feel more comfortable and confident with the skills I was apprehensive about. I look forward to joining Ohana for other classes and future trips. If you are considering a scuba class, definitely give these guys a call!

Na
Review №12

Very experienced, friendly and informative staff!

Kr
Review №13

Always friendly and helpful! Will continue to shop here for my diving needs.

Av
Review №14

This experience was awesome and they will be very patient with you ! love it !

Le
Review №15

The staff was awesome and very helpful. Had an amazing time.

Jo
Review №16

Ryan hosted a PSI Cylinder Inspector Course last weekend and the shop and classroom were on point! It was a great day of training. Thank you Ryan and Ohana Dive Co!!!!

Be
Review №17

Completed my open water certification with Ohana. I was extremely anxious and wanted to control the process. Ohana dive staff (Ryan, James, Sarah, and Chris) helped ease my fears and all I had to do was listen and follow their lead. I highly recommend reaching out to Ohana Dice Co. of you are interested in scuba diving. You will not be disappointed at all.

De
Review №18

The dive team were very professional! They made sure I understood the needed skills for diving. Safety is a very important skill they make sure all new and experienced divers conduct while diving. I got my open water with them, and would love to continue diving with them. The environment is fun and the staff always are there to help. I’d recommend them to anyone.

Ch
Review №19

The owner/instructor Ryan is absolutely fantastic, along with his Dive Masters! Ever since walking in the door I’ve felt welcomed and like family. I enjoy taking classes, seeing what new items the shop has, and looking at future trips that Ohana has planned out. Highly recommend stopping by and checking things out!

Ka
Review №20

I would highly recommend Ohana Dive Co. to anyone. I was referred to them when I found myself with a tight timeline to get certified before a trip. One phone call with Ryan (the owner) and I was impressed. One visit to the store, where I met two of his equally amazing Divemasters (Sarah and Jason), and I was ready. Everyone on this team is top notch. Ryan has a passion for diving and the underwater world that shines through his instruction and how easily he helps others connect to it. He also has a very relaxed, funny, and encouraging way of doing it all. I just finished my open water certification, and the day after we got back, I signed up for advanced open water. They aren’t kidding when they say you become like family. It’s one of their goals as they teach and help you. From day 1, I felt comfortable with the entire Ohana group. Definitely recommend!

Er
Review №21

Amazing Company. Amazing Experience! If you are looking for something affordable, different, outdoors, fun, exciting, and adventurous.... This is it!! And right here in Tennessee!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Jo
Review №22

Had an amazing time today with Ryan and his crew at Marthas Quarry! A small group of us took the Padi Zombie Apocalypse Diver Certification course. It was a lot of fun, very informative and the crew made it entertaining and challenging. Thank you for a great day!!! I will be taking more courses with you and looking forward to all the dive trip possibilities! You have so many quality dives on your website, the problem will be picking the ones to do!! Too many dive trip options is alway a great problem to have!!

Ca
Review №23

I did my training here with Ohana dive team and the experience was amazing! They take the course very seriously to ensure safety and to make sure everything is learned properly. I left feeling well educated on what I learned. They made it fun as well! I will definitely be returning for more advanced training to get more out of my future diving experiences. Thank you Ohana Dive Company and thank you Ryan for getting me into diving!!

Te
Review №24

I did my AOW with them. Ryan and the whole team were great, very knowledgeable and helpful!

La
Review №25

My husband and I recently needed a refresher course and stumbled upon Ryan at Ohana Dive Company. It was last minute on our part, and we had tight schedules to work with.. Ryan was amazing. He was so accommodating to our schedule and quick to communicate. Not only was our course informative but was fun, efficient, and safe. Ryan is a professional and made sure we felt comfortable before our trip. We would highly recommend him to anyone for any dive needs! We will be going through Ryan henceforth.

Mi
Review №26

I recently took a specialized equipment class at Ohana Dive Co and was impressed. The staff is very professional. These folks clearly love diving and enjoy sharing the experience with others. Highly recommend!

Re
Review №27

Incredibly FUN and PATIENT Experts. Simply the Best.Upon spending a few moments with Ryan, you realize he is absolutely the best in his field. He balances lightheartedness with safety. Ive done my advanced open water, wreck and night trainings with Ohana. Plan on rescue, cave and dry suit as well.Also been on two dive trips which were AMAZING.90 ft. wreck dives with Goliath Grouper, bridge dives searching for hopping frogfish, photo ops with yellow seahorses, peaceful night dives in awe of clear cuttlefish, chartreuse octopus tentacles scuttling about, lobsters galore, shrimp, moray eels.Hot Springs dives in warm water, exploring underwater caverns so calm with sunlight beams pouring into the crisp springs it makes your heart melt. Flitting around in diamond reflected bubbles, makes you feel like a kid again.Adventurous dark dives in deep, red stained water from mangrove trees while fighting the current and a snapping turtle swims right past.The ocean is full of whatever you wish; adventure, peace, knowledge and respect.Ohana created and steered me through these experiences.Ohana will guide you through, simply the best.

Be
Review №28

I was searching for ANY dive shop north of town, and discovered Ohana Dive Co. Called up the store and spoke with Ryan, who was able to hook me up with rental equipment at the nth hour on a Friday, despite the fact he was loading up to head to Pennyroyal with a bunch of students to certify. Gear was in great shape and worked as advertised - price was good too. Theyre arranging some awesome-sounding dive trips, especially for 2020 (Philippines?! Yes please!) Im glad theres a good dive shop in the Madison area once again!

K
Review №29

Shipped them my Seac BCD and Reg set for some repairs and their annual servicing. They wasted no time at all. Price was fair and they were done super quick. Even decided to go diving with them the next weekend and had a blast. Genuinely good people there. I look forward to giving them more of my business in the future.

Wi
Review №30

Ryan was flexible with our schedule, patient with my 12-year-old, and and overall great instructor. They provided all of the equipment and the quality was top notch. I’m thankful we found Ohana!

Li
Review №31

Great diving experience. Besides lots of patience, Ryan is super thoughtful and takes care of his student. Hes even watching out (and helpful to) other instructors students. Id dive anywhere with them. Cant say enough god things.

Be
Review №32

Had to take a refresher course on diving. Ryan Hiler was the perfect padi dive instructor! I had about 10 days to fulfill the requirements and he worked with my schedule. It was fun, thorough, and good! I would choose this company any day! Excellent business!!!

Al
Review №33

If you want to get to get your scuba diving certification, Ohana Dive Co. is the place to go. Ryan is not only super nice, funny and a great teacher, but he is more than willing to work around your schedule and make sure you achieve your goals as a diver. My friend and I wanted to get our open-water certifications before we went to Australia, and we had a very tight timeline to get all of our book work and water dives done before the end of December, and Ryan was able to help us fit everything in before we left...and at such a reasonable price too! We felt super safe and comfortable putting our lives in his hands underwater. When I return to the states, I plan to come back to ODC to get my advanced and rescue diver certifications!

Mi
Review №34

Wonderful and friendly and family owned business. Always greeted w a smile! Nice job Ryan and Nikki Hiler!!

Sa
Review №35

Awesome first time dive experience. Ryan made the experience amazing and took every fear or nerve I had away. He definitely made the experience one that makes me want to continue learning and do more.

Pa
Review №36

I first met Ryan for a Reactivation class and since then have done many specialty certs, my Rescue diver training, been on the West Palm Beach dive trip with him, and am planning my Divemaster training with him- as well as more dive trips! He is by far an amazing instructor- very knowledgeable and makes learning incredibly fun! Always a blast to learn from him and would recommend Ohana Dive Co hands down!

Ni
Review №37

Every once in awhile you come across a business that is beyond good- it’s exceptional. ODC is one of these businesses. I found them on Instagram and on a whim asked if I could join them for a weekend dive so I could knock off some cobwebs and also introduce my nephew to SCUBA. From the moment they introduced themselves, there was no ego, pretense, nor condescension. Ryan, Jason, and Sarah were humorous, kind, and patient. These are the kind of people that I’ve been looking for for years. Genuine. I cannot wait to join them on more dives.

Ch
Review №38

Couldnt ask for a better group of people and now friends they really know what they are doing and because of them and owner Ryan Hiler I am becoming a better diver. If you want to learn how to dive you cant get any better then Ohana Dive Co.

Ta
Review №39

Amazing people. Great PADI shop! Excellent trips

ke
Review №40

Great folks! Great service!

J
Review №41

Ryan is a Great Scuba Instructor. Very good teacher. If you’re getting you open water certification this is the place to get it!!!

An
Review №42

Ryan was very personable and made sure my daughter and I got the right size wet suits. I felt as if I was being super picky and specific with the style I wanted but he was patient and got the suits ordered and delivered in a timely manner. I shopped all dive stores in Nashville, Clarksville and looked all over the internet and I’m pretty certain he beat allThe prices I found elsewhere. I hope to venture out on a dive trip with him and his crew soon.

Ti
Review №43

This weekend I went with Ohana Dive Company to Vortex Spring in Florida. It was fantastic and would recommend it for anyone that would want to go diving! Ohana Dive Company is a great company to go diving with.

Fe
Review №44

Great services. Great products . Very friendly.

Ka
Review №45

Very professional team. Had a blast!

Am
Review №46

100% recommend, my friend and I had an incredible experience!!! Ryan is awesome and made everything so fun but also was very professional in his teaching and made sure that we were comfortable at all times! He answered our many questions and made sure we werent nervous about anything. He also planned the entire weekend trip including driving us down to Alabama and organizing hotel rooms for us. Additionally, he was super accomodating of our busy schedules and incredbly patient with us. I would recommend him to anyone!

Je
Review №47

When visiting in Florida I met Ryan, the SCUBA instructor and although I was super nervous about multiple things regarding diving, he reassured me i’d be okay, and it would be one of the best experiences of my life, and he was right! I highly recommend learning to dive or frequenting his dive trips whenever possible!

St
Review №48

Ryan and the team were great! Ohana Dive Co. trained me for my PADI open water cetification, and not only were they knowledgeable, but also so much fun! Anyone in the Nashville area, go scuba diving with Ohana Dive!

Pr
Review №49

Ryan was the best! Expert level instructor, easy going and friendly.

Ca
Review №50

Can’t recommend Ryan and ODC enough. I recieved my Open Water cert with them. They worked around my schedule and found dives that worked for everyone (especially difficult in December!). Ryan is also a dealer for a number of scuba equipment companies, and he helped me find the fins I was looking for at a better price than I could find anywhere else. I definitely will be diving with ODC in the future.

Av
Review №51

The absolute best experience and incredible instructors!!

Ka
Review №52

Awesome experience and great instructor! Would recommend Ohana Dive Company to everyone!

Be
Review №53

Best dive company around. Great teacher, great regulars, great time.

Er
Review №54

It was real friendly

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  • Address:1101 Bell Grimes Ln, Nashville, TN 37207, United States
  • Site:http://ohanadiveco.com/
  • Phone:+1 615-517-9294
Categories
  • Dive shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–4PM
  • Thursday:9AM–4PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9AM–4PM
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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