International Scuba
International Scuba
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Scott M
Fort Worth, TX4 contributions
Mar 2020
I've been diving for over 30 years, and the love of my life wanted to get certified as well. We researched the best Scuba Shops in DFW, and we found International Scuba. Wow! The reviews were exactly right. They have a pool in the building for both basic and advanced training, and they have the best gear at a fair price. The best part is they have both local and international trips all over the world. We leaped in on a trip to Little Cayman that was shockingly affordable for some of the best diving on the planet! The community is filled with very advanced divers, so you learn something new on every dive. We were inspired to get advanced open water to refine our skills and it was a game changer! Then we took another trip to Bahamas. Our first live aboard where we had the entire boat from International Scuba. We new a couple people from the last trip and met many more that have now become lifelong friends! Come join us on our next adventure!!!!
Written February 1, 2021
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Jeffery C
Bedford, Texas, United States36 contributions
Jun 2021
It had been a few years since my wife and I had been in the water and International Scuba Had a refresher course that met our time table. Brian, the instructor was super and very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was comfortable. We had some problems with our equipment and went back the next day. They were able to fix the problem in no time and he was very through
Can't say enough about Kelly and Makala. Both were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Rich, the owner, was upbeat and friendly as well. I asked about the "Dive Tribe'" and they told me it is not a dive club but a mission statement that anyone who comes into International Scuba is part of their family.
To a person, they definitely live their mission statement!
If you scuba dive and are looking for the dive shop that is at the next level, Scuba International will not disappoint.
Can't say enough about Kelly and Makala. Both were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Rich, the owner, was upbeat and friendly as well. I asked about the "Dive Tribe'" and they told me it is not a dive club but a mission statement that anyone who comes into International Scuba is part of their family.
To a person, they definitely live their mission statement!
If you scuba dive and are looking for the dive shop that is at the next level, Scuba International will not disappoint.
Written June 18, 2021
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AmyfromPlano
Dallas, Texas10 contributions
Oct 2022
Our 10 year old son just completed SDI Scuba Certification through International Scuba in Carrollton. Every step of the way, communication was clear, questions were answered in a timely fashion and the instructors were excellent and patient with such a young student. Huge shout out to Rich & Joe, our son's instructors! Thank you, Rich, for getting our son so excited during the discover scuba intro session that he signed up immediately to commit to the certification process. Thank you so much, Joe, for doing such a great job teaching him both in the pool and at the lake and for inspiring him to continue on with his scuba training. I would highly recommend International Scuba!
Written November 7, 2022
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Dyan2011
Canyon Lake, TX28 contributions
May 2021
Interbational Scuba is great! Took a dive trip to Litte Cayman with this group. Rich Thomas, the shop owner, took pains to ensure that all members of our party were gathered, questions answered and having fun. When on the island we had a group member who was doing his very first dives. Rich personally spent a great deal of time with this fellow, who at times was feeling uncomfortable -- especially when he turned around to see a reef shark watching him from behind!
I very much enjoyed diving with International Scuba and plan on taking another trip with them this summer.
I very much enjoyed diving with International Scuba and plan on taking another trip with them this summer.
Written May 3, 2021
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Richard W
Plano, TX1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
I highly recommend Internal Scuba. I recently took their Open Water Diving Course. The course has an online section, a confined water section (pool) and finishes with an open water section (lake). The whole process was well done, and I learned the skills needed to start diving. I was highly impressed by my instructor, Bill Strum, as he went the extra mile to help me work through skill areas that I was slow to pick up in the lake section of the course. The dives I have taken since the class were hugely positive experiences and I’m grateful for the part Internal Scuba and Bill played.
Written June 2, 2024
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sasnks
Little Elm, TX176 contributions
Jul 2020
My son & I took a refresher class as it has been a few years since we've been able to dive. Kevin S was our instructor and he was amazing. Patient, caring, informative and kind. He made the experience fun (even the book review). The price was also the best we could find in the DFW area. I highly recommend International Scuba and Kevin S!!
Written July 4, 2020
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princesscapers
4 contributions
Jun 2022
If you are looking to refresh your diving skills - or learn the skill! - I recommend this school of scuba. I wanted to brush up on my skills (certified in 1994) and didn't realize how rusty I was until I took a refresher course with Walter Hodges. Safety is #1 and Walter gave my friend and myself an excellent tutorial. I will have such a great time on my next dive!
The shop has all you need to get certified or brush up: A training pool on location, dive equipment for rental or purchase and great instructors. Locally owned and operated is huge my book!
The shop has all you need to get certified or brush up: A training pool on location, dive equipment for rental or purchase and great instructors. Locally owned and operated is huge my book!
Written June 20, 2022
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DeepWreckDiver
Dallas, TX252 contributions
Jan 2016 • Business
My wife and I got our OW, PPB and Nitrox certifications with IS. We have both also purchased a great deal of equipment with them. We did TONS of research - both for "quality of instructors" and "price comparison" and IS can not be beat! Least importantly they have or can quickly obtain the highest grade gear in scuba and they do so at a GREAT price! What a concept! No pressure to buy gear you don't need and they exchange what you buy until you get the right sized item. A+++!!!
More importantly their instructors are TOP NOTCH!!! Amazing people, the entire lot of them. Jeanette had to of answered well over 100 questions from my wife and I throughout our training if not more. She's super-nice and an incredible instructor.
Chip, Dean, Elan, Brent and the rest are exactly the same. They are also doctors, pilot instructors and ex-military personnel. These people went so far above and beyond for us time and time again that there was no way we could fail. Most shops don't have 1 PADI course instructor and IS has 3!!! Unbelievable!!!
My wife was very apprehensive at first but they were there for her every step of the way. They took tons of extra time with her during the open water portion including retrieving her lost weights at the bottom of a 55 degree lake with 5' visibility multiple times. I can not say enough good things about IS - we truly got "there" because of them!
We have since begun travelling the world, diving everywhere we go. We would not have made it had it not been for IS. Do what they tell you to do and you can safely and easily obtain the same. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH International Scuba!!!
More importantly their instructors are TOP NOTCH!!! Amazing people, the entire lot of them. Jeanette had to of answered well over 100 questions from my wife and I throughout our training if not more. She's super-nice and an incredible instructor.
Chip, Dean, Elan, Brent and the rest are exactly the same. They are also doctors, pilot instructors and ex-military personnel. These people went so far above and beyond for us time and time again that there was no way we could fail. Most shops don't have 1 PADI course instructor and IS has 3!!! Unbelievable!!!
My wife was very apprehensive at first but they were there for her every step of the way. They took tons of extra time with her during the open water portion including retrieving her lost weights at the bottom of a 55 degree lake with 5' visibility multiple times. I can not say enough good things about IS - we truly got "there" because of them!
We have since begun travelling the world, diving everywhere we go. We would not have made it had it not been for IS. Do what they tell you to do and you can safely and easily obtain the same. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH International Scuba!!!
Written May 31, 2016
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Ricky O
Dallas, TX384 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
This shop is simply amazing! We went through them for our open water certification, which took a lot longer than expected due to weather issues in Texas. They were very accommodating to changes including one due to a medical emergency unrelated to one from our group. Rich, who works the shop often, was also an amazing instructor during one of our dives.
Written April 29, 2018
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DiverTX1962
Plano, Texas, United States55 contributions
Jan 2015 • Solo
The DFW area has several good dive shops along with a few very bad ones. I have done business with and taken classes at number of them. International has quickly become my favorite. The shop carries a nice range of equipment and can quickly get just about anything else. The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgable. Where they really shine is in the training area. IS has a huge number of excellent instructors and can offer pretty much any dive training you could want. They also have an excellent dive travel business.
Written January 17, 2015
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