Scuba Shack - Connecticut's Premier PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center

The Scuba Shack Difference

We are here for you:

You have a choice when it comes to scuba centers, and we never take that lightly. Scuba Shack is one of the oldest continuously operating PADI training centers and scuba retailers in the world.

OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: To be your trusted partner in every stage of your scuba journey—helping you achieve your diving goals and turn your underwater dreams into reality.

Equipment and Service You Can Trust:

When you purchase scuba gear online, it often arrives unassembled, untuned, and not customized for you. At Scuba Shack, we do things differently. We sell only personally tested, high-quality equipment selected to meet your needs and your budget. Every piece of gear is fully assembled, tuned, and professionally fitted to you by our trained experts. Even better, we service everything we sell—so your equipment delivers reliable performance and many years of diving enjoyment.

Industry-Leading Training:

Scuba Shack is proud to have the largest and most experienced training staff in Southern New England. Your success and confidence are our top priorities. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes personalized instruction, with student-to-professional ratios averaging 3:1, far exceeding the industry standard of 8:1. This means more attention, more comfort, and better results—every step of the way.

Premium Rental Gear:

Unlike many dive centers that rent entry-level equipment, our rental gear is the same gear we dive ourselves. Featuring trusted brands such as Zeagle, Halcyon, Apeks, Aqualung, and Henderson, our rental equipment is meticulously maintained so you can dive with confidence wherever your adventures take you.

Unforgettable Dive Travel:

Last, but certainly not least, Scuba Shack hosts local, domestic, and international dive trips throughout the year for all experience levels. From nearby shore dives to Caribbean getaways and once-in-a-lifetime exotic destinations, we make it easy for you to explore the world—one dive at a time.

Our Mission

At Scuba Shack, our mission is to support and inspire every diver and watersports enthusiast, no matter their experience level or goals. We are a full-service dive center offering expert retail sales, rentals, equipment service, training, and dive travel—at price points designed to meet a wide range of needs.

Through long-standing partnerships with leading manufacturers and highly experienced instructors, we provide trusted guidance and personalized solutions. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, just reach out—we’re always here to help you find the right path for your next adventure.

Gearing up with Scuba Shack

Scuba diving is a gear intensive sport with many different options when it comes to equipment selection. Check out our YouTube Channel for reviews and the latest product information.