Learn to Scuba Dive with Connecticut’s Most Experienced Instructors
Connecticut’s Trusted Source for Scuba Training, Gear and Travel — Newington, CT
Everything You Need to Dive
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Learn to Dive
PADI certified courses from Discover Scuba through Instructor and beyond. Most classes can booked to fit your schedule.
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Dive Travel
Local Drive-and-Dives and Group Dive Trips to the Caribbean, Liveaboards, and Destinations Worldwide.
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Gear Store
Top brands — Regulators, BCDs, Wetsuits, Masks, Computers, and Accessories. Everything you need.
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Equipment Service
Regulator and BCD service, Tank Inspection with certified gear repair experts. Protect your gear investment
Special Events
Demo Days
Try the gear. Meet the tech. Dive it yourself.
Hands-on demo events where you get in the water with the latest dive equipment — DPV scooters, rebreathers, and more — guided by our expert team. Two events coming in August 2026.
Upcoming PADI Courses
Get certified with Connecticut’s most trusted PADI instructors. Open Water classes run every two weeks from April through September, and at least monthly during the off-season. Most specialty courses and continuing education programs can be purchased anytime and scheduled through the shop, where our team of instructors will work with you to fit training into your availability. Classes fill quickly—book today to guarantee your spot.
Discover Scuba Diving
No certification needed. Try scuba in a controlled pool environment with a trained PADI professional.
Half Day · No prerequisites · Ages 10+
PADI Open Water Diver
Earn your first scuba certification. Pool sessions plus 4 open water dives at Local Dive Sites.
5 Days · No prerequisites · Ages 10+
Advanced Open Water
Expand your skills with 5 adventure dives — Deep, Navigation plus three more specialty disciplines. Join our one our regular classes or call to book a class within your schedule.
2 Days · Open Water required · Ages 12+
🗓 Classes run every two weeks April–September, monthly in the off-season. Spots fill fast — book today to guarantee your place.
Upcoming Dive Trips
Join Scuba Shack on our next group dive adventures. Expert PADI-led groups — all experience levels welcome. Spots are limited.
MAY 20-25, 2026
Grand Cayman
Iconic Caribbean reefs, crystal-clear visibility, and Stingray City. One of our most popular annual trips. Great for all experience levels.
- Boat + shore diving
- All levels welcome
- 7 nights
JULY 2026
Indonesia Liveaboard
Explore Komodo aboard a luxury liveaboard with bucket-list marine biodiversity. World-class diving in one of the planet’s most spectacular underwater environments.
- 10-day liveaboard
- Advanced diving
- Bucket-list destination
OCTOBER 2026
Bonaire
The shore diving capital of the world. Pristine reefs, unlimited shore diving, and crystal-clear visibility. An accessible, endlessly rewarding dive destination.
- 7 nights · 12 boat dives
- Unlimited shore diving
- All experience levels
Ready to Discover the Underwater World?
Visit us at 3318C Berlin Turnpike, Newington CT · 860-563-0119 · Tue–Fri 12–6pm · Sat 10am–4pm · By Appointment Available · Online Store & Booking Open 24/7