Aquatic Center Of Ocala

We are a full-service dive center, conveniently located on US Hwy 441 between Ocala and Belleview. Our mission is to provide exceptional scuba diving instruction, high-quality equipment, and unforgettable diving experiences to our customers. Our experienced and passionate staff is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for divers of all skill levels.

Services Offered

At the Aquatic Center Ocala, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our customers, including:

• Sales: We carry a diverse selection of scuba diving equipment from top brands, including masks, snorkels, fins, regulators, buoyancy compensators, and wetsuits. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect gear to suit your needs and budget.
• Service: Our certified technicians provide professional maintenance and repair services for all major brands of scuba diving equipment. From routine maintenance to major repairs, we are committed to keeping your gear in top condition.
• Rentals: Need scuba diving equipment for your next adventure? We offer affordable rental options for a wide range of gear, including tanks, buoyancy compensators, regulators, and wetsuits.
• Repair: Our experienced technicians can provide repairs for all major brands of scuba diving equipment, ensuring that your gear is in top condition for your next dive.
• Air and Nitrox Fills: We offer high-quality air and nitrox fills for scuba diving tanks, ensuring that you have the gas you need for a safe and enjoyable dive.
• Trips: We organize and lead guided diving trips to exciting destinations around the world. Join us for an unforgettable diving adventure!

Onsite Pool

We are the only dive center in Marion county with an onsite pool, which provides a convenient and safe environment for scuba diving training and practice. Our pool is heated and maintained at a comfortable temperature year-round, making it the perfect place to learn and practice scuba diving skills.

Courses and Instruction

We offer a wide range of scuba diving courses for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Our courses are led by experienced and certified instructors who are passionate about teaching scuba diving and sharing their love of the underwater world. Some of our course offerings include:

• Open Water Diver: This is the first course you will need to become scuba certified. This course consists of online study, classroom and pool time prior to going to open water.
• Advanced Open Water: To earn this rating, you will need to complete 4 specialty courses and have 24 logged dives.
• Master Diver: To qualify for this rating, you must be advanced open water certified, have 50 logged dives, and have taken Stress and Rescue, CPR, First Aid and Oxygen first Aid.
• Dive Control Specialist: This course prepares you for a leadership position as a dive master and as an assistant instructor while also preparing you to become an open water instructor.
• Open Water Instructor: To start training as an open water instructor, you must be a divecon and have at least 100 logged dives. You will need to perfect your skills as a dive leader.

Mermaid Instruction

In addition to scuba diving courses, we also offer mermaid instruction for those who want to experience the magic of swimming like a mermaid. Our mermaid instruction includes training in mermaid swimming techniques, safety, and performance.

Technical Diving

For experienced divers looking for a challenge, we offer technical diving courses that will take your skills to the next level. Our technical diving courses include:

• Technical Extended Range or Tech XR: These courses are intended to take you from the fundamentals of advanced nitrox through all levels of decompression diving and trimix.
• Dive control Specialist or Divecon: This course prepares you for a leadership position as a divemaster as well as an assistant instructor while also preparing you to become an open water instructor.

Science of Diving

This course is required for those who want to become an instructor but is also for those who just want a more in-depth knowledge of the sciences of physics and physiology of diving.

React Right

This course is required for SSI instructors but is also open to anyone who needs training in Oxygen First Aid.

Medic First Aid

This course is open to anyone who needs training in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR and First Aid.

Financing

We offer financing options to help make scuba diving equipment and courses more accessible to our customers. Contact us for more information.

Rental Equipment

We offer a wide range of scuba diving equipment for rent, including tanks, buoyancy compensators, regulators, and wetsuits. Our rental equipment is well-maintained and regularly inspected to ensure your safety and enjoyment.

Club

Join our dive club to connect with other scuba divers in the Ocala area and to take advantage of exclusive member benefits and discounts.

Stay in Touch

We invite you to stay in touch with us and to join our community of scuba divers by connecting with us on social media and signing up for our newsletter. We regularly share updates, news, and special offers with our followers.