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Pompano Dive Center

101 N. Riverside Dr., Suite 111, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-788-0208
Ranked #1 of 5 shopping in Pompano Beach
4.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: Speciality Shops
Owner description: Your Local One Stop Dive ShopCentrally located in the Sands Harbor Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, Pompano Dive Center proudly offers an...... more » Owner description: Your Local One Stop Dive ShopCentrally located in the Sands Harbor Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway, Pompano Dive Center proudly offers an unparalleled inventory selection including the full SCUBAPRO line; daily two-tank dive charters only steps from our front door to our dock; internationally recognized PADI Five-Star instruction; Air and Nitrox fills; boundless travel opportunities and a top-of-the-line Repair/Service Tech Center. Our professionally trained staff is knowledgeable and available to help you plan all your equipment purchases and your next adventure. Stop in – Experience, Enjoy and Explore Pompano diving at its best! « less
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New York
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We did 2 two-tank dives with Pompano Dive Center, two days in a row this past weekend (Fri/Sat). These were our first dives since Certification. On Friday we were the only ones on the boat, and the divemaster Curtis was great about helping us learn things/rules about how these type of trips work. We did two drift dives, finding the... More

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Columbus, Ohio
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Went out with the boat on the afternoon dive on May 13. I found the equiptment to be in fantastic shape, the boat very well maintained and excellent, the crew and divemaster helpful and knowledgable with vast experience. I actually thought the reefs along this part of Florida had deterioated signifcantly. Pompano Dive Center proved me wrong. Great coral, eels,... More

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Bagdad, Arizona
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place is really terrible, look at google reviews for a more realistic view of the establishment. Being harassed to buy equipment and do classes is the norm here, they do not know the limits. The crew has no knowledge at all and is pretty unsafe, the captain inspires more confidence than a shy boy on his first date, and... More

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Saint Louis
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

During our dive on April 20,2012 I somehow floated away from the dive boat. I made every attempt to get their attention but none noticed me. I floated away for 45 minutes. Luckily a fisherman and his son saw me all alone and came to my rescue. Once on board the dive boat I was informed by my dive buddy... More

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miami
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The crew at this dive shop is super friendly. I went with my SO who recently got certified, but I was a little rusty because several years had lapsed for me. They were great made me feel comfortable and the dive was awesome. They also have a reward program where you buy 10 trips and get one free which is... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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My husband and I purchased two Groupons for specialty certifications. You couldn't beat the value! We had a great instructor, Curtis Parker, and would recommend him and the center for any dive/snorkel experience you may be looking for. The one drawback was the diesel exhaust of their boat. After surfacing on our second dive, there was an overwhelming smell from... More

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pompanodivecenter, Owner at Pompano Dive Center, responded to this review
18 January 2012

I would like to thank you for taking the time to review us. In a response to the diesel exhaust fumes, I would like to say that we are sorry that the smell made you sick. I, myself was not happy with the fumes from the boat which is why we have decided to have the whole engine, fuel tanks,... More

Brandon, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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I went with a group of 8 guys total, the 1st dive was excellent. 3 guys puked and didn't do the second one....shouldn'tve just eaten...... The staff was excellent and helpful in all things, would go back if I'm in the area. They had free snacks to eat as well. More

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Margate, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

Signed up for offer on Groupon for 2 open water dive certification classes with my son. We called a few weeks later to reserve our classes but due to an overwhelming response, we had to wait 2 months but we asked to be placed in wait list. We managed to get an earlier slot due to cancellations and started our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

The staff inside the shop and on the dive boat are the most helpful and knowledgeable whom I have ever dealt with. The boats are clean and well organized. They accommodate all classes of divers from snorkelers to OC and CCR . More

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Bogota, Colombia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

My friends and I spent a wonderful friday afternoon with Pompano Dive Center, and we really loved and enjoyed the experience. Their staff is very attentive and friendly, which for us visitors on vacation made us feel welcomed and comfortable. Their store, their boat, the rented gears and equipment, are all top and excellent. We were very pleased and strongly... More

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