Scuba Diving Tampa: Your Underwater Adventure Starts Here
Whether you’re exploring Florida’s crystal-clear springs or the depths of the Gulf, for Scuba Diving Tampa, Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure provides the expert training and high-quality gear you need to dive with confidence. As pioneers in recreational diving since the 1950s, we offer a legacy of safety and professional expertise.
Equipping Your Adventure: Premium Gear, Service & Expert Advice
Our Pinellas Park shop is stocked with top-tier equipment for every skill level. Our staff doesn’t just sell gear; we ensure a professional fit. Not ready to buy? Check out out Rental Pricing.
- On-Site Training: Learn in our 100,000-gallon, indoor heated swimming pool.
- Expert Instruction: Our NAUI-certified instructors provide patient, professional guidance.
- Full-Service Shop: We offer top-tier gear sales, professional rentals, and equipment servicing.
- Legacy of Safety: We always prioritize proper technique and diver safety.
- Masks & Snorkels: From traditional watertight masks to full-face options and dry snorkels.
- Fins: Optimize your propulsion with various lengths, flexes, and designs.
- Wetsuits: Stay warm and protected with a snug, professional fit.
- BCDs & Regulators: High-performance buoyancy compensators and life-support systems.
- Dive Computers: Essential tech to track your depth and bottom time safely.
- Accessories: Dive lights, knives, safety flags and more.
Plan Your Visit
Visit Our Shop Today 9501 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782 | Hours: Mon-Fri 10a – 6p, Sat 9:30a – 6p, Sun 10a – 5p | Call us: 727-576-4169 | Contact us through our website | View all Scuba Classes
FAQ
Do I need my certification card for a refresher?
Yes, you do. After your refresher you will get a note of completion signed by the instructor or the dive master that you can add to your Dive Log.
How old do you have to be to get certified?
Here at Bill Jacksons, you must be 12.
Do you rent gear?
Yes, click here for our rental prices.
Can I rent the pool?
Yes, call for availability and prices: 727-576-4169.
Can I rent the pool to teach?
Yes, please call the dive shop to know what the right paperwork you will need and to schedule a day in the pool. 727-576-4169.
Can we swim laps in your pool?
No, our pool is meant to be a dive training tank.
Do you offer private lessons?
We do, prices and times vary, so we recommend calling 727-576-4169.
Do you teach Snorkeling?
To all ages, but it is not a certification class.
Brands We Carry
Akona • Apeks • Atomic Aquatics • AquaLung • Cressi • Genesis • Henderson • JBL • Mares • Marine Sports • Ocean Reef • Ocean Rhino • O’Neill • Scuba Max • Seafear • Shearwater • Sherwood • TUSA • XS Scuba • Zeagle
Start Your Underwater Journey: NAUI Scuba Certifications
Ready to take the plunge? At Bill Jackson’s, we limit our class sizes to ensure you receive the personalized, one-on-one attention necessary to become a safe and confident diver.
Take the next step toward your underwater adventures with our Path to Certification.
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- Try Scuba: Not sure if diving is for you? Experience a low-pressure, guided introduction to breathing underwater in our heated pool.
- Open Water Scuba Diver: Our flagship certification. Earn your full NAUI license and start your journey exploring depths of up to 60 feet. Advanced divers to 130 ft.
- Advanced Training: Level up your skills with NAUI Enriched Air Nitrox Certification and for longer bottom times or master life-saving skills with NAUI Rescue Diving.
- Refresher Courses: Perfect for certified divers who haven’t been in the water for a while and want to brush up on safety protocols.
Click here to learn about our Local Gulf Charters!
Cost: $130 – Reserve Your Spot: 727-576-4169
What You Need to Know
To ensure your success, all students must be confident swimmers and meet basic health requirements for heart and lung safety.
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Personalized Attention: We strictly limit student counts per class to prioritize your safety.
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Reservations: A $100 deposit is required to secure your spot (non-refundable within 7 days of class start).
Call 727-576-4169 to Reserve Your Spot
Note: To ensure your safety and success, NAUI standards and Bill Jackson’s agree that each student must have a healthy heart, lungs, sinuses, and ears in order to participate. A medical form may be requested if there are any medical concerns. It is further required that you do not suffer from any severe emotional or neurological problems or communicable diseases. All students must also be confident in the water and be able to pass a swim test.
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