The Playground Dive Shop

My wife and I became Open Water certified through the Playground Dive Shop. I have lots of water-​related anxiety and was concerned how I would do, but I was determined to try because I wanted to Scuba dive on our first trip to Hawaii.
Our instructor, Chad, is one of the most patient teachers I’ve met. He worked with me and made our classes fit what I felt comfortable doing until I was able to do all the skills, pushing me just enough to try, but not so much to get discouraged. He spent the time to make sure didn’t just learn the skills, but felt comfortable with them before our open water dives. He even went the extra mile to make we we had enough pool time to get make the open water trip that was scheduled before our vacation.
We were so happy with them (and discovered we LOVE scuba) that we have since gone back for our Advanced certification and a handful of specialty classes to help us be better divers and pursue other interested aspects of diving.
We’ve also taken a diving trip with them, and Jenn worked hard to make sure everything was in order and that our traveling and diving experience was the best, and it was.
Beyond the training the dive shop staff have been great to work with as we’ve tried to get the gear and service we need. I’d recommend Playground Dive Shop to anyone looking for new certifications or equipment.