We track 16 dive operators in Chesapeake Bay. 5 teach certification courses (4 PADI, 3 SSI). 3 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 16. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Underwater Adventures | 4.3(66) | none | $75 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 16 dive operators in Chesapeake Bay. 5 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (4 centres), followed by SSI (3). SDI/TDI also appear.
3 of the 16 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Underwater Adventures is a family-run dive center in Hampton, Virginia, with over 33 years of experience. They offer scuba gear sales, lessons, gear repair, rentals, and dive travel. They are a premier dive center in the Hampton Roads area.
The Dive Shop is a diver training and supply center located in Richmond, Virginia. They offer scuba certification courses, equipment sales and repairs, and organized dive trips to various locations.
Southern Maryland Divers, LLC, located in California, Maryland, is a center that offers scuba diving training and certification, as well as gear sales and tours. They have a perfect 5-star rating on Google from 41 reviews. The business offers Wi-Fi.
Lynnhaven Dive Center provides scuba diving instruction ranging from introductory sessions to professional training. The facility also offers equipment servicing and organizes guided dive trips.
Chesapeake Bay Diving & Aquatic Center is a sporting goods store in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offering swimming lessons, scuba training, and equipment rentals. It has a 4.4-star rating from 84 reviews and is open Monday through Saturday.
Scuba Center & Outdoor Rec is a school located in Solomons, Maryland, with a Google rating of 4.6 stars from 11 reviews. They have accessible restrooms and parking.
OC Dive Boat, LLC is a tour agency in Ocean City, Maryland, offering dive boat services. They have a 4.3-star rating on Google based on 6 reviews. The business is open seven days a week.
The Battle of the Atlantic Research and Expedition Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation and study of Battle of the Atlantic shipwrecks. The group conducts historical research and organizes dive trips for members to document wreck sites through photography, videography, and archaeological recording.
Blue Octopus Scuba is a scuba diving shop located in Alexandria, Virginia. The business is listed as a dive shop in the Dive Training Magazine directory.
| 2 | The Dive Shop | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Southern Maryland Divers, LLC | 5.0(41) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Lynnhaven Dive Center | none | none | none | SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Chesapeake Bay Diving & Aquatic Center | 4.4(84) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Scuba Center & Outdoor Rec | 4.6(11) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | OC Dive Boat | 4.3(6) | none | none | none | none |
| 8 | Battle of the Atlantic Research and Expedition Group (BAREG) | none | none | none | SDI/TDI | Visit |
