We track 27 dive operators in Inland Texas. 13 teach certification courses (16 PADI, 4 SSI). 4 run snorkelling trips. 2 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 27. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OTA Scuba and Swim | 4.8(194) | none | $75 | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 27 dive operators in Inland Texas. 13 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (16 centres), followed by SSI (4). NAUI, SDI, SDI/TDI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $22 to $75 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in Inland Texas offer accommodation alongside diving.
4 of the 27 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.
OTA Scuba and Swim provides private swim lessons and PADI scuba certification courses. The facility features an in-house heated pool for training sessions.
Scubaland Adventures North Austin is a dive shop offering a comprehensive range of services including equipment sales, PADI courses, and guided dives. They are a full-service dive center. NOT FOUND
Lake Travis Scuba provides boat charters to various dive sites on Lake Travis using a 30-foot pontoon boat. The operator offers guided dives, scuba training, and equipment rental services. They also specialize in search and recovery operations.
Space City Dive Center is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center offering a full range of scuba services. They provide training from beginner to professional levels, equipment sales and service, and organize dive travel. They also offer specialty courses like Wreck Diver and Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver.
Maximum Scuba Houston is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center with multiple locations in the Houston area, offering a comprehensive range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels, including technical diving and freediving. They also provide gear sales, rentals, and organized dive trips.
Athens Scuba Park is a park offering scuba diving in a lake with wrecks, along with classes, a shop, and camping sites. It is located in Athens, Texas, and is rated 4.5 stars from 162 reviews. The park is open Wednesday through Sunday.
Sugar Land Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star IDC center in Sugar Land, Texas, offering a full range of scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels, including technical diving. They also provide equipment sales, rentals, and travel opportunities.
International Scuba Dallas-Fort Worth is a dive center located in Carrollton, Texas. They offer PADI certification courses, equipment sales, and service. The shop also organizes dive trips and provides air fills.
Dive World Austin is a PADI-affiliated dive shop offering a full range of services including diving supplies, rentals, repairs, classes, and organized travel. They provide gear rental, classes for all levels, and open-water dives. The shop is located in Austin, Texas, and has a high Google rating.
Reef Encounters Texas is a full-service scuba diving shop in Belton, Texas, offering a wide range of courses from beginner to instructor levels. They also provide gear servicing and international dive trips. The shop emphasizes safety through education and is a NAUI Approved VA testing Center.
| 2 | Scubaland Adventures North | 4.6(135) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Lake Travis Scuba | 4.8(98) | none | none | PADI · NAUI | Visit |
| 4 | Space City Dive Center | 4.8(46) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Maximum Scuba Houston | 4.9(409) | none | none | PADI · SSI · NAUI · SDI | Visit |
| 6 | Athens Scuba Park | 4.5(162) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Sugar Land Dive Center | 4.9(63) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 8 | International Scuba Dallas-Fort Worth | 4.7(47) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
