Below H2O

Got my certification here! Dave is an amazing instructor! Very careful and makes sure you know what you’re doing and feel safe! Love this place! Also, very honest about equipment sales and best value!

Great people. Great instruction. Planning on returning.
Got the «Discovery» for $ 50 and had a fun hour learning basics and some intermediate skills.
The pool was maintained and very clean. The shopfront, classroom area, and changing rooms were clean and decorative.
Awesome place to try scuba or get certified.

Scuba-​do-​ba-​do!
Love these guys and really had a great experience! My sons (12,10), Wife and I all got certified and it was awesome.
Everything was very clearly explained and every expectation was met.
I have no idea how other shops operate, but I doubt anyone is better than Dave and Gary.
Thank you guys.

Three months ago I bought wet suit and boots, returned within few days later, still waiting for refund.

The store is organized.
Knowledgeable staff:
I was looking for ear plugs as I got water in my ears which is causing pressure, heaviness in the head, etc. After a couple questions from the store staff, I was recommended with a set of ear plugs and «ear drops for watersports». The ear drops worked like a charm! I feel so much better now!

very nice store, pretty good customer service and good selection. BUT they are very expensive. They sell the stuff at FULL MSRP or higher. I bought a pair of water boots at $ 48 from there.
sell it for $ 31.95, listed retail price $ 46.95. I try to support local stores but with this kind of price difference make it hard. No refund either.

Good place

First, the address is no longer correct. About 2 months ago, they moved to Naperville (554 S Route 59, Naperville, IL). It’s in the Naper West Plaza by Plato’s Closet and Barrett’s Home Theater).
This is based on my initial visit. I decided to visit this place since (for some time) I have planned to get my open water diving certification. So I walk in the place and notice that it was VERY well laid out. Suits had their space, masks, snorkels, fins, videos, boots, etc are all easy to find.
I decided to make some small talk with the guy at the counter (I believe his name was Greg) and he couldn’t have been nicer. Now I have some working knowledge of the Scuba world. I was told about the different packages as I gave each scenario. You can select an all inclusive package (which includes class materials, pool & open water) or a referral package (class and pool only if you decide to do the open water part while on vacation; they will refer you to a outfit where you can go). No matter the route you choose, I was informed all I needed were a mask, fin and snorkel for the pool portion. Whatever questions I had, I got answers. No «know it all» arrogance like other places. I even asked to see the training tub they have. The place is spotless. He told me what brands they carry and why (the companies that back up their products).
I think that it’s safe to say that if Russell Crowe and the cast of Superman 3 can be certified by this team, I think it’s safe for me. This place is also PADI 5 Star rated (which is why I decided to come here). Based on my initial impression, I believe you’re in safe hands here should you got the Scuba route. This might is the best Scuba shop I’ve visited in the west burbs (easily one of the best for certain).

My fiancé and I wanted to get scuba certified for our honeymoon. We were really limited on time and Dave was very flexible and fit us in. We had 3 different dive instructors throughout the process and all of them were awesome! They were patient, flexible, and fun. All the instructors made the expereince memorable and a lot of fun!

If you live in Naperville, you will notice that there is a serious lack of good dive shops. I normally go all the way out to Sea Lions, but I just need lights and I didn’t feel like going far.
Anyways, this place has a good selection! Surprisingly. They have 3 to 7 mm wet suits, skins, good selection on fins/​masks. They don’t have a lot of selection in terms of photography gear. I didn’t see any strobes or mounts or anything like that. But basic gear, they’ve got you covered.
Note: it’s in a strip mall next to a Subway — it will NOT say Below H2O on the sign, just a generic «scuba» sign.