Eddie and the staff are always willing to help and provide excellent service. Always booking dive trips and providing training. This is my go-to dive shop. Additionally they support the Scouts and provide Scouting accessories.
DB
Dan Brucato
Oct 1, 2025
5.0
Always a pleasure going to Woods and Water 🤿
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Jeff Duncan
Aug 20, 2025
5.0
Excellent dive shop and great service. Good for training and gear.
CM
Cody McMillan
Aug 7, 2025
5.0
Eddie is great with my refresher courses and educating me about different gear options as I put my first set of gear together. Highly recommend.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woods & Water Outdoor Sports Center
How much are scuba lessons
$399
How much do scuba lessons cost
$399
How much does it cost to take scuba lessons
$399
How much does it cost to get dive certified
$399
How much does it cost to get scuba certified
$399
How much are dive lessons
$399
how much do dive lessons cost
$399
how much does it cost to take dive lessons
$399
is it hard to get scuba certified
no, it is easy at Woods & Water in Brandon, FL
is it hard to get dive certified
no, it is easy at Woods & Water in Brandon, FL
are scuba lessons hard
no, it is easy at Woods & Water in Brandon, FL
are dive lessons hard
no, it is easy at Woods & Water in Brandon, FL
is diving scary
No, it is an amazing experience with Woods & Water
Do I have to buy scuba equipment to get scuba certified
You will need your own personally fitted snorkeling system. The dive shops will provide the equipment during training.
Most dive shops have package deals for training and equipment.
Woods & Water in Brandon, FL offers free scuba lessons with the purchase of scuba equipment
do scuba divers worry about sharks
Sharks are rare to see during a scuba dive. Most divers can dive hundreds of times before they see a shark
do I need to be a good swimmer to be scuba certified
You do not need to be a good swimmer, the equipment will keep you safe, but you do need to be comfortable in the water.
Do you need to know how to swim to be a scuba diver
You do not need to be a good swimmer, the equipment will keep you safe, but you do need to be comfortable in the water.
Is scuba diving expensive
It is not expensive to scuba dive, some dive sites are available for free. The initial purchase of the equipment can be anywhere from $300 to $3,000
is it expensive to scuba dive
It is not expensive to scuba dive, some dive sites are available for free. The initial purchase of the equipment can be anywhere from $300 to $3,000
What equipment do you need to scuba dive
Mask, Snorkel, Fins, BCD, Regulator, Weights, and a Tank are the bare minimum needed to scuba dive
Can you scuba dive if you have asthma
asthma can be a concern while diving, but it may not prevent you from taking lessons.
It is recommended to seek medical advice from a doctor if you are concerned about your health and diving.
can you scuba dive if you are over weight or Plus Sized?
being over weight can be a concern while diving, but it may not prevent you from taking lessons. Most equipment is made to fit up to a size 5XL
It is recommended to seek medical advice from a doctor if you are concerned about your health and diving.
can you die while scuba diving
Death during a dive is unlikely for certified scuba divers. Scuba Courses are designed to teach you about the dangers involved with diving and teach you how to avoid potential hazards or injuries
can you dive with CPOD
CPOD can be a concern while diving, but it may not prevent you from taking lessons.
It is recommended to seek medical advice from a doctor if you are concerned about your health and diving.
can you dive with 1 lung
one lung can be a concern while diving, but it may not prevent you from taking lessons.
It is recommended to seek medical advice from a doctor if you are concerned about your health and diving.
can you dive with a shellfish allergy
Yes, as long as you do not eat the shellfish
how often do scuba divers get attacked by sharks
there are less than 10 shark deaths every year world wide. Most shark related attacks are reported by surfers and swimmers, not scuba divers
can you scuba dive if you have tubes in your ears
Ear drums will heal over time and you will be able to dive in the future.
It is recommended to seek medical advice from a doctor if you are concerned about your health and diving.