Depth Perception Dive Center

Limited skill development opportunities.

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Super informative and extremely cordial.

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I love everything about this place. The instructor...

I love everything about this place. The instructors make sure your comfortable with what you are doing. They really help you understand what to do and run you down the whole process! There are cheap offers and rents for the gear. I love this place and recommend getting your listens here!

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High quality products with good prices, and the st...

High quality products with good prices, and the staff was very knowledgeable. Jeffery was my instructor, and if this review was going to be about him I would definitely give him 5 stars "trust me, you will never find a better scuba diving instructor."

The only disappointment I faced at the store ...

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These guys really give the red carpet treatment fo...

These guys really give the red carpet treatment for aspiring divers. They have a ton of experience and have seen it all. I was struggling on my first 2 dives, and they offered 1:1 support to help me feel comfortable faster. On the next round of dives, my dive master Brendan showed tremendous compass...

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Wow, I am so happy with the great experience my fa...

Wow, I am so happy with the great experience my family and I had with Depth Perception! Absolutely 1st Class operation with amazing instructors. Being away from diving for over 20 years, it was important for me to find the right place for my family to learn the sport and Depth Perception was it. I...

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Robert is AMAZING. Getting scuba certified is no e...

Robert is AMAZING. Getting scuba certified is no easy feat, and for some the process can be a little intimidating. Robert genuinely cares about his students and made sure that every single one of us was comfortable throughout the entire experience. I wear contacts, so my eyes can get irritated under...

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I just finished my Open Water certification with R...

I just finished my Open Water certification with Robert at Depth Perception. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. I enjoyed the class and can't wait for my next dive! The staff at Depth perception was very accommodating with my busy work schedule and made getting my certification very easy....

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Robert went above and beyond. Learned so much and...

Robert went above and beyond. Learned so much and he was extremely patient. Highly recommend!!

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I recently got certified at Depth Perception and I...

I recently got certified at Depth Perception and I couldn't say enough great things about Robert and the entire staff. Robert is an exceptional instructor that truly cares about you and makes sure you are 100% comfortable throughout every dive. He is very understanding and patient. The first dive w...

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I rented equipment here last weekend. Shopped aro...

I rented equipment here last weekend. Shopped around beforehand and this place had the best prices around for rental gear. People there were helpful. I would recommend to others!

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I am from Michigan and chose to get NAUI certified...

I am from Michigan and chose to get NAUI certified, so I traveled south, and so glad I did. I met Robert, and not only was he kind enough to teach me about NAUI, but he also went above and beyond to make sure I was able to attend my dives while my vehicle needed service. He went out of his way and d...

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Excellent dive shop with great staff. I drove up f...

Excellent dive shop with great staff. I drove up from Miami for 2 weeks for the Open Water + Nitrox combo course and was was very satisfied after completing it. They teach you everything you need to know so that if anything happens on a dive, you re prepared to handle it with confidence. Great exper...

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I traveled from Michigan to get certified by Rober...

I traveled from Michigan to get certified by Robert in the NAUI certification class. First off Robert is the most amazing instructor who makes sure you know safety first and makes sure you feel comfortable and knowledgeable in your training.
It has been a dream of mine to become a diver. Depth Perc...

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Awesome experience. Got to dive in some great loca...

Awesome experience. Got to dive in some great locations and learned from the best.

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Had a great experience learning how to scuba here!...

Had a great experience learning how to scuba here! Michelle and Robert were very knowledgeable and great to work with!

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I just finished my open water certification on Sat...

I just finished my open water certification on Saturday with Katie Shoultz. She brought patience, practical knowledge, and years of expertise to the training along with a great sense of humor to the course and dives; that made this an excellent experience. I highly recommend having her as your instr...

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Rude over the phone....

Rude over the phone....

In response, I did not hang or, or interrupt you. I waited till you finished. I asked about a vis report, not the typical conditions of the location and you did not start by saying no, you began with the typical vis.

When you said you had no reports, you disconnected th...

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Fantastic. Depth Perception is top notch instructi...

Fantastic. Depth Perception is top notch instruction. The dive sites are wonderful. We went to Blue Grotto and Devil's Den for our four dives. Robert, Travis, and Michelle were very professional and really care about your learning and successful performance of core diving skills. I love that they ke...

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Robert is a good teacher but if you are claustroph...

Robert is a good teacher but if you are claustrophobic like me and can't complete the course there is no refund. Also be aware the instruction takes place 90 miles from Tampa (two trips) where literally 100+ other divers are competing for space. Seemed odd to me since Tampa is full of lakes and bays...

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I had the pleasure of getting my NAUI certificatio...

I had the pleasure of getting my NAUI certification training with Rob and his team. I can t say enough good things about the quality of the training they provided. They are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and made the process fun and informative. They took the time with each student to ensure they ...

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I just finished getting my advanced open water cer...

I just finished getting my advanced open water certification with the shop and I can't imagine having a better experience! Robert was my instructor and he was incredible! I had to get my certification in a short time for work and he got it done no problem! He was always in a good mood and made sure ...

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I just completed the open water diver course and I...

I just completed the open water diver course and I loved it. Depth Perception really worked with my schedule and allowed me to take the open water course with ease. I enjoyed the staff and I truly learned a lot about diving. As a new diver I went to other dive shops around Tampa and I honestly was i...

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I am an eleven year old boy. I was not able to fin...

I am an eleven year old boy. I was not able to find someone who could take as much interest in me as Robert. He paid lots of attention to me and when I made a mistake the first time he would take me aside to show me how to do it right. I look forward to diving in the future because with Robert I was...

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I just got certified theought this dive shop and I...

I just got certified theought this dive shop and I just have to say Robert along with his other instructor John are both very knowledgeable divers with many years of experience and patient with each student that joins their class. They are safety minded divers and make sure that students learn how t...

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I really enjoyed my instructor Robert taking his t...

I really enjoyed my instructor Robert taking his time on short notice an helping me with my referral so I could do my 4 open water dives.. Thank you Robert!!!

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This is the my second trip to this store and came ...

This is the my second trip to this store and came back because Robert was so helpful when I brought my wife and daughter for some gear to prepare for a trip to the keys. They were great with my 9 year old daughter, got her fit with a mask and added some 'goodies' for her that really made her day! ...

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I cannot fully express how awesome Depth Perceptio...

I cannot fully express how awesome Depth Perception is. Mr. Robert Lawrence is an all around great guy. Back in the 90's they sponsored some of our cave diving expeditions and I was more than thrilled to find them still around when I moved back to the Bay Area. I heartily recommend Depth Perception ...

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The open water training through depth perception w...

The open water training through depth perception was enjoyable and thorough. I'm glad to have worked with John, Robert, and the rest of the depth perception crew. By the end of my open water certification course I had over two hours of dive time and confidence in my ability to safely dive. While res...

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Did the open water certification course with Depth...

Did the open water certification course with Depth Perception and it was great experience. They really worked with our schedules to make it possible to complete the course over three Saturdays. Also watched them spend extra time with nervous students even to the point of meeting them an extra day ...

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Excellent Selection. Great Prices. Helpful Staff. ...

Excellent Selection. Great Prices. Helpful Staff. Convenient Location and Hours.

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Awesome experience! Robert and all of the instruct...

Awesome experience! Robert and all of the instructors are very nice and great teachers. They won't try to sell you on anything that you don't need and only focus on making you a safe and confident diver. Would definelty recommend.

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Enjoyed the course tremendously... good teachers a...

Enjoyed the course tremendously... good teachers and looking at the other classes in the water, Roberts course was way more organized and thought out

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My husband and I are new divers and we were lookin...

My husband and I are new divers and we were looking to book some dives with someone who could guide us since it had been a while that we had gone scuba diving. I booked with Depth Perception because of the reviews and we had a good experience.

Robert was very nice and he was very honest about the...

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What an establishment. Robert and his team are fan...

What an establishment. Robert and his team are fantastic, and the personal level of attention that you receive walking through the door what's better than any dive shop I've ever stepped foot in. Certified my ten-year-old daughter and I couldn't have imagined a better person to trust then this team ...

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Very nice instructors and very helpful with equipm...

Very nice instructors and very helpful with equipment. Seems they dive all over the world.

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My dad and I just got our open water certification...

My dad and I just got our open water certification here and we had such a great experience! Robert and his whole team were extremely kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process. I was a bit nervous about scuba diving but after going through the class with Robert I felt so much more comf...

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If you are looking for a place to do your dive tra...

If you are looking for a place to do your dive training, look NO further. After spending hours searching and researching reputable dive centers I chose this shop. I am so thankful I did. Robert is an absolutely competent and amazing instructor that places your comfort and safety as a priority. I had...

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Instruction and class was very well done. Staff we...

Instruction and class was very well done. Staff went out of their way to make sure the students were comfortable and safe... highly recommend

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These guys really give the red carpet treatment fo...

These guys really give the red carpet treatment for aspiring divers. They have a ton of experience and have seen it all. I was struggling on my first 2 dives, and they offered 1:1 support to help me feel comfortable faster. On the next round of dives, my dive master Brendan showed tremendous compass...

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I had wanted to learn to dive for a couple of year...

I had wanted to learn to dive for a couple of years now and finally decided to get started! I was a little nervous and have a busy schedule but Robert with depth perception dive center was absolutely amazing! He was so patient and so helpful! I feel much more confident in myself and am so in love w...

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If you are looking to get your open water certific...

If you are looking to get your open water certification in the Tampa area, this is absolutely the place to do it! I could have not asked for a better certification experience! Between customer service and the quality of training, this place is definitely 5 stars! Robert and John were both very infor...

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You're in good hands with Robert and the rest of t...

You're in good hands with Robert and the rest of the crew at Depth Perception. From helping you pick out your gear to training up students of all levels, Robert and his staff were courteous, professional, and knowledgeable.

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Great experience, wonderful teachers and beautiful...

Great experience, wonderful teachers and beautiful views underwater.
Even though I was scared at the beginning, thanks to the dedicated and very professional teachers I made it! very recommended, enjoy!

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If you are looking to get dive certified this is y...

If you are looking to get dive certified this is your place! Unexpectedly, I had some anxiety during my swim session and second dive. Robert along with Ray took extra time to make sure I felt comfortable and even went an extra day to make sure I finished before an upcoming trip. By the end I was a...

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Very friendly and helpful staff. They've gone out ...

Very friendly and helpful staff. They've gone out of their way to help me several times. High quality gear and very competitive prices, especially compared to online retail. Instructors are far superior to any dive shop I've seen in the area, and teach you more than required for the courses. They of...

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We travelled from Ohio to Tampa to take our open w...

We travelled from Ohio to Tampa to take our open water certification. Robert was very patient, helpful and took the time to make me feel comfortable in the water. I would highly recommend Depth Perception Dive Center.

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Nice staff but honestly if you compare the prices ...

Nice staff but honestly if you compare the prices to any other shop in Tampa, there's is definitelty the most expensive

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Received my Open Water Scuba Diving certification ...

Received my Open Water Scuba Diving certification from Depth Perception Dive Center, the instructors were very helpful and kept me super excited to dive!

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What a fantastic and knowledgable staff they have ...

What a fantastic and knowledgable staff they have at this store. I had no idea what kind of BC to get my boyfriend or how much to spend, etc. on a good one. The friendly sales guy helped me out with all the above. I got a great and new (brand new style) BC and the costs was affordable. Not the most ...

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Excellent instructors! I was very apprehensive abo...

Excellent instructors! I was very apprehensive about diving to start with but they were very accommodating and allowed me to work one on one with an instructor when I wasn t able to keep pace with the rest of the class. Robert and his team are very patient which is so important for new divers. Great...

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I recently moved to the area and was looking for a...

I recently moved to the area and was looking for a dive shop to continue my certifications. I found Depth Perception and couldn't be happier! The many five-star reviews say it all and are spot on. The staff is extremely friendly and always accommodating. I just completed my NITROX certification ...

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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!! Enough accolades cannot be ...

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!! Enough accolades cannot be awarded to the team at Depth Perception. The owner, Robert, is an extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and thorough dive instructor, as well as a genuine, kind, whole-hearted person. I loved every minute of my basic NAUI certification training, especial...

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NAUI certification with this team was an awesome e...

NAUI certification with this team was an awesome experience. Robert, Jeffrey and Rod truly made it memorable. Robert went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied. Having spent most of my training with him, Robert's demeanor removed any residual anxiety I may have had going into the initial d...

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My husband signed us up for scuba diving lessons b...

My husband signed us up for scuba diving lessons because he wanted to scuba during our honeymoon in Thailand. I was extremely nervous about it, as I ve heard horror stories about diving in the past. I also was nervous about my ears being able to adjust to the pressure and my breathing being affected...

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I have nothing more to say that the many other fiv...

I have nothing more to say that the many other five-star reviews here haven't already said about Depth Perception, but I can confirm that they're all well earned. My son and I got our Open Water Certification with Robert as our instructor. Robert is truly amazing at what he does and his divers are d...

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Depth Perception staff and shop is AWESOME. I hav...

Depth Perception staff and shop is AWESOME. I have taken several SCUBA classes with Robert. He has a true passion for diving and shows with his enthusiasm. Very good instructor. The rest of the staff is AWESOME as well. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND them for any and all of your diving needs. Very satisfi...

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I researched several dive shops in the area to get...

I researched several dive shops in the area to get Open Water Dive Certified. Everyone says "go to a shop that you feel comfortable with the instructor". Although every one of the instructors I spoke with were very nice, as well as knowledgeable, I still was undecided. This had nothing to do with co...

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I recently took the NAUI Open Water course through...

I recently took the NAUI Open Water course through Depth Perception and I cannot say enough good things about the shop's owner and instructor Robert. He was terrific!! He did a great job explaining things both in the text books as well as in the water. He was patient, taking the time to help ever...

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