SA Scuba Shack

Dive into the underwater world from the heart of San Antonio — SA Scuba Shack is the only shop in the city that accepts the G.I. Bill for scuba courses, with beginner-focused instruction, small class sizes, and all gear provided.

SA Scuba Shack is a veteran-owned, full-service dive shop located in San Antonio, Texas, offering NAUI and PADI scuba certifications alongside equipment rental and servicing. The shop emphasizes a beginner-friendly, safety-first approach with small class sizes, top-rated certified instructors, and weekend class options. All certification courses are all-inclusive, providing students with rental gear, academic materials, and a personal scuba starter set to keep. A distinctive feature of SA Scuba Shack is its status as the only dive shop in San Antonio to accept the G.I. Bill®, making it a go-to resource for veterans and active military members seeking scuba certification. The shop offers a specialized VA Package that bundles the NAUI Open Water Diver course with Basic Life Support (CPR/First Aid) and an elective specialty such as Enriched Air Nitrox or Underwater Digital Imaging. Beyond certifications, SA Scuba Shack runs local dive trips for certified divers and carries rental equipment. The shop operates Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, and is closed on Sundays.

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