Underwater Safaris is the largest PADI 5 Star Scuba Center in Chicago, with an 84 degree in-store pool and over 3,000 sq. feet dedicated to diver education, equipment sales, rentals, repair and travel.
By partnering with the best equipment manufacturers such as Aeris, Aqualung, Apex, Deep See, Henderson, Mares, Neosport, Sealife, Scubapro, Sea Quest, Suunto, and Uwatec, we have the ability to provide our customers with the widest selection of dive related products at the absolute best prices.
In addition to quality equipment, we offer a variety of certification courses through PADI. Course offerings range from beginning scuba diver certification courses to Advanced and Specialty Diver programs and more. Our fully certified instructors are ready to provide the highest quality instruction whether you are new to diving or an inactive diver thinking about re-certification. We look forward to providing you with professional and courteous service as well as an enjoyable experience and education that will last a lifetime.
Get certified quickly, or attain advanced certification through our ongoing courses in the convenience of our classroom and indoor pool. Then progress to final certification dives at a local dive site.
Try on gear at our Chicago shop. Expert divers are available to help you choose the perfect equipment for you to buy or rent at excellent prices.
Have the time of your life! Take a dive trip with other Chicago based scuba divers. Make new friends and visit new places. We offer dive packages at dates and prices convenient to you.
We are now an IDC Center so we are celebrating with a party!
Friday, April 13, 2012 at 6pm
May 25-29, 2012: Back to Cozumel for Memorial Day Weekend. Our 28th year! Enjoy 5 days of world class diving in Cozumel!
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June 2-17, 2012: The Philippines is as beautiful under water as it is stunning on land. The Philippines Archipelago is home to more that 3000 species of fish and 450 species of coral, making it one of the bio-diverse marine eco system in the world.
2012 is the year of the stark ! Get a little more friendly with the sharks with one of these quick and easy trips!
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