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November 2023 by Kent S.
Anthony and his teaching assistant were awesome. Anthony delivered the lecture in a calm manner which inspired confidence. Anthony has a great deal of teaching experience! We picked this dive school because they don't require you to purchase a diving mask, snorkel, booties, or any other gear. SF Scuba Schools provides all the gear. This was perfect for us because we were doing the PADI open water dive certification pool work with Anthony, and then we did our PADI open water certification dives in Hawaii, so we didn't need to have our own gear to take on the plane (the dive shop in Hawaii had everything). My girlfriend, and our children (10, 12, and 14 years old) all got open water certified through San Francisco Scuba Schools. The facility is indoors and the pool is well heated.
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October 2023 by John “Jake” Little
Very professional, fast turnaround communicator.
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September 2023 by Allison Boyd
I cannot recommend Anthony’s PADI open water diver course enough. Anthony is a very experienced instructor, and is very patient, making sure we all mastered all of the skills. We actually did a referral course where we completed our open water dives abroad, and we really appreciated Anthony’s instruction, as we felt very comfortable during our first time in the ocean.
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May 2023 by Marit
Great place to get scuba certified! Was really easy to work with Anthony and he made sure we felt safe and learned how to do everything right. Appreciated the small classes and easy scheduling too. Even before the actual class Anthony was responsive to our questions and easy to communicate with. Would recommend!!
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April 2023 by Eric T.
Just completed our diving certification with Anthony and it was a blast! He is experienced, patient, and easy going. I was a little nervous at first but he made me feel safe as we progressed through the class. The training was methodical and easy to follow. The Monterey dives were great and Anthony did an amazing job working with the different needs of the divers. I highly recommend the course to anyone interested in diving!
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August 2022 by Nick F.
Anthony taught me to dive. What a fantastic human: patient, clear, safe, fun.... His style is absolutely brilliant, with just the perfect balance of detail and clarity. Can't recommend him highly enough, what a tremendous experience, both in the pool and the ocean.
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July 2021 by Nikolai B.
Our instructor Anthony was just awesome! He is highly experienced, very knowledgeable, super patient, and just fun as well. What makes the school outstanding is that all the gear is already included in the price, so one thing less to care about. The groups are small enough for everyone to get the attention they need. Thanks, Anthony for helping me build more confidence in the water.
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February 2021 by Jan M.
On a whim in November during Covid, we decided to get open water scuba certified. We were hoping to travel to French Polynesia for a milestone birthday in 2021, so we thought it would be a good idea to be certified for that trip, and it would also give us something to do for a bit while still sheltering in place at home. We did a bit of research online, and came across San Francisco Scuba School. We called a few other schools, but some were busy or not open during Covid, and some of the class schedules didn't work for us. We contacted SF Scuba School and the owner Anthony was quick to respond that he had space in an upcoming accelerated class. It met on the weekends, which worked very well for us. The course includes e-learning modules, a pool day in Pacifica, and four open water dives over one weekend in Monterey, if conditions allow. We confirmed for the course and within a day had access to the e-learning modules we needed to complete before the Saturday pool portion. For the Saturday course, we were at Andersons Swim School in Pacifica. We arrived a bit early, which I would recommend, as you can purchase your own mask and snorkel before the course starts if you don't already have a nice one. The class started at 2pm, and we were told to be prepared to stay until 9 or 10pm. So, eat a nice big lunch before you arrive. Anthony was a great instructor. With an excellent background in both diving and the medical field, I felt very safe. This was important to me, as I was quite nervous and wasn't sure I was going to enjoy diving. Anthony is focused on safety and provides great instruction to ensure you feel comfortable. The next weekend, we headed to Monterey for the open water portion of the training. Since the course started at 7am, and we didn't want to drive down from San Jose early, we made a weekend of it and got a hotel for Friday and Saturday night. I recommend doing this if you can. Anthony told us we could get our wetsuits and BCD's fitted on Friday afternoon if we wanted, which we did. I was again super nervous for the open water portion, and Anthony was incredible at making me feel at ease. I am proud to say I completed all 4 dives over the two days and am certified! In January we also completed the Nitrox air certification with Anthony, which is a quick and easy e-learning module plus a trip up to Pacifica to meet with Anthony and review the material and take the test. Tip, don't buy modules from PADI directly, allow Anthony to schedule any trainings, modules for you, as it is more affordable that way. I HIGHLY recommend using Anthony and San Francisco Scuba School.
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June 2020 by Kiera C.
They keep track of your profile in case you want to rent again, very handy. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. If you have any question, they are patient to explain and answer. If you rent on the weekend, they refill the tanks for free after the first day, just come before they close. Can't say enough good things about them.
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March 2018 by Jessica C.
We had a mixed experience with SFSS. My husband and I needed our Advanced Open Water Dive certification for an upcoming trip. After exchanging several emails, phone calls, and messages, we were finally able to reserve our spots in a weekend class and order our books. We were told we would select our 3 optional dives once we arrived on site for our weekend dives but when we arrived, they said they had already picked our dives and expected us to have read all of the accompanying course material (which we obviously hadnt). Also, you dive out of a shop in Monterey and they ask you to be there at 8am on Saturday. We arrived at 8am and there must have been at least 30 other people in the shop also there for other classes. This made the atmosphere chaotic and unprofessional. I will say that our dive instructor was great and once we were checked into our class, everything went smoothly. The initial communication and setup however left a lot to be desired.
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February 2018 by Mike F.
So I decided to finally get dive certified and I signed up for the pool sessions at SF Scuba Schools. The class showed up early and they accommodated by just starting the class, off to a great start! Things were well explained and I never felt like I was unable to ask a question, so by the time we had to demonstrate the skill I was comfortable to attempt it. I'd often forget parts of the longer techniques, and even underwater he was able to remind me of the steps. Rob's a fantastic teacher, he was patient, funny, informative, and did I mention patient? I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends.
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June 2017 by Alex C.
Two different instructors (one for the pool portion, one for the open water portion), two great experiences. Both were RIDICULOUSLY patient with me and other members of the class. If you're in SF and want to learn SCUBA, this is the place to go.
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December 2016 by Thomas D.
What a great school. I took a class with Tony as my instructor and he was absolutely amazing. Patient with everyone and likes to have a good time. I highly highly recommend them and would without a doubt go through them for more local dives.
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August 2016 by Robert W.
These guys know their stuff! Tony was our instructor. He was patient, and professional. I couldn't ask for a better experience. These guys will work with you to achieve your goals, they're not in it for the money. -R
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August 2016 by Eric L.
Just completed my scuba open water certification and it was a smooth, great experience. Anthony was a great pool instructor and Rob / John were great for the open water dives. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! I'd definitely recommend them!!
