Aquarius Dive Shop

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Aquarius Dive Shop As a full service dive shop, we offer competitive pricing and carry the premier equipment brands in the dive industry.

We are a PADI 5-Star training facility, and our SCUBA courses are taught by experienced staff. Aquarius Dive Shop has been in continuous operation since 1970. We are proud to have been approved as a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center and offer recreational dive training at all levels from beginning Open Water through PADI IDC Staff Instructor, including Specialty Instructor and EFR Instructor. We are committed to provide thorough, safe, and enjoyable dive training which is in full compliance with all PADI training standards. We are the only PADI dive center in Monterey with a full-time Course Director on staff. We offer a complete line of top-quality equipment for sale, provide factory-authorized service on everything we sell, and have a well-stocked inventory of rental equipment. We provide hyper-clean air for ALL air fills (at no extra charge) and have banked EANx32 available for while-you-wait fills. We can do custom Nitrox blends at up to 50%, provided you supply an oxygen-cleaned cylinder. We frequently take certified divers who are new to the area on guided tours to introduce them to the beauty of the kelp forests and acquaint them with safety considerations which are unique to shore diving in the Monterey area.

11/09/2026

Four days at DEMA, and what a week it’s been! From learning and discovering what’s new in the dive industry to catching up with familiar faces and making new connections, we’re heading home full of ideas, inspiration, and excitement for what’s ahead.

Even better when you get to do it all together! So thankful for the people, partnerships, and community that make this industry so special.

Until next year, DEMA! We’ll see you there!

Just a bunch of divers doing what divers do best… finding another excuse to get in the water! Thanks to everyone who cam...
11/04/2026

Just a bunch of divers doing what divers do best… finding another excuse to get in the water!

Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest. Until next year, Aquarius fam!

Interested in joining our Dive Club!? We would love to have you! Call the shop and join the club! Join the fun!

Giant kelp forests, curious octopuses, playful sea lions, harbor seals, nudibranchs in every color, and mesmerizing metr...
10/28/2026

Giant kelp forests, curious octopuses, playful sea lions, harbor seals, nudibranchs in every color, and mesmerizing metridium fields. Monterey Bay is full of underwater wonders waiting to be explored. This is just the beginning. You never know what you’ll find beneath the surface!

Ready to see it for yourself? Stop by Aquarius and let’s get you in the water!

đź“· thank you Alex Welch for sharing your pictures with us! So good!

Winter hours start this Friday, October 30th!Psst… Monterey diving is GREAT year round! And we’re here to help with all ...
10/26/2026

Winter hours start this Friday, October 30th!

Psst… Monterey diving is GREAT year round! And we’re here to help with all your diving needs all year.

Don’t hang up those fins just yet. Come see for yourself!

Monday–Friday: 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 7 AM–6 PM

Stop by Aquarius and let’s get you in the water!

10/08/2026

We talk with our hands. It’s a dive thing.

Learn the signals that keep your dives safe and your buddies in the loop.

Come learn with Aquarius! Come! Dive! With! Aquarius!

10/05/2026

Any Water and Aquarius are proud to work together as a team to grow, support, and strengthen our dive community. Two shops, plenty of great merch, and one shared love for getting people in the water.

Stop by, grab some gear, rep your favorite dive shops, and come be part of the community.

Come dive with us!

10/02/2026

Aquarius would be nothing without YOU.
The crew behind the counter.
The instructors in the water.
The dive buddies who always show up.
The customers who became friends.
The people who keep us laughing, diving, learning, and exploring.
This is Aquarius and we’re pretty stoked you’re part of it.

10/01/2026

Cheers to using ink and paper to promote our Dive Club events instead of AI! 🤪

We are so excited that it's that time of year again! Our Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest is one of our favorite traditions. Join our club dive October 31st and join the fun! Bring your pumpkin, carving tools, and creativity! Let's gear up and dont forget to dress up! We will have goodie bags and prizes!
Contact our shop to RSVP!

Not part of the Dive Club? No problem! You can pay a drop in fee of $35 or join for an annual fee of $55!

We honestly couldn’t believe this! A juvenile garibaldi, California’s state marine fish was spotted on our club dive yes...
09/29/2026

We honestly couldn’t believe this! A juvenile garibaldi, California’s state marine fish was spotted on our club dive yesterday at Wharf 2 in Monterey Bay! Garibaldis are much more common farther south, so seeing one this far north was an incredible surprise! With El Niño strengthening, we are keeping our eyes peeled to see what other surprises Monterey Bay has in store! 

📸 Andrew Wadycki (great shot!)
đź‘€ Spotted by Bunjee Venture (great eye!)

09/23/2026

Take me to the kelp forest.

There’s something magical about drifting through Monterey’s giant kelp. Sunlight filtering through the canopy, kelp swaying around you, and nothing but the sound of your bubbles. A little dreamy. A little peaceful. Exactly where we want to be.

Come experience the kelp forest for yourself. Come dive with Aquarius!

Address

2040 Del Monte Avenue
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 6pm
Sunday 7am - 6pm

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