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Blue Octopus Scuba

Blue Octopus Scuba

Alexandria, United States


About

Founded in 2013, Blue Octopus Scuba is a set of fresh ideas in a familiar location. Blue Octopus Scuba owner, Tim Cavanaugh, sought to make large-scale changes to the product and services offerings in the dive industry in Northern Virginia. Tim has since moved downstairs to run Blue Octopus Scuba Service Department so he can spend more time diving when Mike Wright and Scott Rose purchased Blue Octopus Scuba in 2016.Blue Octopus Scuba provides quality dive education offering anyone the opportunity to explore and appreciate the underwater world. We present a culture of eco-conservation and respect for all sea life. We travel the world seeking underwater experiences with our community of diving friends, and we offer the educational opportunities to enhance everyone's knowledge and skill. We capture the journey beneath the sea in vibrant photos, we cherish the memories, and share the experiences learned with family and friends.About Blue Octopus Scuba and retail shopEach of the Blue Octopus instructors brings a different interest, perspective, and capability enabling us to offer in-house instruction at nearly all diver levels. Whether you want a basic scuba certification to see a colorful fish on a shallow reef, make deep ocean dives, or forge through the underwater labyrinth of caverns and caves, we are able to provide these training opportunities.We've kept all of your favorite brands of scuba gear, and added in-house service technicians.
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4154 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304

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Location

Asia - Thailand

Scuba diving in Thailand offers a mix of vibrant coral reefs, thrilling wall dives, and exciting wreck sites, perfect for divers of all levels. From the Similan Islands and Richelieu Rock in the Andaman Sea to the sheltered bays of Koh Tao, Thailand’s underwater world is rich with marine life, including whale sharks, manta rays, and colorful reef fish. With warm waters, excellent visibility, and a range of dive centers, Thailand is a must-visit destination for underwater explorers.

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Africa - Mozambique

Scuba diving in Mozambique is a unique adventure, offering pristine coral reefs, thrilling drift dives, and encounters with marine giants like whale sharks and manta rays. From the Bazaruto Archipelago to Tofo Beach, Mozambique’s warm, clear waters are teeming with biodiversity, making it a dream destination for divers. With untouched dive sites and eco-conscious operators, Mozambique is perfect for those seeking a truly immersive underwater experience.

Oceania - Palau

Scuba diving in Palau is a world-renowned experience, offering crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and an incredible variety of marine life. Located in the western Pacific, this island paradise is famous for iconic dive sites like the Blue Corner, Jellyfish Lake, and the German Channel. Divers of all levels can enjoy thrilling drift dives, stunning drop-offs, and unique encounters with reef sharks, manta rays, and schooling barracudas. Palau's waters are a haven for biodiversity, protected by robust conservation efforts, including the world's first shark sanctuary. With warm tropical waters and exceptional visibility, Palau is a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.