Underwater Safaris in Chicago, Illinois

“I first went in with my dad and the customer service was fantastic. The staff was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about diving. I also completed my pool lessons here, and Hannah was a great instructor. She was faced with some adversity at the start of class but still led the session confidently and made sure we covered everything we needed. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for top-of-the-line”

— Ryan G. · ★★★★★

“Lotte is the greatest diving instructor of all time! I was lucky enough to get an introductory session with her this summer and it was magical. Her instructions were very clear and she was very patient and kind, willing to repeat herself as many times as necessary. Her undeniable expertise made her very easy to trust and follow, which allowed the experience to be incredibly light-hearted and fun. If you're looking to”

— Kalina T. · ★★★★★

“The equipment they sell for scuba diving and snorkeling is top notch! Very friendly, attentive, and professional service provided. My daughter and I took a snorkeling class with them and we had a great experience. Their instructors are very patient, professional, and knowledgeable with their sport. I highly recommend Underwater Safaris!”

— Warren M. · ★★★★★

“Def recommend this small family run business! This place was amazing! They made us feel right at home before and during our classes! We tried to go to another place that was a non for profit, and the time line was too long and it cost more money! Underwater Safaris was able to get us in within days and was a lot less expensive. They have a great indoor pool attached with a small class size. My bestie and I were the o”

— Samuel C. · ★★★★★ · 2023-4-21

“The staff are very friendly, respectful, and helpful. Safety, both physical and mental, is always the number one priority. Instructions are given clearly and concisely. They foster a calm, open, and fun environment. Emphasis is also placed on environmental protection and tipping in countries that rely in the tourism industry, which is super awesome.”

— Lucio H. · ★★★★★

“Everyone was really friendly and and great at explaining the process of getting scuba certified. I appreciated the help with picking out my gear and am excited to come back for the classes :)”

— marina l. · ★★★★★

“We did our pool work for scuba cert here. The instructor was fantastic, incredibly patient and worked well with a group that ranged from 12 to 60. However, the store manager was another story. We showed up with smaller fins, completely appropriate for a tiny pool. He refused to let us take the course until we dropped hundreds on fins and boots that met his arbitrary standards. He was so rude I wondered if I was being”

— Bridget A. · ★★★☆☆

“My experience (so far) at underwater safaris has been amazing! I first became interested in scuba diving back in 2014 when I did it for the first time and had kept it in my thoughts as something I might want to pursue. This year many years later I decided i wanted to try it again! I signed up and have so far had such a life changing experience! Hannah was my confined water instructor and she has been an amazing teach”

— T M. · ★★★★★