I came home last week for a few days and got the chance to dive. I thought it was time to give JDC the second chance the deserve.
I want to thank Jupiter Dive Center for such a wonderful experience. Captain Tim, Ham, and our Dm Jim were outstanding. They went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure everyone had a good dive. Special thanks to Jim for lending me his extra wetsuit in addition to the 5mm I already had on (brrrrr, it was cold down there), and to Ham for saving my dive after a low computer battery threatened to keep me from making that second dive. The dive briefing was complete with pictures and very clear instruction. I loved having the freedom to dive my own profile within safe limits. The water was beautiful and lots of marine life to see (I think Jim had something to do with that). Did I mention the boat was fume free, fast and clean!!!
I am very impressed at the over all change I see with this dive shop. They are professional and courteous. From the phone call to book my dive right up to the time I got ready to leave, this dive OP kicked butt. The shop was clean and organized. The staff was easy to spot with their STAFF shirts clearly marking them. Having the boat docked just steps away from my car was fantastic (although one of the deck hands actually came and got my gear, it was still nice not having to watch him carry it too far . Hehehe ) .
It took a lot for me to dive with JDC again. For those of you that dont know me, I had a horrible accident while diving with Jupiter Dive Center about five years ago that almost cost me my life. Although I must take responsibility for some very poor choices I made, the dive instructor who took me to such great depths only to abandon me for a cobia, must also take responsibility (as well as the shop for allowing it). I am happy to report that he no longer works for or with JDC. It is my understanding that the shop is now owned by someone new.
If your looking for a great Dive OP in Jupiter, I would 100% recommend Jupiter Dive Center.
Thanks to all the SBers who recommended them.
I want to thank Jupiter Dive Center for such a wonderful experience. Captain Tim, Ham, and our Dm Jim were outstanding. They went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure everyone had a good dive. Special thanks to Jim for lending me his extra wetsuit in addition to the 5mm I already had on (brrrrr, it was cold down there), and to Ham for saving my dive after a low computer battery threatened to keep me from making that second dive. The dive briefing was complete with pictures and very clear instruction. I loved having the freedom to dive my own profile within safe limits. The water was beautiful and lots of marine life to see (I think Jim had something to do with that). Did I mention the boat was fume free, fast and clean!!!
I am very impressed at the over all change I see with this dive shop. They are professional and courteous. From the phone call to book my dive right up to the time I got ready to leave, this dive OP kicked butt. The shop was clean and organized. The staff was easy to spot with their STAFF shirts clearly marking them. Having the boat docked just steps away from my car was fantastic (although one of the deck hands actually came and got my gear, it was still nice not having to watch him carry it too far . Hehehe ) .
It took a lot for me to dive with JDC again. For those of you that dont know me, I had a horrible accident while diving with Jupiter Dive Center about five years ago that almost cost me my life. Although I must take responsibility for some very poor choices I made, the dive instructor who took me to such great depths only to abandon me for a cobia, must also take responsibility (as well as the shop for allowing it). I am happy to report that he no longer works for or with JDC. It is my understanding that the shop is now owned by someone new.
If your looking for a great Dive OP in Jupiter, I would 100% recommend Jupiter Dive Center.
Thanks to all the SBers who recommended them.