New Jersey Dive Shops and Sites Recommendations?

[KidK9]

Hey all, I will be relocating to New Jersey in the next two weeks to the Edison/Somerset/Central New Jersey area. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of some reputable shops and some websites I could have a look at. Thanks a ton!

 

[Surelyshirly]

Wreck Valley Divers Scuba Diving Club

http://www.wreckvalley.com/

New Jersey dive board and if you google NJ dive clubs you will get a list . Many throughout the state

I live in Toms River area between Point Pleasant and Barnegat Light. Underwater Discovery in Toms River has done good by me so far

 

[Dive-aholic]

The closest to you is probably Ocean Explorers. They are off of Rte 1 in Edison. I've also used Scuba Connection in Hillsborough. They might be a little bit farther for you, but they have some good people there.

 

[KidK9]

Excellent, thank you for the local shop recommendations. I'll most likely stop in so I can become familiar with them and see what they offer by way of some local diving.

 

[XJae]

no doubt visit us at wreckvalley.com/forum
i've been using the scuba connection, very tec & ccr friendly. tscscuba.com
also check out njscuba.net for local sites and info.

welcome to nj.

 

[jkling17]

There's also Fantasea in Milltown. Great people. 37 S Main Sthttp://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Milltown, NJ 08850
Get Directions(732) 846-5200

Ocean Explorers and Scuba Connection are fine shops but both are expensive but have a lot of good stuff. What i think both really bring to the table is the quality of their instructors - both have very very good instructors. When it comes to gear I prefer to get my stuff online unless I need a little something and don't have time to order it. But I've been diving for a fair while and have already bought various gear from stores over the years including both OE and SC - as well as a shop up in Westchester NY where I learned to dive years ago. This includes my rig, dry suit, mask, fins and other stuff - so please all don't blast me for saving money when I buy a light or replacement snorkle.

What I'd really recommend the most is that you get together with the folks at the Explorers Dive Club - a fully independent club that meets every 2nd Tue of every month at 7pm at the Spain Inn in Piscataway - this is very close to Somerset - I used to live there and several club members still do. show up early if you can and grab dinner - chances are that some people from the club will be there and not all that hard to spot - I recommend the garlic shrimp, monkfish or paella.

The club is chock full of terrific people and great divers. Welcome to NJ!

 

[RJP]

Another vote for The Scuba Connection - one of the best bets in the area for someone who really wants to dive locally.

As for dive site recommendations? Just look east - the Atlantic Ocean off NJ has more diveable wrecks than just about anyplace else in the world!