We are excited to announce these fantastic specials from some of our favorite brands! If you’re in the market for some new gear for yourself, or if you’re shopping for the divers in your life, don’t miss these great savings. Shop online through our Online […]

Not many people have heard about St Eustatius (aka Statia), a tiny island tucked away between St Martin, Saba and St Kitts. Why should you add this Caribbean island to your dive destination list? Jonas and Heather visited the island in October 2019 to spend […]

2020 has not turned out like anyone expected. Yes, it’s the understatement of the year, but true in so many ways.  Last month marked our tenth anniversary, our tenth year operating as DC’s only downtown dive shop. We had such big plans for celebrating...but instead […]

Have you ever wondered what it's like to dive in the Galapagos? Check out our Travel Tuesday trip report to hear about our adventures diving on the Galapagos Aggressor. Heather also talks about the land-based add-on trips we love, including a visit to Isabela Island […]

Summer is here! Are you ready to get in the water?! While we still don't have access to our normal training pool, we can conduct in-water classes at nearby scuba parks! Join us for a weekend getaway to Lake Phoenix in southern Virginia or Dutch […]

As the world struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic and communities begin to recover, we are all realizing that many of our travel plans to far-flung destinations will be on hold.  But don't worry -- there are still plenty of great diving opportunities nearby!  We recently […]

During these first few weeks of January, you might still be trying to put together a list of goals, resolutions, or intentions for the year ahead. One thing we hope continues to be top of mind for divers and non-divers alike, is the state of […]

Not sure how to explain to your favorite aunt what kind of BCD you’d like, or even what a BCD is? Start your wish list with Blue Planet and we can make sure they get you exactly what you want!   STEP 1: Stop by the […]

We’ve got the perfect gifts for the diver and snorkeler on your list! Our staff have weighed in with their top picks to fit every budget. Order a gift certificate online today!

Has it been a while since you were in the water? Need to test out some gear? Practice a few skills? Or just blow bubbles? Join us for Open Pool Day! Open Pool DayYou asked, and we listened. We realize your surface interval between dive vacations […]