NEWS News, Conservation, and Dive How To's!

Black Friday started early this year! If you’re in the market for some new gear for yourself (maybe an upgrade?), or if you’re shopping for the divers in your life, don’t miss these great savings. Shop online through our Online Store or stop by the […]

'TIS THE SEASON FOR A DEEP DIVE... ON KNOWLEDGE! Come one, come all, to our Blue Planet Saturday Seminar Series! Blue Planet is here to help you venture further! You already know us as your friendly neighborhood spot for all your scuba needs, from gear […]

Thinking you’ve got to pack it in now that the temps are dropping? Think again! Grab your gear and join Blue Planet for our hot new workshop series at the pool!  Autumn and winter weekends are the perfect vibe to take a few hours with […]

Yes, it's true...Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! And we have SO MUCH FUN planned for you this October... Ghost & History Tour in Old Town Alexandria Tuesday, October 24, 2023 starting at 6 PM Many legends, folklore tales, unsolved mysteries, […]

Earn points by participating in conservation-related activities throughout the year. See how your efforts stack up to others in the leaderboard below! The PADI AWARE Foundation is a non-profit aimed at driving local action for global ocean conservation. Each September, PADI hosts AWARE Week, in […]

Dive into action during PADI's 6th annual AWARE Week! Taking place September 16-24, 2023, AWARE Week is an opportunity for divers around the world to take local action for global impact. YOU can create positive ocean change through fins-on, fins-off conservation actions, courses and event […]

Curious to see what mermaiding is all about? Join us for a class or event in September! Pool courses We'll be offering the following Mermaid courses in the pool September 9-10, 2023: Basic Mermaid - Saturday PADI Mermaid - Saturday & Sunday Discover Mermaid - […]

PADI® Women’s Dive Day has grown into the most celebrated day of diving on the planet, transforming lives and opening the door to the underwater world. For eight years, the dive community has rallied together to encourage divers of all genders, ages, races, backgrounds and […]

Both recreational and professional divers rely on cutting-edge technology for their safety and to enhance their underwater experiences. Garmin developed the Descent series dive computers to meet this demand. These computers represent the latest in modern advances by using: customizable, color, LED screens, Bluetooth connectivity […]

Are you a scuba diver looking for ways to make a positive impact on our oceans? Earth Day is the perfect time to get involved in community science projects and volunteer opportunities that can help protect and conserve our marine environment. Here are several ways […]