Try Dive Pool | Get Underwater at Scuba Show
The Try Dive Pool is one of the highlights of the Scuba Show, giving visitors the chance to experience diving firsthand in a safe, controlled environment. Suitable for complete beginners through to qualified divers, all sessions are supervised by certified professionals.
This year, there’s even more to get involved in:
- Discover Scuba Sessions (Ages 10+) – Take your first breath underwater with expert guidance
- Sidemount Try Dives – Experience a more streamlined and flexible diving setup, popular with advanced and technical divers
- CCR Try Dives – Discover the world of rebreather diving and see how this advanced technology changes the way you dive
Bookings are first-come, first-served, so be sure to sign up at the Try Dive Pool when you arrive.
All scuba equipment is provided—just bring your swimwear and a towel.
Pool sessions are delivered by the team at South Jersey Scuba, ensuring a safe, fun and professional introduction to diving.
Marine Careers | ROV Dive Tank Challenge
Discover what it’s like to work underwater with Scuba.Tech—a nonprofit organisation using diving, underwater robotics and cutting-edge 3D mapping technology to advance marine science, historical preservation and ocean accessibility.
Visitors can pilot a real ROV (remotely operated vehicle) in a 15x15 ft dive tank featuring an underwater obstacle course and multiple live camera feeds. Test your precision with a timed leaderboard challenge, explore virtual shipwrecks through an ROV simulator and get hands-on with underwater survey technology used in real marine operations.
Expert team members will be on hand throughout the show for informal talks, photogrammetry demonstrations and to answer questions about careers in marine science, offshore industries and underwater robotics.
Perfect for students, families, aspiring divers and future engineers, this interactive experience offers an exciting introduction to careers beneath the surface.
Mermaid Experience
Step into an enchanting underwater world and meet a real-life mermaid at our magical Mermaid Experience. Perfect for families and young ocean lovers, this beautifully themed static display offers children the chance to see, interact with, and take photos alongside a stunning live mermaid. A truly unforgettable experience that brings fantasy and imagination to life for visitors of all ages.
VR Shipwreck experience!
The popular VR wreck-diving zone gives visitors the chance to explore the historic Mars shipwreck in Sweden. Launched in 1563, Mars was one of the most powerful warships of its time and the flagship of the Swedish navy during the Northern Seven Years’ War. In 1564, the ship was sunk in a dramatic battle after being boarded and set ablaze, exploding and sending it to the seabed. Lost for more than 400 years before being rediscovered in 2011, the wreck is exceptionally well preserved. Through virtual reality, visitors can experience this iconic shipwreck from a diver’s perspective—without getting wet.
Scuba Radio
Kickstart your day at the Scuba Show with Greg The Divemaster of Scuba Radio, who will be bringing the energy and getting the crowd fired up before the doors even open. Known for his lively personality and deep roots in the diving community, Greg sets the tone for a fun-filled day ahead.
Expect plenty of interactive games, exciting giveaways and lots of laughs as he gets everyone in the mood for the show. It’s the perfect way to gather with fellow divers, soak up the atmosphere and get ready for an action-packed day of all things diving.
Historical Diving Society
The Historical Diving Society will be showcasing the fascinating history of diving through a dedicated display celebrating how underwater exploration has evolved. Visitors can expect to see examples of classic diving equipment, including traditional hard-hat gear, alongside expert insights into the techniques, technology and stories that shaped the early days of the sport.
Run by passionate volunteers, the display offers a hands-on look at diving heritage and is a must-see for anyone interested in how modern scuba diving came to be.
Meet The Experts
Meet the experts from some of the biggest names in diving equipment, all under one roof at the Scuba Show. With leading manufacturers exhibiting throughout the show floor, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with the people behind the latest gear.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade your setup, get hands-on with new products, ask questions and receive expert advice tailored to your diving needs. From computers and regulators to fins and exposure suits, it’s the perfect place to explore what’s new and find the right kit for you.
Shark Cage Experience
Step inside the Shark Cage Photo Experience and come face-to-face with the ocean’s most iconic predators—no wetsuit required! Perfect for all ages, this fun and interactive attraction lets you capture the thrill of a shark encounter in a safe and exciting environment.
Climb into the cage, strike your best brave (or terrified!) pose and create a memorable photo with family and friends. It’s a fantastic way to add a bit of adventure to your day and take home a unique Scuba Show souvenir.
The Aquarium Divers For Coral Society
Ask questions, see videos, and pictures of coral restoration. Information on how to get involved. Hands-on activities for kids and discussion topics. Information for dive clubs and dive shops independent of ADFC.
Aquarium Divers For Coral Society (ADFC) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (NGO) focused on coral reef restoration in the Florida Keys and Caribbean. It is a 6-year-old, fully volunteer-run organization that acts as an intermediary, organizing recreational, aquarium-focused, and certified divers to assist established foundations with reef conservation. Membership is free for all certified divers.
Dive for the cause and dive for the adventure. The reefs are more important to our lives than most people realize.
HOG Regulator Service Course
The HOG Regulator Service Course is a hands-on, technician-level training programme designed to teach proper inspection, maintenance and repair of HOG scuba regulators to manufacturer standards.
Participants will learn the complete service process, including disassembly, cleaning, parts replacement, reassembly, tuning and performance testing. The course places a strong emphasis on safety and developing a deep understanding of how regulators perform in real diving conditions.
Priced at $438, the course includes pre-course knowledge reviews to be completed in advance, ensuring you arrive fully prepared to maximise your hands-on training time.
Ideal for dive professionals, technicians and dedicated HOG regulator owners, this course provides the skills needed to confidently service equipment while maintaining compliance with factory protocols.
For more information or to book, contact Bob Collins at sales@hogscuba.com.
PSI-PCI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course - CANCELLED
Due to an unforeseen emergency, the PSI-PCI courses in Atlantic City are unfortunately cancelled.
Please contact staff@psicylinders.com for more inormation if you have a booking.