Aqua-Nut Divers

Getting certified as an open water scuba diver has been something I have wanted to do for many years. Now that I am 60 yrs old, I finally did it. Being a US Army Veteran, I went through the Veterans program through Aqua-Nut Divers right here in Bakersfield, CA. The whole training staff were knowledgeable and they made all the trainings easy to understand and enjoyable. I haven't had an experience like this in a long time. I have PTSD, I have 4 deployments ranging from Desert Storm to Iraqi Freedom just on this first diving experience, I found diving is like an escape from your thoughts, leaving PTSD back on dry land, and even when you exit the water, all your thoughts are about what you just experienced in the water. To complete our open water and advanced driving certifications, we went to Catalina. We completed 3 dives each day for a total of 9 dives, with each dive I felt more confident and really enjoyed my time under the water. We seen eels, lots of fish, lobsters and even a squid. The staff was very encouraging with their tips and letting me know that I was improving with each dive. I really want you to know, the staff were outstanding, top notch and I wouldn't doubt if they are the best in what they do. Now, I am not saying they were easy on us, because safety is always the top priority, they made sure we understood what could go wrong if you didn't understand a task we had to complete. They also wanted to make sure we knew what to do if something was to happen. During training I had no fear of being under the water, I fully trusted the staff, they made feel comfortable and if something was to happen, they were not going to let anything happen to me. They had my trust way back when were training in the pool. Only thing I regret, is waiting till I was 60 to do this. Don't be like me and wait, act now and get your certification, also age is just a number.

I had a great time going through the open water and advanced scuba diver courses. Eric and Martha are very passionate about diving and they make sure their students are proficient and develop good diving habits. I highly recommend this experience, thank you Eric, Martha, and all the staff.

They helped me get back into the water. A very professional and well-experienced team of instructors. Couldn't be happier.

My husband, 4 friends and I have trained and are certified divers (open water and advanced) by Eric and his team. I had to go through twice, they were patient with me and my struggles. I couldn’t be more grateful!! I can tell you I would NEVER go anywhere else for my training. I watched other dive groups enter the water without doing their buddy checks and without a 1/4 of the knowledge that Aqua-Nuts provides and hammers into your head. I am so grateful for the amount of attention to detail and safety they take to make sure that every diver knows what to expect and can prepare for it. And we have a great time, other than freezing on the surface waiting for the next dive! Thank you again to Eric and his amazing team! I couldn’t have done it without you guys and your continued patience!

The owners and staff are super passionate about Scuba! Naturally, they have extensive knowledge and expertise. They have an awesome program for veterans. I was fortunate enough to be apart of the class in 2021 and it was one of the best experiences I’d ever had! I’m extremely grateful for what they do to give back to veterans. Their knowledge and expertise carry’s down to their students so you feel confident in your skills when you’re in the ocean. I would highly encourage anyone interested in scuba to reach out and give them a shot.

The folks at Aqua-Nut Divers are truly amazing and I owe them a huge debt of gratitude for helping make my entry into SCUBA one of the coolest things I've ever done! There is a true sense of friendship and camaraderie amongst the members during club meetings and during dive excursions that keeps me coming back! As a newer diver, I know I can rely on their experience, professionalism, and competence before, during, and after dives to help make every one of my dives an amazing experience. Thanks again, Aqua-Nut Divers!

Eric is passionate about diving and being knowledgeable of what he is teaching! Getting into the ocean for the first time is a bit nerve racking. But with Eric and the team of instructors it was a great experience and they make every effort to give you the best experience possible!

Very satisfied, will be coming back again. Engaged with Eric to get myself reactivated and my wife Open Water certified. He and his team were knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate. Promoted safety in diving, provided valuable experience in in-person classes, and charged the lowest rates in town. Gives back to vets. Wouldn't recommend anyone else.

Great team of instructors, my wife, 15 year old daughter and I all got certificated. We always felt well informed and safe. They never rushed us, went at our pace. 100% would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of trying scuba.

Very professional and knowledgeable team of instructors that care about their students. From Open Water class to Dive Master, Aqua-Nut Divers could not have given me a better experience.