Business Details
Your Trusted Scuba Diving and Swim Training Center in Chattanooga
Choo-Choo Diving & Aquatic Center has been dedicated to providing exceptional scuba diving and swim training experiences since its founding. Our state-of-the-art facility and team of certified professionals specialize in creating personalized learning environments for divers and swimmers of all skill levels. With expertise in scuba certification programs, advanced dive techniques, and swim instruction, we combine technical proficiency with a passion for aquatic safety and exploration. Our comprehensive services include equipment rental, full-service gear maintenance, and curated exotic dive trips designed to accommodate both novice and experienced adventurers.We maintain strong partnerships with industry leaders like SSI and DAN to ensure the highest standards of training and safety. Through decades of combined experience, our instructors have developed proven methodologies for teaching water safety, buoyancy control, and dive planning. As a trusted local resource, we prioritize customer education, equipment reliability, and creating memorable underwater experiences while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and industry best practices.
Services
Scuba Certification
Swim Instruction
Equipment Rental
Gear Maintenance
Exotic Dive Trips
Highlights and features
- We offer SSI-certified training programs for all diving skill levels
- Our technicians service all major dive equipment brands
- We provide personalized swim instruction for ages 6 months and up
- Our exotic dive trips include expert-led group expeditions worldwide
- We maintain strict safety protocols with regular equipment inspections
Associations and certifications
- SSI
- DAN
What people say
Friendly and very safety concerned
Excellent customer service
Knowledgeable of dive equipment
Perfectly with top notch gear
Lifelong diving confidence
Services
Scuba Dive Training
Our SSI-certified instructors provide comprehensive scuba training programs for all experience levels. From beginner open water courses to advanced technical diving specialties, we emphasize safety, proper technique, and environmental awareness. Our structured curriculum prepares divers for real-world conditions while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
Swim Lessons
We offer year-round swim instruction for ages 6 months and up with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. Our progressive curriculum develops water safety skills, stroke technique, and confidence in the pool environment. Classes are available for beginners through competitive-level swimmers with customized lesson plans for individual needs.
Equipment Rental
Full-service equipment rental includes regulators, BCDs, dive computers, and wetsuits for certified divers. Our rental fleet features top brands maintained to strict safety standards. We provide properly sized gear for both recreational dives and specialized training requirements with expert fitting assistance available.
Exotic Dive Trips
We organize international dive adventures to premier underwater destinations with expert-led group trips. Our curated itineraries include liveaboard options, shore diving locations, and specialty wreck/expedition opportunities. All trips include professional dive guides and logistical support for a seamless experience.
Gear Maintenance
Our certified technicians provide maintenance and repair services for major dive equipment brands. We offer annual inspections, regulator servicing, and BCD repairs using manufacturer-approved parts and procedures. Preventative maintenance programs help ensure equipment reliability and longevity for both recreational and professional divers.
Questions
What scuba certification options do you offer?
We provide SSI-certified programs from beginner open water to advanced specialties including wreck diving, nitrox, and instructor training.
Are swim lessons available for different skill levels?
Yes, we offer classes for infants through adults with progressive levels from basic water safety to competitive swimming techniques.
Do you rent dive equipment for certified divers?
Yes, we offer full equipment packages including regulators, BCDs, dive computers, and wetsuits for certified divers with proper fitting assistance.
How do your exotic dive trips work?
We organize group expeditions to premier dive destinations with expert guides, logistical support, and options for both recreational and technical divers.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for all services including equipment purchases, lessons, and dive trip deposits.
Are there safety protocols for lessons and dives?
Yes, we maintain strict safety standards with equipment inspections, medical questionnaires, and instructor-led supervision for all training activities.
