Learn to dive in ALBUQUERQUE

You’re ready to learn to dive. Get your SCUBA certification in about two weeks. Small classes, personalized attention, and a class that teaches you to dive at a pace that you will be comfortable with. Learn more about our training process here.

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   TheGarnisher 
 May 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This past fall, I had the incredible opportunity to snorkel with sharks in Hawaii. It was amazing, but I kept thinking... I want to be deeper. That’s when I got it in my head to try scuba diving. The problem? I live in New Mexico. With a trip to Iceland on the horizon—including the chance to dive at the stunning Silfra fissure—I needed to figure out where to start my scuba journey. If you're anything like me, you might feel uncertain about whether you'll even enjoy diving. And walking into some dive shops can be overwhelming, as it quickly becomes clear their main focus is selling you lots of expensive gear. That’s why I’m so glad I found Bill and his crew at Viking Dives. If that initial uncertainty sounds familiar, this is the place to go. They won’t claim to be the cheapest training option in town, but what they do offer is exceptional, high-quality instruction at a pace that suits you. They make sure you truly understand each concept before moving on, which results in you becoming a more skilled and confident diver. I recently completed my Open Water and Deep Diver training with them, and at no point was there any pressure to buy gear. In fact, unless I specifically asked about it, equipment sales never even came up! Now that I’ve caught the diving bug, I’ll likely be asking a lot more in the coming weeks and months—but on my terms. And if you do decide to invest in your own gear, Viking Dives won’t just push the most expensive options. They actually dedicate part of their Open Water course to discussing what equipment is not worth your money! Instead, they make honest recommendations based on years of experience and tailor them to your diving goals. Since I needed a cold-water focus for Iceland, they made sure I had the right information without unnecessary upselling. Viking Dives is run by people with a true passion for diving, and their enthusiasm is contagious. I cannot recommend them enough!
  
 
        
   Annie Krueger 
 December 30, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just completed a refresher course with Bill and can’t say enough about how amazing it was! It’s been 6 years since I dove last and overall and I only have about 10 dives under my belt so I was starting to get anxious for an upcoming dive trip. I am SO glad I did my refresher with Bill, it was a 1 on 1 session in the pool and I left feeling so much more comfortable in the water! I learned new skills and feel so much more prepared! Some of the other reviews articulate it better but Bill is so patient and so supportive and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable! Truly can’t recommend enough!!!
  
 
        
   Mark Swinney 
 October 10, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Viking Dives has been, hands down, the best retail buying experience of ANY kind that I have ever had. My son and I bought new equipment and the personal care we received ensuring that everything is perfect for us was simply off the charts! We cannot be more grateful and are SO very, very happy!
  
 
        
   James Cox 
 October 10, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Bill is extremely knowledgeable about diving and the corresponding equipment and great to work with; he does not have that "I am God's gift to diving attitude" found at some dive shops. He was very helpful toward me finding some fins that I could use for dry suit diving.
  
 
        
   Chris Adams 
 August 13, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great customer service.  The bags are as described and expected.  We use them as personal equipment bags for a fire department dive team.
  
 
        
   J Ehudin 
 August 5, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Viking Dive Center! I needed a Razor BCD in a hurry for a friend overseas, and I was really impressed by the way Bill and Karin went out of their way to get it to me fast! Highly recommend working with these folks!
  
 
        
   Kyle Rolfe 
 August 1, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quick shipping and great customer service.  Very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.