Underwater World

09/12/2026

Sorry for any inconvenience but we will have shortened hours from 3pm-6pm tomorrow, Saturday, September 12th.

09/07/2026

Thanks to the Independence II for some great wreck diving this weekend. The conditions were so good we weren’t sure we were in New Jersey anymore.

Interested in joining next time? We’ve just updated our website with a variety of classes to get you ready. The best diving of the season is here.

08/17/2026

Interested in closing out the summer with a relaxing dive experience led by a seasoned group of Underwater World dive professionals? Confused and concerned by the recent shortage of hot dogs at many of our local Wawa stores?

We may have a solution for you…

On Saturday, August 29th we’ll be hosting our somewhat annual guided dive & BBQ at Lake Hydra. You bring your dive gear, we’ll bring the hotdogs and Divemasters.

Nothing makes diving safer than experience, but, it can be a challenge to get that experience diving locally. Underwater World offers guided local dives with our dive professionals to make sure you have a buddy and get the safe experience that you are looking for. Our Divemasters or Instructors will...

08/13/2026

Another weekend has come and gone, but oh what a weekend it was! We want to thank Independence II for hosting us last weekend for a day filled with some gorgeous visibility and a dash of advanced open water certifications. In a first for the shop we combined the fun of Lake Hydra Scuba with the excitement of Jersey diving into one Advanced open water class. Huge congratulations to Aiden Goodson and Kevin Gragg for completing the gauntlet and becoming Advanced open water divers! Mike Golden and Pat McLaughlin threw one exciting class.

Did we catch Mike off guard with this photo? Yes, yes we did. Is Pat second guessing his life choices? Maybe, but we all had a blast!

Daniel Martinez caught some awesome video clips of the conditions and fun stuff to be seen.

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Look for more days on Independence II, and as always dive on!

08/04/2026

Another weeknd down with some less than perfect weather, but non the less Instructor Mike G went out to Lake Hydra Scuba with some students for certification dives! All went well for Kyle and Jawad, a warm congratulations to them on passing their certification dives with flying colors! Kyle was joined by his lovely girlfriend Sabrina, who is also a past Underwater World certified diver.

Always thought about getting your openwater started? We have a couple classes starting soon and what better time than now?!
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One more congratulations to Kyle and Jawad and a big thank you to Mike Golden for teaching another awesome class!

08/04/2026

One spot has opened up for our New Jersey wreck charter on Sunday with the Independence II. Come experience premier wreck diving with us.

Whether you’re an experienced old salty or a ‘I wonder what wreck diving off New Jersey is like’ first-timer, one thing is certain — you’ll have an unforgettable time diving beneath the waves. From the many sea life covering the bottom to the mystery and history of New Jersey’s legendary...

07/29/2026

Two spots left!

Come earn your NAUI Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications, while also getting the chance to log your first New Jersey wreck dives aboard the Independence II- all in the same action-packed weekend.

NAUI Advanced Course Combo – Includes Nitrox Class & New Jersey Boat Dive Add-OnAugust 5th will be held at Underwater WorldAugust 8th will be held at Lake HydraAugust 9th is on the Independence II Dive Boat, Clark's Landing Marina, Slip #97, 847 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 *August 9th...

07/03/2026

With another weekend upon us and more students getting out for their Checkouts at Lake Hydra Scuba. These are from last weekend showing off Instructor Mike G with a few of his weekend pool course students. Thank you to the DMs that helped out and kept everything moving smooth in the heat mixed with some showers ( how dare the rain get our gear wet!).

07/03/2026

06/17/2026

It’s finally outdoor pool season! Last weekend we had a full class of new open water students (Kromer didn’t send us any pictures), and last night was another full pool with three different specialty classes taking advantage of the late June sunsets. Don’t be filled with regret come August, call Nancy at the shop now to find out which classes let you go on the water slide.