First Coast Divers

! Get certified with First Coast Divers and PADI... the leaders in dive certification. As a certified Open Water Diver, you will experience unbelievably beautiful and exciting underwater destinations around the world! PADI Open Water Diver training is safe, thrilling, and fun with First Coast Divers!

• International Trips

Our programmed trips set us apart from your average dive shop. We work hard to bring a great group of people to diverse and stunning dive locations around the
world in order to make amazing memories with the First Coast DiversCommunity. Check out some of our current trips!

• Gear Consultation

Our gear education + your personal diving needs = YOUR best gear package. Every diver who walks into our store will be offered a complimentary gear consultation and a “unique to you” gear package made up of only top-quality scuba gear. That means you make the best possible decision on the purchase of your life-saving equipment. OUR STORY

First Coast Divers was first opened for business in Jacksonville, FL in March of 2007 and is owned and operated by Dan Mechelke. From the beginning, Dan's business philosophy has always been to offer the highest quality products with the highest level of personal service. This is why First Coast Divers exclusively sells Aqua Lung gear (and their fine family of products) and has partnered with PADI to offer the best dive training in the world. Although our prices are competitive, at First Coast Divers, we realize that we may not be the least expensive dealer from which to buy your gear and to receive your training...it will never be our goal to be that type of store. Our goal is to exceed our customers' expectations in regards to the quality of products and quality of service we offer. We believe in building lasting relationships with our customers based on trust. We believe in treating people the way we would want to be treated. It is our goal to be your hometown dive center.