SCUBA SHACK
- Our PADI Dive Resort is located on the beach at Roys Bayside Grill in Sandy Ground.
- We offer Private and Scheduled diving options.
- Diving options for non-certified and certified divers
- We offer Scheduled and Private Snorkel excursions.
A FEW WORDS FROM US
Our Vision
We understand the kinds of expectations you have when you are planning your dive in Anguilla. Why? Because we are divers too, with a genuine love for Anguilla’s waters. From this point of view we think like divers, we act like professionals, and we provide you a high quality service that ensures you have an awesome overall experience. Our many repeat clients will tell you that you will experience not only a friendly and family oriented atmosphere, but also a professional well organized shop. Our quality standard is high, your safety is our number one concern, but we remember to have fun too!
The Scuba Shack
Our Scuba Shack is located at Roy’s Bayside Grill in Sandy Ground (Road Bay). We offer
A full range of Scheduled and Private Diving, Snorkeling and a wide range of courses.
We also Sell & Rent Mask, Fins & Snorkels, both daily and weekly snorkel rentals available.
We also have Scuba Shack T-Shirts, hats, and SPF 50 water shirts to protected you from the Anguilla sun.
Please email us at dive@scubashackaxa or for immediate assistance WhatsApp at us 1 (264) 235 1482.
TRIPADVISOR
Reviews
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Very competent crew made for a fun and safe dive experience. The “Get wet refresher” really helped ease some nerves after not diving for a few years.
February 15, 2023Great time certifying - Couldn't have asked for a better location and a better instructor for my PADI certification then Matthew.
February 14, 2023The crew on the boat was fantastic, fun and informative about the island, playing music and dancing on the boat rides. The dive master was excellent, helped me when I... read more had a small issue with my BCD, totally my fault because the equipment was in great shape. He even gave me a ride back to my hotel when there were no cabs available. I will definitely dive with them again when I return to Anguilla. The water was warm, saw a black tip shark , a huge lobster in the shipwreck and a sting on the ocean floor.
February 8, 2023 -
Great experience! I am just getting back into Scuba Diving and the team makes you feel totally at ease. There are several different places to dive, and we did a... read more shipwreck which was awesome! Highly recommend!
January 15, 2023First dive back post COVID so needed a refresher for two, had a Discovery dive for one, and one snorkeler. Mathew and team managed to give all four of... read more us an exceptional experience. They interspersed excellent snorkel sites with two terrific dive sites and an exciting cliff dive for those who want extra fun.
January 11, 2023 -
When the water visibility was poor, Matthew proactively cancelled our private boat diving excursion because it was not going to be a good experience. That not only saved us time... read more and money but also kept me in good graces with my wife (!). I completed my Open Water PADI certification dives with Matthew and wholeheartedly recommend him as an instructor. He is easy to work with and attentive.
December 23, 2022Went with family.
Crew was very good but poor visibility limited dive site options.
Rented all the equipment which was easy and fit well.
December 21, 2022I booked a two tank morning dive with Scuba Shack (I brough my own gear) We visited the wreck of the Oosterdiep and then cruised the reef near the... read more wreck. The dive: saw reef shark, BIG lobsters, conches all over the place (I never saw live conches before), spotted moray, and many other fish. The boat was nice. The two trip guides very friendly and helpful. As it turned out, it was just myself and another diver (hey AC!) ... almost like a private charter. Only reason not 5 stars is the facility you leave from is a little rough ... there is a single person shower (with a door that at one point may have been able to fully close 🙂 ) that serves dual purpose as a changing room. When I go back to Anguilla... I will book more dives with Scuba Shack
November 13, 2022 -
Fantastic dive! - Excellent experience. Very attentive dive staff. Laid-back and fun. I have many years of experience and had a wonderful time. I would choose them again.
November 11, 2022Second year in a row diving with Scuba Shack. Just like last year this company run by Matt and Shaq are committed to your safety and enjoyment. We experienced some... read more healthy reefs and interesting wrecks. My daughter and I dive all over Florida and the Caribbean and I will say that this company is amongst my favorites. If looking to dive in Anguilla treat yourself to SS.
July 14, 2022Everything about the excursion was INCREDIBLE. The guides are so sweet and helpful. This was my first time snorkeling but they made it so easy and we’re ready with support... read more if you needed it. Highly recommend!!
July 7, 2022 -
Shaq is very attentive as is Mathew! They do a great job. They also took us to Little Bay between dives so we could dive off the rock. Amazing fun!
July 6, 2022Had great dives and a fun time jumping off the rock and cruising around Anguilla! I got some really great picture. Private diving is a great way to... read more dive. We had the boat to ourselves. Great if you have a group of divers willing to split the cost or a family that wants to dive / snorkel together.
June 14, 2022This was a highlight of the trip. This was the first time I took my 12 year old snorkeling and both Johan and Shaq (Not sure I spelled the... read more names right) were outstanding. Matthew made sure we got to see several locations - Sandy Island, Shoal, Pelican and Little Bay and truly enjoyed the service and the attention. I highly recommend the private 3 hour tour. It was just the right amount of time for myself and my son. We will never forget the experience and the service we received.
June 12, 2022 -
I was surprised at the beauty of the reef here. Impressive colorful coral, fans, fish.
Sea turtle just hanging out resting on the deck of the ship wreck, several... read more Barracuda patrolling.
Leave it to these guys, they will choose the best sites and see to it that you have an amazing, memorable experience.
April 30, 2022As usual Matthew and crew were awesome. The experience they make it so easy. Our original trip was for March 2020 and was canceled. Matthew worked with us over that... read more time and made it so easy to transition to our trip in 2022. I dived for 3 days and they store your gear. So convenient. The Captain and our guide Shaq were awesome. So knowledgeable of the diving and the many restaurants on the island. I would highly recommend Scuba Shack for experienced divers like myself or newly certified. They cater to both.
April 14, 2022Our guides Johan (not sure if spelled right!) and Shaq were so nice and relaxed about everything and had good senses of humor! They set the mood for a fun... read more and chill excursion. Sometimes when snorkeling you can end up with too large a group on big boats and it can be intimidating. This was the opposite. This trip was very pleasant with lots of good fish to see. Don’t change a thing.
April 8, 2022 -
This was a highlight of our trip! Jouhan (sp?) and his mate were wonderfulaffable, intelligent and fun-loving and professional and helpful all the way. I felt very safe snorkeling... read more as one of them was in the water with us and they knew where each of us was at all times. At little bay we saw plenty of fish, but I can’t say it was overwhelming. The reefs appear to have changed in Anguilla since all the hurricanes.
Also, their equipment was greatI had my own but ended up buying a pair of fins because they were so comfortable and easy to put on.
You do have to enter the boat from the water, but they help you with everything.
Would go again in a minute!
March 18, 2022Matt and his crew were knowledgeable and courteous. Their operation is very safe. It was my daughter’s first open water dive after certification and Matt took the time to make... read more sure she was comfortable in the water. Highly recommend.
March 13, 2022 -
Best day of our vacation! Amazing snorkeling with fun, knowledgeable and safety-conscious guides. We took our 10 year old and the guides took such good care of her in the... read more water. The gear was great too. We will definitely come back!
February 19, 2022Did 2 wreck dives with Scuba Shack. Weather wasn’t ideal but the crew were fantastic and we saw lots of interesting wildlife. Highly recommend
February 1, 2022Matthew and his crew crafted a custom experience for us. Two were able to explore 2 different shipwrecks while also accommodating the others who just wanted to snorkel. They were... read more professional, encouraging, flexible and fun to be with. We will be back!
January 1, 2022 -
Great time on this introductory dive. The whole team was great. Very professional, but also very chill.
January 1, 2022Matthew (owner/manager) helped 2 of my young adult family members finish their open water and PADI. 2 other certified family members also dove with Matthew and his crew on... read more a separate dive. The whole experience was wonderful. Matthew was endlessly patient and accommodating with the newbies while exuding confidence and professionalism. PADI certs were earned and the certified divers had a great time visiting wrecks and other interesting underwater sites. I would not hesitate to recommend this first class operation if you are diving in Anguilla!
January 1, 2022Matthew came to our hotel pool an gave us a group private lesson to get us ready for our resort dive- he’s an absolute pro, very friendly and intuitive about... read more who is feeling nervous and who needs extra instruction.. A few days later we did our resort dive and he took us to an absolutely beautiful shipwreck, where we saw sea turtles, lobsters and all sorts of gorgeous fish. My daughter and son were both nervous about their first dive, and Matthew was such an expert at briefing them and making them feel safe/comfortable. His crew was terrific at helping us al suit up and get comfortable in our gear. 5 stars for sure! We can’t wait to get certified so we can return and do more dives with Matthew and his colleagues.
January 1, 2022 -
Anguilla has some excellent dives although the reefs took it pretty hard after hurricane Irma hit. Their best dives seem to revolve around wrecks. The dive crew from... read more Scuba Shack are very professional and very patient. I went a few days ago and the water can get pretty rough. I hate to admit it but I panicked on my first dive and the crew had to literally fetch me out of the water which was no easy chore given how rough the water was. I've had over 100 dives under my belt and never once panicked but I couldn't handle the serf. I know it is mind over body. The crew was amazing and strongly encouraged me do the second dive. I finally convinced myself not let the first dive get the better of me so I went for the second dive. The water was no less calm but I got in, got down a few feet to avoid the waves, and got to dive an amazing wreck. The dive master was at my side the whole time making sure I was okay. They were extremely patient with me. I'm embarrassed to write this because I've done a ton of diving in the past and never let the serf get the better of me but I guess we all have a bad dive from time to time. The master divers at Scuba Shack made me feel safe and all in all, it was a great day - if not a little humbling.
December 11, 2021Fantastic dives with a great team at Scuba Shack. Matt and his partner took 4 of us on 2 deep wreck dives including the Ide Marie and the Ooster... read more Diep wrecks. The first one was covered with fish, including a large turtle, lobsters, and an eagle ray. We were also fortunate to remove 2 lion fish from the wreck. The second dive was home to 5 reef sharks in the 5-6' range along with multiple eagle rays. Overall memorable dives with a friendly, super competent outfit. Lots of great conversation and stories as well.
December 6, 2021