Underwater Safaris

About this dive shop

🌊 Dive Into the Fun With Chicago’s #1 PADI 5‑Star Dive Center! Making waves since 1987 Ready to make a splash? At Underwater Safaris, we’ve been teaching Chicago how to explore the underwater world for decades — and we keep things exciting. With our in‑store heated pool and small class sizes (just 4 students!), you get warm water, personal attention, and a relaxed, confidence‑boosting experience. 🤿 Training for Every Adventure Whether you’re brand‑new or chasing pro‑level dreams, we’ve got something for every explorer: • Open Water Certification • Advanced & Specialty Courses • Professional Training all the way to Instructor • Freediving • Mermaid Classes — and yes, men, women, and children can all be mermaids • Discover Scuba & Mermaid Parties — the most unforgettable way to celebrate anything 🐠 Gear Up With the Best We’re proud authorized dealers for your favorite brands: Aqualung, Apeks, Scubapro, Uwatec, Garmin, Henderson, TUSA, Shearwater, Shark Skin, Dive Caddy, and more. If it belongs underwater, we’ve got it covered. 🚗 Easy to Get To • Convenient street parking • Just a short walk from public transit Come dive, swim, splash, and transform into your most adventurous self — we can’t wait to welcome you into our underwater world!

Activities offered

Activity PADI Scuba Diving

Activity Adaptive Diving

Activity Conservation

Activity PADI First Aid - EFR

Activity PADI Freediving

Activity PADI Mermaid

Activity PADI Snorkelling