We keep a diving set on the boat for emergencies and it was time to update. Brilliant advice, loads of stock including prescription masks which I’d been meaning to get for ages. Keen prices. Couldn’t... See more
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I was recommended this particular make of knee pad by a friend who has done a lot of sailing. My online search led me to Andark and my principal reason for using them was free p&p. (All suppliers ha... See more
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Did not have a piece of kit I ordered online. Sharon from Andark called me up with alternative colour option or an upgrade with a nice further discount! Goods arrived well packaged and in excellent co... See more
Every time you enter Andark you get a friendly personal service, that encourages you to trust them as a quality business. They never badger you & never make you feel you have to over spend. They are a... See more
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Andark was formed in 1976 , originally as a diving contractor working on many underwater projects from ship hull surveys to underwater construction and marine salvage. In 1980 we diversified into scuba diver training . Today Andark is one of the country’s biggest leisure diving schools offering a range of world-recognised dive courses. From 1982 the company started retailing diving equipment. This was soon expanded to include clothing and equipment for other watersports. Now from its retail base near Southampton it sells all the leading clothing brands for yachting and boating including Gill, Henri Lloyd, Musto and Quicksilver; lifejackets and buoyancy aids by Crewsaver, Typhoon, Henri Lloyd; wet and dry suits from, BodyGlove, Typhoon, Gul, Crewsaver and Musto. Diving suppliers include Scubapro, Suunto, Cressi, Mares, Aqualung and more. We run dives along the south coast and are situated in the heart of the south’s boating area, surrounded by marinas, sailing schools and clubs, with Cowes just across the Solent.. “ Andark’s business is watersports .”
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256 Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, SO21 7FL, Southampton
- 01489 581755
- miriam@andark.co.uk
- andark.co.uk
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Great facilities and brilliant instructors
I have recently completed my PADI Open water with Andakr and had the best week! Their lake and facilities were amazing and the instructors were a great laugh and so calming! Highly recommended and can't wait to come back :)
4 August 2016
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Knowledgable staff and diligent customer service
Great place to get sailing kit at a reasonable price and good honest advice from the staff. I've had a few things returned too and they have been very fair in replacing faulty kit
24 July 2016
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A totally professional company
Using the services supplied by Andark Diving could not have been better. This is a totally professional company and friendly, at the same time. When buying equipment, the staff were engaging and knowledgeable, taking my wishes into account and offering sound advice on purchases. Learning to dive with Andark has been a real pleasure. The dive instructors are very professional and the superb facilities add to a very enjoyable experience. I would recommend Andark Diving to anybody wishing to learn to dive, without hesitation.
22 July 2016
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Optimum personal service!
Every time you enter Andark you get a friendly personal service, that encourages you to trust them as a quality business. They never badger you & never make you feel you have to over spend. They are always helpful with your purchase to your budget. Quality service with quality products! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
21 July 2016
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Great Staff and services
Andark have been very helpful in kitting me out for my new boat. I'm fairly new to sailing, so they advised me on what I needed day 1 and what equipment I could wait for! Very easy website to use, and my products arrives quickly.
21 July 2016
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Reply from Andark Diving and Watersport
Thanks Alan!
I am consistently blown away by the exceptionally great service at Andark.
Having been in the marine trade for many years, I have purchased many different products at Andark diving. From Diving courses and equipment through to sailing equipment and accessories. Each and every time I am blown away with the exceptional customer service and expertise. I would highly recommend Andark to anyone. They are my one stop shop for anything watersports and marine.
20 July 2016
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Reply from Andark Diving and Watersport
Thank you very much for your review. We hope to see you at Andark soon!
Thieves and liars
I have bought a pair of Cressi fins from their shop, and had to inquire why my item has not arrived. I was given an option to either wait or get a totally different item (even different size!!).
Soon enough I was told that my refund had been processed when it had not. And now I have a Paypal dispute open and am still waiting to get a single reply from the seller.
Now if they think stealing £20 from their customers is ok, chances are they won't think twice taking £200 from your account either!
And lie about the refund being done so that you close your dispute and they can keep your money!
Stay clear, there are genuine business around that need customers. DO NOT support thieves and cheating businesses.
6 September 2012
Unprompted review
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