Fins Scuba Reviews 41

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been there twice, once in 2023 and again recently. Excellent both times. Friendly, helpful, good equipment, safety conscious, ran by a lovely young couple. Cannot praise them enough.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had a fantastic day Fins Scuba today was Emergency first responder, enriched air and Emergency Oxygen provider! Massive thanks to Wayne Kellow-webb for great tuition and of Toby for being a fanta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another trip to Gozo with Fins Scuba. Covid regulations made it a very different trip from previous ones, but even that didn’t manage to dampen the experience in any way shape or form. This... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Undertook my confined water dives with Fins as part of my PADI Open Water certification. Can’t speak highly enough of them. If you’re thinking about taking up diving, start with Fins. Great instructor... See more

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  1. Career and Education Provider
  2. Class
  3. Diving Club
  4. SCUBA Instructor
  5. Swimming Pool
  6. Water Sports Equipment Rental Service

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Fins is the premier PADI Dive Centre in the North of England with an unparalleled 30 PADI Instructors on it’s staff. With more than 25 years experience Fins can help you learn to dive, improve your skills or become a scuba instructor. Fins offers a variety of experiences through tours, charters and dive trips, near home or on holiday in a fun packed accompanied adventure. You can also build life long friendships with fellow divers in our Dive Club, currently we’ve over 100 members. Explore our site www.fins.co.uk, phone or email us or call into our Dive Centre to find out more. Fins, It’s a Way of Life.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been there twice: A1

Been there twice, once in 2023 and again recently. Excellent both times. Friendly, helpful, good equipment, safety conscious, ran by a lovely young couple. Cannot praise them enough.

11 June 2024
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thank you Lauren, it was lovely to see you in store and look forward to you visiting us again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to learn

I can't say enough about this lot, just what a team, I have to say with out all of these Colin, Wayne, Peter, Lewis, Mark and of course the cups of tea by Cushla I can't say thank you for getting me to being an instructor and because of them it was easier than I thought, if you want anything to do with diving from dsd to being an instructor all with no drama, many thanks

5 March 2023
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Reply from Fins Scuba

The pleasure was all ours, you put in lots of hard work and reaped the rewards! We are thrilled to have been able to take you through your journey to becoming a PADI Instructor and wish you lots of success in the future. Team Fins Scuba

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i phone lost and returned from Lake Windermere

Big thank you to John Stanley who recently found my iphone and car key at the bottom of Lake Windermere 18 months after it had been lost. He went above and beyond to get this returned to me especially as a certain courier company had managed to lose it for over a month. Really pleased to have it returned and what a wonderful man to take so much time and trouble over this.

25 January 2023
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Hi, we are thrilled to hear you are finally reunited with your iPhone and car keys, they have been on quite a journey! We are really proud of John and his efforts to re unite you with your belongings. Thank you very much for your review we will share this with John who is a valued team member here at Fins Scuba!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bonaire with FINS.

Great trip out to Bonaire with the FINS diving group. It was a well organised trip, thanks to Wayne who was in charge of the diving/truck driving etc. The shore diving was fantastic and the amount of sea life that we saw was very impressive.

12 November 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Bonaire trip!

Just returned home from a great diving holiday in Bonaire with Fins. We were looked after the whole trip by Wayne who ensured we visited lots of sites on the island. He provided lots of practical help in terms of explaining the dive sites and helping everyone enter and exit the water when things were tricky. All meals were booked and organised so we didn't have to worry about anything.
I also completed my wreck course on the trip which was challenging but a great experience. I was very nervous before the course but Wayne put my mind at ease and helped me feel safe.
It was my first holiday with Fins and I wouldn't hesitate to travel with them again or recommend them to a friend

11 November 2022
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Hi Sarah, thank you for your lovely review. Congratulations on passing your PADI Wreck Specialty with us what a fabulous achievement.
We hope you can join us on one of our future holidays.
See you soon
The Fins Scuba Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bonaire Dive Trip

Great diving, good company, well organised, good value for money, guide very good. Would recommend Fins Scuba for any dive trips.

11 November 2022
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thank you for your company on our trip to Bonaire. So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your valued feedback.
We hope to see you soon on one of our future trips.
The Fins Scuba team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great People!!

Undertook my confined water dives with Fins as part of my PADI Open Water certification. Can’t speak highly enough of them. If you’re thinking about taking up diving, start with Fins. Great instructors, easy to deal with. Special thanks to Wayne, Simon and Lloyd all cracking instructors and to Cushla for the admin.

13 October 2022
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Hi Michael, thank you very much for your fabulous review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your training so far with us.
Good luck with completing the Open Water dives of your course on your holiday, we hope you have lots of fun and hopefully you can pop in and tell us all about it on your return.
Happy Diving
Team Fins Scuba

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had a fantastic day Fins Scuba…

Just had a fantastic day Fins Scuba today was Emergency first responder, enriched air and Emergency Oxygen provider! Massive thanks to Wayne Kellow-webb for great tuition and of Toby for being a fantastic willing victim. Definitely recommend not only all divers but everyone should do the EFR and learn the skills that could one day save a life. Thanks team fins.

9 October 2022
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thank you for the lovely review John. So pleased you enjoyed the courses. You are right, the Emergency First Response course is perfect for anyone, not just divers who are looking to get their First aid training certification.
Well done and see you soon for your PADI Rescue Diver course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very enjoyable activity

Very enjoyable activity! Really knowledgeable and friendly instructors. Would definitely recommend this.

16 June 2022
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thank you for the review. So glad you had a good time, look forward to seeing you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gozo with Fins Scuba

Another trip to Gozo with Fins Scuba.

Covid regulations made it a very different trip from previous ones, but even that didn’t manage to dampen the experience in any way shape or form.

This could be put down to the spirit of our contemporaries determined to make it a holiday to remember. But in reality it’s due to the sheer amount of work and juggling put in by Steph and Colin to make sure we had fun, fabulous diving and all stayed safe.

Roll on the next one!

16 September 2020
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thanks for the review Lynn.

What makes this such an enjoyable and fantastic holiday is the team spirt. From the Instructors to the customers, everyone helping each other irrespective of their age and level of experience; from 8 to 65 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding trip

Was such an amazing trip to gozo
So well organised,from jeeps to accommodation and dive sites .
Got so see so many sites in the 10 days I was there
Big thanks to Stephanie for all the planning and Colin for the amazing trip .
Can't wait for the next one

10 September 2020
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Great to have you with us on your first Fins Holiday, you were a great help and lots of fun. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fins Scuba Perfect Holidays

Just got back from a brilliant holiday with Fins Scuba. Plenty of world class diving on the Island of Gozo Malta. Instructors always on hand to assist and guide also courses available if you want them. A big thanks to Steph and her team for seamless organisation of all aspects of the holiday. Can't wait now for the next one! Thank You Fins Scuba - Pete

10 September 2020
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thanks Pete, so glad you had a great time and thanks for all your help. Looking forward to next year :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scuba Diving Course

It was a comprehensive and informative course with lots of help and encouragement. The instructor - trainee ratio was 1-2 so a great amount of instruction was available to complete the course. I was the eldest by decades on the course 63 y.o. but they worked tirelessly with me and made the all experience thoroughly enjoyable, cant wait to go to the Cayman Islands where my son lives to try out my newly aquired skills
Thanks Guys

11 December 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thanks for the fantastic review Anthony, we are so pleased you had a good time and received expert tuition as always from our professional staff. Have a fantastic time in the Caymen Islands and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Fins!

Great experience with Fins!

They helped through any issues we faced and make the learning experience easy and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

21 November 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thanks Jake, glad you had fun. Look forward to seeing you back at Fins Scuba in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Deep in Oban

Just back from a fantastic weekend away diving in the beautiful town of Oban, Scotland and did my Deep Speciality with Fins Scuba. The Instructors, Jon and Gary were the epitomai of professional, informative, helpful and fun putting me through the various dives and exercises. The scenery, the boat, crew, weather (although in the lap of the gods), and organisation was just perfect for a very enjoyable weekend, and I would encourage anyone to let Fins take you away for a brilliant diving experience and holiday.

12 November 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Congratulations on passing your Deep Speciality in Oban, huge achievement and what a place to do it. Thank you Jon and Gary for your professionalism and teaching skills and of course a special thank you to Malcolm of Lochaline Boat Charters. It's been a pleasure to arrange :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great EFR FAW course with Fins

Had a great EFR FAW course with Fins. Jacquie was awesome and made the course extremely enjoyable. Fantastic, will definitely go back to do further courses with Fins.

1 October 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thank you for the lovely review. Jacquie is a very experienced Instructor and take great pride in teaching First Aid Courses. She is very thorough which is good as you never know when you may need those skills. Glad you had fun too :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are passionate about scuba

Staff are passionate about scuba, knowledgeable, patient and enthusiastic when teaching.
We booked onto a try dive as a family and upgraded to complete the Open Water Course. Our diver instructor differentiated teaching style and speed to individual family members.
We will definitely use Finns again for future courses.

7 September 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Thanks for the lovely review, our Instructors are very professional and try to make it fun too. Glad your family enjoyed the course and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant holiday and diving experience…

Gozo was a brilliant holiday and diving experience with great people. The diving, leadership, tuition, safety, care and fun was second to non. I can’t wait for next years Fins trip.

4 September 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Great to have the lovely Barnes family with us, you made it such fun. It has been a pleasure to see you all come on so well with your diving and your great company. Looking forward to organising another Gozo holiday for next year :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

Family run business with family at its heart. Very welcoming and inclusive team who couldn't do enough for me, from bending over backwards to fit me into an already very tight diary before jetting off on holidays to ensuring alternative cover for an unexpected illness.... Overall I would highly recommend Fins Scuba, who deliver excellent, friendly and efficient customer service as standard.

23 July 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Many thanks for the review of Fins, hope you have a great holiday and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. From all the team :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing training

I needed my advanced open water qualification in a hurry for a summer internship. Fins were able to provide the full training in one weekend, which was perfect. My instructor, Happy Dave, was extremely informative and friendly, he made me feel reassured and in very safe hands. I would love to do more training with him in the future. Thank you!!

16 June 2019
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Reply from Fins Scuba

Glad you had a great time Victoria. Hope the internship goes well and look forward to seeing you back at Fins Scuba in the future.

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