Underwater Safaris

🌊 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!