Planet Ocean Scuba Center - Columbus, Georgia

Andy C.

Great local business ran by one of the best. Jerry is the owner and has 50 years of experience and will get you sorted when it comes to finding the right equipment that fits and works for you. James was my instructor and he has nearly 30 years of dive experience. James is a retired Army Ranger and is extremely patient with his students. The instruction I received here was some of the best I ever had in my life. They really make sure you are comfortable doing all the basic skills in the pool before you go do your certification dives. This method made me feel comfortable and confident going into the water. They offer lots of follow on certifications as well so you continue to develop your skills with them. Here are some of the pictures I took of us diving to show some of the results.

Austin F.

Best dive shop in town! I work an 8-5pm and I’ve always wanted to learn to dive but never had the time. Jerry works with your schedule and does whatever he can to help make you love the sport. He’s the dive instructor for the official Columbus State University course and is an incredible wealth of knowledge. I went in wanting to just get certified and got so much more. Jerry made sure I got fully certified and explained all the levels of diving; he even personally selected a full dive set for me and gave me all the information on it! Not only does he teach the courses, but he also plans dive trips all over. The community within his dive shop is incredible and there’s always an upcoming trip with spots available. Not only have I got certified at diving, but I’ve made new friends who enjoy the sport and already been on numerous dives just over weekends. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Integrity I.

I took my time in researching and visiting several dive shops/instructors. Jerry from Planet Ocean was the one that I felt completely comfortable with to not just run me through a quick course. He took the time necessary at his discretion to teach hands on, from his vast experience of the sport. As a result of Jerry's approach and knowledge, I feel totally comfortable with my gear and knowledge of diving.
I HIGHLY recommend Jerry from Planet Ocean.

Nathan D.

Planet Ocean Scuba provided an exceptional introduction into the world of Scuba Diving. As a new diver, I wanted to be sure that received quality training that would lead to a safe and enjoyable diving experience. Jerry Holland, the owner of Planet Ocean is a true professional with over 40 years of diving experience. Jerry is very personable and exceptionally knowledgeable of the diving world. His passion for Scuba Diving and love of teaching are clearly evident as he guides beginners and experts alike towards a safe and exciting diving experience. I was extremely impressed with his ability to convey concepts both during the classroom and practical exercises. His personal touch with teaching ensures you will fully understand and grasp the fundamentals of diving.

Planet Ocean Scuba Center also offers a great selection of diving gear to get you ready for your diving adventures. Jerry knows his gear! He will be able to guide you to equipment that best fits your needs as a diver. Whatever your level of diving experience Planet Ocean Scuba can provide you with the necessary training and equipment for your diving adventures!

Kimberly P.

Jerry Holland & Sophie run the most professional, safest and efficient dive shop in the Columbus area. All of our trips are well coordinated and Jerry always comes through with a stellar diving vacation!
Thank you Jerry for attention to detail and ALWAYS putting our family's safety first!

Will N.

Incredibly professional and extremely knowledgeable. Jerry was able to accommodate my unpredictable work schedule as well as ensuring I had all of the necessary equipment! I plan on continuing to use this dive shop as long as I'm in Columbus.

jewell E.

Jerry is extremely knowledgeable, flexible, and and friendly. Three of us came down for training at Ft Benning and Jerry was very cooperative with our busy schedules. Tried talking to the other scuba shop in Columbus and they were unnegotiable with their schedule and came off slightly cold. I will continue to recommend planet scuba to everyone that comes to Ft. Benning. Great place to learn scuba!!

Tom B.

I lived for decades under the misconception that I couldn't clear my ears for scuba diving, and Jerry Holland showed me how easy it is with scuba air, and I am kicking myself for wasting so many years when I could have been diving !?! Jerry had me trained up and ready for certification dives in less than two months and I went to Belize with an introductory letter and got my Open Water certification down there. The Dive Master in Belize told me that I was the best prepared student that he ever had, and I felt so confident when we actually dropped into 50 feet that it was easy and natural and totally enjoyable. All the uneasiness over the unknown is eliminated in the pool training, and Jerry is the most thorough and patient instructor that you can possibly imagine. He watches everything that you do so closely, and if he senses that you are uncomfortable or uncertain of any of the underwater skills he will go over them until you are truly ready. I have been on four amazing trips with the Planet Ocean groups, I now have 63 dives and am about to earn my Master Diver card. This is a sport that anyone can do, it is relaxing, it is exciting, the places that we go to dive are some of the most beautiful spots in the world and it just KILLS ME that I didn't start this until age 67 ! SSI training is the best in the business, it is designed to prepare you for a lifetime of safe diving, so you will really learn what you need to know to be comfortable and safe...this is NOT a resort course and I would not recommend that a person take up the sport without really getting prepared. Everything that you will need is available right there at Planet Ocean, the best equipment in the industry and you will not find better pricing. The standard of excellence in instruction, in equipment and in the excursions is all set by Jerry Holland, and you can count on it being right if he is in charge. The source for Scuba in Columbus Georgia is Planet Ocean, don't wait just Do it !