Boston Scuba Inc - New England
The team at Boston Scuba Inc are our kind of people – genuine, no-nonsense divers who understand that diving in New England isn’t always sunshine and palm trees. They specialise in preparing you for colder water, which is a massive plus if you’re looking to dive locally or want to be properly kitted out for a drysuit adventure anywhere in the world. We think they’re a solid pick for anyone wanting quality PADI instruction with a practical, local focus. What we really appreciate about Boston Scuba Inc is their emphasis on getting you comfortable with the specific conditions here. New England diving means thick neoprene, often limited visibility, and the occasional stiff current, but also incredible wrecks and hardy marine life. They don't just teach the basics; they prepare you for the reality of pulling on 7mm of rubber and dealing with a bit of a chill. Our favourite thing is their location right on the water in East Boston. It means less faffing about with gear transport. You can smell the salt, feel the wind coming off the harbour, and it just feels right. Definitely chat with them about local conditions before heading out – they’ll give you the real lowdown.
- Location
- New England, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 42.364230, -71.033400
- Phone
- +1 617-418-5555
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.bostonscuba.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:14957]
- Address
- 256 Marginal Street, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, United States
Dive Sites Near Boston Scuba Inc
Boston Scuba Inc provides access to 15 dive sites in New England.
- Ahern State Park - 10m
- Andrea Doria (wreck)
- (Approximately 65 ft long steel fishing trawler) - 27.400000000000002m (wreck)
- Brace Cove (reef)
- Brant Rock
- Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park
- Burlington Bay Horse Ferry - 15.24 (wreck)
- Burnham Rocks
- Cape Neddick Nubble
- Cathedral Rocks
- Cedar Island Ledge
- Champlain II (wreck)
- Chester E Poling Wreck (wreck)
- City Of Portland (wreck)
- City of Rockland Wreck (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in New England
Marine Life in New England
Home to 35 recorded species including 26 reef fish, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 other, 1 sharks & rays, 1 octopus & squid, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
- Banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanus) - Reef Fish
- Slimy Sculpin (Cottus cognatus) - Reef Fish
- brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Smelt (Osmerus mordax) - Reef Fish
- Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- salmon (Salmo salar) - Reef Fish
- American eel (Anguilla rostrata) - Reef Fish
- Cisco (Coregonus artedi) - Reef Fish