Berry Dive Center

Berry Dive Center is a PADI Five Star IDC facility that's been a PADI member for over 30 years, training water enthusiasts in scuba diving throughout that time. Backed by 15 PADI instructors, it's a full retail and instructional operation that takes divers all the way from beginning open water student to Instructor rating.

Training close to home in Chicago

Learning happens on an onsite training pool and in an onsite classroom, with courses spanning PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Snorkelling, and PADI First Aid (EFR). Local dive sites include Haigh Quarry, Three Oaks Recreation Area, and Pearl Lake, where divers can encounter freshwater fish among the marine life on offer.

Beyond instruction, the center runs a full retail shop with equipment sales, service and repairs, scuba rental, air fills, and nitrox. A dive club and travel program round out the experience, making it a strong fit for newcomers and seasoned divers alike. English is spoken throughout.