Under Water Works, Inc.

Since 1975, Under Water Works has lived by a simple motto — Professional Service with our Personal Touch — and that philosophy still guides the shop today. Based in Portland, this PADI 5 Star IDC dive center pairs a genuinely welcoming approach with one of the best selections of the latest scuba equipment for sport divers.

Training built on confidence

Learning here means learning from a team of six PADI Instructors, including Master Scuba Diver Trainers running current, highly developed programs. The goal isn't just certification — it's the kind of instruction that builds real confidence and a love of scuba diving meant to last a lifetime, all taught in English.

The center is well set up for divers at every stage, with an onsite classroom, air conditioning, a retail shop and parking on site. Services run from air fills and equipment sales to a full rental range — BCDs, 7mm wetsuits, drysuits, regulators, dive computers and more. It suits new divers ready to start and experienced divers looking to gear up, with local marine life including sharks, whales, turtles and ocean fish.