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Houston's Premier Scuba and Dive Shop Oceanic Ventures Inc.

(713) 523-3483 (dive)
5808 Newcastle Drive
Houston, TX 77401

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Resources & Articles

The staff at Oceanic Ventures love scuba diving and have written various articles and developed a number of things to help people learn to love diving as much as they do.  Here are some things that you might enjoy.

Your Adventure Awaits… A Consumer’s Guide to Recreational Scuba Diving Instruction

With over 30 years in Scuba Diving Education, Eric Keibler looked into the way Scuba Diving is being taught and developed his Consumer’s Guide to Recreational Scuba Diving Instruction.  If you are planning on taking a scuba diving course, you should read this whitepaper before enrolling in a course.   In this Guide, you will learn:

  • 3 Common Misconceptions About Diving
  • 5 Things Everyone Should Know Before Taking a Diving Course
  • How to Avoid 4 Dive Industry Rip Offs
  • The 6 Hidden Secrets About Dive Instructors and Facilities
  • 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Dive Facility
  • Why You Want a Professional Dive Facility

Packing List – What to Take On Your Trip

Your friends at Oceanic Ventures have developed this detailed packing list that will guide you through the process of packing for your trip.  Of course there may be things on the list that you will not need for the particular trip you are going on but you never know.  Have fun and let’s go see the world!

Packing List – Photographic Equipment – What to Pack

We have developed a special, detailed packing list for photographers.  It will help you remember all the components of your underwater digital and underwater video systems.

Packing List – What to Pack for Antarctica!

When we first took a group to Antarctica, we talked to a number of people who had been there before; we also did a great deal of research.  Based on the discussions and research, we developed a packing list for divers visiting Antarctica.  If you are headed to Antarctica or the Artic to scuba dive or tour, you will want to review this packing list.

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5808 Newcastle Dr.
Houston, TX 77401-3214
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Phone: 713-523-DIVE (3483)

eMail: divesafe@oceanicventures.net

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Why People Choose Us

People choose their friends carefully just as they should choose their adventure partners and Scuba Diving Instructors.  Oceanic Ventures is the premier scuba dive shop in Houston, Texas, and the Southwest because of our exceptional service and our sense of adventure.  In talking with our clients and friends, people choose us for a number of reasons such as: Passion – We love what we do and we want to share the beauty and excitement of the underwater world with everyone we meet. Caring- Our clients tell us they love us because we truly care about people and strive to make their scuba diving experiences safe, fun and enjoyable. Professional – Our staff members are the … [Read more …]

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