About
Rick Dennis and Rick Daniel formed Scuba Ricks to offer the best scuba instruction and certification classes in Jacksonville and to organize fun and exciting dive excursions to a number of great locations.
The classes are fun, interactive and taught in a way that easy to understand and retain what you have learned. Scuba Ricks’ goal is to teach divers to be competent, safe and get the most enjoyment from their dives.
The dive excursions are incredibly fun. Everything from the springs to off-shore to liveaboards in amazing tropical locations, we do all the leg work – you just show up. We will prepare boat reservations, lodging accommodations and provide all of the necessary information you will need.
Although we have some merch available, Scuba Ricks is not a retail store looking to sell gear. Our goal is your satisfaction with the quality of service we provide.
Meet the Ricks
Rick Dennis
NAUI Scuba Instructor
I started diving in the late 70s. I have over 1000 dives in seven different countries. My favorite dive location is Cay Sal Bank 30 miles off the coast of Cuba. I became a dive instructor in 1993 and have been an instructor for SSI and NAUI. I have had the pleasure of introducing over three hundred scuba divers to the wonderful world of underwater exploration. My greatest thrill is seeing students go from uncomfortable and awkward in the pool to confident divers in open water. I love meeting new people and look forward to introducing you to the wonderful world of Scuba Dive Club.
Rick Daniel
NAUI SCUBA INSTRUCTOR
In 2005, my wife and I took an Open Water class with Rick Dennis, who is now my partner. Soon afterward, our two sons became certified divers at age 10. Since then, I have enjoyed exploring Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the Keys, Cay Sal Bank, and several Caribbean islands. Liveaboard diving and lobster hunting remain my favorite adventures. My passion for diving led me to continue my education and become a NAUI Instructor. Today, I love helping new divers build their skills and confidence as they discover the underwater world. For me, every dive brings adventure, camaraderie, and the joy of sharing the experience with friends, both old and new.