DFW Dive Shops That Have Closed

Dive shops across Dallas and Fort Worth have closed their doors. Blue Sea Adventures in Garland closed in March 2023. Arlington Scuba closed in August 2023. Dive West in Dallas closed in October 2024. Grapevine Scuba closed in June 2025. ScubaToys in Carrollton closed in January 2026.

If that is you, you are not finished. You are not former. You are still a diver.

OCD Divers in Bedford was built for divers who refuse to let their obsession fade just because a shop went dark. We are a modern, clicks‑and‑mortar dive shop, combining the best of online information with a full retail store for divers who want to keep diving, keep learning, and keep getting better.

If your old shop closed, welcome home.

We offer SDI and PSS training, PADI classes through special arrangement, full air support, and in‑stock gear.

Call, email, shop online, or come see us in person at our shop: 3342 Harwood Rd, Bedford TX 76021.

This page helps divers in DFW understand which dive shops have closed and where they can continue training safely, reliably, and without losing progress.

The following DFW dive shops have permanently closed:

Blue Sea Adventures (Garland) — Closed March 2023
Arlington Scuba Center (Arlington) — Closed August 2023
Dive West (Dallas) — Closed October 2024
Grapevine Scuba (Grapevine) — Closed June 2025
ScubaToys (Carrollton) — Closed January 2026

If your shop is on this list, you can continue your training at OCD Divers without repeating any completed coursework.

OCD Divers offers structured training, reliable air support, and a full retail store with in‑stock gear. We provide:

• Training for real life: Weekender certification programs designed for working adults and families.
• Gear when you need it: Core equipment is always in stock.
• Risk‑aware instruction: Structured, mastery‑based training with consistent supervision.
• Reliable air fills: Clean, dry, dependable air powered by the industrial compressor system acquired from Grapevine Scuba.
• A student‑centered approach: Clear expectations, honest feedback, and a supportive environment.

If your previous dive shop closed, you can still get your gear serviced. OCD Divers supports all major regulator and equipment brands that were commonly sold by Dive West, Grapevine Scuba, ScubaToys, Arlington Scuba Center, and Blue Sea Adventures.

We service all major regulator and equipment brands including Apeks, Aqualung, Atomic, Bonassi, Cressi, Dive Rite, Edge, HOG, Hollis, Mares, Ocean Reef, Oceanic, OTS, Poseidon, Scubapro, SEAC, Sherwood, Suunto, TUSA, XS Scuba, and Zeagle.

All drop-offs and pickups are handled at our Bedford retail store. Walk‑ins are welcome. Learn more about regulator service, VIPs, hydros, air fills, and rental gear on our Services & Rentals page.

If your previous dive shop closed, you can still find the gear you trust. OCD Divers carries the same core gear categories divers rely on, even if the brands differ from those sold by closed shops.

We carry a full in‑store selection of regulators, dive computers, BCDs, lights, masks, fins, wetsuits, accessories, and safety gear.

Browse in‑stock gear or visit our retail store in Bedford.

When the major DFW dive shops closed, divers needed a new place to anchor their dive life. Many now come to OCD Divers.

You can sign up for classes online and pick up gear on your schedule. Explore classes.

Dive West — Closed October 2024 after the owner retired. OCD Divers purchased their store fixtures and benches, now used at our pavilion at The Scuba Ranch.

Grapevine Scuba — Closed June 2025 after more than 30 years. OCD Divers purchased and now operates their full industrial compressor system and store fixtures.

ScubaToys — Closed January 2026 after more than two decades.

Arlington Scuba Center — Closed August 2023.

Blue Sea Adventures — Closed March 2023.

When a dive shop closes, the hardest part is losing the structure and predictability you trusted. OCD Divers was built around clarity, consistency, and a training environment where nothing is left to chance.

What To Do If Your Shop Closed

• Bring any certification cards or digital records you have.
• Tell us where you left off in training.
• We will verify your level and place you into the correct next step.
• You will not repeat training you already completed.

How to Transfer Your Training

• Tell us your last completed course.
• Show any cards, e‑records, or emails you have.
• We place you directly into the correct next level.

Your certifications still count. You do not lose progress when a shop closes.

We offer local Texas trips, warm‑water getaways, skill‑building trips, and community trips.

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Is Blue Sea Adventures still open?
No.

Is Arlington Scuba Center still open?
No.

Is Dive West still open?
No.

Is Grapevine Scuba still open?
No.

Is ScubaToys still open?
No.

Grapevine Scuba closed — where can I get my Scubapro regulator serviced?
You can bring your Scubapro regulator to OCD Divers in Bedford. We service all major brands, and all drop-offs and pickups are handled at our retail store. Learn more on our Services & Rentals page.

ScubaToys closed — who services Atomic, Hollis, or Oceanic regulators now?
OCD Divers provides full support for Atomic, Hollis, Oceanic, and other major brands previously sold by ScubaToys. Walk-ins are welcome for gear drop-off at our Bedford retail store.

Dive West closed — where can I get my Aqualung or Apeks gear serviced?
OCD Divers services Aqualung and Apeks regulators and equipment. You can drop off gear at our retail store and continue your training without interruption.

Arlington Scuba Center closed — where do I get air fills now?
OCD Divers provides clean, dry, reliable air fills powered by the industrial compressor system acquired from Grapevine Scuba. Visit our Bedford retail store for fills.

My dive shop closed — can I still buy the same gear?
Yes. While we carry different brands than some of the closed DFW shops, we stock the same core gear categories divers rely on. You can find in‑store and online selections of regulators, dive computers, BCDs, masks, fins, wetsuits, lights, accessories, and safety gear.

Where can I take classes now that my shop closed?
You can continue your training at OCD Divers without repeating any completed coursework. Explore classes.

Where can I get gear serviced now that my shop closed?
OCD Divers provides regulator service, VIPs, hydros, air fills, and rental gear. Learn more on our Services & Rentals page.

Can I continue my training without starting over?
Yes. You do not lose progress when a shop closes. Bring any cards or digital records you have, and we will place you directly into the correct next step.

If you are looking at this page, you probably lost a shop you cared about. That hurts. But it does not have to be the end of your dive story.

• Come visit our shop in person • View classes • Shop gear • Explore trips