Southern Utah Scuba invites you to trade desert vistas for underwater wonder. Owner-instructor Jake brings more than three decades of diving passion and two decades of teaching expertise to every lesson. Your small, private group ...
Jake has built a loyal following of divers in the St. George area, and it's easy to see why. With 30 years of experience under his belt, he brings both deep expertise and genuine enthusiasm to every lesson. Reviews consistently highlight his patience with nervous beginners, his ability to teach at each student's individual pace, and his talent for making what can feel like an intimidating skill actually enjoyable. Private lessons seem to be a big draw here, giving students a more personalized experience than a traditional dive shop would offer. Beyond basic certification, Jake also offers advanced courses, gear sales, and even organized international dive trips for those who catch the bug. One group joined him on a fully planned trip to Curaçao and couldn't say enough good things. Whether someone walks in completely new to diving or looking to level up their certification, the reviews suggest Jake meets people exactly where they are. If you're anywhere near southern Utah and curious about scuba, he's worth a call.
When we decided to try something new and signed up for scuba diving lessons we had no idea where it would take us. Jake is an incredible instructor and made everything easy. We loved it so much that when we found out he was planning a dive trip to Curaçao we had to go. We enjoyed a beautiful Caribbean vacation with 15 perfectly planned dives, good food and incredible housing accommodations all planned by Jake. The trip allowed us to not only see a great variety of sea life but also build skills and be more confident under water. I can tell you that Jake is the best. He has a love for scuba diving that is infectious. If you’re even just curious about scuba diving, he’s the guy to call!
Becca Harrison
March 6, 2026
When we decided to try something new and signed up for scuba diving lessons we had no idea where it would take us. Jake is an incredible instructor and made everything easy. We loved it so much that when we found out he was planning a dive trip to Curaçao we had to go. We enjoyed a beautiful Caribbean vacation with 15 perfectly planned dives, good food and incredible housing accommodations all planned by Jake. The trip allowed us to not only see a great variety of sea life but also build skills and be more confident under water. I can tell you that Jake is the best. He has a love for scuba diving that is infectious. If you’re even just curious about scuba diving, he’s the guy to call!
Becca Harrison
March 6, 2026