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August 2023 by Chris Nelson
I took their intro scuba class with Peter over the past few weeks. He was an great instructor and patient and made sure we knew what we were doing and why! I am very happy with my first scuba experience and it wouldn't have been as great as it was without Johnsons Sporting Goods!
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August 2023 by Kyle Cobb
Certified there, I buy my equipment there, my tanks are filled, I buy too much fishing gear and ammo. Great selection and service
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June 2023 by Thomas Scott
I wasn't sure what to expect but the entire experience was great, from the initial classroom answering questions through the open water dive at Cape Elizabeth. Adam and Natalie are a great team, fun, and always very helpful.
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October 2022 by Joshua Tomasello
Friendly, helpful people. The open water dive class is very good. Would absolutely recommend it to anybody who's interested in learning!
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September 2022 by Jessica Daggett
I just completed my PADI recreational dive certification through Johnson's with Adam Turner. It was an awesome experience. I am 42 and slowly completing my "bucket list". Adam was a top knotch instructor taking time to make sure everyone understood what they needed to do and helped to make sure everyone was successful completing skills. Great environment!
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September 2022 by Zach Darwin
Took my PADI certification here at the Portland location.Everyone has been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Feels like we are old friends already. Found my home dive shop!
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August 2022 by Nancy Snodgrass
I became certified for SCUBA last year and… I LOVE THIS STORE! Carrie, Adam and the rest of the staff are extremely helpful and guided me along with sound recommendations. This is a family owned businesses that actually cares about the people and the sport. They know what they are talking about from years of experience and do everything right in house which makes it personable and efficient. They take pride in knowing every diver that leaves certified is equipped with all of the gear and knowledge to be able to safely dive. All three stores are fantastic! This Portland store provides all cold water scuba gear, runs SCUBA “discover” classes with their very own indoor pool for people interested in the sport and they do air fills at all three locations! I’ve had my BCD and regulator serviced by Walter through the Brunswick store and have been helped out with fittings and questions by Greg and Chad in the Rockland store. Carrie even puts on Dive trips every year! I encourage anyone with scuba needs to go through Johnson’s- whichever store is closest to them!
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August 2022 by Lisa Charleson
Johnson's goes out of their way to help new divers get comfortable and properly equipped for diving. The instructor Adam was great and had a lot of local knowledge about the local dive spots, and Carrie is relentless in finding the right gear and equipment for everyone. Overall a good experience and I can't wait to get back out and dive again!
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August 2022 by Wesley Forsythe
Just finished a scuba course with Adam, and this store was the best for both the class and ensuring that you had all the equipment you needed. Everyone involved was very understanding and helpful. Overall a very good location, and will be my dive shop of choice going forward!
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May 2022 by John Dennett
I've been taking my open water diver course with Carri. She is an excellent teacher, left me feeling confident and ready for my open water dives to complete my certification. If you want a great instructer, Carrie is the one.
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March 2022 by Greg Goodwin
Had an FFL item shipped to their store via UPS. UPS attempted delivery on a Wednesday at 2PM. "Failed Delivery" Apparently they were closed. That's understandable...however they charge $75 for an FFL transfer!? FFL transfer took maybe 10 minutes. $75 is considerably more ($25-$35) than others in the area. Disclaimer, I bought this item online and didn't have the option to "shop around" for a reasonable transfer price.
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November 2021 by Thomas Lano
Nice local store, fishing/hunting supplies and dive shop
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September 2020 by Jack Smail
Just all around friendly. They gave me advice and tips which helps when you're new to some areas.. I highly recommend them.
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May 2020 by Jordyn J.
I earned my PADI certification with Carrie. She was an amazing & energetic instructor. They have an indoor pool and we trained right at their shop. I have been on two dive trips with Johnson's, and have met so many new people that are now lifetime friends. It was an experience of a lifetime and I'm so happy I walked through those doors!
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April 2020 by Wiley Smith
My wife and I were PADI certified a long time ago but had not been diving in over a decade. Our 13 year old son decided he wanted to try scuba so after doing some research we settled on Johnson’s Sporting Goods (Portland location). He was nervous heading in to the class (all the other students were adults) but Carrie, his instructor was absolutely wonderful with him. He completed the course feeling confident and ready for our dive trip to Bonaire! My wife and I took our refresher course with Carrie and also had a great experience. She offered useful advice for our trip as well.
