We don't just teach
people to dive. We teach them to
respect the water.
Since our founding in Winona, Hazelton Scuba Shop has been the region's trusted destination for scuba certification — from first breath to advanced specialties. PADI-certified instruction. Real experience. No shortcuts.
Hazelton Scuba Shop started with a simple conviction: the underwater world is worth protecting, and everyone deserves to experience it — safely, confidently, and with genuine understanding.
Located along the bluffs of Winona, Minnesota, we've grown from a small operations into the region's most trusted dive center. Our instructors don't just check boxes — they build divers. We spend time on the fundamentals because the ocean doesn't forgive carelessness, and we take that seriously.
Whether you're a complete beginner taking your first breath underwater or an experienced diver pursuing specialty certifications, you'll find the same standard here: thorough, patient, and honest instruction.
PADI-certified instruction
Small class sizes
Safety-first approach
Community-focused
What we offer
Certification that means something
Every course is designed to build real competence — not just a card. You'll leave confident, prepared, and ready to explore.
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Open Water Diver
The gateway to diving. Learn the skills, safety protocols, and confidence to explore reefs, wrecks, and everything below the surface. Typically completed in 3–4 days.
Go deeper. Build five adventure skills — from navigation to deep diving — under the guidance of an experienced instructor. The natural next step after your Open Water.
Certification is just the beginning. At Hazelton Scuba Shop, we believe the best divers are curious, prepared, and respectful of the environments they enter.
From local pools for skill-building to organized trips to the world's best dive destinations, we accompany you every step of the way. Our goal isn't to produce certified divers — it's to produce thoughtful ones.
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Start with a conversation about your goals and experience level
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Train in controlled environments until you feel completely comfortable
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Progress to open water with hands-on guidance from certified instructors
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Continue learning — specialties, adventures, and trips that match your passion
Ready to take your first breath underwater?
Call us or stop by the shop — we'll help you find the right path, whether that's a beginner course or your next adventure.