By Rich Schwartzman
Chadds Ford Live
Blue Horizons Dive Center has officially moved from its old location in Springwater Plaza to its new home farther south on Route 202, at 16 Wilmington Pike where Hadfield’s Seafood used to be.
Blue Horizons Dive Center is now in its new home. Owner Chris Donnelly says the shop can offer basic and advanced dive training for certification.
Shop owner Chris Donnelly said he likes the new space and is looking forward to continuing to serve the dive community in the greater Chadds Ford area. Blue Horizons is affiliated with PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors and offers sales, service, equipment rental as well as instruction.
“We dive worldwide, as well as in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” Donnelly said.
The Pennsylvania dives are freshwater at Dutch Springs near Bethlehem. In July, there’s a trip to Cozumel and in September, a trip to Belize.
For those who are curious about diving but not ready to commit, Blue Horizons offers a $50 experience where a person can get some pool time and learn what it feels like to breathe from an air tank while underwater.
There’s no certification offered for that level, but Donnelly does offer an entry-level PADI certification for $750-$1,100 that takes place over two weekends. Advanced training is also available.
Shop hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday hours are by appointment.
For questions, Donnelly can be reached at 610-558-1101 or at Chris@bluehorizons.net. The web address is www.bluehorizons.net.
This story was reposted from June 21, 2019 as first seen on Chadds Ford Live.
Blue Horizons Dive Center has expanded and moved down the road to Chadds Ford, PA. We continue to be the premier scuba center in the Mid-Atlantic — training, outfitting and leading divers on exciting adventures throughout the world.
Our philosophy is simple. We love what we do. We are the best. And, we want to share our passion for adventure.
As a distinguished PADI Five Star IDC facility, we offer the most comprehensive curriculum in the industry, producing true dive professionals like Technical Instructors, Divemasters, Master Scuba Diver Trainers and Emergency First Response Instructors.
Our entry-level divers are taught the most up-to-date techniques, diving practices and scuba philosophies, because we are committed to developing skilled diving professionals.
Blue Horizons represents only the top manufacturers in the industry, and works with the most renowned dive destinations across the globe — from local New Jersey dives to the exotic Far East.
We can assist in your gear plan options, showing selections for all budgets
Blue Horizons offers complete course flexibility by allowing you to design the program that works best for you.
Our team of scuba professionals brings unique talents and experiences to Blue Horizons, sharing a thirst for adventure, and an excitement for teaching. Come visit us at our new location.
Very professional staff. Extremely knowledgeable. Will discuss overall plan for certifications/dives and help you get there. As a slightly nervous Mom of teens who were certified with Blue Horizon, I was put at ease and all of my questions and concerns were addressed. I also received honest feedback of my sons' strengths and areas for growth so that I could not only support their love of diving but do it in a way that was safe and appropriate. This shop is small enough that they really know their clients but large enough to have a variety to offer both here and abroad. We feel so lucky to have started here!!
Yes, I would recommend Blue Horizons Dive Center. I found the staff to be friendly and professional.
My situation was unique. I was going on a sailing trip to Maine and needed a wet suit in case I snagged a lobster pot and had go into the 55 degree water in order to release the pot. When I went to Horizons, I knew nothing about wet suits. You guys were great in educating me on what I needed and helping me select the right suit and accessories.
Helpful people—good experience.
I have used Blue Horizon for service on my regulators on several occasions and couldn't be more pleased with their service. I couldn't drive to them, so I mailed my regulators to them. In less than two weeks I had my regulators back with the parts they replaced and a document stating what work was completed.
Good overall interaction. I got a tank filled, it was done when they said it was going to be done. Will use them again.
Please, contact a Blue Horizons Training Consultant for details. Call to schedule your class today, or click the e-mail button, below.
Scuba Tune-Up classes are conducted every first Saturday of each month. Call to schedule your class, today or send us an e-mail.
Are you a certified diver who hasn’t been able to get in the water enough —too much work, not enough play?
Join us on the first Saturday of each month (excludes December) for $10 Bubbles and a Beer. For $10, any certified diver can join us in the pool. Tank is included. Don’t have your own gear yet? For another $10 you will get an entire scuba kit to use.
Cylinder and weights are included with first $10.
Right after the event, we will head to one of the local watering holes/restaurants to grab a beer, some food & hang out. The restaurant will be a family-friendly establishment, welcoming those who can drink beer, as well as those who can only drink root beer. For those who want to drink beer, proper ID and legal age are required.
Come as often as you like; we would love to see you. Blowing bubbles is always a great time, even if it’s just in the pool. Please call to sign up so we know how many are coming.
610-558-1101
Event costs include scuba-related activities, only.
Private dates are available for all courses — by appointment.
Now enrolling.
Please, contact our Blue Horizons Course Director's Office for details, or click the e-mail button, below.
