Tiedemann's Diving Center — Levittown, NY

Tiedemann's Diving Center is dedicated to teaching people to safely scuba dive. They offer flexible programs to help individuals learn to scuba dive, including an Open Water Diver course that can be scheduled to meet the student's availability. The center also provides an Introduction to Technical Diving course, which familiarizes divers with the equipment, skills, and expertise needed for technical diving, serving as a prerequisite for Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures courses. Additionally, they offer pool sessions for certified divers at the Farmingdale Aquatic Center to maintain skills, practice with equipment, and improve diving techniques. Tiedemann's Diving Center also organizes dive trips, with a notable upcoming trip to Bonaire in July 2026. They are ending their consignment program as of June 1, 2025, and will not service or fill aluminum tanks with a hydrostatic date earlier than 1990 due to new insurance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How flexible is the scheduling for the Open Water Diver course?

Tiedemann's Diving Center offers flexible scheduling for their Open Water Diver course, which can begin at any time to accommodate individual needs. Interested individuals should contact the shop directly at 516-796-6560 to discuss their schedule and begin their underwater adventure.

What is the Introduction to Technical Diving course and how do I sign up?

Tiedemann's Diving Center provides an Introduction to Technical Diving course that covers essential equipment, skills, and advanced gas planning. This course is a prerequisite for their Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures courses and is recommended for divers looking to transition into technical diving. Due to limited space, interested individuals should call 516-796-6560 to reserve their spot.

What are Tiedemann's Diving Center's operating hours and how can I confirm them?

Tiedemann's Diving Center has specific operating hours, with weekdays often requiring appointments and weekends having set hours. They note that hours can change due to teaching schedules or weather. It is recommended to call the shop at 516-796-6560 to confirm availability, especially if planning to visit outside of posted hours or to see if they have arrived early.

What is the status of Tiedemann's Diving Center's consignment program?

Tiedemann's Diving Center will be ending its consignment program on June 1, 2025, and will no longer actively sell used gear after that date. They are contacting individuals with equipment on consignment to make arrangements for pickup. Any gear not collected by June 30, 2026, will be donated or recycled.