'TIS THE SEASON FOR A DEEP DIVE... ON KNOWLEDGE! Come one, come all, to our Blue Planet Saturday Seminar Series! Blue Planet is here to help you venture further! You already know us as your friendly neighborhood spot for all your scuba needs, from gear […]

Thinking you’ve got to pack it in now that the temps are dropping? Think again! Grab your gear and join Blue Planet for our hot new workshop series at the pool!  Autumn and winter weekends are the perfect vibe to take a few hours with […]

Yes, it's true...Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year! And we have SO MUCH FUN planned for you this October... Ghost & History Tour in Old Town Alexandria Tuesday, October 24, 2023 starting at 6 PM Many legends, folklore tales, unsolved mysteries, […]

Curious to see what mermaiding is all about? Join us for a class or event in September! Pool courses We'll be offering the following Mermaid courses in the pool September 9-10, 2023: Basic Mermaid - Saturday PADI Mermaid - Saturday & Sunday Discover Mermaid - […]

PADI® Women’s Dive Day has grown into the most celebrated day of diving on the planet, transforming lives and opening the door to the underwater world. For eight years, the dive community has rallied together to encourage divers of all genders, ages, races, backgrounds and […]

It’s time to dust off those running shoes and join Blue Planet for the 4th Annual REEF Fish Out of Water Virtual 5K! Between June 5-11, you're invited to join with fellow ocean lovers by getting active to support marine conservation! You can choose your favorite activity: […]

Become a PADI Divemaster The road to becoming a dive professional is not easy, but it's worth every second! Join us as we spend an evening discussing what it takes to become a PADI Divemaster: the program length, costs and all of the benefits of […]

We're heading back to Cotton & Reed, DC's first rum distillery, for our 2022 Holiday Party! Grab a bite across the street at Union Market and come hang out with your dive buddies, bid on some dive equipment and pick up some last minute gifts. Wear your […]

Did you miss our PADI Mermaid and Freediver classes this summer? You can still learn the basics and more in the pool! Join us on the following dates in November to earn your PADI Basic Freediver and PADI Mermaid certifications. All classes will be held […]

We are excited to announce two exciting seminars in the coming weeks! Nanoparticles, benzene, endocrine disruptors...oh my! Are your body care products keeping parrotfish from breeding? Are you harming the reef, yourself and future generations? It's challenging to figure out which products are safe to […]