about sunshine state scuba,
about sunshine state scuba,
about sunshine state scuba,
about sunshine state scuba,
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About Sunshine State Scuba, LLC
Full-Service Training & Tourism Diving
A Passion for Diving and Commitment to our Customers
Sunshine State Scuba is a full-service scuba training and tourism business offering guided dives, scuba certification at all levels, and seamless equipment rentals. Our team is dedicated to sharing our love for the ocean and providing exceptional training and experiences for all scuba enthusiasts. We are committed to safety, professionalism, and environmental conservation, ensuring that every dive is not only thrilling but also responsible and sustainable.
🌊Why Sunshine State Scuba?🌊
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At Sunshine State Scuba, we do things differently. We’re not just a dive shop — we’re a statewide network of independent instructors, united by passion, powered by technology, and committed to creating safe, skilled divers.
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✅ Convenience – Train on your schedule, not ours.
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✅ All-Inclusive Simplicity – No hidden fees. No pushy retail sales. Just affordable, all-inclusive pricing with gear delivered right to the dive site.
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✅ Personalized Service – Small groups, one-on-one attention, and a statewide team of instructors.
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✅ Powered by Technology – Our state-of-the-art training database connects you with instructors across Florida, making it easy to start your course in Orlando, continue in South Florida, and finish in the Keys — always with the same level of quality.
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✅ Fully Online Integration – From sign-up to certification, our process is seamless and digital. Track your progress, manage your training, and connect with your instructor online, wherever you are.
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✅ Safety First – While we always meet agency standards, we don’t stop there. Our instructors go above and beyond the minimum requirements to ensure every diver is confident, safe, and ready for real-world diving.
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✅ Passion Over Paychecks – Our instructors teach because they love to dive, not just to earn a paycheck. That passion drives every class, every dive, and every adventure.​
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At Sunshine State Scuba, you’re not just earning a certification — you’re joining a community and tribe built on unforgettable adventures, lifelong friendships, and a love for the ocean.
🤿 Scuba Made Simple. Adventures Made Unforgettable.
Meet Our Staff
Get to know the passionate individuals who make up the Sunshine State Scuba team. Our staff is united by a deep-rooted love for the ocean and a shared mission to provide top-notch scuba training and unforgettable dive experiences. Each team member brings unique skills and expertise, contributing to the vibrant culture and exceptional service that define Sunshine State Scuba.
Robert Attama
Owner SDI, TDI, FRTI Instructor & PADI Divemaster
As a US Navy Veteran as well as the founder and lead instructor, Robert brings unparalleled expertise and leadership to Sunshine State Scuba. After working for many Dive Shops in Florida and teaching independently for over 15 years, he realized that there may be a better way to run a Scuba Training and Travel Company, so he started Sunshine State Scuba LLC in an effort to bring the best Instructors and Dive Masters available to our customers. Our focus is 100% on bringing you the best experience possible.
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Our goal is to make Scuba Training and Diving affordable, convenient and enjoyable for everyone. Come try us out and experience the Sunshine State Scuba difference.
Thomas L. Johnson
SDI, TDI, ERDI Instructor Trainer & Evaluator (Cave & Technical)
Tom got his scuba diving start while stationed in the US Army, in Greece back in 1981 and 1982, but it was later, in the 90s that he really got started diving more often. Because of his passion with scuba diving, one thing led to another and he became a scuba instructor. At the same time he pursued his education and experience doing more extreme diving such as technical and cave diving. Years later, he now teaches about anything cave, technical and public safety diving, including instructors. His hobbies these days are surveying caves, deep wreck diving, flying, building, gunsmithing, boating and kayaking. He is now located in Cave Country, north Florida.
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Anthony Shores
SDI & SEI Instructor & Dive Guide
Based in Florida and available throughout the Caribbean Islands, I offer customized scuba training for all levels — from Open Water and advanced along with specialty certifications like Nitrox, Deep Diver, Night Diving, and Underwater Hunter courses, including lionfish and lobster hunting.
I also travel to dive destinations to work with individuals, groups, or dive operations looking for private instruction, guided dives, or specialty courses on location. Whether you’re looking to extend your bottom time, dive deep wrecks, explore the ocean at night, or improve your hunting techniques, I tailor each course to match your pace, goals, and dive environment.
With years of experience diving across Florida, the Caribbean, and beyond, I focus on safe, skill-building experiences that are fun, challenging, and unforgettable.
Let’s make your next dive trip the
best one yet.
Chet Tokar
PADI & SDI Instructor
Chet and his wife Cheryl have been in Florida since 1987. This is where they raised their 3 children and love being a part of the way of life Florida offers. He is also a proud granddad to 4 incredible young people. Chet has been around the diving community for some time and signed on as Managing Partner at Orlando Scuba in 2021 after a long time working independently. He became an instructor in 2010 with the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) and is a Master Scuba Dive Instructor there. He added the ability to teach through Scuba Diving International (SDI) in 2021 and is currently working on becoming a Course Director.Over the years, Chet has been very active in the community including serving on a number of boards of directors including the Oviedo Chamber of Commerce. He is an active member of the Winter Park Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Valley of Orlando. He was honored to be named a Paul Harris Fellow in 2013 and Kentucky Colonel in 2015.
Justin Graham
PADI Instructor & Dive Guide
Meet Justin, an instructor whose background is as diverse as the parts of the world he's explored. With 15 years of global diving and travel experience, he brings a unique depth of knowledge to every course he teaches.
Justin's instructional style is formed by a powerful foundation: he is an Army combat veteran, Defense Contractor and an Eagle Scout. These roles have ingrained in him the essential values of preparation, clear communication, decisive action, and absolute competence—skills that are non-negotiable in the underwater world.
As an avid outdoorsman and professional photographer, he approaches every dive with respect for nature and an unparalleled eye for detail. He has traveled extensively, ensuring his teaching is based on wide-ranging, real-world experience.
Justin's ultimate goal is to move beyond certification—it is to produce competent and skilled divers who are genuinely ready and confident to handle real-world diving situations anywhere in the world.
Holly Graham
PADI Instructor & Dive Guide
Holly, an Army veteran and Doctor of Nursing turned dive professional. After 15 years of nursing ranging from clinical roles to nursing professor, I merged my skills with my lifelong love for the outdoors to become a dedicated dive professional, dedicated to sharing the thrill and serenity of the underwater world. I combine leadership, medical expertise, and a passion for the ocean to create safe, enriching, and unforgettable diving experiences. My mission is to teach, guide, and inspire others to explore beneath the surface with confidence and respect for the sea..