Compass Dive and Sail

DIVE – SAIL – EXPLORE

Compass Dive and Sail is a family owned and operated business started in 2012. We specialize in personal, family and couples sailing/diving charter experiences. The idea for Compass was born from our love of diving, the oceans and exploration. Sharing those experiences with others is our passion. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with a worry-free experience. Whether sailing and diving the beautiful islands of the Northern Caribbean, The Florida Keys or the Chesapeake Bay, we work with you to develop a vacation escape to suit your needs or the needs of your family or friends.

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Charters & Trips

Sailing Charters and Dive Trips! We sail and dive the world! Come DIVE - SAIL - EXPLORE with us!

Start Scuba

Curious about scuba diving? Compass Dive and Sail will take you into a brand new world!

Advanced Scuba Courses

Ready to take your scuba diving game and knowledge to new depths!

Safety Courses

Health-related emergencies occur. Not sure what to do? We can teach you how to respond.

Pro Courses

Achieve the ultimate goal as a diver! Explore your options to become a professional.

Benefits of Selecting Compass Dive and Sail

Small Charter and Class Size
Family & Couples Friendly
Attention to Detail

Exceptional Value
Exceed Expectations

Several months back I started looking for a dive center in Northern VA to assist me in obtaining my Open Water Certification. After looking at several companies I chose Compass Dive and Sail. I was not disappointed. The staff were awesome in every way, the instructors ensured I was comfortable with each phase of the training, were very patient to ensure I was proficient with each required task, and made sure I had a lot of fun.

Raymond J

I honestly can’t say enough about Compass Dive and Sail and specifically Doug and Meg. I was so nervous about learning to dive, but they were very thorough about everything, helped me ease into each skill, and made it fun! They really go above and beyond to make sure that each student feels comfortable before proceeding onto the next step.

Lauren A

I’ve had the pleasure of diving and teaching with Compass Dive and Sail over the last few years. They are exceptional when adapting their approach to training to meet the individual needs of the diver. A exceedingly professional team providing a high quality training experience.

JEFF M., Owner - Black Cat Scuba

If I could give Doug and Meg 1,000 stars, I would. They helped me to hurdle over some deep fears. Such as fear of drowning and the fear of deep water that I can’t see through. I got my open water certification with them and then went to Aruba.

Marisa J.

I have to thank you for your service. I just spent my first dive on the Vandenberg. As soon as I hit the water I felt confident and comfortable. I attribute this to not signing up with a scuba-mill. The one on one attention I received gave me the skills I needed to descend to and navigate the wreck with relative ease. Big thanks to Meg again for explaining buoyancy in a relatable manner.

Andrew E.

We have been working with Compass for a couple of years now. Their professionalism, passion for diving and commitment to their students ranks them among the best we have seen. We are proud to associate with them and assure you that you will have chosen wisely to do your scuba training with them.

Tige P., Owner - Virginia Scuba