Since 1983, the family-owned company Lucas Divestore, based in the Netherlands, has been distributing diving equipment throughout Europe. Its online store is very active and offers purchase conditions and shipping costs that vary greatly depending on your country of residence. We are examining its performance in detail.
This assessment is based on our analysis and data from August 6, 2026. We have not placed any orders with this vendor, and our rating remains free of any commercial affiliation.
To study the competitiveness of the store, we checked the prices of a standardized basket containing five common items. Our reference selection includes adjustable Mares Avanti Quattro+ fins in size R, a Scubapro Zoom Evo mask, a Mares Puck 4 computer, a men's 5mm Scubapro Sport wetsuit, and a complete Cressi AC2 Compact DIN regulator.
Catalog and brand selection (E1: 5/5)
The store offers one of the most extensive selections available, with 25 to 30 brands represented. The company sells both to businesses (B2B) and consumers (B2C), ranging from basic snorkels to bottle inflation compressors.
The online catalog is very comprehensive regarding technical diving equipment, dive blocks, and underwater photography. To store your photos and videos from your dives, be sure to check out our SSD comparison tool before you go.
Pricing and Test Basket (E2: 2/5)
The total cost of our reference test basket on the website amounts to €1102.05. This amount places the store 18 percent above the median market price.
The details of the prices recorded for each item show significant variations:
The Scubapro Sport 5mm wetsuit is sold for €379.50, which is €181 more than at competitors. Therefore, Lucas Divestore is not a budget store, it caters to customers looking for products that are unavailable elsewhere.
For France, shipping is charged for orders below €500. This is the highest threshold in our price comparison tool, which significantly disadvantages French customers. Returns are accepted within 14 days at your expense.
Several return requests from outside the European Union document instances of packages being blocked upon return, with the store refusing to pay Dutch customs duties for re-importation. However, customer service effectively assists with VAT refunds for exports.
Lucas Divestore enjoys a solid reputation and has over forty years of experience in the diving industry. On Trustpilot, the store displays a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 59 reviews as of August 6, 2026.
For French customers, the high prices and the free shipping threshold of 500 euros encourage careful consideration. Before accumulating expensive gear from online dive shops, remember that no equipment compensates for a lack of in-water technique. To learn how to make the most of your current setup and capture striking images in natural light, discover the AquaExposure underwater photography training.
