Oceanic — Five Decades of Diving Innovation
Oceanic was founded by scuba pioneer Bob Hollis in 1972, born from a genuine, lifelong passion for diving and a conviction that equipment could be engineered better than what was commercially available at the time. From that single company grew a family of diving brands — Oceanic for broad recreational and resort diving, and later Hollis for dedicated technical diving — both now part of Huish Outdoors. Oceanic has spent over fifty years building the kind of equipment that dive resorts, training programs, and recreational divers around the world depend on daily.
What's distinguished Oceanic across that span isn't just product engineering, but a genuine commitment to what happens after the sale. The brand has built its reputation on service that continues well beyond the purchase date — keeping products working through years of saltwater use, not just shipping them and moving on. That philosophy shows up in details across the lineup: lifetime warranties with free parts for life on regulators, accessible service intervals, and components engineered specifically for the abuse of rental fleet rotation.
At DiveCatalog.com, we carry the full current Oceanic lineup as an authorized dealer: regulators, BCDs, dive computers, masks, fins, and accessories. Browse the subcategories below or explore the full Oceanic catalog here.
The Oceanic Product Range
Regulators
Oceanic's regulator lineup spans the accessible SP5 (a fail-safe, non-balanced flow-by piston design widely used in rental fleets and resort operations) through the flagship ZEO — the evolution of the legendary EOS regulator, built around a chrome-plated marine brass valve that actually helps reduce "dry mouth" by condensing exhaled water vapor for recirculation. The Delta 5 and eDX bring environmentally sealed, balanced diaphragm first stages with heat exchangers purpose-built for genuinely cold-water performance, all backed by lifetime warranties with free parts for life.
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BCDs
The Biolite line (including a dedicated Women's Travel configuration) is Oceanic's lightweight back-inflate range, built from BioFlex air bladder material and weighing as little as 5.5 lbs. The Excursion brings genuine technical-recreational versatility with up to 58 lbs of lift and a QLR4 integrated weight system. The OceanPro is Oceanic's rental and training workhorse, built from fade-resistant 1000D nylon.
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Dive Computers
The Veo 4.0 is Oceanic's accessible entry computer, with Bluetooth connectivity to the free DiverLog+ app. The ProPlus 4.0 steps up with Bluetooth 4.0 wireless settings adjustment and a significantly larger, more readable display. Both use Oceanic's Dual Algorithm options (Pelagic DSAT or Pelagic Z+) for divers who want a choice in decompression modeling approach.
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Masks
The Shadow and Mini Shadow are Oceanic's frameless, single-lens masks — 100% liquid silicone bonded directly to a tempered glass lens for an exceptionally wide field of view and a low-volume profile that folds flat, making them genuinely useful backup masks for a BCD pocket. The Duo is Oceanic's accessible dual-lens entry mask with a double-feathered skirt edge for a dry, comfortable seal.
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Fins
The Manta Ray draws directly from marine animal biomechanics for efficient, powerful propulsion. The Viper 2 uses engineered channels and side rails to direct water flow off the blade tips, preventing spillage and delivering steady power across seven sizes and five colors.
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Accessories
From replacement straps for Geo 2/Atom 3.1 computers to the patented QLR (Quick Lock & Release) weight pocket system holding up to 20 lbs of releasable ballast, Oceanic's accessories range keeps existing gear running and properly equipped for years.
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Key Oceanic Technologies
eDX / Balanced Diaphragm First Stages: Oceanic's environmentally sealed first stages use an impermeable diaphragm membrane that transmits water pressure to internal components without exposing them to salt, sand, chlorine, or pool acids — meaningfully reducing maintenance needs and corrosion risk compared to designs that let contaminants reach internal mechanisms directly.
QLR (Quick Lock & Release) Weight System: Oceanic's patented weight integration technology, found across BCD lines, allows fast, secure weight loading and equally fast emergency release — a genuinely important safety feature executed with Oceanic's own engineering approach.
Pelagic Dual Algorithm: Oceanic dive computers let you choose between Pelagic DSAT and Pelagic Z+ decompression models — giving divers a degree of choice in how conservatively or how the computer models their decompression obligation, rather than locking them into a single proprietary algorithm.
Why Buy Oceanic from DiveCatalog.com?
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Authorized Oceanic dealer — genuine products, full manufacturer warranty
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Complete Oceanic ecosystem — regulators, BCDs, computers, masks, fins, and accessories
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Expert advice — our team can help you build a complete, properly matched Oceanic kit
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Fast shipping — in-stock items ship within one business day
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Financing available — for premium regulator and computer systems
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Rewards program — earn points on every purchase
Frequently Asked Questions — Oceanic
Who founded Oceanic and when?
Oceanic was founded by Bob Hollis in 1972, growing from his personal passion for diving into a major diving equipment manufacturer. The same company later spawned Hollis as a dedicated technical diving brand. Both are now part of Huish Outdoors.
What is the ZEO regulator and how does it differ from earlier models?
The ZEO is the direct evolution of Oceanic's well-regarded EOS regulator, retaining its excellent breathing profile while adding a chrome-plated marine brass valve that improves cold-water performance and reduces "dry mouth" by condensing exhaled water vapor for recirculation with the airflow.
What does "lifetime warranty with free parts for life" mean?
Several Oceanic regulators carry a lifetime warranty that includes free parts for the life of the product — a meaningful long-term value proposition, though typically conditional on following the recommended service interval (commonly every 2 years) at an authorized service center.
What is the Pelagic Dual Algorithm option on Oceanic computers?
Oceanic computers like the Veo 4.0 let you select between Pelagic DSAT and Pelagic Z+ decompression algorithms — different mathematical models for how the computer calculates your decompression obligation, giving divers some choice in conservatism and modeling approach rather than a single fixed algorithm.
Browse the full Oceanic collection above, or navigate to a specific category — regulators, BCDs, computers, masks, fins, or accessories. Reach out if you'd like help building a complete Oceanic kit.
