Carolina Dive Center

Since 2004, Carolina Dive Center has been introducing divers to the underwater world from its base in Raleigh, North Carolina. This veteran-owned business has grown into North Carolina's leading PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center, backed by a team of 16 PADI instructors who bring genuine dedication to every student and to the wider diving community.

Courses and local diving

The center offers a full range of PADI certifications, from Open Water all the way through to Instructor, with Open Water classes held nearly every weekend, year-round. Divers exploring the local Hyde site can encounter sharks, whales, turtles and ocean fish among the marine life on offer.

Beyond training, Carolina Dive Center houses the largest scuba gear selection in the Triangle Area, with equipment sales, rentals, air fills and nitrox all on hand. An onsite classroom, retail shop and a dive club round out a welcoming home for new and experienced divers alike, with conservation activities for those who want to give back.