Be Adventurous, Be Amazed, Be a Diver

• - PADI eLearning academics/knowledge development sessions:
• SCUBA Orientation Class.
• Scuba Gear Familiarization Class.
• 2 Confined Water/Pool Training Sessions.
• 2 days of open water check-out dives (the final step to earning the Open Water scuba certification).
• Use of All SCUBA equipment for your Open Water course.
• Certification processing, including your Open Water Certification eCard.
•  NC Sales Tax
• Student discounts on the purchase of masks, fins, snorkel, and boots.
• Lots of fun and a chance to meet new friends and fellow divers.

Tuition is $595, with the option of making an initial $195 deposit to get started.

Each student is required to have their own personal gear (mask, fins, and snorkel), and it’s essential that this gear fits you properly.

When you purchase your mask, fins, and snorkel at Carolina Dive Center, you'll receive a special student discount.

Personal items like your mask, fins, snorkel, and boots must be properly fitted to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Imagine being 40 feet underwater with water leaking into your mask or struggling with foot cramps because your fins don't fit right.

Every person’s face is different, which means your scuba mask must be chosen to match your unique features. Fins also come in a variety of sizes, stiffness, and weights and need to be fitted to you as well.

We give you a student discount on your Mask/Fins.Snorkel set.
Avoid buying your mask or fins online. Instead, let our experienced staff provide a custom fitting to ensure you're fully prepared for your first scuba lesson. The fitting process takes about 45 minutes, so we recommend visiting a few days before your class begins. If your gear doesn’t perform well in the pool, we’ll exchange it until we find the perfect fit for you. Unfortunately, you won’t have this option with online purchases. What will you do if your mask leaks, your fins cause discomfort, or they aren’t right during your first pool session, and you need new gear for the second one?

We offer PADI Open Water Scuba Certification courses throughout the year. Classes are typically held on Saturdays and Sundays, and you will need to reserve two weekends to complete your certification. Here’s an example of a typical Open Water Class Schedule:

Open Water Academics: You’ll complete your academics through eLearning, which usually takes between 12 to 18 hours.

Scuba Orientation: We conduct your Scuba Orientation via webinar.

Weekend #1

• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Scuba Gear Assembly Training at Carolina Dive Center
  • Pool Training Session 1
• Sunday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Pool Training Session 2

Weekend #2

• Checkout Dives: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

For more details or to discuss class schedules, call us at (919) 341-2787.

You must be able to swim to participate.

A swimming test is required, and the following criteria must be met:

• Swim 200 yards continuously on the surface, or 300 yards with a mask, fins, and snorkel.
• Float or swim for 10 minutes without any flotation devices.

If you're worried about passing the test, consider practicing or taking swimming lessons before enrolling in Scuba Lessons.

Open Water Certification can be earned by youth 10 years or older. There is no upper age restriction for adults.

Students who are 10 or 11 years old require somespecial considerations. For this reason, they must be enrolled in a Customized class.

Call us at (919) 341-2787 for more information regarding certification of 10 or 11 year olds.

All students must complete a Medical Waiver before they can begin Part I of your Scuba Lessons.

There are certain Medical conditions that require a physician to confirm you can participate in scuba lessons.

In the rare case you cannot pass the Medical Waiver, we will promptly refund your tuition.

For an example of the Medical Waiver, you will need to complete. Click Here

With over 7,000 students certified, Carolina Dive Center is the trusted choice for scuba lessons in the Triangle.

For more than 20 years, we've been dedicated to building personal relationships with our students and supporting them on every dive adventure.

As a Veteran-owned local business, we take pride in offering a friendly, professional atmosphere where you’ll feel at home.

When you choose us, you’re not just taking a class; you're learning through the PADI System, the most reputable and effective diving education program worldwide. PADI courses are designed to make learning engaging, enjoyable, and truly rewarding. Our experienced PADI instructors are committed to your success, providing expert guidance and ensuring you master essential skills and safety concepts. With the highest standards in the industry and a proactive quality management system, we ensure that every dive is both safe and enjoyable.

We also enroll you in the Divers Alert Network Student Membership Program which provides access to dive medical professionals, online safety information, and up to US$25,000 in Student Dive Accident Insurance to help protect you against the costs of a covered diving accident occurring during entry-level training.

Choose Carolina Dive Center for a diving experience you can trust!