Carolina Dive Center

Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations. With proper training, equipment and the right attitude to accept the risks involved in independent…

Sunday June 22nd on Charleston Tug Wreck This course helps you expand your knowledge about diving the Carolina Coast Wrecks from a boat,   You'll gain experience scuba diving by completing two dives from a boat. Much of the world's best scuba diving is accessible only by boat. Whether you've never made a boat dive or…

PADI PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY Excellent buoyancy control is what defines skilled scuba divers. You’ve seen them underwater. They glide effortlessly, use less air and ascend, descend or hover almost as if by thought. They more easily observe aquatic life without disturbing their surroundings. You can achieve this, too. The Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course improves…

Quarry Fun Dive Day - Sunday June 22nd Join us for a fun-filled morning of diving at Fantasy Lake Scuba Park! Our Quarry Fun Dive Days are a great way to jump back in the water, connect with fellow divers, and spend time with the Carolina Dive Center Dive Team. Whether you're looking to catch…

Friday Summer Series Class - Free Air Tank Rentals or Air Fills for all participants.   Exploration, Excitement, Experiences. They’re what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI…

This class will be conducted after the Scuba Rescue class at Fantasy Lake Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you’re ready to help others should the need arise. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving…

This fundamental course prepares you to provide proper care for life-threatening illnesses or injuries until professional emergency medical care is available. The life-support skills taught in this course include one-person CPR, use of automatic external defibrillators, bleeding management, assisting a choking victim and responding to a person in shock. The first aid skills taught include…

This class will take place in Belize The Digital Underwater Photography Specialty is a multi-day course that will show you how to handle a digital camera in the water including prepping a housing, learning about white balance, practicing the special skills that photographers need regarding the fragile aquatic environment and how to get top-notch, beautiful…

Saturday July 5th Exploration, Excitement, Experiences. They’re what the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course is all about. And no, you don’t have to be “advanced” to take it – it’s designed so you can go straight into it after the PADI Open Water Diver course. The Advanced Open Water Diver course helps you increase…