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The Carolina Dive Center is a scuba diving shop and training facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. It serves divers of all experience levels, offering gear sales, rentals, and certification courses. The shop is situated at 5540 Atlantic Springs Rd, near the city’s eastern edge. The center specializes in recreational scuba diving, providing equipment for both beginners and experienced divers. It also conducts PADI and other agency courses, including open-water certifications. The location is easily accessible from major Raleigh roads, with ample parking available. While exact hours aren’t listed, the shop can be reached by phone at +1 919-341-2787 for current operating times or appointments. Visitors should check the website, [carolinadivecenter.com](https://carolinadivecenter.com/), for updates on classes, gear availability, or local dive trips. The shop has a strong reputation, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 100 reviews. First-time divers can expect guidance on gear selection and training options, while experienced divers may find rental equipment and trip planning assistance.
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this sports club offers quality facilities and services for sports enthusiasts.
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“I just finished my PADI Open Water certification through Carolina Dive Center and had a great experience. From the retail store helping me to pick out my gear to my instructor Thomas, everyone was super knowledgeable, kind, and passionate about diving.”
— Maria L. · ★★★★★
“Where to begin? First, we are super fortunate to have 2 excellent dive shops in Raleigh to support the Scuba community. I did not complete my certs with CDC but that didn't matter in the slightest as I was welcomed enthusiastically to be a part of the CDC family, too. We recently returned from a dive trip to St. Lucia with CDC. The trip was run SO so well! Excellent pre-trip support (help fitting me for rental gear, ”
— Jordan L. · ★★★★★ · 2025-5-7
“CDC is a super fun and friendly place to get certified for diving. You are guided through the process every step of the way and they definitely prioritize safety first. Roy Vernon is probably the BEST diving instructor you could get. I think it's pretty rare to get taught by someone with so much experience and who is such an elegant person. All of the other instructors I had were phenomenal too, but I spent the most ”
— Max B. · ★★★★★ · 2025-5-12
“I love the unique experience of traveling with CDCu2019s u201cReef Chicsu201d! This growing community of female divers is truly soul-enhancing. No matter the age, mobility, or skill-level, these ladies are there for each other! It is an opportunity for travel time with my sister as well. These ladies know how to have a great time!!!”
— Michelle K. · ★★★★★
“We have just come back an outstanding trip to the Maldives with CDC. A once in a life-time experience, with mantas, a whale shark, nurse sharks and much more. The live abroad was great with amazing guides and staff. Look out for a repeat of this in October 2027.”
— Lewis O. · ★★★★★
“Zach has always been kind, informative, helpful and very willing to work with me. I went to the store today and Zach was not in. I'll make sure I call ahead next time. The employee was rude and belittling. I have had her in the past and felt the same. Last time I chalked it up to it being a bad day or something was going on. Today was worse. I tried to stay neutral and not engage in hopes of a change of attitude. No ”
— Wendy K. · ★★☆☆☆
“This dive shop is truly amazing! I just got my PADI open water certification. My instructors were Courtney, Roy, and Mike, they are all so passionate about what they do and amazing at it as well! I had a blast and felt safe the whole time. Would recommend them a million times.”
— Megan L. · ★★★★★
“Open Water Certification. We had a wonderful experience swimming through our Open Water Certification. PADI e-learning, very comprehensive. The dive instructors Mike and Will were excellent. Delivered technical information in a manner we could understand and helped us through concepts and skills that were taking a minute. Highly recommend CDC.”
— Gina S. · ★★★★★
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Carolina Dive Center located?
Carolina Dive Center is located at 5540 Atlantic Springs Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616, United States. It is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
What is the phone number for Carolina Dive Center?
You can call Carolina Dive Center at +1 919-341-2787.
What are the hours of Carolina Dive Center?
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How is Carolina Dive Center rated?
Carolina Dive Center has an average rating of 4.8/5 from 106 customer reviews on Google.
Does Carolina Dive Center have a website?
Yes. Carolina Dive Center's official website is https://carolinadivecenter.com/.
