PADI Scuba Diving Classes & Lessons in Raleigh, NC
By The Shore SCUBA Instruction offers structured PADI scuba classes for divers at every stage of experience. All courses combine independent eLearning, heated indoor pool training in Raleigh, and open-water checkout dives.
Comprehensive Diving Instruction in the Triangle
Whether you have never taken a breath underwater or you are an experienced diver looking to extend your depth limits to 130 feet or prepare for professional leadership, our PADI-certified courses provide thorough, safety-first training.
PADI Open Water Diver Certification
The standard worldwide certification for recreational scuba diving. Master fundamental dive skills, dive tables and computers, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures in a Raleigh heated pool before completing 4 quarry checkout dives at Fantasy Lake Adventure Park.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Advance your diving skills right after Open Water. You will complete 5 Adventure Dives including mandatory Deep Diving (up to 100 ft) and Underwater Navigation, plus 3 elective adventure dives such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, Night Diving, or Wreck Diving.
PADI Rescue Diver
Widely regarded as one of the most rewarding and challenging scuba courses. Learn to look beyond yourself to consider the safety and well-being of other divers. Skills include self-rescue, recognizing diver stress, emergency oxygen administration, and missing diver searches.
Scuba Refresher / PADI ReActivate
If you are already certified but have been out of the water for months or years, our refresher course gets you comfortable in our heated indoor pool. Review gear assembly, 5-point descents, neutral buoyancy, out-of-air scenarios, and mask skills with an instructor.
PADI Divemaster Course
Transform your passion into a leadership credential. Work side-by-side with PADI Master Instructor Kevin Alexander to hone dive theory, master rescue skills, assist with student divers, and supervise dive operations.
Class Navigation
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- → Certification Requirements & Medical
- → PADI Specialty Courses
- → CPR & First Aid (EFR)
- → Escorted Dive Trips & Travel
- → Schedule Private / Custom Lessons
Have Questions?
Speak directly with PADI Master Instructor Kevin Alexander regarding class dates and custom scheduling.
Call (919) 247-0356