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Visit us during our annual Swap Meet!


Our annual swap meet is quickly approaching! It’s your one chance to sell and buy used equipment, or trade used in for new equipment. We’ll have our normal delicious food and delightful companionship!

The Swap Meet

Sea life like a Gypsy.

Our one-stop-shop


Located in Raleigh, NC since 1984, we’ve prided ourselves on being your one-stop dive shop for training, equipment, travel, and service. Our pool stays at a wonderful 88 degrees year-round, offering a place for our divers to get certified, try out new equipment, further advance their training, and even become better swimmers.


  • A view of the store floor from the 2nd floor, you can see the display mannequins, the snorkel area, and the bright large windows lighting up the whole store.
  • The view of the training pool from the pool balcony at the back of the store floor.
  • The front of our Gypsy Divers Aquatic Center building
  • View from the second story with a mannequin displaying a total dive system, the snorkeling section, and the bright light of the front doors.
  • View of the store from the front door once you enter and turn to the right into the snorkeling area.
  • The snorkeling area of the store, complete with masks, snorkels, fins, and other equipment.
  • The wetsuit area of the store.
  • Our tank fill section with rental tanks
  • The outside view of AirTech, the Scuba Service Center.
  • View from the front of the store looking back with 3 mannequins, the regulator and BCD display, and the pool in the far background.
  • The view from the middle of the store looking back towards the regulator display with the pool in the background.
  • View from the back of the store looking forward with the fish tank on your left and the computer and hoses on display to the right.
  • The back of the store floor, the doors to the balcony of the pool area to your left with the door to the hall in front of you.
  • The training pool with tanks lined up on a bench and ranks for trying equipment.
  • The training pool with tanks lined up on a bench and ranks for trying equipment.
  • The training pool with water aerobics equipment and pool toys for lessons.
  • The training pool with tanks lined up on a bench and ranks for trying equipment.
  • The second story training classroom.
  • Diver taking a picture in the Bahamas
  • View of the resorts from the ocean
  • Sea turtle in the Bahamas
  • Divers going down the Rainbow River
  • Divers in Devil's Den
  • Hammock over the ocean in Cozumel
  • Coral with the shadow of the sailboat in the Bahamas
  • Scuba Diver in the Bahama ocean

Our Mission

Our mission is to make sure everyone enjoys their time learning to dive with us and leaves as comfortable, confident divers. Because comfortable divers are safe divers. We only offer custom one-on-one Open Water Diver courses to ensure you get the schedule you want, the pace you need, and the attention you deserve.


A diver under the water in the Bahamas

Beginning Scuba

The dive instructor and student going over equipment assembly

Scuba Refresher Programs

A dive instructor going over a dive brief with his students

Advanced Specialties

Dive equipment set up near the pool

To ensure our mission’s success…

We’re offering Free Scuba Lessons if you purchase your total dive system.

There is no substitute for training in and owning your own equipment. It makes the whole experience that much more valuable and ensures you’ll be a comfortable diver no matter where you go.

The Free Lesson Program

Now that you’re certified…


Explore the world with us!

Once you’re certified, we’ll keep the fun rolling with dive trips located around the world. From Florida to Truk lagoon, we are following our founders’ love for adventure.


Hammock in the ocean in Cozumel
Sea Turtle in the Bahamas
Sunset behind the Morning Star in the Bahamas

The Aqua Cat Vessel is floating in the water with the front facing you.

Aqua Cat

June 22 – June 29, 2024
The Aqua Cat is a floating resort. It’s a perfect trip for singles, couples, and our wonderful dive group! Aboard you’ll have delicious food, fresh fruit snacks, and full bar to top your night off. In the water you’ll enjoy shark feeding dives, walls starting at 40 feet, high speed drift dives, and blue holes.

Dive with us Aqua Cat

A boat driving by during a sunset in Cozumel

Cozumel

May 20 – May 27, 2023
2 Spots Left!
This Cozumel resort is a great vacation for anyone! It’s quick and easy to get to and has everything you need right on the beach, diving, delicious Mexican food, and of course frozen tequila drinks.

Dive with us Cozumel

Bonaire

September 2 – September 9, 2023
1 Spot Left!
Bonaire has some very easy, yet incredibly beautiful dive sites, giving new divers an excellent chance to gain a LOT of bottom time and experience. Then, it has some more challenging sites for more experienced divers.

Dive with us Bonaire

View of the resorts from the ocean

St. Lucia

July 6 – 13, 2024
Enjoy a breathtaking week on the side of a mountain beside the beautiful sea. This resort is unlike anything we’ve seen before and we can’t wait to go back!

Dive with us St. Lucia

Or stay local!


While Raleigh doesn’t seem like the diver’s paradise to some, there are a few local opportunities to get you diving! From monthly quarry socials to NC or Florida coast diving, there are several options to get diving more!


Quarry Socials and Cookout

Local Diving

Key Largo

The rest of our Aquatic Center


We’re very lucky to share our home with two other wonderful companies! These really do make us an all-in-one shop, offering everything from swim lessons and swim team to equipment service and clinics!

AirTech's storefront in the Gypsy Divers Aquatic Center

AirTech Scuba Services has been servicing and repairing dive equipment since 1987. It’s the largest service center in America and supports our local divers and several dive shops around the country!

Airtech Scuba Services
Students following their swim instructor's lead.

Oak City Swim School is here for all your swimming needs! Their classes range from toddlers to adults and beginner to intermediate. They also offer swim camps and multiple levels of swim teams!

Oak City Swim School
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(919) 255-1931
3651 Bastion Ln.
Raleigh NC, 27604