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Winter is a great time to learn how to dive!


Train in our indoor heated pool now and dive later!

Begin Diving Now

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

Diver in Saba

Caribbean Explorer II

April 24 – May 1, 2021
This beautiful luxury dive vessel combines diving and island access as you tour from St. Maarten to Saba and back on a weeklong getaway!

Dive with us Caribbean Explorer II

Humboldt Liveaboard

The Galapagos Islands

June 21 – 28, 2021
Join us aboard this beautiful liveaboard, the Humboldt Explorer! These islands are known for amazing shark diving!

Dive with us The Galapagos Islands

Truk Odyssey

Truk Lagoon

July 3 – July 10, 2021
This is a once-in-a-lifetime type of trip. The wrecks are unbelievably preserved and the sea life is flourishing in the lagoon

Dive with us Truk Lagoon

View of the resorts from the ocean

St. Lucia

October 2 – October 9, 2021
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.

Gypsy 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!

Gypsy Swim School
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Gypsy Swim School
AirTech Scuba Services
(919) 255-1931
3651 Bastion Ln.
Raleigh NC, 27604
Trip Cancellation Policy

When a space on a tour is sold, it is removed from our tour inventory and no further attempts are made to sell that space. Some destinations require a certain group si e to guarantee special services and rates. For this reason, all trip deposits are completely non-refundable. Once final payment is made, it, too becomes 100% non-refundable, whether or not the trip eventually sells out. If you cancel at any point, your money is forfeit, period. NO exceptions. we strongly advise our travelers to obtain trip interruption/cancellation insurance in the event of a forced or unforeseen trip cancellation.