Things to do in North Carolina, United States: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

August 6, 2021 Darleen Reid

North Carolina has something for everyone, with the highest mountains in the eastern U.S., 300 miles of pristine coastline, quaint towns and vibrant cities. From the mountains to the sea, explore the natural, scenic beauty, discover outdoor adventure or try one of 500 golf courses, including the legendary Pinehurst No. 2. Discover a favorite among 100 wineries and 60 craft breweries, tour historic and cultural treasures, sample farm to table delicacies and get the thrill of motorsports in the "home" of NASCAR.
Restaurants in North Carolina

1. Family Water Adventures

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5.0 based on 250 reviews

Family Water Adventures

Choose what you want to do: •Clamming (You may want to bring watershoes). •Sand-dollaring •Tubing •Water Skiing •Fishing •Birdwatching •Snorkling •Swimming •Shelling •Flounder Gigging •Ocracoke Private Shuttle •Commercial Fishing trips available for early risers. •Anything you want to do on the water Captain Tami Gray wants to make your day on the water a memory that will last a lifetime.

2. Oxbow River Snorkeling

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Oxbow River Snorkeling

Oxbow River Snorkeling is located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Oxbow River Snorkeling provides the most unique and rich outdoor experiences in western North Carolina with trained freshwater and terrestrial biologists and naturalists, along with outdoor adventure specialists! While in the beautiful rivers of western North Carolina, our freshwater biologists will reveal a world of curious animal behaviors and the beautiful natural wonders from an incredible and rarely seen perspective. While rock-hopping upstream and drifting downstream in a wetsuit, our guides will point out freshwater animals and talk about the significance of the river in the surrounding watershed. If you are a land lover, our terrestrial biologists will guide you along trails to waterfalls and ridgetops, all the while hearing the natural history of the flora and fauna of this highly functioning ecosystem. Birds, mushrooms, mammals, wildflowers, trees, and reptiles are just a few of the possibilities found along the trails in this tremendous rich environment. Our adventure specialists will guide you along backcountry trails, across mountain lakes, while instructing you in areas of orienteering, Leave No Trace, best camping and backpacking practices, and much more. You may learn the history of some of our regions early settlers, and stories passed on through generations, all while experiencing panoramic views, unique ecosystems such as mountain bogs, or majestic waterfalls from a canoe or on foot.

3. New River Dive Center

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New River Dive Center

As a Veteran owned and operated small business we understand the stress of everyday life. As a 5 star SDI & TDI training facility we can train Divers to any level. We are a full-service shop with gear you can rent, and many top brands for purches. If you are looking for air fills or more advanced gases like Nitrox or Trimix we can do that also. We here at New Rive Dive Center look forward to diving with you soon.

4. Extended Range Diving Services

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Extended Range Diving Services

Extended Range Diving Services offers a full range of SCUBA courses from Open Water to Technical Instructor. We offer an intimate training environment as well as individualized courses that meet everyone's scheduling needs. ExRDS offers courses in North Carolina as well as other states, and we are willing to travel to you, or with you, if a private course is desired. In addition to training, we offer domestic and foreign travel, as well as concierge dive guide services and commercial safety diving options. You can learn more about our unique business model by visiting our website as well as our social media accounts and google page.

5. Triple 2 Charters

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Triple 2 Charters

We offer flexible fishing packages for many interests and price ranges. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned fisherman, we can provide you a trip to remember.

6. Blue Stone Dive Resort

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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Blue Stone Dive Resort

Blues stone dive resort is a large spring fed quarry. Filled With Lots To See And Do. Air Fills,Gear Rentals, Paddle board Rentals, Dive Lodge, Gear Repair, Tank Inspections And Lots More.

7. Aquatic Safaris SCUBA Center

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Aquatic Safaris SCUBA Center

Aquatic Safaris has specialized in SCUBA diving charters, instruction, gear sales, repair, and travel in Wilmington, NC since 1988. We are constantly striving to improve our shop and our service. Aquatic Safaris operates two USCG certified custom dive boats, a 30' and a 48'. Our boats run daily dive charters to wrecks and ledges off Wrightsville Beach. We are a full service facility, including on the spot nitrox fills up to 100% O2 and Trimix.

8. Discovery Diving

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Discovery Diving

Discovery Diving, your headquarters for North Carolina's world class, warm water, wreck diving. Located in Beaufort, North Carolina, an historic seaside town on the Crystal Coast, we are in close proximity to the shipwrecks of the acclaimed Graveyard of the Atlantic. In addition to our dive charters, Discovery is a full service dive operation offering training, gear sales and rentals, and equipment repair.

9. SCUBA Coaches

SCUBA Coaches

We carefully develop a custom training plan for each client tailored to their specific goals in SCUBA diving. Our custom plan approach lets you know up front what your journey will be to accomplish your goals. No matter what your aspirations are, we provide some of the most thorough and complete training available to safely, confidently and comfortably enjoy your diving!

10. Bermuda Triangle OBX

Bermuda Triangle OBX

Bermuda Triangle, OBX is conveniently located within Frank & Fran's Bait and Tackle in Avon, NC on Hatteras Island. They specialize in introducing and certifying new students to scuba diving. Part of the TDI/SDI Organization, their certifications are recognized globally! Let us introduce you to all the wonders of the underwater world!

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