Dive Training

4350 St. Andrews Road

the Shoppe’s at St. Andrews

Columbia, SC 29210

803.731.9344

Learn to Dive

Wateree Dive Center is a full service scuba diving facility located in Columbia, South Carolina.  We offer all levels of scuba training from beginner through instructor level as well as technical diving.

We are affiliated with Scuba Schools International (SSI), SDI/TDI,  IANTD, and PADI.

Our retail store offers a full-line of quality products. Our knowledgeable staff can assist in fit and selection to suit individual needs. Our service department is available for equipment repairs, assembly, and annual service.

We offer daily and weekly equipment rentals.

Certified? Haven’t been diving in awhile? We can assist you in getting back in the water with a Scuba Skills Review. We’ll make sure that you are comfortable in the water and ready to go diving again!

Wateree Dive Center offers group and individual dive vacations and adventures that will bring everlasting memories.

Our highly trained staff is here to help you discover the underwater world!

Over 45 Years of Dive Experience

With over 45 years of experience, our goal at Wateree Dive Center is to train divers to be comfortable and safe in the water.  We take pride in offering products and services from the most respected names in the industry.  Our training facility is conveniently located in Columbia near I-26, I-20, and Lake Murray. We look forward to meeting you!

Online Dive Education.

We use SSI’s digital Training System that sets the standard in diver education, with comprehensive, first-rate videos, illustrations, and photos that connect your training to real-world dive experiences.

Create your free account with SSI and choose Wateree Dive Center as your training facility. Next, contact Wateree Dive Center to enroll in a class to complete instruction, pool and Open Water training required for certification. The SSI App is a convenient way get your digital certification cards right to your phone! Whether you're at home or on the move, your training can be accessed on any computer or mobile device at any time!

Call the dive shop for more information - 803.731.9344

Classes are typically offered at our facility, but for those with tight schedules, we can offer online training at no additional cost. Online training is available to compliment your traditional classroom instruction.