Rum Runner Dive Shop - Dive shop in Winterville - 214 B Beacon Dr, USA

My kids (10yrs and 14yrs) took the open water scuba course with Ms. Carolyn and her staff in May 2022. I have nothing but good things to say about her and her crew. They made the process as stress free and fun as I could have hoped for. From signups to certification everyone was top notch. For anyone who is kicking around the idea of becoming a scuba diver all I have to say is DO IT, and go with Rum Runner, you will not be disappointed

SCUBA is affordable, fun, and life-changing at Rum Runners right here in Winterville/Greenville! Don't wait for the world to change - go change yourself and get underwater! After just a few classes, you get to dive with your instructor at a nearby quarry with crystal-clear water (this is a photo of my first dive!). Classes are conveniently held in the evening, and you can just show up - everything you need from gear to online materials to insurance is provided as part of the class (with a rebate towards the purchase of your own gear). Rum Runners is a family of instructors and divers who support each other on land and under water; I feel lucky to dive with them. Carolyn is an inspirational instructor bringing knowledge, humor and encouragement to open the world of SCUBA to you, and she prioritizes safety and trust; you will always know what to expect before you do something new. Go to a "Try SCUBA" event at Rum Runners in the warm pool at Aquaventure to see if it is for you before you sign up for certification. You can gain familiarity, comfort, and certification quickly and safely at Rum Runners, but most of all you can gain an accomplishment for yourself, opening the door to a whole new world.

I cannot say enough amazing things about instructor Christine C. through my recent Open Water Certification class. The expertise at Rum Runner from all the trainers and divers helped me feel comfortable, confident and welcomed!

Our three boys have been part of the Rum Runner family for 4 years. Each one has had a great experience from the instructors to the dive locations. Safety comes first, but they make sure you enjoy the experience. What a great set up with a dive pool on the premises! They also carry everything you may need at reasonable prices. They go above and beyond inspiring everyone to learn about and protect the environment. Rum Runners has the whole package!

Not sure what some of these other reviews are talking about. I just received my open water certification through Rum Runner and it was an awesome experience! My girlfriend is having a couple of issues with some of the skills and the folks at Rum Runner have spent extra time and effort in getting her certified. To me, this is what customer service is all about! They could have easily said that she couldn't complete the skills and couldn't move forward, but I can see that they like helping people and making sure that you can get certified even if it takes a little longer to get done. Great people and great customer service at the Rum Runner Dive Shop! I would recommend this place to everyone!

I cannot say enough good things about this dive shop and the staff! If you're interested in exploring the underwater world, Rum Runner is the perfect dive shop to visit! All the staff is friendly and welcoming, they are always eager to help you learn and provide you with many unique opportunities. I feel right at home with the Rum Runner staff and can't wait for even more adventures in the future as I progress and become a better diver!

Rum Runner Dive Shop is amazing!! I absolutely love the staff and all that they offer. I was a part of the first all female open water dive class and it was a blast! I can’t imagine being certified through any other dive shop. Rum Runner offers so many great opportunities whether it be a trip to Florida, or their annual quarry day. Every trip is full of adventure! I never imagined I’d be diving to the bottom of a fresh water spring in Florida, or swimming with the manatees. There is something for everyone! So what are you waiting for? Go check it out!

I am very impressed with the service at Rum Runner! I've made several purchases there and they truly stand behind their products! I purchased a dive light from Rum Runner and when I had problems with it they offered to return my money, give me a new light or use the original purchase price towards and upgrade. They did not even ask me how long it had been since I bought the light. I've also had dive equipment serviced there which they completed in a timely manner and charged reasonable fees for the service.