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    Lake Phoenix

    3.9 (27 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Mr. Grose is a true professional.
    Imanni H.

    Dove here this past Labor Day weekend and had a few issues. First of all, at first entry to the shop, the lady at the counter came off as abrasive throughout our entire transaction. Trips between dives to refill your air are extremely inconvenient. The employees reference the policy video whenever any issue is brought up seemingly to avoid any confrontation. After leaving the campsite for an hour, I came back and the gate would not open. So I parked my car outside the lake area and proceeded to find an employee to ask how I can get my car through. No help was offered so I asked to speak to the manager Robert Grose. Robert Grose was also not any help and immediately started speaking to me condescendingly after I explained the situation to him. His employee told me there was "nothing they could do, it is what it is" after commenting on the lack of customer service skills, Grose then said "guess y'all won't be coming back". Well, he's right about that. I decided to leave that night actually, and because the shop was closed, could not get my ID. I called the shop dozens of times and never got an answer, emailed them and never received an answer. Finally, decided to Facebook message them and was met with the very thoughtful response, which is attached.

    Fish, 8ft deck
    Stephanie G.

    I love this quarry. The staff are like family, the location is relaxing, the water is beautiful. Several camping sites, RV sites(30 and 50amp), and 1 cabin. It will forever be my home away from home! I can't wait to move back to the area!

    A view from BlackHawk down dive site
    Paul T.

    *in my best movie voice* From the ashes of Lake Rawlings, comes... Lake Phoenix! Dun, dun, duuuuuh! So, new ownership, still the same great lake, but with some improvements. I'm going to start out with what's change from it's previous form. First, the guys at the front desk were far more cordial than previous ownership and working in this century as far as technology was concerned. Online waivers that you fill out before you get there are fantastic. Square terminals for payment made things smooth. They took out the coin boxes on the showers, which is a classy move. I've always said I'd rather they just charge us a little more to get in, than to make us pay for showers. Additionally, they've added a bunch of new leader lines under water. This is super handy especially when diving to see the plane; there are two booeys and if you dive the wrong one you'll end up at a small boat. Also, there is now a submerged phone by the BlackHawk, it was comical to see it there. As far as what's the same, and could use a little improvement. I would honestly pay for a lake side bottle exchange service. It's a LONG walk back to get your bottle refilled and really cuts into your dive times. It would also be nice if they made a plastic dive map, with distances, compass directions, etc... of the lake bottom. This would make underwater navigation so much easier. The fish are plentiful near the dock and training pads and still love them some Vienna Sausages, which you can buy cans of for $1.50 at the main shop, totally recommend. I'm so excited that Phoenix is still here. It's just a fun place to hang-out!

    Standing at the edge of the quarry. So beautiful!
    Chantel E.

    So this was my first time at a quarry and I didn't know what to expect but this place is quite amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a cafe on site which is a huge bonus if you are a scuba diver or camper. For scuba divers, check in was super easy and organized. If you are planning a trip, I would suggest filling out their waivers before you arrive...it just saves time. They are a fully equipped dive shop, so if you forget something or need to rent equipment they will most likely have what you need. There are showers and bathrooms on the premises which is really nice and convenient. The actual quarry is pretty cool, the water is cold so I highly recommend a 7mm wetsuit. Each group has a their own pavilion and the pavilions are nice and shaded which kept the area cooler and is great when you have full gear on! The benches have bungy cords to hook your tank up while away. The water is very clear which is great because this was my first time scuba diving outside of a pool environment. There are cool things to look at under the water like fish and random everyday items. I would definitely recommend this place to someone or a group who is interested in diving!

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    Absolutely amazing staff. Highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for the perfect spot to dive, camp or paintball.

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    SO much better now that Rob has taken it over. We love going now, what a wounder full improvement .

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    All of the dive sites in the quarry or easy to navigate to and the entry area is easy to get in and out.

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    By The Shore SCUBA Instruction - Working on Coral Platforms with By The Shore SCUBA 
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    By The Shore SCUBA Instruction

    5.0(10 reviews)
    90.3 mi
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    I was certified as a Basic Scuba Diver in 1978 (more about this later). After 30+ years, I decided…read moreto renew my interest in scuba diving on a vacation to Antigua. I took the resort's refresher course and felt pretty good about my skills. On the first open water dive, I had difficulty descending below 30 feet. The dive instructor sent me back to the boat. As soon as I returned from Antigua, I discovered that PADI revised the requirements for certification in 1987 without notifying me of the change. I searched online for dive instructors in the Raleigh, NC area. I contacted another dive shop as well as Kevin about my needs. Only Kevin returned my call/email. Kevin's online reviews all seemed very good so I called him and left a brief message explaining that I wanted to upgrade my Basic diver certification to an Open Water certification (which is what I thought I had originally). Kevin was down in Cozumel on a dive trip (which I strongly suggest) but called me back within a day or two. We discussed my situation and he suggested a "hybrid" approach consisting of the areas that PADI had added to my original training that I could do along with a group course he had starting the following month. (He was scheduled to teach one "diver" to swim before teaching scuba - that's how accommodating he is). The group cancelled so I basically had individual lessons, customized just for me, at no additional cost. In- pool activities were at a local Raleigh pool with "open water" dives at Fantasy Lake, which is a great place to dive. Because of Kevin's understanding and flexibility, I essentially took the whole open water course and was re-certified as Open Water Diver within one month. I strongly recommend Kevin Alexander for scuba instruction for all levels of divers. I have since completed the Advanced Open Water course while on a dive trip with Kevin to Cozumel.

    Kevin and his team are patient, informed scuba instructors and guides who make you feel safe and…read moretake their time to make sure you understand the sometimes complicated components of getting open water certified. Now that Kevin has helped me with my certification I plan to join him on scuba trips in the future! And I'm so happy to know about the Fantasy Lake Adventure Park in Rolesville where I will continue to keep up with this new skill by exploring the quarry!

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    This hand symbol means "I'll follow you."

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    Here's Kevin the instructor

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    Chesapeake Bay Diving Center - Instructor Mike and Nicole after she received her certification card

    Chesapeake Bay Diving Center

    5.0(4 reviews)
    79.3 mi

    Just got back from a long tough but rewarding experience this weekend. I have wanted to learn to…read morescuba dive for several years and finally took the plunge (no pun intended). I signed up with Chesapeake Bay Dive Center and it was the best thing I have ever done. The instructors are amazing the staff is unbelievably knowledgeable and friendly and the owners are some of the best people you'll ever meet. Instructor Mike taught us all the classroom and Pool portions step-by-step then we were joined at the lake by instructor Sam. Between the two instructors we felt safe and knew we were learning everything we need to know to become competent divers. I highly recommend the shop if you want to learn to scuba dive.

    So happy that I chose this shop to use for my certification. There were other options but after…read morecareful consideration and talking to numerous divers my husband and I chose CBDC. and we are so glad we did. You will not find a dive show with more knowledgeable instructors or a better selection of equipment. They saw in me the desire to learn to dive and enjoy the beautiful world beneath the surface, so when I started to doubt my ability and almost quit, they took extra time and attention to help me in so many ways. I know I found not only the best instructors but wonderful dive buddies. Thanks Bob and Malena for showing me I could achieve this goal.

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    Chesapeake Bay Diving Center - CBDC at a local trade show.

    CBDC at a local trade show.

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    Fantasy Lake Adventure Park - Inflatables

    Fantasy Lake Adventure Park

    4.0(21 reviews)
    80.9 mi

    Such a fun place to take kids or if you wanna be a big kid yourself! I like how they have teenagers…read more(maybe some college kids) working there. They're all so friendly and welcoming! Gives them an opportunity to earn some money during the season. We got the aquabana as they call it, for half a day (4 hours) and it was worth it ! We didn't swim but the kids did and they had a blast! You're able to bring a cooler with food and drinks ( juice, tea, soda, water. No alcohol) they have a food truck on site, as well as a "dirty soda" stand. Flavored sodas with cream (very popular in Utah but slowly making their way to the east coast) as well as a first aid bungalow. Everyone gets a life vest but kids under 18 MUST wear theirs at all times! I like that rule! Keeps the kids safe. Of course the teens working there are certified lifeguards just in case! They also offer scuba classes/lessons at the quarry. Would I come back? YES! Maybe one day I would try the courses and swim or paddle board but the go around it was nice relaxing and letting the kids live carefree in the lake!

    Me and my husband had such a fun time here! It was just enjoyable sitting in our beach chairs…read morelistening to the music after running and swimming around out there. The inflatables are so much fun and you get tired out after about an hour. They had a food truck that had some great options as well we enjoyed. I would say this is a great spot for all ages.

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    Fantasy Lake Adventure Park
    Fantasy Lake Adventure Park

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    Gypsy Divers Aquatic Center

    Gypsy Divers Aquatic Center

    4.6(20 reviews)
    91.8 mi

    Excellent customer service and great place to rent scuba equipment! The friendly employees first…read moreanswered my questions over the phone when I had called to reserve rental scuba equipment. They don't allow reservations, but since they did not have any classes scheduled the weekend I inquired about, they assured they would have adequate supplies and they did! When we arrived to rent the equipment, the employees greeted us right away. They patiently answered our questions and helped us select the right items since it was our first time renting. They clearly explained the cost and tried to save us money rather than talking us into spending more. In addition to rental equipment they sell scuba gear, hold classes, and host events and trips. They have a heated pool on-site and offer private and semi-private classes. Their training agency is SSI (Scuba Schools International). Overall, we had a great experience here and would rent from here again!

    My daughter and I had a trip planned that included scuba diving so we went to Gypsy Divers to get…read morecertified. I was never able to get open water certification because of the pressure on my ears but Mike Welch was incredibly patient and others in the shop had numerous suggestions for me to try. Ultimately I gave up after numerous attempts and got a full refund of the entire tuition even though I had completed the lessons, used their equipment to try and get the outdoor signoff completed, and taken a lot of their time. I would highly recommend the shop if you are wanting to try getting certified and you don't have to worry about losing the large sum of money if you don't make it. I feel like I'm also very comfortable with all of the skills needed but am just held back by my ears! thank you Mike and Gypsy.

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