Absolutely the best fishing and dive charter on the market. They are not like some of the…read more"cattleboat" charters. More intimate groups with more flexible plans. Great team with great clients. Can't recommend them enough.

Divers all know the tough part of diving is lugging their gear and tanks. Especially for days with…read moremultiple dives. The boat gets back to the dock and you rush to the dive shop to get refills for the next day or pick up tanks you already left the previous day. What if you didn't need to do that, that you showed up and your tanks were already filled, already loaded on the boat, along with your other gear? Sounds like a dream? Its a Reality!! Instigator Dive charters! We dove with them for three weeks. Every night they took the tanks and had them filled, checked, and loaded back on to the boat. Gear like BCs, Dive crates, Wet suits could remain on board as well. Everything was hosed down and ready for the next day when we arrived onto the boat in the early hours of the day. The team is deep, not just 2 or 3 people. We dove with at least three teams to support us, assist with gear, etc. Cindy and Ryan talked with the divers, understood their ability, their interest in the dive, and their Dive Plan for the day. Cold Water was provided, the team made sure you stayed hydrated. Instigator really provided a dive experience above any other I have had to date. Thank you Instigator Dive Team!!

Awesome crew, well maintained vessel. Will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you!read more

Had a wonderful time with these guys diving for Megalodon teeth. This was my first time doing this…read morekind of diving and had a blast. Chris and Brett are professional, safe, and fun. Highly recommend.

Bewareeeee!!!!! Such…read morea gross and shady dive shop! My husband and I have spent thousands at this shop - recertification and AOW course, dive charters and buying regulators here. We will never be going back. First off, the AOW course was a joke. Padi might want to look into them because they did not take the course seriously. I used to work at a dive shop and was a TA for our OW course at my college and both put so much more work into teaching you than this place, they are just there to collect your money. But the shadiness is also them just trying to get every dollar out of you, doesn't matter if you are a returning customer. I called 7 days in advance to cancel a charter - we didn't want to cancel but I had just gotten a cancer diagnosis from our vet and our dog had to be scheduled for an operation which meant we needed to be home and watching her post-op. When I signed up for the charter it said $195 and that was the agreed upon price. They proceeded to charge my credit card after the charter .... $210! They said I called 3 days too late. We warned our friends after we called the shop and told us they charged an extra fuel charge (which was not told to us or emailed to us even though we'd booked in advance with a different price) and they tried to cancel too but was told they'd be charged as well. It doesn't matter if you are a returning customer. They will screw you over to make a buck. My friends and I have already found a new boat and will not be returning to this shop.... They're overpriced anyways. We only bought our regulators there because we wanted to support local even though that meant spend hundreds more than we could get online!!!

I came here twice to dive megladon ledge. Ever since then I fell in love with shark tooth hunting!…read moreThey have you meet at bridge tender marina. You cannot park where the dock is, but there are plenty of spots across the street. There are a couple good restaurant's waiting for you when you get off the boat. They being your tanks and load them for you. I also bought my new aqualung dive computer there. They do tend to overcrowd the boat in my opinion and for such a long ride, but they are very accommodating.

This review is based purely on customer service and not on a dive experience…read more Hubby booked a dive trip for 2 and unfortunately we had to cancel. We gave almost 2 weeks notice of cancellation and they said that they already charged our credit card $50 per person and that due to our cancellation, they would give us the $100 in store credit. Are you kidding me? Hubbie called them back and they had to call us back after talking to an owner. We finally received our refund after the owner approved it. By the way, this is their posted cancellation policy: "Cancellations less than 4 days before a single day trip are subject to the full charge if your spot can not be filled" Hopefully their clients will write some reviews of their dive experiences and drown this 2 star review in a sea of 5 star reviews!

I had several experiences with Scuba Now before I decided to offer a review on them. While visiting…read moreWilmington I decided to look into dives in the area and called a few local shops. Overall everyone was very friendly but the folks at Scuba Now took a little extra time to educate me on the dives in the area that would be of interest to me and the current conditions so I knew the best day to go. This was really cool for someone who doesn't know the area and that little bit of extra service is why I chose to go with them. I went on two drive trips and both went great, the folks at the shop were friendly and helpful to the out of towner with virtually no gear. The crew on the boat (Ron, Pat & Dave) were awesome. Offered tons of info on the area operated a fun and friendly boat while still making sure we were safe. I've gone to a lot of places I didn't know and booked dives. It can be challenging to know who to trust for the best sites and conditions and who needs to fill a boat for the day. A+ experience thanks everyone.

Thanks for the Uber ride this morning above the Atlas - I left some funds with Kevin to leave at…read moreDiscovery for you guys to have a snack or drink or two. Thanks for the ride...and hopefully I will not need your services again! Brian Fee The "Next-Time-I-Will-Hang-Onto-The-Rope" Guy

Great charter. I will be back. Safe, knowledgeable, and no delays. If you want to see the wrecks…read moreoff NC the right way, book with these guys.

Had a fantastic experience with Olympus! We had three straight days of diving with them and have no…read morecomplaints! Our entire crew on the Midnight Express (Captain Jerry, Dylan, & Zach) provided extensive briefing and clearly took safety and customer experience seriously, while still keeping things lighthearted and fun. They were accommodating, helpful, and made the entire time feel easy and stress-free. While we had our own gear many divers rented and the rental gear was in great condition with everything being very well organized. The boat was also excellent--clean, comfortable, and, best of all, had plenty of room to set up your gear without feeling like you were falling all over each. They had plenty of drinking water on board and water for cleaning your mask. The best touch was the freeze pops that they handed out at the conclusion of your dive day! The dives we did were great! Fun exploring the wrecks and lots of aquatic life to enjoy! Overall, a very well-run operation with a great crew, quality equipment, and a comfortable boat. I'd absolutely dive with them again and would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, accommodating, and enjoyable dive experience. We will be back soon!

This absolutely the best dive center in Eastern North Carolina! The staff are so professional,…read moreknowledgeable and courteous. I began diving with them in May 2025 and each and every visit to the pro shop is awesome. There is no better captain, boat or crew around. Every dive is an amazing adventure and makes you yearn for the next dive! Enthusiastically recommended for anyone wanting to dive regardless of experience!

Christian took his time with us and our 10 year old son!! He was an amazing teacher and made sure…read morethat we understood the skill and how to do it!! We had an amazing experience getting our Open Water and our 10 year old son getting his Junior Open Water!!! Highly recommended!!

From the owner: Our PADI professionals go above and beyond to make your diving experience as enjoyable as possible…read morewhile prioritizing safety. Let us take care of the details so you can enjoy your underwater exploration.

Dove with them again with a buddy on the "Caribsea" shipwreck. Captain Leroy did an excellent job…read moresupporting the six of us. I highly recommend them. Great video, great spearfishing, great time.

Crew was the best and help everyone into and out of the water! Seas were a little rough…read more.. Tips on and knowledge of the Wrecks we dove was top notch! Would definitely use Discovery Diving again!

Captain Lucas brought us on an amazing, relaxing, fun boat tour today. It was a beautiful way to…read morespend the afternoon, Captain Lucas is an expert boatsman and very knowledgeable about the areas in NC. We can't wait to book our next trip...scuba diving is on our bucket list! Thank you, John and Dina

Had a great 3 tank spearfishing trip with Blackbeard! Inman, Capt. Lucus and Dive master Jay were…read moregreat... always help, friendly and knowledgeable... that put us on the fish a d lobster... great group they will not disappoint!