The Newport Diving Center is a full service PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Dive Center offering PADI, and TDI instruction in water activities ranging from: Snorkeling/Free-Diving, PADI Open Water Scuba Courses, TDI Advanced Nitrox, Extended Range diving, and even Rebreather courses. The Newport Diving Center is located in historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island only minutes away from many popular dive sites and our own charter boat. We stock a full-range of dive equipment from the most popular manufacturers. We have over 20 sets of gear readily available for rental. Let our knowledgeable staff provide you with all the necessary information on dive equipment and our scuba courses. Our staff really knows their dive equipment and we have many packages readily available at special prices. The Newport Diving Center believes that our superior service is what sets us apart.