About Harry’s Dive Shop

Of the more than 1,500 dive stores in the USA, only a tiny handful are older than Harry’s Dive Shop. None have a richer or more colorful history. To better understand Harry’s, you need to know more about the three generations behind it.

Cindy

Cindy Caldwell, together with her family, friends, and valued employees, continues the energetic tradition of operating the oldest, largest, and most entertaining dive shop in the Greater New Orleans area. And, like her father, Cindy has become something of a legend herself. More….

Harry

Harry Caldwell, founder of Harry’s Dive Shop, was a pioneer of sport scuba diving. In the late 1950s, Harry gathered up a small group of ready, willing, and able self-taught divers to go forth, experience, and learn. Scuba diving, as a sport, was in its infancy. It would not be for long. More….

Chelsea

Harry Caldwell never had the opportunity to get to know his granddaughter the way so many of our friends and customers have. We have little doubt, however, he would be proud. Chelsea grew up in and around the dive store, accompanying us on trips and, later, helping out with classes and activities. More….

Our Staff

It’s our people that, more than any other factor, makes Harry’s Dive Shop special. Not only are they extremely capable, they care. Learn more about each of our staff members….

Our “Other” Staff

They’re important, too. More….

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