We track 66 dive operators in Ireland. 17 teach certification courses (10 PADI, 5 SSI). 10 run snorkelling trips. 2 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Dun Laoghaire, with 3. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 66. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mevagh Diving | 4.5(11) | 5.0(2) | – | PADI · SDI/TDI · SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 66 dive operators in Ireland, with the biggest cluster around Dun Laoghaire. 17 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (10 centres), followed by SSI (5). CMAS, BSAC, SDI/TDI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $10 to $130 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in Ireland offer accommodation alongside diving.
10 of the 66 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, where they dive, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Mevagh Diving is a dive center located in County Donegal, offering a range of diving and watersports activities. They provide PADI courses, guided dives, and equipment rental, catering to both beginners and experienced divers. The center is situated near scenic dive sites.
Waterworld Dive Centre is located at Sacraggane Pier, Fahamore, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. They offer diving and snorkeling services. The center is situated near Dingle.
Waterworld Dive Centre is a family-run business located on the Maharees peninsula in County Kerry. They offer PADI diving courses, daily boat trips to local dive sites, and on-site bed and breakfast accommodation.
Oceandivers is a dive operation located in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. It is situated at Coal Harbour, suggesting a focus on boat diving or access to the harbor for training. Specific services and certifications are not detailed in the provided information.
Baltimore Diving Centre is located in Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland. It is a dive center offering various diving services. The center is situated at Baltimore Pier.
Emerald Diving Ireland LTD is a dive center offering a range of services including equipment sales, servicing, and dive training. They are a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, indicating a high standard of training and services. The company also organizes dive trips and holidays.
Aquaventures offers whale and dolphin watching tours, diving, and snorkel rental. They operate from Baltimore, Co. Cork, with boat departures from the pier. The company provides a range of marine-based activities for visitors.
OceanAddicts is a dive center located at the Town Pier in Kinsale, Co. Cork. They offer diving and related activities. The business is situated in a prominent location in Kinsale.
South West Technical Diving is based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland. They specialize in technical diving services. The business operates from Hurley's Yard.
The Curragh Sub Aqua Club is a voluntary organization that provides diver training and promotes water safety. They offer training for various levels of divers and engage in club activities such as diving trips and social events. The club is affiliated with the Irish Underwater Council (IUAC).
| 2 | Waterworld Dive Centre | 4.9(46) | 4.7(3) | – | – | Visit |
| 3 | Waterworld Munster | 5.0(8) | – | $130 | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Oceandivers | 4.8(53) | – | $59 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Baltimore Diving Centre | 5.0(3) | 5.0(1) | $65 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Emerald Diving Ireland LTD | 5.0(36) | – | $65 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Aquaventures | 4.6(58) | 4.8(59) | – | – | Visit |
| 8 | OceanAddicts | 5.0(29) | 4.7(23) | – | PADI | Visit |