We track 83 dive operators in Ireland. 20 teach certification courses (16 PADI, 6 SSI). 12 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 83. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquaholics | 4.8(107) | 4.5 | none | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 83 dive operators in Ireland, with the biggest cluster around Dun Laoghaire. 20 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (16 centres), followed by SSI (6). CMAS, SDI/TDI, BSAC also appear.
Published try-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.
12 of the 83 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, 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.
Aquaholics is a dive center offering a variety of diving services, including equipment rental, courses, and guided dives. They are a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort and also offer technical diving. The center is located in Portstewart, Northern Ireland, and serves divers in the region.
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.
Waterworld Dive Centre is located at Sacraggane Pier, Fahamore, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. They offer diving and snorkeling services. The center is situated near Dingle.
Mevagh Dive Center is a PADI 5-star dive center located in County Donegal, offering a comprehensive range of diving services. They provide diver training, equipment sales and hire, servicing, and cylinder testing, and are known for their wreck diving opportunities. The center also features a state-of-the-art swimming pool and sauna.
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.
DV Diving is a dive center based in Carrowdore, near Newtownards, Northern Ireland. They offer a variety of diving services, including equipment sales, servicing, and potentially dive training and trips. The location provides access to coastal dive sites.
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.
Eagle Divers is a PADI-certified dive center offering a range of services including scuba diving courses, guided dives, and watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding. They cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced divers, and emphasize safety and personalized instruction. The center also organizes diving holidays to international destinations.
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.
| 2 | Waterworld Munster | 5.0(8) | none | $130 | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Waterworld Dive Centre | 4.9(33) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Mevagh Dive Center | 4.5(11) | none | none | PADI · SSI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 5 | Mevagh Diving | 4.9(106) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | DV Diving | 5.0(22) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Aquaventures | 4.8(15) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Eagle Divers | 5.0(102) | none | none | PADI | Visit |