We track 200 dive operators in England. 107 teach certification courses (109 PADI, 33 SSI). 29 run snorkelling trips. 8 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Stockport, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 200. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Oyster Diving Holidays | 4.9(30) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 200 dive operators in England, with the biggest cluster around Stockport. 107 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (109 centres), followed by SSI (33). BSAC, CMAS, SDI/TDI, NAUI, RAID, IANTD also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $25 to $121 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
8 operators in England offer accommodation alongside diving.
29 of the 200 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.
Oyster Diving Holidays specializes in dive travel and holidays, offering a range of packages to various diving destinations worldwide. They are based in Portslade, England, and provide expert advice and planning for diving trips. Their services include booking flights, accommodation, and dive excursions.
Teign Diving Centre is a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre located in Teignmouth, offering a comprehensive range of diving courses and services. They provide equipment rental, air fills, and guided dives. The center is situated at Quay Rd, Teignmouth TQ14 8EL.
Viewpoint Diving Cornwall is an SSI dive centre located on the Cornish Riviera coast at Pentewan. The operator provides a range of diving courses for children and adults, as well as guided dives and equipment services.
Divers Down is a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre located at Swanage Pier, offering a comprehensive range of diving courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. They are a well-established dive centre in the Swanage area.
Harlyn Dive School is a PADI 5 star centre based in Cornwall that offers scuba training at all levels from beginner to technical. The operator provides guided dives and boat charters to various wrecks and reefs along the North Cornwall coast. They welcome divers from all training agencies and abilities.
Porthkerris Divers is a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre located in Cornwall, UK, offering a range of diving services and courses. They are situated on the coast with access to a dive centre and accommodation.
Diveshack UK is a dive centre and retailer offering PADI courses, equipment sales, and servicing. They also provide guided dives and club activities.
Dive Beyond is a dive centre located in Castletown, Portland DT5 1BD, offering a range of diving services. They provide courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. The company focuses on providing high-quality diving experiences.
In Deep Dive Centre is a dive centre located at the Mountbatten Sailing & Watersports Centre in Plymouth, UK. They offer PADI courses and diving services.
Divers Down is a dive school located on Swanage Pier that offers training courses and equipment sales. The operator runs two charter boats for trips to local wreck and drift dive sites.
| 2 | Teign Diving Centre | 4.8(51) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Viewpoint Diving | 4.7(34) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Divers Down | 4.7(101) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Harlyn Dive School - EBO | 5.0(9) | none | none | PADI · BSAC · CMAS | Visit |
| 6 | Porthkerris Divers | 4.8(106) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Diveshack UK | 4.7(24) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Dive Beyond | 4.8(48) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
