We track 7 dive operators in Solent & Isle of Wight. 2 teach certification courses (5 PADI, 3 SSI). 1 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
Andark Lake is a purpose built inland diving lake located in Lower Swanwick near Southampton. The facility provides confined open water conditions for scuba diving practice and training alongside other watersports such as swimming and paddleboarding.
Vobster Quay is a premier inland dive site in Somerset, UK, offering a 36-acre freshwater lake with depths up to 36 meters. It features numerous underwater attractions, including wrecks and submerged structures, making it suitable for divers of all levels. The facility provides comprehensive services such as equipment rental, air fills, and PADI courses.
Ocean Turtle Diving is a dive centre and sporting goods store located in Basingstoke, England. They offer a range of diving equipment, courses, and services. The store is known for its knowledgeable staff and comprehensive selection of dive gear.
RegalDive - The Diving Holiday Specialists is a company that focuses on organizing diving holidays and trips. They are based in Bishop's Sutton, Alresford, UK, and offer bespoke diving travel services. Their expertise lies in creating customized diving experiences for clients.
Vobster Quay Dive Shop is part of the Vobster Quay watersports centre, offering diving services and equipment. Located in Radstock, England, it caters to divers of all levels, providing training, retail, and technical services. The dive shop is situated at a popular inland dive site known for its excellent facilities.
Wight Spirit Diving Charters operates from the port of Lymington and provides diving access to sites in the Solent and English Channel. The operator offers trips to various wreck and reef sites ranging from shallow depths to 95 metres.
The 7 highest-ranked of 7. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andark Lake | 4.5(197) | none | none | PADI · SSI · BSAC | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 7 dive operators in Solent & Isle of Wight. 2 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (5 centres), followed by SSI (3). BSAC also appear.
1 operator in Solent & Isle of Wight offers accommodation alongside diving.
1 of the 7 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.
| 2 | Vobster Quay | 4.8(504) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Ocean Turtle Diving | 4.7(169) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | RegalDive | 5.0(10) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 5 | Vobster Quay Dive Shop | 4.8(504) | none | none | PADI · SSI | none |
| 6 | Wight Spirit Diving Charters | none | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | St Neots School | none | none | none | none | none |