We track 13 dive operators in Brighton & Eastbourne. 4 teach certification courses (7 PADI, 2 BSAC). 2 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.
The 8 highest-ranked of 13. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9(30) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 13 dive operators in Brighton & Eastbourne. 4 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (7 centres), followed by BSAC (2). SDI/TDI also appear.
1 operator in Brighton & Eastbourne offers accommodation alongside diving.
2 of the 13 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.
Planet Divers is a scuba diving school and club based in Eastbourne. They offer PADI certification courses for adults and children along with equipment rental and diving trips.

Newhaven Scuba offers a range of diving services including courses, equipment rental, and guided dives. They are located in Newhaven, England, and aim to provide a comprehensive diving experience for enthusiasts of all levels. Their services cater to both beginners and experienced divers looking to explore the underwater world.
Ocean View Diving Services is a PADI 5 Star Centre located in Lancing that offers scuba diving courses from beginner to professional levels. The facility features an on-site heated pool and classroom for training and provides equipment servicing and repairs.
Channel Diving provides charter boat services for diving and fishing trips from Brighton and Eastbourne. They offer excursions to various shipwrecks and drift dive sites along the coast.
Purple Turtle Diving provides scuba diving and snorkelling training in small groups. The operator offers a range of recreational, professional, and technical diving courses.
Brighton Diver operates a 40ft catamaran from Brighton Marina offering charter boat trips for diving and fishing. The vessel is equipped with a diver lift and provides access to various wrecks and reefs along the Sussex coastline.
Brighton Diving provides PADI scuba diving courses for adults and children in Brighton. The operator offers training ranging from beginner levels to instructor certifications and organizes regular diving trips in the UK and abroad.
| 2 | Planet Divers | 4.9(24) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | 4.8(14) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Ocean View | none | none | $64 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Oyster Diving | 5.0(35) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Channel Diving | none | none | none | BSAC · PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Purple Turtle Diving Ltd | none | none | none | PADI · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 8 | Brighton Diver | none | none | none | none | Visit |