We track 72 dive operators in South West England. 26 teach certification courses (27 PADI, 7 BSAC). 10 run snorkelling trips. 2 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 72. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teign Diving Centre | 4.8(51) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 72 dive operators in South West England. 26 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (27 centres), followed by BSAC (7). SSI, CMAS, NAUI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $38 to $121 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in South West England offer accommodation alongside diving.
10 of the 72 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.
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.
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.
East Cornwall Divers is an active branch of the British Sub Aqua Club based in Torpoint. The club operates its own RIB for diving trips and offers equipment hire for members and guests. They provide training and welcome divers from various certifying agencies.
Viewpoint Diving Centre is a dive centre located in Mevagissey, Cornwall, UK, offering diving courses and trips. They are a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre.
| 2 | Viewpoint Diving | 4.7(34) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Divers Down | 4.7(101) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Harlyn Dive School - EBO | 5.0(9) | none | none | PADI · BSAC · CMAS | Visit |
| 5 | Porthkerris Divers | 4.8(106) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive Beyond | 4.8(48) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | In Deep Dive Centre | 4.7(37) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Swanage Boat Charter | 4.7(34) | none | $121 | PADI | Visit |
