We track 17 dive operators in Northern Ireland. 6 teach certification courses (6 PADI, 4 BSAC). 2 run snorkelling trips. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 17. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedive NI | 5.0(237) | none | none | SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 17 dive operators in Northern Ireland. 6 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (6 centres), followed by BSAC (4). SSI, SDI/TDI, CMAS, RAID also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $51 to $51 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 of the 17 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.
Freedive NI is an award-winning water activity centre based in Northern Ireland. They offer freediving courses for all levels, as well as boat-based snorkel tours and cave exploration experiences.
Dive Charter NI operates from Ballycastle Marina and offers boat tours along the Causeway Coast and Rathlin Island. The company provides PADI scuba diving courses ranging from beginner to professional levels. They also offer guided boat dives and private boat charters for sightseeing and fishing.
Duck Down Divers is a dedicated scuba dive and snorkelling centre based at Donaghadee Sailing Club. The facility provides members with access to a dive compressor for nitrox blending and a 6m commercial rib.
Dive Club NI is a scuba diving school based near Belfast that offers a range of PADI-certified courses for all experience levels. The club provides equipment rental, organizes regular dive trips, and operates dedicated dive boats for exploring local coastal sites and shipwrecks.
Phennick Diving is a dive centre offering PADI courses, equipment sales, and servicing. They also provide guided dives and club activities.
DV Diving is a dive school based near Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland. They offer recreational, technical, and commercial scuba training, as well as equipment servicing and boat charters.
Aquaholics Dive Centre is a PADI dive centre located on the North Coast of Ireland. The operator offers a range of scuba diving courses and boat trips departing from Portstewart, Portrush, and Ballycastle. They also operate a retail shop selling a variety of diving equipment.
DV Diving is a dive school based near Strangford Lough in County Down, Northern Ireland. They offer recreational, technical, and commercial scuba training, as well as equipment servicing and boat charters.
| 2 | Dive Charter NI | 5.0(10) | none | $51 | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Duck Down Divers | 5.0(4) | none | none | BSAC | Visit |
| 4 | Dive Club NI | none | none | $51 | PADI · BSAC · CMAS · SSI · RAID | Visit |
| 5 | Phennick Diving | 4.9(23) | none | none | PADI | none |
| 6 | DV Diving | none | none | none | PADI · BSAC · SDI/TDI | Visit |
| 7 | Aquaholics Dive Centre | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | DV Diving | none | none | none | PADI · BSAC · SDI/TDI | Visit |