

Best for beginner divers, 2-55m, shore entry.
Aqua Fun Purmerend in the Vinkeveense Plassen offers a diverse freshwater diving experience with depths ranging from 2 to 55 metres, averaging 15 metres. The site features artificial reef structures and a wreck, providing specific points of interest for navigation. Visibility varies between 2 and 12 metres. Shore access is supported by comprehensive facilities, including a dive shop, air fills, showers, and changing rooms. Divers should be aware of potential hazards, including boat traffic, entanglement risks within the wreck, and the challenges of overhead environments. Due to the significant depth available, divers must monitor their computers closely and remain within their certification limits.
52.51049, 5.00705
The site is accessible year-round with full facilities on shore including air fills, showers, and changing rooms, so there is no need to haul a full kit from far away. Watch for boat traffic on the water before and during your entry, and stay well within your certification limits given the significant depth available here.
Located at Impuls 33, Industrieterrein de Baanstee, 1446 WC Purmerend.
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Depth
Up to 55m
Visibility
2-12m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the wide depth range requires careful monitoring of certification limits.
The site offers a depth range of 2 to 55 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to the water is via the shore.
Divers should be cautious of heavy boat traffic, entanglement risks in the wreck, overhead environments, and the potential for nitrogen narcosis at greater depths.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, a dive shop, guided tours, and first aid.
Diving at Aqua Fun Purmerend in Purmerend requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Aqua Fun Purmerend in Purmerend typically ranges from 2 metres to 12 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.