Blackhead Caves, located at the southern base of Islandmagee, offer a shallow dive experience consisting of rocky reefs and sea caves. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres and an average depth of 5 metres. Access is via a shore entry. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and surge, as well as potential hazards including entanglement, low visibility, and the overhead environment of the caves. Visibility at the site varies between 5 and 20 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate between 8C and 14C throughout the year. Parking is available for visitors.

Isle of Muck (South Point) in Strangford Lough offers a challenging snorkel experience characterised by a dramatic boulder slope and vertical walls. The site is suitable for advanced snorkellers due to the nature of the terrain and variable conditions. Access is possible via both shore and boat entries. Water temperatures at this location range from 8C in March to 14C during the late summer months of August, September, and October. The underwater topography provides a rugged environment for exploration, though snorkellers should be prepared for the temperate conditions typical of this region.

Portmuck Harbour offers a diverse marine environment featuring a sheltered sandy bay and a steep bedrock wall on the seaward side. This site comprises reef, wall, and artificial reef structures, suitable for intermediate divers. Depths range from 1m to 15m, with an average of 5m. Shore access is available, though divers should be aware of moderate currents, surf, and potential rip currents. Visibility fluctuates between 5m and 20m. Water temperatures are cool, ranging from 8C to 14C, necessitating the use of drysuits or heavy wetsuits. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and a rinse station. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes.

Blackhead Path is a shore-entry site in Strangford Lough featuring a rocky shoreline that transitions into boulder slopes, kelp forests, and cave structures. Divers can expect depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Conditions are variable, with moderate currents and visibility typically between 3 and 8 metres. The water is cold throughout the year, ranging from 8C to 14C, necessitating a suitable exposure suit. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and offers a 4/5 rating for snorkelling. Facilities available include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, a dive shop, and boat charter services. Surf may be present at the entry point.

Isle of Muck in Strangford Lough offers a challenging dive featuring a vertical bedrock wall with deep crevices. Located off the northern tip of the island, this site is suitable for advanced divers due to the moderate currents and depth, which starts at 16 metres. Access is strictly by boat. The site is also rated for snorkelling. Water temperatures fluctuate between 8C and 14C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of hazards including boat traffic, significant depth, and strong currents. Shore-based facilities near the departure point include toilets, showers, and a cafe, with guided tours available.

Skernaghan Point in Strangford Lough offers a drift diving experience across a varied seabed of sand, gravel, and extensive brittlestar beds. This site is suitable for advanced divers, with depths ranging from 3 to 30 metres. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically between 3 and 20 metres and moderate currents. Divers and snorkellers can access the site from both shore and boat. Water temperatures fluctuate between 8C and 14C throughout the year. Hazards at this location include potential entanglement and strong currents. Facilities available at the site include parking and toilets.

Ferris Bay is a quiet, northwest-facing sandy bay located near the entrance to Larne Lough in Strangford Lough. This site offers a peaceful environment for shallow water exploration and is suitable for beginners. Access is via the shore. Water temperatures in this marine environment vary throughout the year, ranging from 8C in March to 14C between August and October. As a snorkel site, it provides a calm alternative to nearby locations, though conditions can vary. There is no specific data regarding marine life at this location.

Waterloo Bay in Strangford Lough offers a shallow snorkeling experience over ancient mudstone ledges. The site is notable for its Jurassic fossils and geological history along the Antrim coast. With depths ranging from 1 to 10 metres and an average of 5 metres, it is suitable for beginners entering from the shore. Conditions include moderate currents and potential surf. Species recorded around this area include snails, brittle stars, rock crabs, European green crabs, shannies, sea squirts, and catsharks. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, and a cafe, with guided tours available for those interested in the local geology and marine environment.