Dive School

The long-established Isles of Scilly Diving School offers courses and days to suit all. We offer:

the BSAC Ocean Diver Course

As a premier BSAC School, we offer the British Sub-Aqua Club Ocean Diver Course. This leads to an internationally-recognised qualification. The 5-day Course takes you from complete beginner to a safe and confident diver able to dive in open water up to 20m anywhere in the world. The course involves 7 theory lessons to provide a base of understanding about equipment, safety and how the body reacts underwater. Advanced booking is required.

Diving during the first 2 days will be from the shore to familiarise the students with the equipment and to build on the skills required to venture into deeper water. The open water training will take place off a boat and will usually require 2 dives per day. We try to vary the open water sites as much as possible to provide a variety of underwater scenery, and an opportunity to experience some of the excellent marine life that the islands have to offer. On the last day we try to combine a dive on one of the many historical shipwrecks within the islands and a chance to swim with the playful seals that live close by.

At the end of the Ocean Diver course you will receive a qualification pack which includes diving manual, student workbook and qualification record book. Prices per diver (for a minimum of 2 divers) - £360; groups of 4 - £340.

Try Scuba Diving

The Introduction to SCUBA Diving course includes on-shore training, with a qualified British Sub-Aqua Club diving instructor, before moving into shallow water off a sheltered beach. The dive will reach only 2 metres but a wide variety of colourful marine life can be seen in the clear waters. No experience is needed, but a certain level of health is required. Minimum age for the diving course is 14. Time involved is approximately 3 hours. All equipment is supplied. Please book in advance or early in your holiday to avoid disappointment. Telephone the dive centre on 01720 422848.

Price: £45 each (minimum of two people). Please note that trips will be cancelled if our staff consider conditions unsuitable for beginners.

Snorkelling Safari

Snorkelling is a safe and enjoyable way to discover and explore the wonderful underwater world of St Martins. Fish, anemones, crabs and starfish can all be seen just metres from the shore.

The safaris are led by a marine biologist, also qualified as an advanced diving instructor, who will provide full instruction on how to snorkel.

The trip is open to all and no experience is required. The safari lasts approximately two hours and all equipment is supplied. The minimum age is 8 and all children need to be accompanied by an adult. Price £23 per person (minimum of two required).

Boat Handling

We are occasionally able to provide a 2 hour introduction to boat handling. This is an introduction to all the basics, from high speed control to low speed delicate manoeuvring and boat safety. The thoroughly enjoyable, fun-packed session is aimed to suit the complete beginner or those wishing to continue to RYA or BSAC Boat Handling qualifications.

Our 6.3m Rigid Hull Inflatable is fully equipped with 115hp engine and navigation and safety accessories. Life jackets are supplied. No experience is required but you must be 12 or over.

Price: £35 (minimum of two).

Skill Development

The Isles of Scilly Diving School offers standard and special courses such as Practical Rescue Management, O2, Compressor Operation and Chart Work. Please provide prior notice of your requirements. Telephone the dive centre on 01720 422848