Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Dorset

The top 4 dive and snorkel sites in Dorset, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Dorset guide

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Lulworth Cove

No reviews yetUK, England, South West

Lulworth Cove is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in UK, England, South West which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Swanage Pier

No reviews yetUK, England, South West

The marine environment under the pier is great for novice dives as it is easy to navigate and has lots of interest for budding naturalists and for wannabe wreckies. It's not just for novices, though as there is a great deal to interest the experienced diver as well. It's a Pier - It's a big wood and iron structure - you can't miss it!

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Seatown

No reviews yetUK, England, South West

Boring bimble over sand. Lots of crabs and some flat fish. Not legendary but OK for a training dive. Dorset county. Shore dive, some large pebbles to carry gear over to cross the beach and reach the sea. Car Park right at the edge of the beach.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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Burton Bradstock

No reviews yetUK, England, South West

Boring sandy bottom, some reef further out. Current rund parallel to the shore. Not much to see except flat fish and spider crabs. Pretty boring but OK for training purposes. Dorset county. Shore dive, easy walk down beach, more tricky on the upward slope on exit. Watch the wave heights and do not enter if above 3 ft as you will struggle to exit.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in Dorset

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Dorset Diving Services
5.0 (53) · Dorset
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Poole Diving
4.9 (55) · Poole
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TAL Scuba Ltd.
4.7 (81) · Christchurch
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Divers Down
4.7 (30) · Swanage
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Dorset diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Dorset for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

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Are there dive shops in Dorset?

Zentacle lists 5 dive shops in Dorset. The top-rated are Dorset Diving Services (5.0 from 53 reviews) and Poole Diving (4.9 from 55 reviews).