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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Netherlands

The top 252 dive and snorkel sites in Netherlands, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Netherlands guide

dive sites
252
dive shops
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AreasZeeland88South Holland31North Brabant25Gelderland21North Holland20Utrecht15Drenthe14Groningen11
100 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Dreischor Gemaal

5.0(2 reviews)Netherlands, Europe

When in the water, swim out to the open. After maybe 30 metres there's a shoal. From there it drops steeply till about 25 metres. Stay at a maximum of about 8 metres though and keep the wall on your right side untill you see a trail of death shelves. Follow the trail up and enjoy. Great place for photographers. Meer informatie over de locatie: http://www.anemoon.org/anemoon/lokaties/moo/dreischor Park your car below the Dike. Go over some steep steps and descent on the other side. Less experienced divers could take a rope to make access to the water easier Dreischor Gemaal is also known as Dreisschor Gemaal, Het gemaal.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Sloterplas Oost

5.0(2 reviews)Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Sloterplas Oost is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Zeeland

4.7(3 reviews)Netherlands, Europe

In the Netherlands there are over 50 fresh water dive sites and 250 saltwater dive sites. The saltwater divesites are all subjected to tidal influence and located in Zeeland. There are two books available about diving in Zeeland.

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Zeelandbrug

4.7(3 reviews)Netherlands, Europe

The most famous dive site on the north of the Oosterschelde. Big parking, in the weekends very busy. Tidal water, diving on the moment between high and low tide is advised. You'll have a one hour window with no or moderate currents. Later the currents will be extremely strong and diving is dangerous. The Oosterschelde houses huge lobsters and lots of different fishes, such as sea bass. The pillars on the bridge are built are very nice to start your dive. You can snorkel to the pillar and go down there, the depth is approx. 12 metres on low tide. It is also possible to start from shore and swim out. In May/June the catfish come here to mate and lay eggs. A very rare and beautiful site. You can see up to 30 catfish in one dive. Use the turn of Tide for your dive or you might need a boat to pick you up later. In April and May there is a great chance for giant cuddlefish. Do not enter the Bridge, use the small road to the base of the Bridge.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Ouderkerkerplas

5.0(1 review)Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Ouderkerkerplas is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftShore entry
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Plompetoren

5.0(1 review)Netherlands, Europe

From the parking you can go straight into the water. It is a bit of a climb on the slippery rocks, but is not hard. The sandy bottom is covered with rocks, which makes the life abundant and diverse. The slope goes down rather quick to about 30 meters. Lots of different nudibraches, anemones, big lobsters, a lot of crabs. Visibility is not always good, but it is a nice dive site. Be aware of the currents, you can only dive on the change of tides!!! Plompetoren is on the Plompetorenweg along the Oosterschelde, between Schelphoek and Burghsluis. Drive along the mainroad N59 coming from Zierikzee in the direction of Middelburg. Follow directions Burghsluis and from Burghsluis drive east, the water on your right-hand side. You will see the big tower which is called Plompetoren and the parking here. From the parking, you can go straight into the water.

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Kerkweg Den Osse

4.5(2 reviews)Netherlands, Europe

Kerkweg Den Osse is one of the most famous (and most visited) dive sites in the Grevelingenmeer, a huge saltwater lake in Zeeland. Big parking, two mobile toilets, snack bar available. Stairs to cross the dyke and o help you into the water. Depth range from 2 meters to 30 meters. Most beautiful depth range is 5 to 15 meters. Artificial reef of reef balls placed in 2001, is now beautifully overgrown with anemones and houses a lot of lobsters, crabs and fishes.

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't Klinkertje

No reviews yetNetherlands, Zuid-Holland

't Klinkertje is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zuid-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Toolenburgse Plas

No reviews yetNetherlands, Noord-Holland

Toolenburgse Plas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Strandheem

No reviews yetNetherlands, Groningen

Strandheem is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Groningen which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 23 ftShore entry
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Slag Baardmannetje

No reviews yetNetherlands, Zuid-Holland

Dive shop and facilities as well as restaurant at the location. A few interesting wrecks about some of which require a bit of a swim to get to. Oostvoorne. Half an hour's drive from Rotterdam. Easy to find and access. Motorized boats are prohibited in this area. Slag Baardmannetje is also known as Archimedes Wreck.

BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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Zuidbout

No reviews yetNetherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde

Zuidbout is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

IntermediateMax depth 32.8 ftBoat or Shore entry
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Langenboom

No reviews yetNetherlands, Noord-Brabant

Langenboom is also known as De kuilen.

BeginnerMax depth 16.4 ftShore entry
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Vinkeveen Zandeiland 9

No reviews yetNetherlands, Utrecht

At Eiland 9 you will find some small wrecks. Vinkeveen Vinkeveen Zandeiland 9 is also known as Eiland 9, Vinkeveen.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Gaasperplas

No reviews yetNetherlands, Noord-Holland

The pool is 72 ha. This is like a labyrint with tunnels. Take care cos the viz may become poor due to the turbulentie caused by bubbles. The Gaasperplas is a sandpit of 72 ha. peat blocks are left at the bottom of the pit after the removal of the sand. At some places there are enough peat blocks close next to each other to form an underwater labyrinth consistent of tunnels and corrieros. Due to these formations you have to be careful. The view is not always clear and the sand troubles the visibility. Therefore you could end up under one of the overhanging peat blocks. Some of those are actually quite unstable and could be moved or collapse by air bubbles or swimming movements. From A9, take direction weesp. Follow S113 'loosdrechtdreef'. Turn right into N236 'provincialeweg'. After 700 m turn right again direction driemond. Park at the parking spot and walk a short distance (50m) to the entrance (marked 'onderwatersport')

IntermediateMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Goesse Sas

No reviews yetNetherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde

60 years ago the germans dropped a lot of ammunition in the water on this spot, leading to nice finds and strange compass-readings for the divers some years ago. Nowadays it's a nice spot, known for it's cuttlefish population around may-june. Ideal for a first dive, lots to see even if you don't go deeper than 15m (50ft). Small road on a dyke, just past a little harbour, can park in the grass next to the road Goesse Sas is also known as Sas van Goes.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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Lithse Ham

No reviews yetNetherlands, Noord-Brabant

Lithse Ham is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Brabant which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Polredijk

No reviews yetNetherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer

Polredijk is also known as Oostwatering steigertje.

BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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Groene Heuvels

No reviews yetNetherlands, Gelderland

not verry special, just for training, and you have to pay an entery fee

BeginnerMax depth 52.5 ftShore entry
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Empels Gat

No reviews yetNetherlands, Noord-Brabant

Great for night diving, lots of pike and eels. but during the day time it's boring here ;) Empels Gat is also known as Mamoet Plas.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore entry
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Top dive shops in Netherlands

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Duikcursus.nl
5.0 (79) · Bladel
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DiveForce
5.0 (51) · Utrecht
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MaiDiving Divecenter
5.0 (51) · Poortugaal
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Duikcentrum Wobbegong
4.9 (94) · Amersfoort
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Netherlands diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Netherlands for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 252 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best dive and snorkel sites in the Netherlands?

Based on Zentacle reviews, the top-rated sites in the Netherlands are Dreischor Gemaal (5.0 from 2 reviews), Sloterplas Oost (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Zeeland (4.7 from 3 reviews).

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in the Netherlands?

The top-rated beginner sites are Dreischor Gemaal (5.0 from 2 reviews), Sloterplas Oost (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Zeelandbrug (4.7 from 3 reviews).

Where can I shore dive in the Netherlands?

Dreischor Gemaal, Sloterplas Oost, Zeeland and Zeelandbrug are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.

Are there dive shops in the Netherlands?

Zentacle lists 62 dive shops in the Netherlands. The top-rated are Duikcursus.nl (5.0 from 79 reviews) and DiveForce (5.0 from 51 reviews).