Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Zeeland
Ready to check out the best sites in Zeeland for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 59 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in Zeeland to suit your needs.
#1 - Dreischor Gemaal
Netherlands, Europe
beginner
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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.
#2 - Plompetoren
Netherlands, Europe
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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.
#3 - Kerkweg Den Osse
Netherlands, Europe
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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.
#4 - Zoetersbout
Netherlands, Europe
beginner
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A great site to dive, but can be very busy at times.
In 2008 this site has been renewed as a result of Shore improvements. It now has a stair leading into the water so getting in or out is easier instead of climbing over rocks
#5 - Goesse Sas
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
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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.
#6 - Zuidbout
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Zuidbout is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#7 - Kattendijke Paal 51-52
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
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Kattendijke Paal 51-52 is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#8 - Irenehoeve
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Irenehoeve is a 0-star
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#9 - Vuilbak
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
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Vuilbak is also known as Vuilnisbelt; Vuilstort; Tuttelhoekje.
#10 - Strijenham
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
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Strijenham is a 0-star
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#11 - Koepeltje
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
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Meer informatie over de duiklocatie:
http://www.anemoon.org/anemoon/lokaties/moo/t-koepeltje
<a href="http://www.anemoon.org/anemoon/lokaties/moo/t-koepeltje">Koepeltje</a>
Parking is possible at the parking lot of the Frittuur. Like most of the Zeeland dive sites, you'll have to make the stairway over the dike (entrance is about 30m behind the chippy). On the other side of the dike, head right, just across the sandy beach. There's a pool you need to swim through (the water isn't the best and in summertimes it's muddy; beware your gear is fixed propperly - visibility in this area is about 0!) Exit the pool and start / enjoy your dive along the wall.
#13 - Dreischor
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
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Dreischor is also known as zuidlangeweg.
#15 - Wemeldinge Linda
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Wemeldinge Linda is also known as Camping Linda.
#17 - Kats Hoek
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
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Kats Hoek is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#18 - Val, de
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Val, de is also known as Haven De Val.
#19 - Scharendijke west
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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The primary life here are Lobsters and Crabs. The lobsters were HUGE (2+ feet) and they were everywhere. There were many soft shell crabs 6-8 inches in diameter as well.
There is a platform at 9M with a buoy. This is good for training etc and there is a railing around the platform.
There is a wall of Reef-Balls to the south and east of the platform. These are like 3 foot metal whiffle balls and home to dozens of lobsters and crabs. Very interesting to explore and peek in all the holes.
Entry and exit are easy, just be careful as the rocks can get a bit slick.
One last note: Tanks can be filled 24/7 from an outside "vending machine" or automat located on the south end of the hotel/restaurant. The machine takes 0.50€ coins, and usually needs 5-6 to fill a 10L tank. Put the coins in one at a time, and you'll get a "squirt" of air for each one. There is a pressure gage on the machine, but it seems to read a little low. In any event, the machine won't fill past 200 bar, so the worst case is that you put in one coin too many, and get no more air.
Park on the West side of the Marina in the town of Scharendijke. From there it's a short walk over the Dijke and down the rocky point. Enter the water at the end of the point.
Scharendijke west is also known as Kabbelaarsrif.
#21 - Haven Middelplaat
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Be carefull of boat trafic near harbour. Stay away form harbour entrence. Don't dive in concrete waterway.
#22 - Dolfijntje
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Don't dive in front of harbour entrence.
#23 - Werkhaven Bommenede - oost
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Werkhaven Bommenede - oost is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#24 - Lokkersnol
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Lokkersnol is also known as Borredamme.
#25 - Westkapelle
Netherlands, Zeeland
advanced
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Westkapelle is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#26 - Dreisschor Gemaal Oost
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Nice part is between 5 and 15 meters. Lots of crayfish and Eel during night dive.
With Boat
Dreisschor Gemaal Oost is also known as Paal G14.
#27 - Christoffelnol
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Christoffelnol is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#28 - Kijkuitpolder op de hoek
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Kijkuitpolder op de hoek is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#29 - Kats haven noord
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Kats haven noord is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#30 - Arendshoofd
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Arendshoofd is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#31 - Werkhaven Bommenede - west
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Werkhaven Bommenede - west is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#32 - Levensstrijd
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Levensstrijd is also known as weldamseweg.
#33 - Burghsluis Oostbout
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Burghsluis Oostbout is also known as haven.
#34 - Noordbout
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Noordbout is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#35 - Goudzwaardweg
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Goudzwaardweg is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#36 - Burghsluis westelijke dam
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Burghsluis westelijke dam is also known as strand.
#37 - Vliete polder pijlhuisje
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Vliete polder pijlhuisje is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#38 - Zuidweg
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Zuidweg is also known as De Broezel.
#39 - Anna Jacobapolder
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Anna Jacobapolder is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#40 - Nieuwlandje
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
beginner
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Diving not allowed anymore !!
Diving not allowed anymore !!
#41 - Langedijk (paal 7)
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Langedijk (paal 7) is also known as Paal 7.
#42 - Polredijk Trafohuisje
Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer
beginner
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Polredijk Trafohuisje is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#43 - Geersdijk
Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer
beginner
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Geersdijk is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#44 - Veerse dam
Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer
beginner
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Veerse dam is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#45 - Buitencentrum Veere
Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer
Unrated
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Buitencentrum Veere is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#46 - Vrouw Holle
Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer
beginner
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Vrouw Holle is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Veerse meer which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#47 - Zeelandbrug Zuidzijde
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Zeelandbrug Zuidzijde is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#48 - Le Serpent
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
intermediate
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Le Serpent is also known as Duikwrak Scharendijke.
#49 - Toren Bommenede
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Toren Bommenede is also known as GR-08.
#50 - Koepeltje Oost
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Koepeltje Oost is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#51 - Willems Reef
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Willems Reef is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#53 - Ossehoek
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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dive for 100 meters at 2 meters max depth. till steep hill going down to 30 meters.
Car Parking at Den Osse harbour. Walk for 5 minutes.
Ossehoek is also known as Den Osse golfbreker.
#54 - Polder Bommenede
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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Polder Bommenede is a 0-star
rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen which is accessible from
shore based on 0 ratings.
#55 - Dillingsweg
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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shallow place. Don't go to far of shore, diving in concrete waterway not alowed.
Don't touch fishing nets owned by professional fishermen.
Dillingsweg is also known as Ankerplaats,.
#56 - Oesterdam
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
beginner
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There is a training platform located 30m out, directly in line with the steps. (heading 230). At low tide, the platform depth is 9m. At high tide, it is close to 12m.
take A-4 off the north side of the Antwerp ring. At the "T" from A-4 to A-58, Take the Exit to the West then the first exit off of A-58 (N-659)toward Oesterdam. Cross the Dike to the far end and turn into the "beach" parking area. Follow the road around to the north side of the bay and park in the lot or along the grass. The dive site is a 200m walk around the dike to the steps decending into the bay.
Oesterdam is also known as Bergse Diepsluis.
#57 - De Koffiehoek
Netherlands, Zeeland
beginner
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Het Zoommeer, dat in open verbinding met het Volkerakmeer staat via het Schelde-Rijnkanaal, is een zoet binnenmeer met een vast waterpeil. Voorheen maakte het gebied deel uit van de Oosterschelde, maar het is daarvan gescheiden door de aanleg van de Oesterdam. De aanleg van deze dam was noodzakelijk om een getijloze scheepvaartverbinding tussen Rotterdam en Antwerpen mogelijk te maken. Het Zoommeer heeft net als het Volkerakmeer sinds enige jaren in de zomer te kampen met extensieve blauwalgenbloei, waardoor veel watervogels sterven. De vogelbevolking vertoont grote overeenkomsten met het Volkerak. Net ten noorden van de Kreekraksluizen ligt een broedkolonie van de zwartkopmeeuw. Krakeenden pleisteren met name langs dijken en dammen. De slobeend wordt voornamelijk aangetroffen in het oostelijk deel van het gebied waar dekking bestaat van de oevervegetatie. De Prinsesseplaat is een voormalig slik- en schorgebied dat van belang is voor water- en wadvogels. Hier broedt onder meer de kluut.
Beheer: Staatsbosbeheer.
Voor meer informatie over Vogelbescherming Nederland: www.vogelbescherming.nl
Tegenwoordig een vogelreservaat. Duiken niet meer toegestaan.
De Koffiehoek is also known as Zoommeer.
#58 - Scharendijke wrakje
Netherlands, Zeeland, Grevelingen
beginner
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a wreck suck just to the East of the tower on the second jetty. To access, enter from the first point, descend to 10M, and follow this line until the contour turns sharply to the south (150 meters of so) then get to about 8M and continue on the contour. You will get to the wreck before you know it. It's completely covered in shells and his home to Lobster, Crab, and Tadpole Fish. The wreck itself is a 5m metal boat that rests in 4-9 M of water. It's upright, and sits at a 45 degree bow low attitude.
Scharendijke wrakje is also known as Starttoren.
#59 - Wemeldinge Parking
Netherlands, Zeeland, Oosterschelde
intermediate
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Have to dive on the tide, otherwise there's too much current.
Small road on a dike to this spot and much others, cars get parked in the grass on the side of the road or on the small parkinglot - hence the name Wemeldinge Parking.