Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Connecticut

The top 2 dive and snorkel sites in Connecticut, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Connecticut guide

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Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park

No reviews yetUSA, Connecticut

This is a Park used for Dive Training and just plain diving. More info at http://brownstonepark.com/scuba/ The quarry is conveniently located 20 minutes south of Hartford in Portland, Conn., across the Connecticut River from Middletown. Excellent access. Site is a private park that requires and admission fee. Address: 161 Brownstone Avenue Portland, Conn. 06480 Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park is also known as Christopher Sawallich.

BeginnerMax depth 35.1 ftShore entry
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New London Ledge Lighthouse

No reviews yetUSA, Connecticut

base structure of lighthouse with large rocks, plentiful fish, excellent spearfishing New London Ledge Lighthouse is also known as Ledge Light.

BeginnerMax depth 20 ftBoat entry
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Top dive shops in Connecticut

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New England Dive
4.9 (254) · Wallingford
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Fin-Tastic Diving
5.0 (19) · Branford
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Connecticut diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Connecticut for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 2 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 Connecticut?

Zentacle lists 7 dive shops in Connecticut. The top-rated are New England Dive (4.9 from 254 reviews) and Fin-Tastic Diving (5.0 from 19 reviews).