

Divecenter Aqua Explorers is an official SSI Dive Center located in Schoonebeek, founded from a deep passion for the underwater world and the desire to share that passion with others. With us, it’s not just about earning a certification — it’s about creating unforgettable experiences, building a strong dive community, and fostering knowledge and respect for the ocean.
Whether you want to experience your first breath underwater, take an SSI specialty course, or pursue a professional career in diving, Divecenter Aqua Explorers will guide you every step of the way. Our SSI instructors ensure personal attention, safety, and fun. With modern facilities, our own filling station, and high-quality dive equipment, we make diving accessible to everyone.
Mission At Divecenter Aqua Explorers in Schoonebeek, we inspire people to experience the beauty and magic of the underwater world. Our mission is to enable everyone – from curious beginners to ambitious dive professionals – to dive safely, responsibly, and with joy. Through personal guidance, modern SSI training programs, and high-quality equipment, we create unforgettable moments that take you into a world full of peace, adventure, and wonder. We offer a complete range of services: SSI courses for beginners, advanced and professional divers, tank filling, and expert maintenance of diving equipment. This way, we ensure that every diver feels at home at Divecenter Aqua Explorers and can always rely on quality, safety, and personal attention.
Vision At Divecenter Aqua Explorers, we believe diving is more than just a sport — it’s a unique experience that pushes boundaries, connects people, and fosters a deep appreciation for the ocean. Our vision is to build a vibrant diving community in the northern Netherlands and the German border region, where passion, adventure, and friendship come together. With us, you don’t just learn to dive — you discover new worlds. Through our wide range of courses, club dives, trips, and our specialized dive shop, we turn diving into a lifelong journey filled with stories, challenges, and shared adventures.
Speicherbecken in Geeste is an is an artificially constructed water basin with a capacity of 23.4 million m3. There is a lot of eel and walleye. Also various objects! A nice place to dive!
Near the border with Ter Apel (Groningen, Netherlands) lies Dankern. A lake with light blue water and a nice underwater park. Not much life, but the visibility and the nice objects makes up for this.
Gasselterveld is a beautifully located dive site in Drenthe. It is a deep lake with clear water and fine sand. There are no fish, but you dive in a beautiful environment with good visibility and a nice sloping bottom.
Zwembad de Peppel is a swimming pool in Ede. It consists of a competition pool, reactive section with (tyre) gybes and an outdoor pool for the summer season.
The Veenmeer and diving lake in Tynarlo/Holland is located on its own campsite. Perfectly suited for practice dives, also for children’s dives and often has reasonable visibility.
At the entrance 4B is a slightly sloping shore. At about 8m depth you will find the first car wrecks. If you dive after about 5 minutes over a plateau, you reach a break-off edge, which reaches to approx. 35m depth. Right hand along the edge is the wreck Hemmoor at about 17m.
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