Dive Newquay

★★★★☆ (112)

Welcome to Dive Newquay, based in the heart of Newquay. Our SSI Diamond Dive Centre stocks a range of the latest diving equipment, both open and closed circuit. Our onsite facilities include a classroom and 4m heated pool. We are 1 mile from Newquay Harbour, putting us in the perfect location for diver training.

Many of our Instructors are qualified Marine Biologists and active conservationists, and have up-to-date, localised knowledge about the species in the area.

Dive Activity

Dive Sites Nearby

Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

Carters Rock (★3.9)

Carters Rock is only accessible by boat and is a shallow, rocky kelp reef with a maximum depth of 10m. Kelp runs along the bouldery slope to about 7m where it then turns into a white sandy bottom. Another good site for entry-level diver training.
Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Seal Cove (★4.3)

Seal Cove, also referred to as Chick Rock, is a site only accessible by boat. It is a haul out spot for grey seals and one of our most popular sites amongst divers. Please note that this site can only be dived at high tide to limit disturbance to the seals.
Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

Goose Rock Reef (★4.4)

Goose Rock is a kelp/rocky reef only accessible by boat. An ideal site for entry-level training as the maximum depth is between 8-10m. For the more experienced diver, small caverns and more depth can be found on the western side of the rock.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Dane Rock (★4.3)

Dane Rock is located just around the corner from Newquay Harbour. It is a shallow reef site with a maximum depth of 8m. An ideal site for entry-level diver training.
Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

Little Fistral (★4.6)

Little Fistral is off the western side of Towan Headland and is a shallow reef site with a sandy bottom - perfect for entry-level training and snorkelling. Some interesting rock formations and swim throughs can be found.
Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

The Gazzle (★4.2)

The Gazzle lies within the Newquay Bay & Gannel Marine Conservation Zone. It is shallow shore dive, max depth - 10m on a high tide. Gradually deepening sandy slope with kelpy reef and an abundance of marine life. Gazzle (North) - Kelp/rocky reef, caverns. Gazzle (South) - Kelp/rocky reef, caverns, old slipway.
Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

SS Orfordness (★4.2)

SS Orfordness (1906-1918) was a British merchant ship. Whilst on route from Rouen to Barry Roads, she was torpedoed by German submarine U-60, two and a half miles NW of Newquay. 2 men were lost. She now lies on the bottom in about 35m-40m depending on the tide state.
Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

Syracusa (★4.4)

SS Siracusa 1879-1897. 36m max depth. Built as the SS Bavaria, then renamed the SS Siracusa was a steamship carring a cargo of coal. When passing Newquay, she was caught up in a storm, subsequently wrecking off Towan Headland.
Dive Newquay Ltd, TR7 1BE NEWQUAY

Lake Edon (★4.6)

SS Lake Edon (1918-1918) was an American cargo ship, loaded with coal and on voyage from Barry, Wales. She was torpedoed by German submarine U-107, 4 miles NE of Towan Headland, Newquay. 18 men were lost. The wreck now sits at 35m-40m.