Diving in Cornwall

Set in the southwest of England, Cornwall is surrounded by two different bodies of water, the Celtic Sea and the English Channel.
The North Coast on the Cornwall is on the Celtic Sea which is rougher and more exposed than the south. It has great beaches though and is a very popular tourist destination. The south, which sits on the English Channel is more sheltered and calm, dubbed the “Cornish Riviera”.
Here you will find dramatic granite cliffs and sheltered bays, providing a wealth of different dive experiences for all levels of diver, with even children learning in these waters during the summer holidays.
There are several shallow shore dive options as well as daily boat dives that have to follow the local tides, so it’s worth checking their schedules. There are reefs offshore to explore and plenty of interesting wrecks in deeper waters for advanced divers. The most popular bases for your diving holiday are the pretty coastal towns of Newquay, with Falmouth and Penzance to the south, along with Porthkerris Cove. If you’re travelling in the summer months, make sure to book accommodation in advance in this popular seaside county, it is a favorite with families.

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.