UK Dive Charter Boats

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With diving charter boats in almost all parts of the UK, they're a convenient route into UK diving wherever you want to go. So if you're new to UK diving, or have been exploring our coast for years, make this your first port of call when you're planning your next UK dive.

England North...
UK in Focus: Northumberland Regular series profiling dive locations the length and breadth of Great Britain. Each month, we'll focus on one area - and local dive centres and charter boats will provide in-depth guides to what they consider the ‘must-do' dives. February 2008
England South West...
Above 18m: The diving capital of the south Portland Harbour has been the location of many British divers' first foray into UK seas, and its enduring popularity has seen it crowned the ‘diving capital of the south' by many people. Text by Patrick Shier Photographs by Nina Hukkanen April 2007
England South East...
UK in Focus: East Anglia New series profiling dive locations the length and breadth of Great Britain. Each month, we'll focus on one area - and local dive centres and charter boats will provide in-depth guides to what they consider the ‘must-do' dives. March 2008
Wales...
Above 18m: Skomer Marine Reserve Patrick Shier visits the Skomer Marine Reserve in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, and enjoys a close encounter with an inquisitive seal. Photographs courtesy of Steve Myatt July 2006
Scotland...
Opening up the Flow Many potential visitors to Scapa Flow are put off by its ‘deep, dark and dangerous' reputation. One centre offers guided dives to dispel this myth - and Mark Evans went to check it out. Text and photographs by Mark Evans August 2007
Ireland...
Prepare to be surprised Northern Ireland is often overlooked by divers on mainland Britain, but as Patrick Shier found out, it offers a superlative mix of wreck diving and prolific marine life. Text by Patrick Shier. Photographs by Andy Rankin. January 2008