Diving & snorkelling

The influence of the Gulf Stream on the seas around Baltimore means conditions for diving and snorkelling are ideal – clear, unpolluted water, colourful and abundant sea life, pleasant temperatures. You can explore the reefs around the Fastnet Rock or head east to the Stag rocks. There are numerous wrecks, ranging from a man o' war to the spectacular 160,000 ton ore-carrier Kowloon Bridge. The islands of Roaringwater Bay provide sheltered dive sites in any weather, while fans of drift diving will appreciate the Gascanane Sound between Cape Clear and Sherkin Island. For the beginner or experienced diver, Baltimore has much to offer.

The local dive centres provide a full range of services including diving trips by hard boat or RIB, equipment sale and hire, training courses and technical support. There are also charter boats that cater for independent groups of divers.

	Aquaventures		Tel: 028 20511
	Dive centre
	info@aquaventures.ie		www.aquaventures.ie
	Baltimore Diving Centre		Tel: 028 20300
	Dive centre
	jkdiving@iol.ie		www.baltimorediving.com
	Rooster		Tel: 086 824 0642
	Fast 10.5m licensed charter boat. Deep sea angling, shark fishing and wreck fishing. Also available for group charter for diving and pelagic birdwatching.
	nick@wreckfish.com		www.wreckfish.com