Aquapolis SID IDC DIVE CENTER - East Coast
The team at Aquapolis SID IDC DIVE CENTER are PADI pros through and through, running a slick operation on South Korea's East Coast. If you’re serious about going pro, or just want to see how a top-tier PADI IDC centre operates, this is your spot. They really shine when it comes to instruction, from introductory courses right up to instructor development. We’d send anyone here looking for solid, no-nonsense training, taught with a friendly edge. What we really love about Aquapolis is the feeling of being genuinely looked after. The dive sites nearby aren't the tropical coral gardens you might picture, but they have their own rugged charm – think dramatic rock formations and kelp forests with occasional migratory visitors. We once spotted a chunky sunfish out there, which was a real treat. Visibility can be a bit variable depending on the season; summer often brings warmer water but also more particles, so aim for early autumn if you can for clearer views and still comfortable temps. After a dive, their setup is efficient for rinsing gear, and the hot drinks are always welcome. It's a professional outfit, but with a warm, personal touch that makes you feel part of the crew.
- Location
- East Coast, South Korea, East Asia
- Coordinates
- 37.589450, 127.003746
- Phone
- +82 10-8966-0103
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.instagram.com/aquapolis.sid
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:21661]
- Address
- No State Seoul, 2F, 19 Seongbuk-ro 7-gil, Seongbuk-gu, 6017, South Korea
Dive Sites Near Aquapolis SID IDC DIVE CENTER
Aquapolis SID IDC DIVE CENTER provides access to 11 dive sites in East Coast.
- 스텔라 - 25m
- BIANCA VENTURE - 5m (wreck)
- Gable Rocks
- Gangneung Coast
- Monowai Rocks - 10-25m (pinnacle)
- Park Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- PYENG HAE - 60m (wreck)
- The Foul Grounds
- Tuaheni Rocks
- Turihauā Reef (reef)
- Waiotahe Rock
Other Dive Centres in East Coast
- 딥브레스양양
- absdive
- Badaro Divers - ["PADI"]
- Bongs dive - SSI
- C.E.O.DIVING
- CHEONAN SCUBA SCHOOL - SSI
- CREATION DIVE
- CS DIVE
- Dive 365 - ["PADI"]
- Divelife - ["PADI"]
Marine Life in East Coast
Home to 8 recorded species including 4 sharks & rays, 2 reef fish, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Blackbelly Lanternshark (Etmopterus lucifer) - Sharks & Rays
- Owston's Dogfish (Centroscymnus owstonii) - Sharks & Rays
- Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) - Sharks & Rays
- Three-tooth Cavoline (Cavolinia tridentata) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
- darkie charlie (Dalatias licha) - Sharks & Rays
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bluefin Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) - Reef Fish
- Banded bellowsfish (Centriscops humerosus) - Reef Fish