Aquanaut Scuba & Snorkelling Centre Ltd - Cornwall & Devon
The team at Aquanaut Scuba & Snorkelling Centre Ltd are the sort of folks you want guiding you into the chilly but rewarding waters of the UK. We’ve always appreciated their down-to-earth approach; no fuss, just solid diving advice and a proper Cornish welcome. They run a PADI 5 Star IDC, which means if you’re looking to take your diving seriously, from Open Water right up to instructor level, they’ve got the expertise. What we love about Aquanaut is their knack for making local diving accessible. Cornwall and Devon offer some fantastic wreck diving and fascinating reef systems, often less explored than sunnier climes, but they demand good local knowledge. Aquanaut provides exactly that, with a focus on safety and making sure you’re comfortable. You’ll find yourself exploring old fishing boats, military vessels, and vibrant soft coral walls, sometimes with seals playing peek-a-boo. Our favourite time to dive with them is late summer, when the water has warmed a touch and visibility tends to be at its best. They’re a great choice for divers who appreciate genuine, no-nonsense guidance and a chance to experience the unique charm of UK diving.
- Location
- Cornwall & Devon, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 51.412250, -0.288016
- Phone
- +44 20 8546 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.aquanautscuba.co.uk
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:3684]
- Address
- 34 Coombe Road, Kingston-On-Thames, Surrey, KT2 7AG, United Kingdom
Dive Sites Near Aquanaut Scuba & Snorkelling Centre Ltd
Aquanaut Scuba & Snorkelling Centre Ltd provides access to 15 dive sites in Cornwall & Devon.
- 12 - 49m (wreck)
- 20 - 5m (wreck)
- A2 - 1m (wreck)
- AALESUND (POSSIBLY) - 37m (wreck)
- ABRAHAM COVE - 56m (wreck)
- ACADIAN - 34m (wreck)
- ACADIAN - 38m (wreck)
- ACHIEVEMENT - 6m (wreck)
- ACTIVE - 27m (wreck)
- ADA - 40m (wreck)
- ADA MARY - 2m (wreck)
- ADDAX - 52m (wreck)
- ADOLF VINNEN - 1m (wreck)
- ADON - 0m (wreck)
- ADUR II - 11m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Cornwall & Devon
- Abyss Scuba School - ["PADI"]
- Andark Diving - ["PADI"]
- Berkshire Divecrew Training 2012 Ltd. - ["PADI"]
- Bouley Bay Dive Centre
- Celtic Deep
- Dive 90 - SSI, PADI, TDI
- Dive Ability Ltd - ["PADI"]
- Dive academy
- Dive Beyond Limited
- Dive Looe - SSI
Best Time to Dive in Cornwall & Devon
The warmest water temperatures in Cornwall & Devon occur in January, averaging 9.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 9.6°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 9.6°C (air: 7.3°C)
- February: 9.6°C (air: 8.4°C)
- March: 9.6°C (air: 8.6°C)
- April: 9.6°C (air: 10.1°C)
- May: 9.6°C (air: 12.6°C)
- June: 9.6°C (air: 15.2°C)
- July: 9.6°C (air: 16.6°C)
- August: 9.6°C (air: 17.1°C)
- September: 9.6°C (air: 15.9°C)
- October: 9.6°C (air: 13.5°C)
- November: 9.6°C (air: 10.7°C)
- December: 9.6°C (air: 8.7°C)
Marine Life in Cornwall & Devon
Home to 192 recorded species including 93 reef fish, 18 sharks & rays, 13 whales & dolphins, 11 crabs & lobsters, 11 other, 10 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- Common dragonet (Callionymus lyra) - Reef Fish
- dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
- poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) - Reef Fish
- Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) - Whales & Dolphins
- dab (Limanda limanda) - Reef Fish
- Soldier (Chelidonichthys cuculus) - Reef Fish
- whiting (Merlangius merlangus) - Reef Fish
- common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) - Octopus & Squid
- Bastard Sole (Microchirus variegatus) - Reef Fish
- harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) - Whales & Dolphins
Recommended Packing List for Cornwall & Devon
Based on average water temperature of 9.6°C.
- Drysuit - water at 10°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
- Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories