NORMANDY

Best months: Jul–Sep

Protected Area

Jersey Coast

Why dive here

With 176+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - NORMANDY offers some of Cornwall & Devon's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 10-18°C, warmest July, August, September.

Best timeJul–Sep

WetsuitA 5mm wetsuit

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola) · 176+ species recorded

Water10-18°C · warmest July, August, September

CharacterWreck dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

The Normandy, off the coast of Cornwall, is a cracking dive for anyone who appreciates a bit of history with their exploration. We love how much of the hull is still intact, giving you a real sense of its former grandeur, even after more than a century on the seabed. As you descend, the light shifts, catching on the skeletal remains of the superstructure, now draped in dead man's fingers and colourful anemones. It’s a site that suits divers with a keen eye for detail and a love for atmosphere. Swim through the holds, where rays often shelter, or explore the bow section, a favourite haunt for conger eels peering from every crevice. Our tip: go on a slack tide, when the water is calmer and visibility at its best, typically around 10-15 metres. You’ll have more time to appreciate the sheer scale of the wreck, and spot the lobsters tucked into the nooks and crannies, a true Cornish classic.