For 2025 we have decided to resurrect our blog!
We have every intention of keeping you updated with upcoming events, vital information, lots of tips & tricks for your diving and more - so watch this space!
For now, we thought we'd begin with what to expect from us in 2025!
Exciting Events, Trips, and Courses with Dorset Diving Services in 2025!
2025 promises to be an unforgettable year of diving with Dorset Diving Services! Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we have a range of exciting events, trips, and courses lined up.
1. Dive Trips & Expeditions Get ready to explore some of the most breathtaking dive sites along the Dorset coast. We've also got some trips booked and a couple more in the pipeline:
Red Sea trip in May 2025
Join us for a week at Umbi Sharks Bay Village, Sharm El Sheikh, from May 5–12, 2025. Enjoy daily dives in the Tiran Strait and Ras Mohammed Marine Park, plus a trip to the famous Thistlegorm wreck. The package includes flights, transfers, half-board meals, and 4 days of diving, with options for extra dives. Accommodation options range from Beach Cabins to Bedouin Village Rooms. Non-divers are welcome, with additional excursions and upgrades available. For bookings, contact Dorset Diving directly. Full details are available on the website.
Plymouth trip in June 2025
Dorset Diving Services is offering a diving trip in Plymouth from Sunday, June 8th to Wednesday, June 11th, 2025. Participants will dive in the English Channel aboard the hard boat "Red Alert" with Danny from Discovery Divers. Each day includes one wreck dive and one reef or drift dive, with potential sites such as the James Egan Layne (25m), The Maine (28-35m), and HMS Scylla (27m). Lunch and drinks are provided on dive days. The total cost for the trip is £495.
Find out more here.
Puerto Galero, Philippines (2026)
Not this year, but what's stopping you getting organised for next year? ;)
You CAN, however, join us to find out more in March - click here to book.
We're off for a 10-night diving trip to Puerto Galera, Philippines, from March 20th to 30th, 2026. Puerto Galera, located on the Verde Passage, is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, offering divers the chance to encounter species such as flamboyant cuttlefish, blue-ringed octopus, mandarin fish, and pygmy seahorses.
The package includes accommodation at Scandi Divers Resort, daily meals with soft drinks, up to nine days of diving with three to four dives per day (including night dives), two day trips to Verde Island, unlimited 32% Nitrox, a one-hour massage, and round-trip transfers from Manila Airport. Prices start at £1,469 for seven days of diving and £1,599 for nine days, with a 20% deposit required upon booking and the balance due 60 days before arrival. Please note, flights to Manila are not included, and arrivals after 1 pm on March 20th may require an overnight stay in Manila due to ferry schedules.
For more details and booking information
For the dive club members we've a few socials in the diary already (check out the clubs FB page) with more in the pipeline. We've also got more trips currently being organised for the latter end of the year so stay tuned.
Head over to the events calendar on the website to check out upcoming workshops and other events. These get updated regularly so keep your eye out.
>> https://bookwhen.com/events-trips <<
2. New Courses for Every Level Our dive courses cater to all skill levels. Whether you're looking to earn your PADI certification, advance your diving skills, or try something new, our experienced instructors are ready to guide you every step of the way. Look out for beginner-friendly courses, advanced dive training, and specialty programs designed to enhance your diving experience.
Our full course schedule is up and running on the website, ready for you to book your next course.
>> https://bookwhen.com/dorsetdiving <<
3. Come dive with us!
Our evening boats start in April every Thursday and selected Tuesdays from Poole Quay. With a variety of local wreck and drift diving there's much to experience. We'll be adding our day boat schedule at the end of January so keep an eye out online to get your spaces booked so you don't miss out.
>> BOOK YOUR BOAT SPACES HERE! <<
We have plenty of local shore dives planned too - ranging from Boscombe Pier across our coast to Chesil Cover, including sites such as Branksome Chine, Swanage Pier and Newtons Cove. We'll be adding our shore schedule in the Spring, so keep your eye out on our booking schedule and soical media for updates.
4. Become a club member
Head over to the club page to check out all the benefits of being a club member. For just £10 a month you can get discounts, online price matching, priority bookings, exclusive offers, free pool entry and more! Only £10 a month with no minimum duration and you can cancel anytime it's one not the be missed.
5. Join Us for More Adventures in 2025!
At Dorset Diving Services, we are dedicated to providing top-tier diving experiences, no matter your level. Stay tuned for more announcements and check our website regularly for booking details, dates, and other exciting updates.
Get ready to dive into 2025 with us!