Guided Dives

Guided Dives with Dorset Diving

Explore Dorset’s coast and quarry with a friendly local guide. We run guided shore and boat dives along the Poole & Dorset coastline, and we’re at Vobster Quay most Sundays. You focus on the dive — we handle planning, safety briefings, and the logistics.

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Kit hire available: reserve what you need during booking and we’ll have it ready in your sizes.

What to Expect

  • Local expertise: guides who know the tides, entries, exits and highlights at each site.
  • Clear briefings: site orientation, route plan, depth/time, signals, lost-buddy and emergency procedures.
  • Low faff, high enjoyment: small groups and smooth logistics for maximum bottom time.
  • Confidence building: ideal if you’re newly certified, a bit rusty, or trying new kit.

Where We Dive

Shore Dives

Sheltered bays and gentle entries with plenty of life. Perfect for relaxed exploration and skills refreshers. We select the site to suit the day’s weather and group experience.

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Boat Dives

Classic Dorset reefs and wrecks with clear boat procedures and in-water guiding. Suitable for confident Open Water divers and above, with options for more advanced dives.

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Vobster Quay (most Sundays)

Reliable vis, easy access and loads to see — ideal for steady confidence-building dives, kit shakedowns or a relaxed day in the water.

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Kit Hire – Reserve While You Book

Need equipment? Add full kit or individual items during the online booking process. We’ll prepare everything in advance and size-check on the day.

  • Wetsuits or drysuits, undersuits and weights
  • BCDs, regulators and dive computers
  • Masks, snorkels, fins and accessories
  • Cylinders (air) and on-site air fills where available

Not sure what to reserve? Leave a note at checkout or contact us — we’re happy to advise.

How It Works

  1. Choose your date and venue from the schedule links.
  2. Complete booking and forms online. Add any kit hire you need.
  3. Receive your confirmation with timings, meet point and what to bring.
  4. Meet, brief and dive with your guide — we handle the rest.
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Good To Know

  • Minimum certification: Open Water (or equivalent) for most guided dives. We match sites to experience.
  • Recent experience: if it’s been a while, tell us — we’ll plan an easier first dive or suggest a refresher.
  • Medical & fitness to dive: please complete required forms before arrival.
  • Under 18s: a parent/guardian must be on-site throughout; extra consent forms required.
  • Weather & conditions: sites may change for safety; we’ll communicate quickly and offer alternatives.
  • Meeting times & parking: provided in your booking confirmation.

FAQs

Can I bring a non-diving friend or family member?

Yes — spectators are welcome at many shore sites and at Vobster Quay. Boat spaces are for divers only unless stated.

Do you provide air or nitrox?

Air cylinders and air fills are available. If you need nitrox, please ask in advance so we can advise availability for your chosen date.

I’m newly certified. Is guided diving suitable?

Absolutely. Guided diving is perfect for gaining experience in a supportive setting — we’ll tailor depth and site choice.

What if the weather looks poor?

We monitor conditions closely and may switch to a more sheltered site, move to Vobster Quay, or adjust timings if required.

Ready to Dive?

Pick your date below and reserve any hire kit you need during checkout. If you’re unsure which option fits best, get in touch and we’ll help you choose.

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