Dover Shakespeare Beach
Shallow, vibrant reef dive, perfect for UK beginners.
Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site offers a fantastic introductory experience to the UK's underwater world. The dive takes place in shallow waters, ranging from 8 to 10 meters deep, exploring a vibrant reef environment. It’s ideal for beginners seeking their first taste of diving and provides ample opportunity to observe fascinating marine life. Visibility can vary between 1 and 5 meters, adding an element of adventure to each dive. Keep an eye out for local critters!
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
coral reefbeginner friendlymacro photographycold water
Marine Life
Ballan wrasseTompot blennyVelvet swimming crabEdible crabLobsterDead man's fingersPlumose anemoneNudibranchs
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth (8-10m) and focus on introductory experiences make it ideal for new divers.
Hazards:
currentboat trafficcold waterlow visibility
Current Strength:
Variable
Nearby Dive Sites
Explore other dive sites in the area
YMCA swimming pool used for initial scuba training sessions.
Shallow training quarry with numerous interesting wrecks for beginners.
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