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Dover Shakespeare Beach

Dover, United Kingdom
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

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!

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Famousness Well Known

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

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