Boat Diving From Ballycastle Marina

Seek adventure with Boat Diving. Discover and explore the hidden depths of Northern Ireland. Enjoy two boat dives from Ballycastle.

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Scuba Boat diving Trips

Discover the stunning underwater world of Northern Ireland’s North Coast with Dive Charter NI. Based in Ballycastle, we provide excursions by boat to wrecks and reef sites near Rathlin Island and the Antrim Coast. Experience breathtaking scenery above and below the water, abundant marine life, and captivating maritime history. This is Boat Diving at its finest.

What We Offer. Dive Charter NI offers two boat dives per day to a variety of sites, including wrecks and reefs. Our team plans routes to maximise marine life encounters and underwater scenery.

Historic shipwrecks around Rathlin Island
Beautiful reef and wall dives along the North Coast
Drift dives when conditions permit
Sheltered sites selected to match weather and sea conditions
Each trip is expertly planned around tides and conditions to ensure the safest and most enjoyable diving experience possible.

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Padi Scuba Diver course divers cruisiing over a wreck

Join Us for some fun Boat diving

Experience the excitement of scuba diving along the stunning coastlines and underwater wonders of Northern Ireland with Dive Charter NI. We are your premier choice for PADI diving and speciality courses. We combine adventure with expert instruction in a warm and welcoming community. Whether you’re a beginner eager to take your first breath underwater, we welcome you. Experienced divers can explore new depths with our range of PADI-certified courses led by passionate professionals.

For Boat Diving, our dive boat is fully equipped to ensure your comfort and safety. It features modern navigation gear, ample seating, and easy access to the water.

We invite you to join our friendly community and start your diving journey with confidence.

Easy water access with a diver ladder
Ample space for dive gear and cameras
State-of-the-art navigation and communication systems
Comprehensive marine safety equipment onboard
Our trips cater to individuals, buddy pairs, dive clubs, and also offer full boat private charters for clubs.

Who Can Dive with Us

We welcome:

All recreational qualified divers
Experienced and technical divers
Dive clubs and group bookings
Underwater photographers and explorers

All divers must be qualified and self-sufficient. For safety reasons, please bring:

A valid certification appropriate for the planned dive
Your own DSMB (Delayed Surface Marker Buoy)
A dive computer

If you’re unsure whether a dive site suits your experience level, please contact us in advance—we’ll be happy to advise.

Why Dive the North Coast of Northern Ireland?

Crystal-clear Atlantic waters
WWII and historic shipwrecks
Rich marine life including seals, dolphins, and porpoises
Less crowded than many UK dive locations
Breathtaking coastal scenery
Short boat trips from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island

This is one of the most rewarding and pristine dive areas in the UK and Ireland.

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Why Dive the North Coast of Northern Ireland?

Clear Atlantic waters. WWII and historic wrecks. Diverse marine life including seals, dolphins and porpoises. Less crowded than many UK dive locations. Stunning coastline scenery. This is one of the most rewarding and unspoilt Boat Diving areas in the UK and Ireland.

Trips operate seasonally from Ballycastle Harbour, subject to weather and sea conditions. Dive sites are selected on the day based on safety, visibility, and diver experience. Both single-day trips and group bookings are available. To check availability or discuss a dive trip, please contact us.

Check availability today info@dcni.co.uk Call 07511116626