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Join Dive Aran for a guided boat dive and discover some of the most stunning dive sites in the Atlantic Ocean.
Each trip is led by an experienced dive guide who will tailor your dive plan to suit your certification level, experience, and interests, as well as the conditions on the day.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed exploration of kelp forests or an adventure dive along underwater cliffs, every dive is a unique experience.
Our boat fun dives run regularly throughout the season, weather permitting. Group sizes are limited, so we recommend booking well in advance.
Boat fun dives are designed for certified divers. You’ll need:
Experience Requirements:
We also offer Private Group Dive Trips, tailored for groups from Ireland and abroad. Enjoy exclusive boat dives and island adventures designed for divers and non-divers.
Check-In
Please arrive at Dive Aran no later than 60 minutes before your booked boat departure. You’ll be welcomed by our team and given a gear box and changing space.
Dive Briefing
A briefing will take place approximately 15 minutes before we depart the dive centre.
Boat Departure
A boat will depart from the front of the dive centre at 09:00, 12:30, and 15:30.
Scuba Diving
Dive time 45 min.
Boat Return
The boat ride typically lasts 10 to 15 minutes each way, with a return time of approximately 2 hours after departure.
Check-Out
The times of 11:00, 14:30, and 17:30 depend on the specific dive trip you have booked.
Got the Question? We've got answers
No. Boat Fun Dives are for certified divers only.
We take a maximum of 5 divers + 1 Dive Aran guide (6 in total) to ensure comfort and safety.
Yes. All of our dives are fully guided by an experienced instructor or dive guide.
Yes. Full scuba equipment rental is available, including: Wetsuit (7mm), Boots (5mm), Gloves (3mm), Mask, fins, snorkel, Regulator set, BCD. Rental Price: €35 per person/day.
It’s possible! Basking sharks are often spotted around the Aran Islands, especially in spring and early autumn.
It ranges from around 10°C (50°F) in spring to 18°C (65°F) in late summer.
The list is long! Divers often encounter grey seals, lobsters, crayfish, wrasse, cuckoo wrasse, and dogfish/cat sharks. With luck, you might also see basking sharks, dolphins, or even whales or a sunfish.
Yes. Our guides will tailor the dive plan to suit your certification level and experience.
Visibility can range from 5 metres (17 feet) to over 20 metres, depending on conditions.
We use 12L steel tanks with single-valve DIN or Yoke fittings.
No, Nitrox is not available at Dive Aran.
No. We use 7mm wetsuits year-round, with an additional 5mm shorty available if needed.
The 12:30 departure normally finishes at approximately 14:30, allowing time to prepare for an afternoon ferry. The 15:30 departure is too late for a 16:00 ferry. Please allow additional time because sea conditions can affect our return time.
Booking is easy. Just use the calendar on this page to select your date and secure your place.
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