Why Choose Inishmore for Your Group

    Diving: Explore dive sites suitable for different certification and experience levels, including the famous Wormhole for experienced divers.


Island Vibes: Arriving by ferry feels like stepping into another world.


Something for Everyone: Non-divers can enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and exploring the island.


Culture & Craic: Enjoy traditional pubs, live music and the unique atmosphere of island life.


Adventure and Relaxation: Memorable diving by day, with time to enjoy the island afterwards.

 

For Travel Agencies & International Groups

We welcome dive clubs, travel agencies and international groups planning diving holidays in Ireland. We can provide information to help group leaders organise:

  • Ferry & flight connections
  • Local accommodation (hotels, glamping, guesthouses)
  • Tailored diving itineraries (fun dives, advanced dives, Wormhole trips)
  • Non-diver add-on activities for mixed groups
 

The Weather

The weather in Ireland can be unpredictable, but Inishmore often enjoys sunshine and clear skies while cloud and rain remain over the mainland. Its offshore Atlantic location gives the island its own distinctive weather patterns, although, as every Irish person knows, it is still wise to bring a rain jacket and sunglasses!

 

How to Get Here

Reaching Inishmore is easy:

  • From Connemara: Ferry ride ~45 minutes
  • From Doolin: Ferry ride ~45 minutes
  • By Plane: Flights available from Connemara Airport (short 10-minute hop)


Our dive centre is a short walk from the ferry terminal. Check in with us when you arrive.

Where to Stay

There are several types of accommodation available within walking distance of Dive Aran and the ferry terminal, including:

  • Aran Islands Camping & Glamping
  • Hostel in Kilronan
  • The Hotel on Inishmore

You’ll also find B&Bs, guesthouses, and self-catering cottages across the island, giving plenty of choice for different group sizes and budgets.


Staying overnight allows you to fully enjoy the diving and soak up the relaxed island lifestyle. But if you’re visiting just for the day, you can still join us for an afternoon dive.

Group Rates & Booking

Standard Boat Fun Dive rates apply to all bookings. To have the boat to yourselves, select “book entire experience” and pay for all five diver places, even if fewer people dive. Gear rental is extra.


Included in the rate:

  • Experienced dive guide
  • Weights, tank & air
  • Boat access
  • Full use of our dive centre facilities

Not included:

  • Rental dive gear (available at an additional cost)

Our Boat

Our dive trips run on a 6.5m RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), designed for safe and comfortable access to dive sites around Inishmore.

Boat Features:

  • Twin Yamaha 70HP engines
  • Easy-access diver ladder
  • Emergency oxygen & first aid kit onboard
  • VHF radio & safety equipment
  • Paddles for backup safety

Capacity:

  • Maximum of 5 divers + 1 Dive Aran guide (6 divers total)

This setup ensures a safe, personal, and guided experience on every trip.

Air Tanks & Filling Services

At Dive Aran, we provide high-quality scuba tank filling services with advanced compressor systems, ensuring clean, dry, and safe breathing air that meets all industry standards.

Scuba tanks Available:

  • 12L steel cylinders (232 Bar) – short or tall sizes
  • Fittings: DIN or Yoke (your choice)


Important to note:

  • We supply breathing air only
  • Nitrox, Trimix, or other gas blends are not available

Rental Gear

We provide a full range of high-quality scuba equipment for rent, so you can dive with confidence even if you don’t bring your own gear.

Available Equipment:

  • Exposure protection: 7mm wetsuits, gloves, boots
  • Essentials: mask, snorkel, fins
  • Scuba gear: BCD, regulator set
  • Safety & navigation: SMBs, compass


Most of our rental equipment is Scubapro, ensuring comfort, reliability, and performance.

Dive Sites for Groups

One of our most popular sites, the Puffing Holes, offers an unforgettable dive along a dramatic vertical wall with overhangs, caves, and massive boulders. The walls are covered in colourful anemones, making it a breathtaking underwater experience. Check out our dive sites

We can provide boat dives for up to 15 divers per day, based on three regular departures:


DepartureMaximum capacity
09:005 divers
12:305 divers
15:305 divers


This provides a total of 15 dive spaces each day. For example:


  • A group of 15 divers can each complete one dive per day.
  • A group of 10 divers can use the 15 spaces in any combination, some may dive twice and others once.
  • A group of 5 divers can complete up to three dives each.


During a multi-day stay, dive spaces can be allocated differently each day according to each diver’s needs, experience and preferred number of dives. The group leader can organise the spaces, and our team will help create a suitable schedule for the whole stay.

 
  • Our dive boat departs directly from the pier in front of the Dive Aran centre on Inis Mór. 
  • Each trip includes one dive, with the site chosen according to daily conditions for the best possible experience.
  • We keep groups small and personal, ensuring safe and enjoyable dives.

Boat fun dives are designed for certified divers. You’ll need:

  • Proof of scuba license (photo acceptable)
  • Minimum certification: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)


Experience Requirements:

  • One (1) guided boat fun dive
  • Tank & weights
  • Access to changing rooms and shower
  • Experienced dive guide
  • Small group experience
  • Hot drink after the dive
  • Full equipment rental (available separately)
  • Snacks on board
  • Accommodation or transfers to Inis Mór

Popular Questions


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, blue sharks, or even 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 best months recommended for groups are from May to October.

Related Experiences


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Snorkellers entering the water from the Dive Aran boat near Inis Mór

Wildlife Snorkelling

Snorkel from the boat in Atlantic waters. No cert needed, family-friendly, and curious seals often approach. 

Divers exploring underwater at the Wormhole, Inis Mór

The Wormhole Diving

Explore Poll na bPéist, the Wormhole of Inis Mór, a rare and thrilling dive for experienced certified divers only.

Group preparing kayaks on the shore of Inis Mór

Kayak Adventure

Rent a kayak and explore tranquil coastlines, where paddling often brings you close to friendly seals and coastal beauty. 

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