Group Dive Trips in the Aran Islands

Tailored diving holidays for clubs, families, and international groups

Plan Your Group Trip

Why Choose Inishmore for Your Group

dive sites

Wormhole

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!

Arrival

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)

We’ll meet you right at the ferry terminal, just a short walk from our dive centre. On arrival, you’ll check in, receive a gear box, and have a designated space to get changed before your adventure begins.

Accommodation

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.

Rates

Group Rates & Booking

Standard Boat Fun Dive rates apply whether places are booked individually or as part of a group. Groups of up to five may select the private-booking option to reserve the entire boat. Rental equipment is available separately.

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)

Boat

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.

Gases

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 (230 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

Gear

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.

Diving

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.

We can organise up to four boat trips daily for groups. For example, if you bring 10 divers, each diver can enjoy two dives per day by splitting into smaller teams. Check out our dive sites

Sample Group

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

Departure	Maximum capacity
09:00	5 divers
12:30	5 divers
15:30	5 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.

How Our Boat Fun Dives Work

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.