Best dive sites in United Kingdom
Europe · Northern Europe / Atlantic · 1 dive sites reviewed · best Apr–Sep
The UK's most famous diving lies in the cold, clear waters of Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, where a large part of the scuttled WWI German High Seas Fleet rests in relatively accessible depths. Diving here is serious wreck and technical diving with cold water and limited visibility. The surrounding North Atlantic adds kelp, cold-water corals, and rich marine life.
Diving in United Kingdom: the essentials
We've ranked 1 dive site in United Kingdom, averaging 3.1/5 across the set. Our top pick, Scapa Flow, scores 3.1/5 — Wreck diving with liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers..
Conditions are strongest in Apr–Sep.
A realistic travel budget in United Kingdom works out to about $241/day per person — see the cost breakdown below for the full picture.
Local food
Fish and chips, a Sunday roast and Cornish pasties.
Local culture
The UK is pub-culture home and modest-seaside-vibe when you step off the cold diving coast. English is the norm; expect a bit of drizzle and a lot of history.
Typical travel cost
Average daily cost per person
A one-week trip costs about $1689 per person, based on real traveler spending.
Source: BudgetYourTrip — real traveler expenses, not a fixed rate.
Scapa Flow
Wreck diving with liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.
