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Charters and Trips

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At Sound Diving Plymouth, diving is just the beginning — it’s a journey into community, confidence, and well-being. Whether you want to learn, explore, or simply connect, you’ll find your place with us. New to the underwater world? Start with one of our Try Scuba, Try Freediving, or Try Spearfishing experiences. Already a diver? Step aboard one of our charters & trips to explore Plymouth’s best dive sites, enjoy guided boat dives, or join an unforgettable sea safari.

Excursions

Get on (or in) the water with experiences for every level—snorkelling, sea safaris, family tasters, freediving lookarounds, photography runs and more.

Pick an excursion below. If you’re after dedicated boat time and site selection, see our Charters option.

Excursions around Plymouth Sound and the Devon coast
Coastal excursion by Plymouth Breakwater

Coastal Highlights

Short scenic runs with calm-water options, easy entries and seasonal wildlife. Ideal for mixed groups and families.

  • Flexible stop lengths & patient pace
  • Skipper commentary on history & nature
  • Warm drinks aboard
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Snorkellers over a kelp bed in a sheltered cove

Snorkel – Kelp Forests

Easy, shallow stops in sheltered coves with kelp beds and sandy patches.

  • Calm-water sites, gentle pace
  • Brief safety overview before each stop
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Offshore lighthouse with snorkellers at the surface

Sea Safari – Lighthouse Run

Offshore loop for big-sky views, seabirds and occasional curious seals.

  • Route flexes with wind, swell & tide
  • Sightings not guaranteed
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Family excursion with easy water entry

Family Taster Session

Gentle confidence-builder with extra supervision and simple signals for first-timers.

  • Small ratios, simple skills
  • Easy entries from sheltered spots
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Freedivers exploring reef gullies

Freediving – Drift Lookaround

Light current or wind-assisted drifts across kelp, sand tongues and gullies.

  • Signals, rescue & safety brief
  • Safety cover included
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RIB set up for photography and filming teams

Photography & Filming

Bespoke routes for stills or video—subject-led plans with patient drops and re-sets.

  • Steady coxing for topside/underwater teams
  • Location scouting & tide timing support
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Sightseeing cruise by Plymouth Breakwater at golden hour

Sightseeing Cruise

Relaxed coastal circuit—forts, breakwater, hidden coves and local history.

  • Flexible timings; calm-water focus if needed
  • Great for birthdays & family days out
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Our charter RIB ready for departure

Boat Charters

Dedicated boat time tailored to your goals—wrecks, reefs, coves or offshore windows.

  • Safety cover, briefings & site plans
  • Flexible durations & bespoke routes
  • Full details available on the Charters page
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Tell us what you want to see or do, and we’ll shape a route around conditions on the day. Safety and wildlife welfare come first on every trip.

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