After previous awesome trips to the Isle of Man (and sadly missing out in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID) we have organised another holiday for 2022.
The diving around the island is some of the best in UK waters with plenty of life, a good number of wrecks, playful seals but above all the visibility is nearly always excellent at around 10-15m (famous last words).
This trip allows for 8 dives in total spread over 5 days.
Dates:
The plan is to depart Liverpool on Thursday the 4th of August for a leisurely 3 hour ferry crossing of the Irish Sea and return on Monday 8th August.
Location:
The dives shall all take place on Mikes excellent and well equipped dedicated dive boat out of Port St Mary or Port Erin (depends on the weather). The boat has good space on the back for 10 divers plus an inside cabin area for when the weather is not so kind. The boat also benefits from an onboard W.C. and diver lift. One of the best features of diving in the IOM is that no matter which way the weather may be coming from Mike can always get the boat out.
Most of the dive sites are 30 mins or less on the boat which allows for a return to port between dives for refill / lunch / sunbathe……whatever you like really.
Accommodation:
Accommodation consists of a 5/6 bedroom house around 5-10 mins drive from either port. All bedrooms are twin share with the exception of one room that has a double bed. There are 3 bathrooms a good sized kitchen, dining room, lounge room and an outside area with a BBQ.
You can check out Mike’s website which gives you more information about his boats, the dive area, the house and generally what to expect.
Skill Level:
Advanced Open Water diver with at least 20 UK dives desired. Most of the dives are less than 30m in depth with little or no current. There is however, conditions permitting, a rather fast paced drift dive from a wreck that may or may not suit some people.
