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Diving & Snorkeling in Doonmore

Doonmore, Inishbofin

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Diving & Snorkeling in Doonmore is a guided underwater excursion off the Inishbofin coast, based at Doonmore's sheltered bay. The site offers clear Atlantic water over kelp forests, rocky reefs, and a small shipwreck. This activity provides direct access to the island's marine life, including pollock, wrasse, and occasional seals.

What to expect

Guided sessions last 2 hours, including 45-60 minutes in the water, with all equipment supplied.
Suitable for beginners and certified divers; snorkelers stay in shallow bays while divers explore depths to 12 metres.
See kelp forests, boulder reefs, and the remains of a 19th-century fishing vessel at the south end of the bay.
Marine life includes Atlantic pollock, ballan wrasse, and grey seals that often approach snorkellers.
Sessions run from May to September, with wetsuits and masks fitted on site at Doonmore Pier.