Aquanauts Dive Centre is the most popular PADI training school in the Plymouth area. From humble beginnings in a small garage with a few sets of kit, 16 years later we have developed a unique atmosphere in a centre that caters for every divers' need.

Run from an ideal site on the Barbican beside the View 2 Pub, with the pool set in a large property in Derriford, the facilities include a purpose built 3m deep pool, large lecture room, equipment store, and the all important refreshments fridge. With 30 sets of equipment, 2 boats, torches, video equipment, first aid kits and emergency oxygen, the not for profit dive club with over 150 members is also well looked after.

Aquanauts welcomes any and all from age 8 to 80. In diving, safety is paramount. Every training dive will involve at least 3 staff, the Instructor, the Rescue Diver, and the Dive Marshall. Every HSE recommendation is followed if not exceeded. With a care for quality diving, our shore training sites include the best in the area, Bovisand, Thurleston, Cawsands, Looe, Talland Bay, Firestone Bay and Devil's Point as well as the beloved Plymouth Hoe, a challenging but very safe and accessible environment. Our boats can take you to all the local wrecks and reefs including the renowned Scylla reef.

Aquanauts is involved in numerous local activities and charitable community events. We organise annual Underwater Cleanups for the Marine Conservation Society and Project AWARE, teach disadvantaged groups, and also provide Rescue Divers for the Formula One Power Boat Races.