Whether or not you have experience of diving in British saltwater Big Squid run weekend trips to Portland that cater for all divers.

We usually dive around Portland Harbor or Balaclava Bay. With 4-5 dives over two days offering:
haunted wrecks like The Dredger, the Spaniard and the Countess of Erne.

On Past visits to Portland we have spotted ,
Red Mullet, Turbot, Dogfish, Greater pipefish, Lesser sand eel, Garfish, Tom pot blenny, Pollack, Mackerel, Cork wing wrasse, Cuttlefish. Triggerfish Giant jellyfish Spider crabs,
and once an Octopus Look at this list of marine species recorded in Portland

Arriving on Friday evening, we organize unique, local accommodation in the Portland Roads hotel, steeped in rich naval history with all the amenities a tired diver needs—cold beer, excellent food and of course a comfortable bed. We depart from Portland on Sunday afternoon.

Big squid cannot offer transport to and from Portland however we can try to arrange a lift for you with other members of the group on a fuel share basis

On this trip it is possible to undertake

Open Water Qualifying dives, Advanced open water dives, Rescue diver qualifying dives Divemaster course work, Nitrox courses, Dry suit courses, Wreck courses other Specialty courses.

Map of Portland here

Typical schedule

Arrive friday evening meet in Portland roads hotel

Breakfast 08.00

Dive 1 saturday 11am

Dive 2 Saturday 15.00

Dinner in the portland roads hotel

Sunday breakfast 07.30

Dive 1 09.30

Dive 2 13.30

Return home 16.00

Cost £160

included accommodation, breakfast, boat fees , air, tanks and weights

not included transport, lunch, dinner, equipment hire £20 per day, suit hire£15 per day

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