Channel Islands Dive Reviews

Situated near the French coast, diving in the Channel Islands is varied and unique. Marine life includes dolphins and seals whilst under the sea caverns and steep underwater valleys make an interesting playground that's well-known for being home to some of the world's largest tides thereby offering waters filled with fish.

Wreck, drift and reef diving is available off the islands of Guernsey, Jersey Alderney and Sark. Alderney is home to many shipwrecks thanks to its tempestuous waters including the only known wreck of an English warship from Elizabethan times. Alderney also offers advanced divers a fast furious drift dive through the straights between Alderney and Burhou.

Guernsey offers more excellent wreck diving, plus reefs, walls and steep pinnacles. Wrecks include an armed motor vessel sunk in 1943 and a French cargo ship sunk in 1937. Diving in Jersey offers more in the way of marine life and of course more shipwrecks to all diving levels. Marine creatures include Pollack, pipefish, tube worms, sea squirts and green and purple snake lock anemones. In warmer months John Dory and Cuttlefish come to play whilst sharks, seahorses and dolphins have also been spotted.

Sark is one of the smallest Channel Islands with the warmest sea temperatures found in any of the British Isles. Excellent visibility and a great selection of sea life make this one of the best diving locations in northern Europe. Diving includes reefs and drop offs featuring soft coral, sea fans and jewel anemones. Shipwrecks are also available including paddle steamers.