Dive with Sharks at Skegness Aquarium
About this experience
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the underwater world, and Dive with Sharks at Skegness Aquarium.
With an experienced instructor on hand to guide you, you’ll be getting up close and personal with an array of incredible sea life species, from bat rays and unicorn fish to black tip reef sharks and zebra sharks. Kick things off learning scuba diving skills in the training pool, before taking the plunge in the aquarium’s newest attraction, the Lost Lagoon, and heading under the waves in the Coral Ocean. Get ready to join the underwater adventures and immerse yourself in the magic of sea life with this incredible, adrenalin-fuelled experience.
Leading up to or following your Dive with the Sharks you can explore the wonders of Skegness Aquarium, home to an array of fascinating sea species and interactive features. Walk under the waves, discover little-known creatures and see some of the aquarium’s fantastic attractions, including the brand new Lost Lagoon.
SKU: PSADS1 SP1
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingFree
ExchangesInstant
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“Awesome experience ”
Had an amazing shark dive experience at Skegness Aquarium. The staff were amazing and incredibly helpful, thorough and supportive. The dive itself was magical and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone!
What's Included
- Diving with Sharks Experience at Skegness Aquarium
- Entry to the Skegness Aquarium for one dive experience participant and one spectator, for participants under the age of 16 this must be a legal parent or guardian
- Briefing and training with an experienced instructor
- Come face to face with a variety of sea species, including sharks and bat rays
- Take the plunge in the Lost Lagoon and the Coral Ocean display
- Supported by the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) and the Shark Trust
- Three months free membership with the BSAC
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
You’ll begin your experience from home with an online E-learning session which will pass on key information and build the excitement. Then once you've arrived at the aquarium, there'll be a briefing from an experienced instructor, who’ll be giving you the lowdown on scuba diving and the array of sea species you can expect to encounter.
Get to grips with some essential diving skills in the Lost Lagoon which will serve as the perfect training pool, and finally taking the plunge into the Coral Ocean display to immerse yourself in life underwater. With an incredible variety of species to discover, it promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.
You’re free to explore Skegness Aquarium at your leisure, discovering the many wonders they have to offer. Please leave time for the before and after based on the booked time
Location
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East Midlands
- Skegness, Lincolnshire
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 10 (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
- 10 and 11 year olds depth restricted to 2 metres
- Maximum weight: 18 stone 10lb (120kg). It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure their weight is checked and below the maximum allowance before the date of the dive experience. The maximum weight restriction has been put in place to ensure the health and safety of both our customers and supervising staff in the event of any emergency
- Depth restriction of 2 metres may apply for any participant not showing the required confidence to conduct the experience. These depth restrictions, if applied, do not affect the experience in any way
- Please note; you are required to fill out a medical declaration to confirm your fitness for the experience and sign a digital registration form. This is available to view here https://dive.skegness-aquarium.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Skegness-Aquarium-Dive-and-Snorkel-Registration-Form-1.pdf
- No previous experience is required, although confidence in water is essential
- Each paid participant may bring one free spectator. Additional spectators are charged at extra cost
- A digital lesson which will be carried out via an online E-Learning link will need to be completed prior to arrival.
- All participants will be videoed during the experience and will have the option to purchase a video link of the experience
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 09.00 and 16.00, throughout the year. Excluded dates may apply. At the discretion of the Dive Team, more spaces may be made available to meet demand.
There will be a group size of three per session. Please check the available time slots when making your booking.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
There will be a 15 minute briefing, followed by 30 minutes of training and a maximum of 30 minutes inside the ocean display. Please allow up to 2 hours for the full experience, and a full day exploring the aquarium.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Awesome experience ”
Had an amazing shark dive experience at Skegness Aquarium. The staff were amazing and incredibly helpful, thorough and supportive. The dive itself was magical and I thoroughly recommend it to anyone!
“Such a great experience”
Loved it, so worth it and a good experience for people who wanna try scuba diving
“Great experience ”
Brilliant experience,kind friendly and helpful staff. So worth it