Newhaven Scuba Centre

Newhaven Scuba Centre operates as both a dedicated training facility and a social dive club on the south coast of England. Based in Newhaven, the centre is built around a community of divers who participate in regular weekly outings throughout the year.

Whether you are looking to start your training or are an experienced diver seeking wreck and drift dives, the centre provides the infrastructure for year-round diving. They manage their own open water site at Brighton Marina, which serves as a reliable location for training and skills practice.

The centre is affiliated with SSI, having transitioned from PADI to take advantage of a more flexible and modern training framework. All instructors are SSI certified and have undergone thorough DBS checks to ensure professional standards.

Instruction is tailored to the individual, with a focus on one-to-one sessions that allow students to progress at their own pace. This approach applies to everything from initial entry-level courses to advanced technical training.

The course catalogue is comprehensive, covering the full spectrum of SSI certifications. Beginners can start with Try Scuba Diving or move through the Open Water Diver and Scuba Diver levels.

For those looking to advance, the centre offers Deep Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, and Decompression Diver courses. They also provide specialised training in Sidemount, including Recreational Sidemount Diving, as well as photography and underwater photography courses.

Skills maintenance and safety are also prioritised through Scuba Skills Update, Stress Rescue, and React Right programmes. Divers looking to master their control can enrol in the Perfect Buoyancy course.

The centre operates a RIB for their weekly excursions, which are used to access various wrecks and reefs along the coast. These trips are organised year-round, providing regular opportunities for both recreational and more advanced diving.

For those needing equipment, the centre offers a full range of kit for hire. This includes regulators, wetsuits, and other essential components required for local dives.

On-site facilities include air and Nitrox recharging services, with cylinders available up to 300 bar. The centre also provides cylinder testing services for divers maintaining their own gear.

The centre operates year-round, making it a consistent option for divers regardless of the season. The local environment is characterised by its ability to host both wreck and drift diving throughout the year.