ViewPoint Diving Cornwall

Located on the Cornish Riviera coast at Pentewan, ViewPoint Diving Cornwall serves as a central hub for divers in Mid Cornwall. As an established SSI and DDI centre, it provides access to the diverse marine environments of the region, catering to both local club members and visiting divers.

The centre is positioned to handle a wide variety of diving disciplines, ranging from introductory sessions for beginners to highly technical training. Whether you are looking to refresh your skills after a break or progress into technical gases and rebreather diving, the facility is equipped to support that progression.

The team at ViewPoint Diving Cornwall is comprised of qualified instructors dedicated to professional and high-standard training. They offer a structured environment for all ages, including specific activities and programmes designed for younger divers.

As a DDI diving centre, they provide specialised instruction that meets rigorous standards. The centre is also recognised for its accessibility, offering services for divers with disabilities through their certified instructors.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the full spectrum of SSI certifications. Beginners can start with the SSI Try SCUBA Diving or the SSI Open Water Diver courses, with progression paths leading through Advanced Open Water Diver and Divemaster levels.

For those looking to specialise, the centre offers a variety of SSI Specialty courses, including Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Night Diver, and Peak Performance Buoyancy. They also provide training in specific skills such as Underwater Navigator, Search and Recovery, and Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) operation.

Technical training is a core component of their offering. Divers can train in advanced areas including Twinset Diver, Sidemount Diver, and rebreather diving using Draeger equipment, such as the semi-closed rebreather with full-face mask.

The centre provides a full range of equipment for hire, ensuring you can dive even if you are travelling without your own kit. This includes essential items such as regulators, BCDs, exposure suits, fins, and masks.

For technical divers, the facility supports more advanced requirements. They offer specialised training and support for sidemount and twinset diving, alongside a focus on technical equipment such as Draeger full-face masks and semi-closed rebreathers.

The local waters support a variety of marine life that divers can encounter during their dives. You may see dogfish and spider crabs moving along the seabed or near the structures of the reef.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants add detail to the underwater landscape, providing plenty for observant divers to find during their excursions.