Arklow Bank

Bray Head

Dalkey Island (Dublin Bay)

Howth – Ireland’s Eye

Killiney Bay – HMY Helga Wreck

Lambay Island

Skerries – The Wreck of the Bolivar

The Muglins (Dalkey)

Dublin is a cosmopolitan food city blending tradition with modern dining. Try fresh cod, Dublin Bay prawns, seafood chowder, brown bread and a pint of Guinness. The east coast has excellent fish restaurants, and Wicklow adds lamb and local cheeses to the table after a day’s diving. Local ingredients and simple preparation let the pure Irish flavours shine through in every meal.

Merrion Hotel

The Marker Hotel

Royal Marine Hotel

The Coach House

The Dublin and Wicklow coast proves world-class cold-water diving sits within reach of a capital city. Dalkey Island and the Muglins offer clear water, kelp, seals and walls just south of Dublin Bay, while Howth and Ireland’s Eye give sheltered, shore-accessible diving ideal for courses. Killiney Bay holds the HMY Helga wreck, and Lambay Island rises with volcanic walls, anemone gardens and the scattered RMS Tayleur clipper. Further south, Skerries and Arklow Bank add small wrecks, flatfish and rays. The region is convenient, forgiving and rich in life, making it a relaxed training ground and a handy base for visitors who want to combine city culture with accessible sea dives.

Dublin & Wicklow (East Coast)

All sites are reached by DART train, bus or car from Dublin city, with dive centres in Dun Laoghaire, Howth and Skerries. Boats launch from these harbours and Dalkey, with shore entries at Ireland’s Eye and Killiney.

Dive Sites in Dublin & Wicklow (East Coast)