Plymouth, Devon · SSI Training Centre
Great diving. Great people. A place to belong.
At Sound Diving, we believe diving is about more than what happens beneath the surface. It's about the people you meet, the confidence you build and the adventures you share along the way.
Whether you're discovering scuba for the first time, developing your skills or joining us for another day on the water, you'll find a community that shares a passion for diving and a love of exploring together.
Everyone is different. We aim to be understanding, inclusive and flexible wherever we can, while always putting safe diving practices first.
From the shore to the open sea. See the gallery or follow us on Instagram.
Dive shop, air fills, and the Nudibrunch cafe inside the centre with hot and cold drinks and food. Licensed technicians service and repair your kit. Club members get a dedicated kit storage area.
Two boats, running trips and charters in Plymouth Sound and beyond. Whole boat hire on request.
A large range of kit for hire, from scuba equipment to spearfishing kit. Boat dives and Come and Try Scuba include all kit.
Discover fascinating wildlife and sunken wrecks.
12-30m · intermediate-advanced
15-32m · advanced
10-24m · intermediate
18-25m · intermediate-advanced
8-18m · easy-intermediate
3-10m · easy
Owner and Instructor
The owner of Sound Diving, Debs has spent the past 30 years travelling the world filming underwater with her production company Blue Eye FX, with numerous film festivals and awards to her name. She now runs Sound Diving, inspiring the next generation of underwater explorers.
Instructor
A spearfisherman at heart, Jonny has always been drawn to the sea, from surfing to freediving. With a background in culinary arts, when he isn't out foraging around our stunning coastline he can be found running his cafe, the Nudibrunch, cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
“Very happy with the experience of two days diving with the company over the long weekend. In my view the best dive centre in the UK!”
“I had some questions about courses and Debbie was the most genuine, helpful person I could have possible spoken with. You can tell from her approach she cares deeply.”
“I went spearfishing with Jonny today and it was incredible. They treat you like family showing you everything from the basics of marine life, equipment and safety to the experience of how to find them!”
“Had an great couple of shore dives with my girlfriend, Jon and Debs were super! So knowledgeable about the local area and reassuring, will definitely be back for more!”
“Amazing experience with the team at sound diving. Friendly, polite, and caring throughout our diving weekend with them. Would highly recommend”
“Debs is incredibly knowledgeable and very happy to help us find some diving in the local are. Gave us some great information about some local spots”
