Oceans of Discovery | Testimonials | Marine Education Cork

What Our Customers Say!

"Fergal and Dave were very patient and made sure everyone was very comfortable before starting off. I was a bit nervous so Dave brought me to a depth I was comfortable with. He was very attentive and patient and made sure I was comfortable. I'd highly recommend them, I can't wait to go back."

Gracie Ni Ceitinn 5*

(2022)

"My 10 year old son had the best 2 days of his holidays at the Oceans of Discovery camp. The instructors made it fun and educational both in the water and on land. He enjoyed it so much I have him booked back in for 2 more days and his sister will now be joining him."

Pauline A 5*

(2022)

"Tried scuba for the first time and it was amazing! Dave and the team are so helpful and really make the experience fun while putting everyone at ease! Saw loads of life under the sea! Will definitely be returning and would highly recommend!"

Graham Donovan 5*

(2022)

"Just back after the try scuba with my son an excellent experience. Son ask when can we do it again"

Barry Rea 5*

(2022)

"My daughter just finished the camp. She had a wonderful time and would love to do it again. All the team were really kind and friendly. I highly recommend it."

Joanna Polom 5*

(2022)

"My two boys had the most wonderful three days at your summer camp. They loved every minutes abs the lads were so professional and fun to deal with. We will be back!"

Tracey Slattery 5*

(2021)

"Amazing place and great experience! Set in a picturesque location with great people operating it! Will be back! Can’t praise enough!"

Joanna Polom 5*

(2021)

"My husband who is not a great swimmer booked in and he was not dissapointed the lads are amazing my only issues I couldn't go as we had the kids but I WILL be back 1000 %"

T.Laois 5*

(2021)

"Great bunch, fergal took us out for our first dive and we had a great time. We even got to see a seal, along with fish, crabs etc. thanks for all your help 😀"

Michelle Stenson 5*

(2021)

"Amazing experience! Went for a try dive yesterday — this is very much focused as an introduction to diving and is all about learning the basics and getting comfortable. This started as a learning session and getting kitted up at the base. Then we entered the water to learn essential skills, both over and under the water We spent the rest of the session going on a quick dive. The visibility was very good yesterday, we saw lots of pollock and plenty of other stuff — apparently Roberts Cove is famed for its biodiversity, so it's a pretty good place to dive! Dave and his team were super friendly, fun and professional, the three hours we spent absolutely flew. The gear and facilities were all great. Diving is obviously not easy and I found it challenging in some surprising ways — I found it very hard to sink for instance! And it's clearly not for everyone, but that's no reason not to try, and I think you'll be in safe hands with Dave and his team here. I'm already looking forward to going diving again!"

Darragh Enright 5*

(2021)

"Amazing experience and the people that work here are so kind!

Whalsey 5*

(06/09/2020)

"Just completed the PADI training course with oceans of discovery, great experience! I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a new experience. Big thanks to Conor for training us over the 4 days 😊"

Rachel Murphy 5*

(25/08/2020)

"Yesterday was our first-time dive in Ireland and we didn't know what to expect. The guys did a great job! We enjoyed a lot! Highly recommend Oceans of Discovery."

Kristinka Vitola 5*

(2020)

"My daughter had an absolute ball at Dave's Summer Camp. So much so, she returned 2 more times! I took the plunge myself and did a starter- dive in the tank. Something I would never have tried except for Dave's calm and professional set- up. Highly recommend

Joanne O'Connor 5*

(2020)

"My son and his cousin have just finished the 2-day kids camp. In their words 'BEST CAMP EVER' They absolutely loved everything about it. Although exhausted they haven't stopped chatting about it and can't wait to go back again next year. I highly recommend this camp"

Gillian O'Connor 5*

(2020)

"My son did his discover scuba on Saturday last and absolutely loved it. Top marks to Dave, Fergal and the crew, the training was excellent, delivered at a very relaxed pace, conditions were perfect and very safe, and a great location."

Anthony O'Connor 5*

(2020)

"Dave is a great instructor, with an excellent handle on his craft. I sent my daughter on a refresher dive course with Dave and she really enjoyed the four Day’s. The dive locations for the deep water, while being a bit off the beaten track, are well worth the travel. Five stars Dave!

John Neville, 5*

(2019)

"My son took part in the 2-day Kids camp this August. He had a fantastic time, loved all the activities in and out of the water. The leaders were excellent and really added to his enjoyment of the camp. We'll be going back next year, along with his sister as she will be old enough. Highly recommended,Like."

Robert Morris, 5*

(2019)

"Hi, thanks so much for having Luke at the camp. He had a great time and can’t wait to do it again 5* but I would give 10 if that would be possible.."

Jolanta Bedkowska Morrissey, 5*

(2019)

"Adam really enjoyed the last two day with you. He enjoyed every single minute of it. He learnt a lot and he would go back again. Thanks for a great two days."

Dee O'Dwyer, 5*

(2019)

"My 3 kids had a fabulous morning learning how to scuba dive with the very knowledgeable Dave Quinlan- a super fun time which has them now hooked."

Donna Gilleece, 5*

(2019)

"Excellent diving school. Dave was friendly, good-humoured and very thorough in his instruction. Robert's cove is a beautiful spot."

Andrew Monaghan, 5*

(2019)

"Dave is brilliant, I hadn't dived in 18 months and managed to catch the last dive of 2018 with him. He put me at ease, ran me through things and had me going in a matter of minutes. Very knowledgeable of the area and planned the dive well, keeping a check on me throughout the dive. Happy to recommend and eager for the season to start again so I can go out with Oceans of Discovery lots more times."

Luke Deasy, 5*

(2019)

I cannot recommend Dave highly enough! I was apprehensive as to what lay beneath the murky Irish ocean surface, but I LOVED this course. Even after tears, I have to say this was one of the best things I have ever done, and Dave never judged my silly tantrums. I always felt safe and that I had the knowledge to deal with anything that arose under the surface. I completed the open diving course last year and intend on joining Oceans of Discovery for some more training in the Summer of 2019. It's a shame I'm not a better storyteller so I could write the review that Dave deserves.

Jane Kelleher, 5*

(2019)

"I had qualified as a PADI open water diver last year but needed a refresher course to brush up on my skills. I was able to book this course easily with Dave of Oceans of Discovery. I had a brilliant early evening dive at Roberts Cove where I was able to select the skills I wanted to work on and fine-tune my buoyancy. Visibility was excellent and Dave was brilliant in pointing out sea life as we swam. I was able to get up close with crabs and a dogfish 😀 Dave was super helpful throughout, helping sort my equipment, talking though the dive plan and offering helpful tips and advice. I really learnt a lot whilst also having great fun during a super interesting dive. I can't recommend Dave and Oceans of Discovery highly enough."

Brian McCarthy, 5*

(2019)

"We enjoyed an interactive and informative First Aid Presentation by Dave. He concentrated on CPR, choking and the use of a defibrillator as was requested. The staff enjoyed the session and felt they would definitely feel competent to use the defibrillator from now on if the need arose. Dave was very engaging and has great interpersonal skills.

Orla Barry, 5*

(2018)

"Excellent morning underwater. Dave is great craic and very professional. Would recommend it to anyone. Hoping to book another dive when I get a chance."

Barry Reid, 5*

(2018)

"First-time scuba diving. Dave was a great instructor and was very helpful in getting me ready. Dive was fantastic fun and saw so much sea life. Really recommend it."

James Kelleher, 5*

(2018)

"I had a FANTASTIC time diving with Dave! It was my first open water dive in the ocean after getting my certification last month. I felt confident in his expertise, the whole set-up was very safe and convenient, his equipment is high quality, and it was really everything that you could want in a logging a great dive. We saw giant spider crabs and a few little sharks down below. Dave was easy to talk to and just an overall wonderful guide in the water. While I don’t know that a lot of people’s minds jump to scuba diving while in Ireland, I would HIGHLY recommend it, and this experience was well worth the trek out to Crosshaven!"

Lindsey Chew, 5*

(2018)

"David is really friendly and he makes sure that you are in your safe zone, he will make adjustments if you are not comfortable doing something or going far. He just gets it. I would recommend this activity to anyone really, it's very flexible."

Natasha, 5*

(2018)

"Had a great time getting to grips with scuba diving this weekend - Dave was a fantastic instructor; knowledgeable, fun and most importantly, for someone who can't swim very well, patient! �"

John, 5*

(2018)

"Fantastic adventure, Dave was extremely experienced and made everyone feel confident in their ability to handle the challenge of scuba diving. We got to see incredible sights and I want to do it again as soon as possible!"

Mary Lucey, 5*

(2018)

Sonja, 5*

(2018)

"Brilliant day. Dave was a great instructor. Very patient. Will be back"

Carmel Hayes, 5*

(2017)

"Like everyone else Scuba diving is one of those things everyone wishes they could/should do. So like many others, I did my first scuba dive. Dave's expertise, knowledge and friendly attitude made this experience great. You would be surprised by the amount of marine life in the area. After finding a golf ball on the seabed, Dave and I played a game of sea golf so I guess I've managed to knock 2 things off my bucket list. This was a great experience and would highly recommend oceans of discovery as your starting point into the world of scuba diving"

Mark O'Leary, 5*

(2017)

"Had my first contained dive experience last week and it was an absolutely fantastic afternoon, Dave's expertise, guidance and knowledge put me at ease, it was wonderful to get under the water where there's an amazing new world to discover, would highly recommend this to anyone looking for new adventures, super location :)"

Ma Jackson, 5*

(2017)

"Great bonding day out with the boys. Would recommend to everyone ��. Very attractive instructor also �"

Fergal Conway, 5*

(2017)

"After years of the fear bout what the world was like under the water, I took the plunge with my brother dave and it was out of this world, can't wait for another adventure!"

Patrick Quinlan, 5*

(2017)

"Great dive really enjoyed it would highly recommend it will be back again"

Kyran Smyth, 5*

(2017)

"I got the best dive of my life honestly I mean I was sceptical about the wetsuits but it was the best trip ever! Haha seriously though use these guys for your dive"

Francis Reddin, 5*

(2017)

"Well worth a visit! Fantastic trip with these guys!"

Brian Cotter, 5*

(2017)

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