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Our Diving Boats
DiveClub NI Members Boats for Diving around Rathlin the Irish sea And Ballycastle Marina
Dive Club Northern Ireland – Explore the Depths Beyond the Shore
Dive Club Northern Ireland proudly offers access to two dedicated dive boats diving from Ballycastle Marina, providing unparalleled opportunities to explore the vast underwater treasures that lie beyond the reach of shore diving.
While Northern Ireland has only a handful of locations where shore diving can safely exceed open water depths – and just three wrecks accessible from the shore at these depths – the coastline is home to a staggering 384 recorded shipwrecks. These sites offer a rich tapestry of history, adventure, and marine life, just waiting to be discovered.
In addition to wrecks, Northern Ireland’s underwater landscape boasts an incredible diversity of vibrant marine ecosystems. Divers can explore flourishing soft coral reefs, expansive kelp forests, dramatic walls, plunging drop-offs, and striking pinnacles, each offering a unique and awe-inspiring experience.
Our dive boats provide the perfect platform to access these remote and extraordinary sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and comfortable travel for divers of all experience levels. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of exploring a historic wreck, the beauty of colourful marine life, or the tranquillity of vast underwater seascapes, Dive Club Northern Ireland is here to make your underwater adventures unforgettable.
Lady Mary
2016 Twinsea Catamaran – “Lady Mary”
“Lady Mary” is a 2016 Twinsea Catamaran moored in Ballycastle, equipped with twin Honda outboard engines capable of delivering a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. She is fitted with the latest marine electronics, including a Lowrance HDS Live system with StructureScan 3D technology and a Furuno radar system.
Designed for comfort and functionality, “Lady Mary” features a full-sized wheelhouse, bench seating, and a dive ladder, providing the ideal platform for exploration and diving adventures. Stationed at Ballycastle Marina, she offers unparalleled access to the numerous wrecks and vibrant reefs surrounding Rathlin Island and the stunning Causeway Coast.
Certified with an MCA Category 3 Commercial Coding Certificate for up to 8 people, “Lady Mary” is also coded as a small workboat. She is perfectly suited for media production, safety operations, survey work, and construction projects
Vixen – 6m Humber Destroyer RIB
“Vixen” is a 6-metre Humber Destroyer RIB, powered by a single outboard engine. She delivers an effortless cruising speed of 15–20 knots, with a sprint speed exceeding 30 knots, depending on conditions and load.
Designed with divers in mind, “Vixen” is equipped with a secure bottle rack to safely store diving equipment during transit. She also features state-of-the-art navigation and underwater scanning equipment, making her perfectly suited for locating wrecks and prime diving areas.
Being trailer-mounted, “Vixen” offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing for quick and easy launches at slips across the Northern Ireland coastline. Whether exploring local waters or venturing further afield, she provides a dependable and efficient platform for diving adventures.
