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“We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came.”

Snorkelling in Dorset

Dorset is an incredible place to discover our beautiful underwater world teaming with beautiful marine life and colour and there are so many safe, shallow spots to explore around our coast. Snorkelling is a fabulous way to exercise without putting any pressure on joints, to unwind and enhances mental health and well-being.

Snorkel Dorset is the first and only dedicated snorkel school with an onsite classroom, giving you the opportunity to learn to snorkel in the beautiful safe, shallow waters of Swanage Bay, develop your skills around our Dorset coastline, learn underwater photography or get involved in conservation projects on a Seasearch Surveyor Course or Project Seagrass. It’s a wonderful fun and educational activity for all ages from the age of 6.

The beauty of snorkelling is that there’s no heavy gear, and all you need are a mask, fins, a toasty wetsuit, a keen buddy and off you go!

I offer a ‘no rush’ approach to give you the safest and most enjoyable course experience in Swanage and groups are kept small – either 2 guests or one family. One-to-one courses are also available as well as working with youth clubs, groups and other organisations. I can also offer a special Snorkelling for Wellbeing course.

Just drop me a message if I can help you, or feel free to pop into my homely, modern ocean studio in Swanage for a chat and some inspiration. There’s always a big smile to welcome you and lots of plastic-free chocolate.

Maria x

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Heather on her first ever ocean dip in Swanage

Maria is a wonderful person who gave me the confidence to overcome my fear of putting my head in the water.  She is super patient and easy to get along with.  The morning was spent teaching me how to get a great underwater shot and spoke in simple ways as requested and in the afternoon we put my learning into practice.  I even saw my first ever fish in the sea!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart Maria, you have opened up the door to so many new adventures.

Heather Norman

What a fantastic day with Maria, anyone that has the patience to teach someone like myself who is hyperactive and the most impatient person there is needs to be known about.  Anyone seeking advice or is interested in this, then look no further than this lady.  I’ve left Swanage today knowing this is something I really want to take further.  Thank you Maria.

Leon Slade