🇪🇸Snorkeling, Freediving, and Scuba in Estonia
Quick Facts
- • Best season: Year-round (varies by region)
- • Typical visibility: 10-30m depending on location
- • Entry types: Shore diving, Boat diving
- • Highlights: Explore Estonia's underwater world
Welcome to the ultimate guide for snorkeling, freediving, and scuba diving in Estonia. With 6 documented dive spots across 5 regions, Estonia offers diverse underwater experiences for all skill levels. From vibrant coral reefs to mysterious wrecks, from shallow snorkeling bays to deep freediving drops, discover what makes Estonia a must-visit destination for underwater enthusiasts. Our community-driven platform provides real-time conditions, detailed spot information, and local insights to help you plan your perfect diving adventure.
Regions in Estonia (5)
Dive Spots in Estonia (6)
Rummu quarry
Rummu quarry is a submerged limestone site that was once a Soviet prison. The area is characterized by a lake formed from groundwater, with a maximum depth of 14 meters, although most dives occur at depths of 5 to 7 meters. Visibility typically reaches around 15 meters. The quarry is home to a variety of wildlife, including migratory wild cranes, and features diverse plant life such as wild apple trees, orange-berried buckthorn, and a variety of wildflowers.
59.2298, 24.2280
Rummu Quarry
Rummu Quarry is located an hour's drive from Tallinn, Estonia, with a maximum depth of 20 meters (66 feet). Divers can explore a former prison, mining machinery, and other submerged structures, with visibility conditions varying. Safe entry and exit points are available to access the prison, which still contains some furniture and has barred windows.
59.2262, 24.2320
Wreck Bungsberg
The Bungsberg wreck is located at a depth of 38 meters in Tallinn Bay. The cargo ship lies upright on its keel, with its funnel and after mast missing. Marine life in the area may include various fish species, but visibility can vary.
59.5064, 24.5208
Wreck Christine
The Wreck Christine, a former Dutch fishing trawler, sits at a depth of 29 meters. It sank on May 24, 1943, following an explosion that severely damaged its forward and middle sections. Marine life in the area includes various fish species attracted to the wreck structure.
59.5656, 24.7251
Wreck Heino
The Wreck Heino is a tugboat that sank in 1944, located near Aegna Island at an average depth of 13 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters. The wreck is well-preserved, featuring an old anchor and helm, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is via RIB boat.
59.5706, 24.7434
Wreck Polaris
The Wreck Polaris, a 32.27m sailboat, rests at a depth of 26m near Aegna Island. It sank on August 8, 1941, and is currently positioned on its keel with visible deck structures. Expect to see various marine life around the wreck site.
59.5567, 24.7366