Fees · Destination Guide
West Cork and Baltimore
Atlantic wrecks, sheltered island coves and Fastnet lighthouse adventures from West Cork.
Key fee: Aquaventures 2026 snorkel rental, morning
EUR 30 per person
Fees · Destination Guide
Atlantic wrecks, sheltered island coves and Fastnet lighthouse adventures from West Cork.
Key fee: Aquaventures 2026 snorkel rental, morning
EUR 30 per person
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
These are direct published operator fares or permit conditions, not a complete trip quote. EUR amounts are not currency-converted. Season, private-charter size and ferry fares must be confirmed when booking. No destination-wide mandatory marine park tag or special tourist entry levy was evidenced for this visitor region. Lough Hyne is nevertheless a protected reserve with its own permit regime, and diving protected historic wrecks requires separate licensing.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaventures 2026 snorkel rental, morning | EUR 30 per person 2.5-hour morning rental; 2026 advertised rate | snorkel | Aquaventures, The Stone House, Baltimore | Self-guided only; advance booking recommended. Minimum age 8, swimming ability, supplied buoyancy aid and no weight belt. Operator terms. |
| Aquaventures 2026 snorkel rental, afternoon | EUR 35 per person 3.5-hour afternoon rental; 2026 advertised rate | snorkel | Aquaventures, Baltimore | Operator chooses suitable equipment and supplies weather/tide advice; the customer remains responsible for own surface-water outing. Terms. |
| Aquaventures 2026 snorkel rental, full day | EUR 45 per person 5-hour listed full-day rental; 2026 advertised rate | snorkel | Aquaventures, Baltimore | Confirm pickup/return time and ferry carriage of equipment where relevant. Operator 2026 pricing. |
| Sherkin Island ferry, adult return | EUR 15, brochure amount; reconfirm Island brochure displayed in 2026, but printed revision 01/2025 | topside, snorkel | Cash on board the Baltimore-Sherkin ferry | Visitor brochure also lists child and family fares, but the fare may change. Island brochure; ferry operator confirms cash-only. |
| Baltimore to Cape Clear return ferry | From EUR 23 Current website from-price, varies by sailing/category | topside | Cape Clear Ferries website or operator | Official price listing is not a live fare quote. Seasonal availability and return tickets vary. Weather can cancel sailings. |
| Schull to Cape Clear return ferry | From EUR 25 Current website from-price; seasonal June-Aug, possible selected September dates | topside | Cape Clear Ferries website or operator | This does not establish a year-round Schull route. Operator timetable. |
| Fastnet passenger sightseeing tour | From EUR 48 Advertised starting price; itineraries and seasons differ | topside | Cape Clear Ferries | May be direct or combined with an island visit, not a dive charter. Official tour overview. |
| Baltimore Diving Centre PADI Open Water | EUR 650 advertised Course page displayed at research date; confirm practical dates and location | scuba training | Baltimore Diving Centre, direct enquiry | Operator also advertises PADI Scuba Diver at EUR 430. The same page describes a pool session in Dublin, so ask exactly which elements occur in West Cork. Course page. |
| Aquaventures qualified-diver boat charter | Quote required Private/full boat policy and possible individual spaces unresolved | scuba | Contact Aquaventures directly | The current operator page conflicts on individual seats versus full-boat-only. No reliable published per-diver price or guaranteed guide is available. |
| Lough Hyne NPWS recreational scuba permit | Fee not stated by NPWS; operator reports no fee Advance permit, quota-managed, duration and dates determined by NPWS | scuba at Lough Hyne | Request permit from LoughHyne@npws.gov.ie | NPWS requires a qualified diver with at least 50 logged dives and valid insurance, gives priority to research and prohibits trainee scuba. Aquaventures recommends applying at least 14 days before, but only NPWS decides whether a permit is granted. Official terms. |
| Protected archaeological wreck diving licence | Fee and eligibility require official confirmation Required where statutory protected-wreck rules apply | scuba at protected wrecks | National Monuments Service, Ireland | Wrecks older than 100 years are automatically protected and some younger wrecks may be protected too. Get the correct authorisation before diving such a wreck. Legal guidance. Apply at least three weeks before the planned dive. NMS licence guidance. |
Fee
2.5-hour morning rental; 2026 advertised rate
Self-guided only; advance booking recommended. Minimum age 8, swimming ability, supplied buoyancy aid and no weight belt. Operator terms.
3.5-hour afternoon rental; 2026 advertised rate
Operator chooses suitable equipment and supplies weather/tide advice; the customer remains responsible for own surface-water outing. Terms.
5-hour listed full-day rental; 2026 advertised rate
Confirm pickup/return time and ferry carriage of equipment where relevant. Operator 2026 pricing.
Island brochure displayed in 2026, but printed revision 01/2025
Visitor brochure also lists child and family fares, but the fare may change. Island brochure; ferry operator confirms cash-only.
Current website from-price, varies by sailing/category
Official price listing is not a live fare quote. Seasonal availability and return tickets vary. Weather can cancel sailings.
Current website from-price; seasonal June-Aug, possible selected September dates
This does not establish a year-round Schull route. Operator timetable.
Advertised starting price; itineraries and seasons differ
May be direct or combined with an island visit, not a dive charter. Official tour overview.
Course page displayed at research date; confirm practical dates and location
Operator also advertises PADI Scuba Diver at EUR 430. The same page describes a pool session in Dublin, so ask exactly which elements occur in West Cork. Course page.
Private/full boat policy and possible individual spaces unresolved
The current operator page conflicts on individual seats versus full-boat-only. No reliable published per-diver price or guaranteed guide is available.
Advance permit, quota-managed, duration and dates determined by NPWS
NPWS requires a qualified diver with at least 50 logged dives and valid insurance, gives priority to research and prohibits trainee scuba. Aquaventures recommends applying at least 14 days before, but only NPWS decides whether a permit is granted. Official terms.
Required where statutory protected-wreck rules apply
Wrecks older than 100 years are automatically protected and some younger wrecks may be protected too. Get the correct authorisation before diving such a wreck. Legal guidance. Apply at least three weeks before the planned dive. NMS licence guidance.