There are several businesses in the local area which serve the diving community. Whether you are looking for gas, new dive gear or want it servicing, along with cylinder testing, between them, there is a very comprehensive range of products available. You can also learn to dive through some of them. Whilst the dive shops will offer new gear, please do not be put off when they say that the specific item you are looking for is not in stock. Their knowledge and experience will help you to get the right item for you.
Please note: The listing of any business here does not mean that Southsea Sub-Aqua Club endorses its products and services.
- Solent Divers (Portsmouth)
- Safety Air Services (Southsea)
- Andark (Swanwick, near Southampton)
- Obsequio (Curdridge)
- Southern Cylinder Services (Fareham)
- Mulberry Marine Experiences (Previously known as Mulberry Divers) (Selsey)
- Island Divers (Cowes, Isle of Wight)
| Important note: With Covid-19 issues, many shops have been opening in different ways to "normal". Many of the businesses listed have also been affected. Please check their respective websites or social media pages prior to popping in. |
Solent Divers
Our most local dive shop is Solent Divers, which are located in Portsmouth.
Air is available to 232 BAR. Nitrox and Trimix are not available.
Address: 122-128 Lake Rd, Portsmouth PO1 4HH
Telephone: 023 9281 4924
Opening hours:
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Monday |
8am–4:30pm |
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Tuesday |
8am–4:30pm |
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Wednesday |
8am–4:30pm |
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Thursday |
8am–4:30pm |
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Friday |
8am–4:30pm |
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Saturday |
8am–4:30pm |
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Sunday |
Closed |
They stock a range of dive gear and accessories. If you would like something else, they will order anything they don’t currently have on the shelves. If you want your regs serviced, then this is a good place to visit. Cylinders can be brought here too for testing or O2 servicing.
Solent Divers make their own neoprene suits to order.
Safety Air Services
Safety Air Services is a part of Solent Divers that is located in the Portsmouth area. They primarily test and service cylinders. Should you wish to have your Scuba cylinders tested, you can take them to Solent Divers and collect them from there once the testing is complete.
Address: 32 Middle Street, Southsea, Hampshire PO5 4BP
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Website: https://safetyairservices.co.uk/
Telephone: 02392 294 560
Opening times:
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Monday: |
8.00 to 17.00 |
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Tuesday |
8.00 to 17.00 |
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Wednesday |
8:00 to 17:00 |
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Thursday |
8:00 to 17:00 |
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Friday |
8:00 to 17:00 |
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Saturday |
Closed |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Andark
Just up the M27/A27, near to Southampton, is Andark.
Air (up to 300 BAR), Nitrox and Trimix is available.
Address: 256 Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, Hampshire SO31 7FL
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Website: https://andark.co.uk/
Telephone: 01489 581755
Opening hours:
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Monday |
10am - 6.30pm |
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Tuesday |
10am - 5.00pm |
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Wednesday |
10am - 6.30pm |
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Thursday |
10am - 5.00pm |
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Friday |
10am - 5.00pm |
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Saturday |
9am - 5:00pm |
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Sunday |
By appointment only |
Andark stocks a wide range of gear for water sports users, including divers. As a PADI 5 Star centre with their own swimming pool and purpose-built lake, they are in a very good position to offer diver training. They can service your regs. Cylinders can be brought in for testing or O2 servicing.
Obsequio
Based in Curdridge, Obsequio offers a range of services, including testing cylinders and servicing dive gear.
Address: Unit 3A Calcot Mount Business Park, Calcot Lane, Curdridge SO32 2BN
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Website: https://www.obsequio.ltd
Telephone: 0333 355 0824
Opening times:
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Monday: |
8.30 to 17.00 |
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Tuesday |
8.30 to 17.00 |
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Wednesday |
8:30 to 17:00 |
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Thursday |
8:30 to 17:00 |
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Friday |
8:30 to 17:00 |
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Saturday |
By prior arrangement |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Southern Cylinder Services
Based in Fort Fareham, Southern Cylinder Services offers a range of services, including testing & filling cylinders and servicing dive gear.
Air & Nitrox fills are available.
Address: Unit 18 Northern Galleries, Fort Fareham Ind Site, Newgate Lane, Fareham PO14 1AH
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Website: https://www.southerncylinders.co.uk
Telephone: 01329 221125
Opening times:
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Monday: |
8.00 to 16.30 |
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Tuesday |
8.00 to 16.30 |
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Wednesday |
8:00 to 16:30 |
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Thursday |
8:00 to 16:30 |
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Friday |
8:00 to 16:30 |
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Saturday |
Closed |
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Sunday |
Closed |
Mulberry Marine Experiences
(previously known as Mulberry Divers)
Based in Selsey, Mulberry Marine Experiences is an SSI Diamond Dive Centre. They offer a selection of both Scuba and Freediving courses.
Air & Nitrox to 300 BAR.
Address: 9 Orchard Parade, East Beach, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 0NS
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Website: https://www.mulberry-me.co.uk/
Telephone: 01243 601000
Opening hours:
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Monday: |
Closed |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
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Wednesday |
9:00 to 17:00 |
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Thursday |
9:00 to 17:00 |
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Friday |
9:00 to 17:00 |
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Saturday |
9:00 to 17:00 |
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Sunday |
10:00 to 17:00 |
Please note: When the boat Mulberry Diver is operating, the Dive Centre opens 1 hour prior to the first boat of the day to allow for booking in and collection of equipment.
Mulberry Marine Experiences offer a range of goodies for the Scuba diver and freediver. They keep a good stock of dive gear and can easily order anything that isn’t on the shelves. As an SSI Diamond Dive Centre, they offer a good range of diver courses for the beginner to the experienced.
They often run Marshalled Dives off the beach near the Selsey Lifeboat Station, when the tides are right.
If you require your regs to be serviced, then you can bring them in here. Cylinders can be brought in for testing or O2 servicing.
Island Divers
Based in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, Island Divers is a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. They offer a selection of PADI Scuba courses.
Air & Nitrox are both available.
Address: Shepards Wharf, Madina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7HT
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Website: https://www.iowdivers.co.uk
Telephone: 01983 240255
Opening hours:
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Monday: |
Closed |
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Tuesday |
10:00 to 16:00 |
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Wednesday |
10:00 to 16:00 |
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Thursday |
10:00 to 16:00 |
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Friday |
10:00 to 16:00 |
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Saturday |
10:00 to 15:00 |
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Sunday |
Closed |
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