IDiveIsleOfMan is the web site of Keith McKay, an independent PADI Scuba Diving instructor based in Ramsey on the Isle of Man.

I can provide

• Introductory "Discover Scuba Diving" experience days
• Scuba training for individuals, small or family groups
• Dive guiding
• Kit hire
• Air fills

PADI courses available include Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster; speciality courses include Digital Underwater Photography, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Underwater Navigation, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Multilevel and Computer Diving.

Prices are dependent on group size and course type - have a look at our prices page for a guide. For most courses I can offer the choice of a book or DVD based package or the PADI computer based e-Learning system.

If that floats your boat, drop me an email or give me a call - 07624 460391!

We can offer the following courses; all run to PADI standards. Pricing includes full kit hire, air fills, certification fees and hot coffee after the sea dives!

• Start here! If you're curious about diving and want to give it a try, (or if you're after a special birthday present for someone) have a go at Discover Scuba Diving , an introductory "try-dive" experience in a swimming pool. We can add an optional sea dive if you perform well in the pool and are feeling brave enough! You don't need to be an Olympic swimmer by any means, but you should be reasonably confident in the water.
• Already a qualified diver and got a holiday coming up? Scuba Re-Activate , will bring your skills and certification up to date after a break from diving.
• If you're not a qualified diver and want to learn enough to dive with a professional guide on holiday, Scuba Diver , qualifies you to dive under the direct supervision of a dive professional.
• If you've decided that diving is for you, Open Water Diver , qualifies you to dive unsupervised, accompanied by a similarly qualified dive buddy. This is the "diving driving license" that will be accepted at dive centres around the world.
• If you're thinking of learning to dive on holiday, we can profide referral services... you do the pool training and classroom work here on the island and the sea dives with a PADI centre at your holiday location in clear, warm blue water!
• Advanced Open Water Diver , To stretch your skills if you're aiming for that deeper wreck site! You'll learn how to stay safe when diving a little deeper to see that spectacular shipwreck, how to find your way to that amazing coral reef using underwater navigation skills and a selection of other adventures that you can choose yourself.
• If you're aiming higher, we can take you through Rescue Diver and Divemaster if you're thinking of making a career in diving.

If you're visiting the island, or if you're a Manxie and fancy having a look at some of the Northern dive sites give us a call!

I can supply kit hire, air fills and guiding services in addition to the training courses listed on this site.

We have a great selection of shore sites and boat sites within easy reach of Ramsey.

We run a RIB out of Ramsey Harbour, the "Predator". We run Predator as a leisure craft, not as a "coded" boat. This means that you come aboard entirely at your own risk -- we do comply with all the RNLI SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) recommendations and have been inspected on that basis by the RNLI. Boat handlers are all RYA qualified.

• The Iron Pier
  
  Underneath Ramsey's Iron Pier is a pristine marine environment untouched by trawling or scallop dredging.
  
  
• Port Lewaigue
  
  Port Lewaigue is an easy site just east of Ramsey, ideal for training or a less experienced diver, where you might spot a catshark like this one or you may be visited by the occasional seal!
  
  
• Cornaa
  
  Cornaa is a sheltered bay, home to lots of wildlife. Catsharks, pollack, wrasse and if you're lucky you might see a greater pipefish.
  
  
• Predator
  
  Our RIB, Predator, with future diver Erin in the driver's seat!
  
  

From a boat, many more of the rocky sites around Maughold Head become available and several shallow wrecks such as the Glendunn or the Merisia are worth a look.

As an independent instructor, I'm set up to help individuals, couples or small family groups. Clubs or larger groups should contact the lovely people at Discover Diving who are well set up to give groups of divers a great holiday.

Our prices for the 2021 season are:

For prices for Rescue Diver, Divemaster or speciality courses please contact us.

Some of the strange creatures you may find in Manx waters!

Common octopus, Port Erin

Pipefish (like an unrolled seahorse!), Ramsey pier

Cuckoo wrasse, as colourful as anything you'll find in the tropics, Port Erin

European Lobster, Ramsey Pier

Soft coral on Ramsey Pier

Keith McKay, your instructor.

Paper records including our registration forms and risk assessments, are stored securely and destroyed via commercial shredding after 12 months.

Currently we do not operate any mailing lists and any contacts made through the website or Facebook are deleted once your scuba session or period of training is complete. We will not use any images within our social media sites which includes Facebook, without your explicit consent.

Idiveisleofman will not share or pass on any of your information to other parties unless there is a medical emergency. The contact information contained within the registration form is to ensure your safety whilst on one of our sessions. You have the right to see the information that we hold or images Saltworks has at any time and can do so by contacting Keith McKay on +44 7624 460391 You also have the right to ask to have the information deleted, again please use the contact details above.

For further information you can contact the Isle of Man Information Commissioner or consult www.knowyourprivacyrights.org

The Professional Association of Diving Instructors - PADI

Our friends Discover Diving down South! We strongly recommend you give their shop a try before buying equipment over the internet. Local support for servicing and advice for sizing etc is well worth taking into consideration. Shop local!

Top photographer and operator of the dive boat Castaway Gary Smith's website.

As we're a big lump of rock in the middle of the Irish sea, the Isle of Man is a wreck ferret's paradise! Here is a great reference.

If you're looking for the very best training for the most advanced courses, you can do no better than contact PADI Platinum Course Director Steve Prior

Once you're qualified, why not look at some warm water diving? For spectacular diving in the Red Sea you won't do better than Emperor Divers.

VisitIOM is a great site for general tourist and travel details for visitors to the Island. You'll find lots of info to help you plan your trip!

IoM Tourist board page on diving. A good site to start with if you're looking for a holiday here.

You can find the PADI Medical declaration here

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We are based in Ramsey, on the Isle of Man.

Telephone (+44) 07624 460391 - if I can't answer (I may be underwater!) please leave a text message and I'll call you back ASAP.

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You can find our Terms and Conditions here.

If you have enjoyed diving or training with us, please leave a review here!