Technical wreck diving
The St Abbs and Eyemouth coast is unbeatable for technical wreck diving. With over 100 historic sites within easy reach and exciting virgin wrecks further offshore.
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Highlights include:
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HMS Pathfinder (British WWI cruiser)
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U-714 (German WW2 U-boat)
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K-4 and K-17 (British WWI submarines)
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HMS Patia (British fighter aircraft catapult ship)
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SS Exmouth (American armed freighter)
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U-12 (German WWI U-boat)​​
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If you’re interested in undived wrecks, look out for Marine Quest's expeditions to new marks - you might play a part in a significant discovery such as the SS Exmouth​
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A well-researched, comprehensive, and informative online resource, the Scottish Shipwrecks website features an archive of information on over 20,000 wrecks in the waters around Scotland. It’s a great place to learn more about the wrecks you might dive in this area.
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Join one of our scheduled dive packages, or book a full charter for your club or group. We’ll handle the details so you can focus on the diving.
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Looking for flexibility? If there’s space, you can also book individual days within our week and weekend packages.​


What to expect
Each trip is one dive and will be scheduled based on tides, sea conditions, and the weather forecast. Ropes-off times may vary from early morning to late afternoon. Iain will make the call as soon as he's confident in the plan, always taking your travel times into account.
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The Jacob George accommodates up to 10 technical divers and features a dive lift for easy entry and exit. It also offers a deck-access toilet, seating in the wheelhouse, ample indoor space to keep valuables safe and dry, and cabin bunks for longer passages.
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Typical package includes:
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5 days hard boat diving (5 dives)
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5 nights B&B at the Harbourside dive lodge (arrive the evening before)
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Lunch & refreshments on board
Gas and air fills are available extra.
Air, Oxygen, Helium, Trimix, Nitrox and Heliair - see air and gas availability & prices
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Price: £895
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Individual days and accommodation can be arranged, starting from £85.
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Trips are suitable for experienced certified divers with their own equipment. ​​​
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Please subscribe to the mailing list for updates and the latest dive calendar, or enquire by email directly to Iain at info@marinequest.co.uk