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I spent a lovely day diving in Zeeland with this quality operator which runs numerous trips and has an active dive club. Duikcentrum Sublub Rotterdam PADI duikschool duikwinkel Rotterdam Amstelveen Amsterdam: Start.
Oosterschelde (one hour drive south from Rotterdam) apparently is one of the most biodiverse dive sites in the world. The area around the Zeelandsbrugge is especially popular during cuttlfish mating season in May/June when the water becomes 11C. Go with a knowledgeable operator as the tides can be tricky. During the summer and cuttlefish season weekends, there are lots of divers and you may have trouble finding a spot to park close to the dive site--go during the week instead. There are portable WCs on site but no place on site for fod or drinks so bring your own.
You will see life everywhere. From jellyfish to sepia cuttlefish, crabs, mussels and fish. A couple builds wooden biodegardable "tents" for the cuttlefish to nest in which has just won a prize. These are interesting structures to poke around in. (They degrade by winter and are lovingly replaced every srping). Good viz is 5 meters and rare, but then the photos you get will make folks think you were in the tropics. Summer water temp. is 16C so a dry suit or double 7 MM is essential.
Who would have thought Holland would boast such a fine dive spot?! The dive operator also runs North Sea trips for club members who are suitable qualified.
Oosterschelde (one hour drive south from Rotterdam) apparently is one of the most biodiverse dive sites in the world. The area around the Zeelandsbrugge is especially popular during cuttlfish mating season in May/June when the water becomes 11C. Go with a knowledgeable operator as the tides can be tricky. During the summer and cuttlefish season weekends, there are lots of divers and you may have trouble finding a spot to park close to the dive site--go during the week instead. There are portable WCs on site but no place on site for fod or drinks so bring your own.
You will see life everywhere. From jellyfish to sepia cuttlefish, crabs, mussels and fish. A couple builds wooden biodegardable "tents" for the cuttlefish to nest in which has just won a prize. These are interesting structures to poke around in. (They degrade by winter and are lovingly replaced every srping). Good viz is 5 meters and rare, but then the photos you get will make folks think you were in the tropics. Summer water temp. is 16C so a dry suit or double 7 MM is essential.
Who would have thought Holland would boast such a fine dive spot?! The dive operator also runs North Sea trips for club members who are suitable qualified.
