Rock Island

County Cork, Ireland

Depth

Visibility

6m - 18m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Rock Island

Goleen is a town 16km West of Schull,if you continue through it for 2km you will be heading towards Crookhaven and will see a turn off to Rock Island.While shore diving is possible it is located in a private area,thus making launching a boat from the pier located on the Western side of the island a better option.The dive site conists of rare items on the waters bed such as old bottles.This dive site is also very sheltered from winds

Rock Island Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

6m – 18m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

—

Marine Life

Various

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