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1Sloterplas Oost
Sloterplas Oost is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 2 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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AreasAmsterdam3Haarlemmermeer3Government of Amsterdam2Wijdemeren2Oostzaan2Langedijk1Haarlem1Den Helder1
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2Ouderkerkerplas
Ouderkerkerplas is a 5.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 29.5 ftShore entry
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4Twiske Kure Jan Strand
Follow the coordinates for the car parking. You leave the road and enter a National Park (Twiske natural area). After a few hundred meters you'll reaching a gate. After collecting a parking ticket follow your navigating device to reach the nearest parking (signs towards "duik plek"). Don't forget to activate the ticket to get out of the park. Do this before leaving. You'll see the parking ticket machine on your left hand after leaving the parking before turning right. The water is just on walking distance.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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5Haarlemmermeerse bos
Haarlemmermeerse bos is also known as Paviljoen.
BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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6Geestmerambacht
wasmachine , caravan, ow huis,orgel Geestmerambacht is also known as 't Lamslik.
BeginnerMax depth 13.1 ftShore entry
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7Haarlemmermeerse bosplas
Haarlemmermeerse bosplas is also known as Beachhouse.
BeginnerMax depth 19.7 ftShore entry
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9Nieuwe Meer
Nieuwe Meer is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerShore entry
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10Twiske Wezenlandstrand
Twiske Wezenlandstrand is also known as Stootersplas.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore entry
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11Sloterplas Ganzeneiland
Sloterplas Ganzeneiland is also known as de Ganzenhoef.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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14Wijkertunnel
We got stopped by the police last weekend (Oct 2010) Police is not sure yet if you are allowed to dive here. It is forbidden to swim and therefore very unlikely that you are allowed to dive here. Police is additional afraid for terrorism. I asked the police to drop me an e-mail about the rules. As soon as I hear back from them, I will update the information.
IntermediateMax depth 13.1 ftShore entry
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15Spiegelplas
Pike, small fish and large reinforced concrete bars. Dive spot itself is 20 max. depth. but further away you can go to 40 meters (if you have to). Spiegelplas is also known as Nederhorst Den Berg.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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16Blijkpolderplas
pike, pike-perch, perch, eel, crayfish Car parking "De Kooi" Get dressed, walk a few minuts and get wet. Blijkpolderplas is also known as Nederhorst den Berg.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore entry
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17Vinca Gorthon MV wreck
Swedish cargo (18500 tons) built in 1987. Sunk after collision 28/02/1988. There are plans to salvage this wreck, because it is an obstacle to ship traffic with its minimum depth of 12m The wreck lies between three buoys, so it's very easy to find @ the given coordinates
AdvancedMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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18Toolenburgse Plas
Toolenburgse Plas is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Netherlands, Noord-Holland which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftShore entry
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20Gaasperplas
The pool is 72 ha. This is like a labyrint with tunnels. Take care cos the viz may become poor due to the turbulentie caused by bubbles. The Gaasperplas is a sandpit of 72 ha. peat blocks are left at the bottom of the pit after the removal of the sand. At some places there are enough peat blocks close next to each other to form an underwater labyrinth consistent of tunnels and corrieros. Due to these formations you have to be careful. The view is not always clear and the sand troubles the visibility. Therefore you could end up under one of the overhanging peat blocks. Some of those are actually quite unstable and could be moved or collapse by air bubbles or swimming movements. From A9, take direction weesp. Follow S113 'loosdrechtdreef'. Turn right into N236 'provincialeweg'. After 700 m turn right again direction driemond. Park at the parking spot and walk a short distance (50m) to the entrance (marked 'onderwatersport')
IntermediateMax depth 32.8 ftShore entry
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North Holland diving guide
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in North Holland?
The top-rated beginner sites are Sloterplas Oost (5.0 from 2 reviews) and Ouderkerkerplas (5.0 from 1 review).
Where can I shore dive in North Holland?
Sloterplas Oost and Ouderkerkerplas are the top-rated sites you can enter from shore.
Are there dive shops in North Holland?
Zentacle lists 12 dive shops in North Holland. The top-rated are Down Under Duikcentrum (4.9 from 29 reviews) and Atlantic Duikcentrum (4.9 from 21 reviews).