Equip yourself with everything needed for freediving and snorkelling in Shetland’s waters. Rentals cater to guided trips, courses, or independent sessions, providing high-quality gear that is well-maintained, sanitised, and suitable for beginners and seasoned divers alike.
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Gear is collected from Robertson Crescent, offering convenient access to the Shetland coast, Scalloway pool, and Sandwick pool. This central location allows easy travel to multiple coastal sites across the islands.
Shetland’s marine environment includes sheltered bays, reefs, and open water areas suitable for both snorkelling and freediving. High-quality rental gear ensures safety and comfort while navigating these varied underwater landscapes.
Swimming ability and general good health are required. No previous freediving or snorkelling experience is necessary.
Medical conditions that could affect breath-hold or underwater activity should be discussed with a doctor before hiring equipment.
The instructor behind this rental service has extensive experience in freediving, scuba, and emergency first response. Equipment is selected and maintained to prioritise safety, comfort, and performance in North Atlantic waters.
Small groups and personalised advice allow participants to pick gear suited to their needs. Rentals cover everything from beginner snorkel kits to full freediving sets, enabling confident and enjoyable sessions throughout Shetland’s waters.
Equipment is available to anyone comfortable in swimming, from beginners to experienced freedivers and snorkellers. All gear is suitable for people of varying sizes and skill levels.
Those with medical conditions affecting breath-hold, heart, or mobility should consult a doctor before using the equipment to ensure a safe session.
Rentals are available for 24 hours, giving ample time for guided trips, courses, or independent exploration. You can choose to use the equipment across multiple locations during this period.
Return times are flexible when coordinated in advance, allowing participants to enjoy longer sessions or multiple dive sites safely and conveniently.
All rental kits include high-quality masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, weight belts, socks, gloves, and optional accessories such as floats and dive torches.
Gear is regularly inspected, maintained, and sanitised to ensure it performs well and is safe for each use. Guidance on using equipment correctly is provided when collected.
Equipment is designed for comfort and safety, allowing proper buoyancy and mobility in the water. Staff give personalised advice on selecting sizes and fitting gear properly.
Participants are encouraged to follow basic safety practices, including buddy checks, shallow dives at first, and awareness of water conditions to minimise risk.
Yes, full sets are suitable for beginners, with instructors providing guidance on use and adjustments. Basic techniques for mask clearing, finning, and buoyancy management are explained.
This ensures even new users can enjoy a safe and effective underwater experience while building confidence in the water.
Optional accessories like freedive floats, lines, flags, and dive torches are available to enhance safety and exploration. They can be added to full sets or rented separately.
These tools provide support for training, navigation, and extended underwater sessions, making them ideal for more advanced or cautious users.
About the centre
13 Robertson Crescent, Lerwick, Shetland
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
All centres are vetted for safety and quality. Your adventure is in good hands with adventuro.
Operated by Freedive Shetland - Atlantica, a partner of adventuro.
