FORT CAMDEN · CO. CORK

Explore Ireland's
Marine World

Hands-on. Up-close. Unforgettable. Discover the wonders of the Atlantic Ocean within the historic walls of Camden Fort Meagher, where marine exploration meets one of the world’s most incredible forts.

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Discover Ireland’s marine world through engaging displays and real marine life experiences.

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Discover

Meet starfish, crabs and sea creatures in our gentle touch tanks.

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Get Hands-On

Play, build and dive into VR — interactive exhibits for every age.

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1 hr

Time slots

All ages

Family-friendly

About Us

A Marine Experience Like No Other

Founded in 2017 by Cork-born marine scientist and dive professional Dave Quinlan, Oceans of Discovery is driven by a passion for the sea and a mission to inspire the next generation. Oceans of Discovery is dedicated to spreading marine awareness through exciting, hands-on learning experiences.

We are delighted to bring our immersive marine experience to the spectacular setting of Camden Fort Meagher. Our engaging 1-hour experiences combine fascinating guidance from marine biologists with a range of fun, hands-on and interactive marine-related exhibits, making it a must particularly for families The perfect addition to your day out at the fort, all tickets also include admission to explore the incredible historic surroundings of Camden Fort.

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Ready to Explore Ireland’s Marine World?

1-hour marine experience

Come Visit Our Interactive Marine Center

And check out what we have in store!

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Water Play Table

Discover Cork Harbour with our fun and and hugely enguaging water table. A big favourate with young people!

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Treasure Hunt

Learn all about the impacts of marine litter and how to make a difference with our metal detector treasure hunt.

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VR Dive Experience

Explore coral reefs, shipwrecks, kelp forests and a range of underwater worlds with our VR Dive Experence.

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Touch Tanks

Our marine expert will introduce you to some of our fasinating marine friends including starfish and hermit crabs.

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Native Species Aquariums

Meet some of Ireland’s incredible marine species in our native habitats, featuring everything from spider crabs to small sharks

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Check Out Our Marine Roadshow & Summer Camps

Marine Roadshow

Our Marine Roadshow brings the ocean to schools, events, and communities.
 Through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations, we create engaging marine experiences outside the centre.

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Summer Camps

Our Summer Camps offer hands-on marine learning experiences for children, combining fun, education, and outdoor exploration.

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Discover Ireland’s Marine World at Fort Camden

Where History Meets Marine Discovery

Located within the historic walls of Fort Camden Co.Cork, Oceans of Discovery offers a truly unique marine experience where Ireland’s rich maritime heritage meets modern, hands-on marine exploration & fun. The Marine Experience will be huge addition to your day out in the Fort.

This historic setting creates an unforgettable experence where you and your family can immerse yourself in an interactive environment designed for all ages — from touching real marine life in our touch tanks to exploring engaging exhibits like the Cork Harbour Water Play Table, metal detector treasure gunt, and Virtual Reality dive experiences.

Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or as part of a group, our 1-hour marine experences are designed to educate, inspire, and connect you with the marine world in a meaningful way. An ideal addition to your day out at Fort Camden.

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Testimonials

What Our Guests Say

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Terri
·Dave brought the Oceans of Discovery Roadshow to our school recently and it was a huge hit with all ages.  The fact that the specimens were all from our local area and the students could see them up close was brilliant.  Everyone left their sessions full of chat, having asked loads of questions.  Wewould highly recommend a visit from Oceans of Discovery to any school.
Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin
Carrigaline, Cork
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Ms Orla Barry
We enjoyed an interactive and informative First Aid Presentation by Dave. He concentrated on CPR, choking and the use of a defibrillator as was requested.The staff enjoyed the session and felt they would definitely feel competent to use the defibrillator from now on if the need arose.Dave was very engaging and has great interpersonal skills.
Holy Cross Primary School,
Mahon, Cork
Group of children sitting around a campfire at night, roasting marshmallows and a girl standing telling a story under a starry sky by a lake.
Ms Orla Barry
We enjoyed an interactive and informative First Aid Presentation by Dave. He concentrated on CPR, choking and the use of a defibrillator as was requested.The staff enjoyed the session and felt they would definitely feel competent to use the defibrillator from now on if the need arose.Dave was very engaging and has great interpersonal skills.
Holy Cross Primary School,
Mahon, Cork
Group of children sitting around a campfire at night, roasting marshmallows and a girl standing telling a story under a starry sky by a lake.
Ms Orla Barry
We enjoyed an interactive and informative First Aid Presentation by Dave. He concentrated on CPR, choking and the use of a defibrillator as was requested.The staff enjoyed the session and felt they would definitely feel competent to use the defibrillator from now on if the need arose.Dave was very engaging and has great interpersonal skills.
Holy Cross Primary School,
Mahon, Cork
Group of children sitting around a campfire at night, roasting marshmallows and a girl standing telling a story under a starry sky by a lake.
Ms Orla Barry
We enjoyed an interactive and informative First Aid Presentation by Dave. He concentrated on CPR, choking and the use of a defibrillator as was requested.The staff enjoyed the session and felt they would definitely feel competent to use the defibrillator from now on if the need arose.Dave was very engaging and has great interpersonal skills.
Holy Cross Primary School,
Mahon, Cork
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DISCOVER THE marine world

Fun & Learning at Our Core

Take a closer look at what we have been at in 2026!

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Ready to Explore Ireland’s Marine World?

Please get in touch if you have any questions on Our Camden Marien Exerience or wishh for more info on our marine roadshow or summer camps.

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Ireland’s immersive marine experience located within historic Fort Camden, Crosshaven, Co. Cork. Discover interactive exhibits, hands-on learning, family adventures, and unforgettable ocean experiences inspired by Ireland’s marine world.

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