Where to Dive: the 6 Best Aquariums Dives Worldwide

1.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163Our pick

At Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, you learn scuba basics with a professional guide, practice in the Cachalote natural pools, then enter the 6-meter main tank with sharks, rays, morays, and local fish. Abílio, Manuel, and Michael are among the instructors named by guests. No prior scuba experience is required.

“My mum and I had such a great time diving with our instructor. My mum was a little nervous and he could not have been more kind. It was really great to see the aquarium up close and personal and see all the amazing fish they have there. He made the experience fun and safe even though we were completely inexperienced divers. It's really worth doing - where else in the world can you do this?”

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2.Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $159

At Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, you learn basic scuba skills with an instructor before entering the main tank beside sharks, rays, and mantas. The three-hour visit includes equipment, a guided aquarium tour, natural-pool practice, and a look at the technical zone. Small groups are limited to four, and instruction is available in four languages.

“Beautiful experience and the guide is so funny and professional!”

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3.The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $327

Meet your English-speaking instructor at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, complete a safety briefing, then enter the 22 to 25°C Ambassador Lagoon. Choose the Discovery option without certification or the Explorer option for certified participants. Expect a one-to-one instructor ratio, Atlantis ruins, rays, reef sharks, colorful fish, and equipment provided.

“Excellent experience!!! My guide Magdy was very professional. He guided me through the famous cuites. Never think that I can see diverse fish in one dive, it was like a dream. Magdy even helped take photos and videos with all of them. Highly recommend whoever visits Atlantis should try.”

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4.Palma de Mallorca: Shark Dive at Palma Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 day

At Palma Aquarium, you’ll spend about 40 minutes learning the safety rules before a 30-minute scuba session among 11 large sharks, rays, and hundreds of fish. Certified divers can reach 8.5 meters, while beginners stay to 4 meters. Your booking also includes aquarium entry for you and one companion. Guides speak English, Spanish, and German.

“Incroyable ! Guide exceptionnel, il nous a parfaitement accompagné. Respectueux, méticuleux et à l’écoute. Un grand merci”

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5.Scuba Diving Experience in Aquarium and Kiris Bays

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $29Best value

Meet your instructor at Kemer Marina or choose hotel pickup for a seven-hour Mediterranean outing. You receive a safety briefing, equipment, lunch, and two guided underwater sessions at Aquarium and Kiris Bays, reaching 5 meters first and 10 to 15 meters second. English, German, Russian, and Turkish support is available.

“Polecam każdemu wybrać się na tą wycieczkę. Piękne widoki, a nurkowanie bardzo udane. Bardzo mili i kompetentni instruktorzy, a Pani fotograf zrobiła nam piękne zdjęcia. Wybralibyśmy się jeszcze raz ☺️.”

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6.Paris: Aquarium de Paris, A Dive into the Deep Blue Wonder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Visit Aquarium de Paris beneath the Trocadéro Gardens for a self-guided look at 13,000 sea creatures. You’ll see Europe’s largest jellyfish display, sharks, coral, koi ponds, mangroves, touch tanks, feedings, and live shows. Saturday night tickets add later hours, lights, and a special evening mood.

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