Full-Day Dive Trips: the 12 Best on Earth

1.Great Barrier Reef Premium Diving Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 792 reviews · 9 hours · from $127Our pick

From Cairns Marlin Marina, Reef Magic and Dreamtime Dive & Snorkel take you to two outer reef sites for five hours in the water. Expect coral gardens, turtles, rays, fish, and possible sharks, plus Indigenous stories from guides such as Jed and Kevin, reef talks, morning and afternoon tea, and a buffet lunch. A scuba option is available.

“Jen was amazing and did everything she could to make sure I had an amazing day, the whole crew were super friendly and experts in their fields which made it a really special and informative experience”

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2.Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · from $24

Spend about eight hours on a Red Sea boat from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, equipment, two guided scuba stops, lunch, and time to snorkel or swim. Beginners receive patient instruction, while experienced participants can visit deeper sites. Guides may include Sultan, Mustafa, Hossum, Osama, or Mimo, depending on the day.

“The experience was great at least for us who tried it for the first time. We were suppose to try two spots(reefs) but that didn’t really happen. Price was very low but during and after the trip everyone was asking for bakshish(tip). Photographer also want money which is fair but we would prefer a fixed price rather then pay what you want”

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3.(Full day)Scuba Diving in Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Spend about eight hours with The Waterhoppers Diving School, learning scuba basics before a supervised underwater session near Kallithea Springs. All equipment and instruction are included. The boat also offers swimming and snorkeling, while a second, longer session and photos cost extra. English is offered.

“Ze lieten ons niet mee gaan omdat mijn vriendin toen ze 5 jaar oud was epeleptie heeft gehad en die al sinds ze 5 is geen aanval meer heeft gehad ze is nu 21 stond nergens vermeld dat dit een reden kon zijn dat we niet mee mochten ik heb voor transport betaald en nooit geld terug gekregen ala ze het duidelijker hadden vermeld hadden we nieteens heen gegaan erg jammer dit”

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4.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $162

Travel from Phuket to Koh Racha Yai for two guided open-water scuba sessions with a certified instructor. Pomme, Tiger, Ootdy, Nim, and other guides are praised for calm coaching, clear briefings, and help with nerves. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, equipment, insurance, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“First time scuba diving and our diving instructors were very knowledgeable and super welcoming. It was an amazing experience and we will definitely be coming back for more.”

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5.Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $81

Start at 8:30 a.m. for an eight-hour private Red Sea outing with guide Luka, visiting two underwater sites near Hurghada. Scuba equipment, lunch, drinks, transport, taxes, and underwater photography are included. You can also snorkel, choose from English, German, Arabic, or French guidance, and request vegan or vegetarian food.

“Nice experience. Definitely worth it! Luke was a very nice coach and he made diving easy and fun ! Great 👍”

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6.Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 203 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

From Naha, you’ll visit up to three Kerama Islands sites, with one introductory scuba session and plenty of snorkeling over coral and tropical fish. Certified guides such as Doa, Mai, Tai, and Kevin have helped nervous beginners feel safe. Pickup, lunch, equipment, hot showers, insurance, and underwater photos are included.

“Due to many reasons, we went s orkeling at gorilla chop. amazing views with many fish and even an octopus. It was a really fun expierience that id love to do again.”

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7.Intro Scuba Diving Beginners Full Day Boat Trip 2 Stops Diving & Lunch– Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend about eight hours at sea from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, two beginner scuba sessions, snorkeling, equipment, lunch, and an instructor. Mahmoud is one of the named instructors praised for clear explanations and close support. Expect a small-group format on paper, but confirm the boat size and pickup details before booking.

“Just WOW. The guys really made this an experience to remember. They were very supportive to all us first time divers and as a solo traveller really made me feel included and part of the fun. Would highly recommend. It may have sparked a diving bug !!”

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8.Full-Day Scuba Diving Tour with 2 Sites and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend about seven hours on the Red Sea with Crazy Dolphin Aqua and Diving Center, making two guided scuba sessions to depths of up to 10 meters. Beginners and non-swimmers receive close instruction, while certified divers can join with proof of certification. Expect hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, drinks, and help from instructors such as Boudy, Abdo, and Mahmud.

“wudy was such a great teacher and the whole day was just amazing and worth the money .”

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9.Beginners Scuba Diving Full-Day Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $30

From your Hurghada hotel, sail to two Red Sea sites for two guided beginner scuba sessions, two snorkeling stops, lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Instructors provide calm, one-on-one help, including underwater support for nervous first-timers. Certified divers must choose the professional option, and children under 12 may snorkel but cannot scuba.

“The diving instructors really took their time with everyone and introduced them slowly. What I really liked was that they calmed everyone down if there was any panic. For example, water in the glasses or the hose wasn't sitting right. The reefs could have been nicer, but that's just my personal opinion. I've been snorkeling a lot, so I already know a few. The food was awesome and the whole crew was great too. Totally recommended for beginners”

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10.Marmaris Full Day Scuba Diving Two Dives With Lunch Hotel pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $40

Set out from Marmaris at 9:30 am for two 20-minute scuba sessions, with instruction, equipment, insurance, lunch, and hotel transfers included. You will learn basic underwater signals, rest and swim from the boat between sessions, and visit a second site later in the day. English-speaking instructors guide beginners, while photos and drinks cost extra.

“It’s a great experience, although it was our first time but the guy made it easy for us . instructors are amazing and very friendly .100% safe and Fun . Recommended”

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11.Antalya and Kemer: Full Day Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $27

Spend 7 to 8 hours off Antalya or Kemer with a professional English-speaking instructor, two underwater sessions, reef and shipwreck sites, and lunch aboard the boat. Beginners receive basic training and close supervision, while certified divers get a technical briefing. Pickup is optional, and the meeting point is beside Kemer G Marina.

“The food is not great and they also wanted an extra €200 for the dives when I refused they said I could dive for $50 there was others on the boat who paid less, one Turkish guy I spoke to paid $20. Others got to dive anyway and they required 1-1 with instructors so it doesn’t make any sense. There was also a German lady who did the same dives as me and purchased the same ticket with no extra charge so my advice is not to agree to pay any extra as the manager and owner owns both boats, when you go you can choose to go on the…”

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12.Menjangan island for Certified Scuba Divers full day boat trip, 2 dives + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $115

From Pemuteran, join Bali Diving Academy for two guided scuba sessions around Menjangan Island, with about 40 minutes by fast boat each way, lunch, fruit, drinks, and towels included. Certified divers need proof of qualification. Guides such as Karen, Gede, Agus, and Putu are part of the local team.

“Great team. We prepared for diving in a 2 m swimming pool and the next day we went on super adventure on the Meijang Island. The children and the grandma made snorkeling with Agus- super funny and pro. We dived with Putu and Read more”

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