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Worth Flying For: 15 Guided Dives Around the World

90 dives  ·  from $33 a head

The 15 best guided dives you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and what the shop will want to see on your card. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Alanya: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers - The first underwater session at 5 meters
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Alanya: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

1.2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 306 reviews · 6 hours · from $33Our pick

Spend about six hours exploring Alanya’s coastal waters with certified instructors, two guided scuba sessions, boat transport, lunch, and hotel pickup. No certification is needed. Guides such as Christina, Jaan, Adhil, and Alex help nervous beginners take things slowly, while non-divers can relax aboard. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and patience for a full boat day.

“first time scuba diving, i loved it very much, special thanks to the team, we booked a little bit late with the pick up option, but they managed to come look after us in the early morning, thank you very muxh for the great work you re doing!!”

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Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation - A private guide instead of a standard group format
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Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation

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

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

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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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers) - Radazul’s volcanic coast and steadier conditions
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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers)

3.guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Meet the Scubanana team in Radazul for a six-hour, instructor-led scuba outing for certified divers. You can seek volcanic formations, fish, rays, turtles, and nudibranchs at sites around Tenerife. Jasper is among the instructors praised for his calm, professional teaching. The group is limited to four people, with gear, insurance, and local taxes included.

“Jasper, my master dive instructor, was fantastic! The dives were great! Everyone at Scubanana was professional. Highly recommend!”

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Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners - Getting fitted with full equipment
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Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

4.Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 131 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Meet Atlasdivertido in central Lagos for a beginner scuba lesson, equipment fitting, and a short boat ride along the Algarve coast. Guides such as Nuno, Nunu, Melanie, Gui, and Tee lead small groups of up to eight into the Atlantic for about 35 minutes, with chances to see cuttlefish, octopus, squid, fish, and sea stars.

“Absolutely amazing experience, I loved it! The instructors were so friendly and helpful and made sure that everything was explained comprehensively (all in perfect English). During the dive, Nunu kept making sure I was alright and checking to see if I was cold. 10 out of 10 would do again, I loved it!”

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Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank) - What the underwater sessions are like
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Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank)

5.Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $155

Join Scubaçao for a five-hour, two-tank shore trip around Curaçao, limited to PADI-certified participants. Guides such as Juan, Quincy, Carolina, and Chris provide gear, transport, safety help, and local reef knowledge. Expect two shore sites, small groups, coral, turtles, rays, seahorses, and possible free underwater photos.

“Both shore dives were great better access to the water than we experienced in Bonaire. Very relaxing dives. 3 cuttlefish were a nice surprise and a turtle greeted us on the way out and the way back”

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Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY! - The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary as stop two
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Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY!

6.Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Join Silent World Dive Center in Key Largo for a guided two-tank trip reserved for certified scuba divers. You’ll visit two shallow sites, perhaps Christ of the Deep, Molasses Reef, or another Florida Keys site, with gear, snacks, soft drinks, and reef-safe sunscreen included. A recent dive within 18 months is required.

“Great trip, Gabe was awesome. We dove in Molasses Reef and it was very nice. Would definitely recommend it.”

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Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers - A five to 15 minute boat ride to Los Cristianos
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Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

7.Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join Aqua-Marina Dive Centre for certified boat-based underwater sessions from Playa de las Americas. After kit preparation and a briefing, you travel to Los Cristianos harbour for 45 to 50 minutes below the surface, with up to three sessions daily and one to ten available overall. Equipment hire, food, drinks, and insurance cost extra.

“They teach you with their professionalism to be responsible...the first time I felt so relaxed even if it was my 3rd ocean dive ...also very cost effective as I rented photos”

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Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers) - Choosing Between the Seven Local Sites
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Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

8.Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Poseidon Dive Centre in Protaras for one guided scuba session, with an optional second outing for certified divers. You’ll choose a suitable site with your guide, use all equipment, receive photos, and return for refreshments. Sites range from easy Green Bay to caves, moray eel habitat, and turtle territory.

“I had two dives with Kirin and they were both great. I saw one turtle and then a lot of beautiful caves. The staff were really kind and I felt very safe throughout the dives. All in all a very nice experience ! Thank you”

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2 tank guided dive House Reef (Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile) - Pierbaai Reef: calm water and an easy start
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2 tank guided dive House Reef (Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile)

9.2 tank guided dive House Reef (Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $109

Meet at The Dive Bus at 8:45 am for a small-group underwater outing to Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile. You’ll spend about an hour in the water, with tanks and weights supplied. Bring or rent the rest of your equipment. Recent scuba experience within 18 months is required, or choose a refresher outing instead.

“Sadly, I was not able to dive with this provider because US Naval activity around Venezuela prevented my cruise ship from docking at Curaçao. It was not dive, buses fault in any way, but they still provided me with a full refund. I feel bad beRead more”

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Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor - The Blue Cave: beautiful, popular, and sometimes crowded
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Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

10.Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $46

Meet at Island Club in Onna for a beginner-friendly scuba session at Okinawa’s Blue Cave. Your dedicated instructor teaches breathing and equipment basics, then guides you through shallow-water practice and about 45 to 60 minutes underwater. Gear, insurance, fish food, and basic photos are included. Chinese guidance is available, and guides such as Aka, Go, Naoki, Shota, and Hank have led past sessions.

“Amazing experience of scuba diving in the Blue Cave! We did it for the first time and the guide helped us to make it smooth and fun! It was super comfortable for us as the beginners”

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Dubai: Guided Scuba Dive for Certified divers at Deep Dive - What happens during the 2 to 3 hours
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Dubai: Guided Scuba Dive for Certified divers at Deep Dive

11.Guided Scuba Dive for Certified divers at Deep Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $326

At Deep Dive Dubai, certified divers can explore an underwater city with a professional English-speaking guide. Choose a session suited to your certification, with access to depths of 10, 18, or 30 meters. Expect a small group of up to six, full equipment, breathing gas, and roughly 2 to 3 hours on site.

“I recently had an incredible experience at Deep Dive Dubai, and I can't recommend it enough. The facility is impressive, with a stunning underwater world to explore. My instructor, Sergey, was outstanding, his expertise and calm demeanor made me feel comfortable right away. He guided me through every step of the dive, sharing fascinating insights about the underwater environment. The ultimate highlight was discovering the submerged city while knowing I was in such capable hands. If you're considering a deep dive experience, be sure to ask for Sergey!”

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Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners' Guided Try Scuba Diving - The equipment package keeps the first attempt simple
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Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

12.Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

At Aqualized Dive Adventures in Anavyssos, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, equipment use, and underwater communication before heading to a nearby beach. Instructors such as Stavros, Geo, Katerina, Aspa, and Johannes stay close throughout. The four-hour outing includes all gear, but not hotel transfers.

“We had á great time, Johanes was our teacher and guide for the day and he explaned all so well that the dive was very easy and no stress. Higly recomend :)”

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Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment - The first underwater visit near Oranjestad
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Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment

13.Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $144

Join a PADI or SDI instructor for two morning scuba descents from Pure Diving Aruba. You’ll use rental equipment, visit southern reefs or wrecks such as Jane C. and the Planes, and enjoy fruit, water, and sandwiches between and after the descents. Cruise-terminal pickup is available.

“Great dive. Great guides. Excellent staff The water was warm, clear. They picked me up near the dock where my ship was birthed”

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Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified - Ka’anapali Beach and the shore entry
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Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

14.Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $189

Join Banyan Tree Divers for a guided shore scuba trip at Ka’anapali Beach. Certified divers review skills with an instructor, then explore West Maui reefs where turtles, moray eels, eagle rays, fish, and occasional reef sharks may appear. Equipment is supplied, groups max out at eight, and Annika has led especially thorough refresher sessions.

“This trip was amazing. We were told we might see 1 turtle if lucky. As we got down in the water along the pair, we were pleasantly surprised by no less than 30 turtles eating and chilling on the ocean floor. Our pictures look like something out of National geographic. Just hanging out with these Beautiful creatures was unreal. Then after even our guide said he has never seen it like that.”

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Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour - No Experience Required - A first lesson made for complete beginners
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Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

15.Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $99

In Rincón, 413 Divers gives you a private two-hour beginner scuba lesson for $99. Connor, Luke, or another professional instructor supplies the gear, teaches basic safety, and guides your group underwater. You need no prior scuba or swimming experience, and free photos and video are included.

“Luke was amazing! We had a fantastic time and felt very safe with him. He was very professional. He owns the company , and it's new (2019). So go support! Best prices in PR. We dove pretty far and saw a lot of coral reef, some fish, but no otRead more”

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