The 4 Best Night Dives in the World

1.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $248Our pick

Join Dive Oahu at Kewalo Basin Harbor for a guided two-tank scuba outing that begins before sunset and continues after dark. You’ll use included premier gear, pause for ocean views and snacks between descents, and look for creatures such as eels, lobsters, octopus, cuttlefish, and reef fish with a PADI professional.

“The crew was great , the dives were outstanding! Super friendly people with a lot of knowledge of the area . Will dive with them again in the future!”

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2.One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Join Aquatic Life Divers in Kona for an evening manta ray encounter shared by scuba divers and snorkelers. Honey and the crew may guide your group to manta rays gliding through the light, with dolphins sometimes appearing along the way. The three-hour trip includes ginger tea, snacks, soda, and a return to the Kona meeting point.

“Honey and the crew were great. bottlenose dolphins escorted us both ways during our trip and we had plenty of Mantarays gliding effortlessly our way. It was one of the highlights of our trip.”

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3.Scuba Diving Kata Beach Night Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $60Best value

Join Phuket Dive Tours at 6 pm for a two hour night dive from Kata Beach. This outing suits certified divers who have been underwater within six months. Expect a small group of up to three, a 12 liter tank, weights, and the chance to spot tiny nocturnal reef life. Guides such as Sky may be available, though guide requests are not guaranteed.

“This was my first experience with scuba diving, and unfortunately, my 3-Day Open Water Course with Victor from Phuket Dive Tours was highly disappointing.”

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4.Pro Dive Great Barrier Reef 3 Day/2 Night Dive Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $739

Join Pro Dive Cairns for three days and two nights aboard a premium liveaboard, visiting 19 sites across four Outer Reef locations. Certified scuba divers can take up to 11 sessions, including two at night, while snorkelers can enjoy the reef at a gentler pace. Staff such as Daniel and Matthias provide course support and safety guidance.

“This was an incredible trip. It was well organised, the staff were fantastic and the dives themselves were amazing. The food was delicious, plentiful and well prepared. The guides provided great direction (I had Daniel for the Advanced Open Water) training and gave me the confidence to dive unguided (but with a buddy). On that note it is self guided unless you are on a course. The direction from the dive leader is great (Matthias), but would recommend a refresher if you haven’t gone for a while and need a reminder on how to use diver computers and navigation. Would 100% recommend this trip - great value for money and…”

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