The 11 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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5.Aruba Guided Night Dive Adventure: Shallow Reefs or Shipwrecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $85

Meet Red Sail Sports at Piet’s Pier at 6:00 pm for a guided night descent in Aruba’s warm water. Certified participants explore a shallow reef or shipwreck at 25 to 50 feet for about 40 minutes, using their own equipment with weights and a belt supplied. Johan is one instructor praised for spotting wildlife and helping with navigation around the Antilla.

“First time doing a night dive and it was amazing! The dive was well organized and brought us around the Antilla shipwreck. The dive master was helpful with spotting out wildlife and navigating around the ship in the dark.”

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6.Oahu Night Dive: Adventure for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $248

Meet at Kewalo Basin for a three-hour nighttime scuba outing to two south shore sites. A PADI-certified guide leads a twilight session and a full-dark session, with two tanks, lights, wetsuit, BCD, fins, weights, snacks, and refreshments included. You must show current certification and avoid flying for 24 hours afterward.

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7.Scuba Night Dive on Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet Laura, Denis, or another Scubanana instructor at Radazul’s marina for a guided night descent in Tenerife’s nearby waters. You must be a certified diver. The roughly three-hour experience includes equipment, insurance, local taxes, and a group capped at eight. Look for octopuses, seahorses, fish, and glowing plankton.

“First open water dive with Scubadana diving school. Professional guidance with enthusiastic, and cool instructor.”

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8.Magical Bioluminescent Night Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $83

Meet at Amazing Bonaire in Kralendijk at 6:30 pm for a short presentation, safety briefing, gear setup, and a timed night dive led by Jim. You’ll look for ostracods and other forms of bioluminescence in a small group of no more than 16. Bring your certification and budget €35 for scuba equipment rental.

“Jim was knowledgeable and I felt comfortable with him in the water during the night dive. The bioluminescence was a little underwhelming but still cool. If you can time it with the moon cycle I’m sure it really lights up. Would book again.”

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9.2 Hour Private Night Diving in the Red Sea of Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $86

Meet at 8:00 pm in Aqaba or request hotel pickup for a private Red Sea night session with Aqaba Pro Divers. Certified divers use provided scuba gear and a dive light to look for octopus, nudibranchs, eels, shrimp, lobsters, and sleeping cowfish among coral reefs. The full outing lasts about two hours, with roughly 45 minutes underwater.

“Very nice team, reassuring and patient. The dive was great, a lot of different and highly colorful fishes”

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10.Aruba 1-Tank guided UV Night Dive for certified divers with rental equipment

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · from $123

Meet Pure Diving Aruba at 5:00 pm for a two-hour UV night outing at The Hole in the Wall. You must be a certified diver and at least 12 years old. The group is limited to four people, and the package includes a dive light, fluorescent visor, and rental equipment. Expect a shore entry, unusual glowing coral, small reef life, and possible current.

“Positive The guide Negative Literally every thing else. It was a shore dive ruff current not really an enjoyable dive. You would be much better off booking a boat dive much better diving”

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11.Night Dive Adventure in Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $216

Join Aaron's Dive Shop for a three-hour, two-tank night outing from Oahu's harbor. Your English-speaking guide supplies SCUBA gear and a dive light, then leads you over the reef at dusk and after dark in search of shrimp, lobsters, crabs, octopus, reef sharks, and possibly bobtail squid. The group is limited to 14 people.

“Awesome instructors. Just completed Open Water, Advanced, and Nitrox diver certs with Aaron's. Last dive was a night dive off Electric Beach. It was what I imagine it would be like to be floating in space. Kudos out to the instructors over our courses: Chandler, Larry, Francesca, and Eduardo. And the tag along helpers Jean, Morgan and the others whose names I didn't catch. And to the skipper on the boat dives Garret - I hope one day he learns how to pronounce my name. it isn't Rumpelstiltskin and not so hard Garret. Looking forward to next visit to Hawaii and dive with you guys again.”

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