Worth Flying For: 6 Safari Dives Around the World

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158Our pick

You’ll ride by boat to a shallow coral garden, receive a safety briefing, then walk underwater at about 10 feet wearing a supplied helmet. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sébastien help you adjust, point out fish, and take photos. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is required.

“Well, I have to rate this very poorly because the activity never took place. We booked it months in advanced, Viator charged us. We payed a lot for the hotel in Bora Bora to stay one more night to have the day for this activity, and on the morning of the activity when they are supposed to pick you up, nobody shows up. No call. No email. Nothing. Our hotel, the Four seasons Bora Bora calls them, and they inform us the activity has been cancelled. No bad weather. No explanations. Just cancelled. I ask how the tour operator will compensate us and they tell us we will be refunded,…”

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2.Fun Diving Safari Day Trip From Koh Lanta – Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $60Best value

Leave Koh Lanta at 8:00 am for a full day on the water with Scubafish. Certified scuba guests visit Koh Haa in high season or Ko Bida Nok in low season for two underwater sessions, with equipment, meals, fruit, drinks, and snorkeling included. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“I am a frequent diver and had never experienced such a good organised and professional dive school! Really heart for the reef and environment. My boyfriend had a first dive without padi certificate and was very good supported by a fine instructor. He is now enthousiRead more”

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3.Heraklion: Boat Safari with guided snorkeling/diving tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $82

From Pantanassa near Heraklion, you’ll ride a small AQUADIVE speedboat along Crete’s rocky coast, stopping at a former seal cave for 45 minutes of guided snorkeling before free time at Filakes near Agia Pelagia. Guides including Giannis and George provide equipment, safety help, snacks, water, photos, and optional seascooter use.

“Es war eine gut geführte Tour. Ein tolles Erlebnis ich war zum ersten mal Schnorcheln und es wurde alles gut erklärt, man hatte viele schöne Sachen gesehen. zum weiter Empfählen.”

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4.Private Tour: Aqua Safari Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Spend about two hours exploring Bora Bora’s lagoon on foot beneath the surface. After a safety briefing, you wear a shoulder-mounted helmet and walk for 30 minutes at roughly three meters, without swimming or getting your head wet. A private boat and bus transfer, towels, water, and equipment are included.

“A descent into crystal clear and turquoise waters amidst the coral potatoes inhabited by a multitude of multicolored fish, in the company of Christelle who introduced us to Coco Channel, a very affectionate pastenague skate... An unforgettablRead moreAuto-translated”

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5.2-Day Garden Route Safari with Shark Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 days · from $401

Leave Cape Town in a small group of up to eight, pass through Hermanus, visit Cape Agulhas, and spend the night at Garden Route Game Lodge. You get dinner, breakfast, transport, and a guide, while safari drives and the shark cage ticket cost extra. Guide Rameez is known for thoughtful photo stops and personal service.

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6.Shark Dive & Big 5 Sea Safari Combo Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 - 12 hours · from $255

You will pair a great white shark cage encounter near Dyer Island with a two-hour Big 5 Sea Safari from Gansbaai. The shark trip uses an eight-person floating cage and includes a wetsuit and breakfast. You can complete both outings in one long day or split them over two days.

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