Dive guide · TWO-TANK BOAT DIVES

15 Two-Tank Boat Dives Worth the Early Start

27 dives  ·  from $31 a head

Two tanks, one boat, back by lunch. It is the standard shape of a diving morning almost everywhere. These 15 compare surface interval, site pairing and price, and flag the ones that include kit hire.

Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers - How the two underwater sessions work
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Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

1.Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · from $180Our pick

Spend about three hours exploring two St John reef sites with a divemaster, using supplied scuba gear, snorkeling gear, and water. Sites run 30 to 80 feet deep, and guides such as Serenity, Andre, Ali, Josh, and Emma may lead your group. Meet in Cruz Bay at 8:10 am.

“We assumed a two tank dive would mean we would use all the air both dives we had over 1500 pounds left over. We were put with very inexperienced divers which made the diving not so great. we really enjoyed your DM Mike and Dave, and that was the best part about the diving.”

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2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers - Inside the Cathedral formations
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2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

2.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $306

Meet Dive Maui at 6:30 AM for a boat ride from Lahaina to Lanai. You’ll make two sessions in clear water, often visiting a Cathedral site plus another location, with caverns, arches, lava formations, and swim-throughs. Guides such as Abbi, Jess, Brian, and Scott are known for careful briefings and personal help.

“Great Whale watching on the way to the scuba site! Nick and crew were great! Very informative and helpful!”

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Two-Tank Dive for Certified Diving in St Thomas - Reefs, wrecks, ledges, and underwater canyons
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Two-Tank Dive for Certified Diving in St Thomas

3.Two-Tank Dive for Certified Diving in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $189

Join Aqua Marine Dive Center in St. Thomas for two guided one-hour underwater sessions at reefs, wrecks, or sites such as Flagpole and Cow and Calf. Certified divers receive tanks, weights, full scuba gear, snacks, drinks, and a rum punch for adults 18 and older. Guides may include Jaime, AJ, Erika, or Tommy.

“Erika, Jared and Nan give a first class dive experience. Erika was my dive master and she made the whole experience wonderful and you always felt safe. We did two dives. My favorite was calf and cow. Absolutely stunning swimming threw underwater canyons. Thank you so much for this experience. I would do it over and over again.”

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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu - Surface interval and boat support
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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu

4.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $248

Join a scuba-certified group from Kewalo Basin Harbor for two guided underwater sites off Honolulu. You may visit the Sea Tiger wreck at about 105 feet, then a shallower reef near 50 feet, with gear, tanks, snacks, and drinks included. Guides such as Nacho, Matt, Heather, and Jordan help with equipment and route-finding.

“The dives were great. The boat was clean and well kept. The crew and dive masters where professional while still being relaxed enough to have fun. They rotate dive sites throughout the week so be sure to check the full schedule if you are interested in a particular site or multiple sites.”

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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu - The second reef, with more room to explore
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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu

5.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $141

Join Dive Oahu at Kewalo Basin Harbor for two guided shallow-water scuba sessions near Honolulu. PADI professionals such as Nacho, Heather, Jordan, and Lindsey lead small groups to sites including Turtle Canyons and Kaiser's, with free gear, snacks, and refreshments. Expect depths of 25 to 50 feet and frequent turtle sightings.

“It’s truly a pleasure to review my experience with Dive Oahu on 6/27/24. Nothing stands out as “ the best” because everything was 5 star super fine. The dive masters were all very professional and easy to be with including Ami, Coulter(Coulton) and Heather. Nacho was our boat captain and kept all the great gear in clean orderly shipshape condition. The pace of my two 40 feet depth dives was perfect and allowed ample time to ogle sea turtles, eels, strange fish and coral. Booking my dives was easy and everything advertised went according to plan and even better than I had anticipated. The value also exceeded my expectation. I…”

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Two Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun - Why the small group size matters
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Two Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun

6.Two Tanks Scuba Diving for Beginners in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about five hours with A’HA Scuba Diving, learning equipment and safety skills in a pool before heading to MUSA Underwater Museum and Manchones Reef. Guides including Marin, Lorena, and Carolina work with small groups of up to eight. You must swim, meet the health rules, and avoid flying for 18 to 24 hours afterward.

“I was very nervous about scuba diving but the instructor took his time to really work with us and ease our nerves. He explained the equipment and how our bodies work in the water, and how they adjust at different depths. I'm a detail oriented person and really appreciated the in depth lesson in the pool before hand. I would absolutely book this tour again and feel confident my 2nd dive will be even more enjoyable now that I have a little more knowledge and experience under my belt. I originally wasn't going to book the picture package because I have my own go pro but we decided to add…”

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Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers - A boat made for a small group
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Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers

7.Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $99

Join a PADI-certified guide for two boat-based scuba outings off Aruba. You may visit Antilla, Pedernales, Star Gerren, or quieter reefs such as Fingers and Kantel. Pickup covers cruise terminals and major hotel areas. The boat carries no more than eight people, with snacks and drinks included. Gear rental costs extra unless selected.

“The crew was friendly and helpful. Pickup by the port was easy and it was a short ride to the shop. Safety was a priority. Between dive snacks as well an after dive snack was provided. I would book with Searuba Fly and Dive again!”

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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only - What the early morning schedule feels like
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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

8.Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $269

You’ll start with a wreck such as the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro, then visit a Waikiki reef for your second tank. Guides including Ron, April, Dylan, Yoshi, Alex, and Marcia have led these trips. Bring proof of certification, comfort with deep water, and the ability to carry a 30-pound tank.

“We had a great time diving. Marcia was awesome and very patient. Sea Tiger Wreck was pretty amazing to see. The rest of the crew was very helpful and the gear was great.”

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Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive - Choosing one tank or two
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Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive

9.Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet Red Sail Sports at Piet’s Pier for a guided one or two-tank scuba excursion around Aruba’s offshore wrecks and reefs. You may visit the WWII Antilla, airplane remains, or shallow coral sites. Guides such as Johan and Ozzie lead small groups, while tanks, weights, fruit, and water are included. Equipment rental and hotel transport cost extra.

“Trip was amazing, dive master Johan was so friendly, informative and even took time in the water to show me things that I had previously discussed with him I was interested in. Will definitely book with them again!! Solo diver and they made me feel welcomed and a part of their family!”

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Fajardo 2-Tank Scuba Dive for Certified Divers Only

10.Fajardo 2-Tank Scuba Dive for Certified Divers Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $178

Meet at Villa Marina at 7:45 am for two guided scuba sessions in Fajardo’s shallow coral reefs. Certified divers descend 15 to 80 feet with PADI staff, using provided equipment while looking for turtles, rays, lobsters, crabs, fish, and coral. Guides such as Victor, Samuel, and Jonathan have earned praise for careful support. Pickup costs extra.

“Most important thing - transportation is NOT INCLUDED, despite what Viator says. If you’re staying in San Juan, you need to either rent a car or pay the dive shop for transportation - about $100 each way. If multiple parties end up needing transportation, they’ll split the cost per person (we paid about half the cost to split with another group), but if no other group is going you’ll pay the full cost. Aside from the transportation issue, the dive is a lot of fun and the dive masters are all well trained and great at finding sea life. We felt very safe and looked after both on the boat…”

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Kauai's Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only) - Two tanks, two parts of the bay
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Kauai’s Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only)

11.Kauai’s Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $210

Join Dive Kauai at Koloa Landing for a four-hour, two-tank shore excursion in protected Hanaka’ape Bay. Certified divers swim only a short distance from the ramp, with a guide such as Jimmy, Logan, Dominic, or Josh leading small groups to turtles, eels, octopus, tropical fish, and other reef life. Gear, snacks, water, and a marine ecology briefing are included.

“This is a fantastic dive! The staff was fantastic, friendly and I was able to see different species.”

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Kauai's Ultimate Discover Scuba Dive - OCEAN EXPERIENCE (1 Tank Dive) - Koloa Landing and the character of the ocean entry
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Kauai’s Ultimate Discover Scuba Dive – OCEAN EXPERIENCE (1 Tank Dive)

12.Kauai’s Ultimate Discover Scuba Dive – OCEAN EXPERIENCE (1 Tank Dive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $186

At Koloa Landing in Poipu, you’ll learn the basics of scuba with a PADI instructor, practice four skills in shallow water, then explore Kauai’s ocean to a maximum of 40 feet. Groups are capped at four. Instructors such as Logan, Alessandra, Benji, Claire, and Dominic are praised for calm, patient teaching. Plan for 2.5 to 3 hours.

“Absolutely amazing. Carleigh(spelling?) was a great teacher. Picked it up quickly! Cant wait to go back again!!”

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2 Tank Dive - Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay) - Why the site names matter
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2 Tank Dive – Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay)

13.2 Tank Dive – Certified Divers (Santa Maria Bay & Chileno Bay)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Meet Dive Cabo at 8:00 am near Cabo San Lucas Marina for a five-hour boat trip to Santa Maria Bay and Chileno Bay. You’ll complete two guided boat sessions at sites chosen for the day’s conditions, with possible eagle rays, jacks, tunas, pinnacles, and reef life. Equipment rental and hotel transfers cost extra.

“Ordered through Trip Advisor, this was not the dive location I requested. My dive group is very disappointed and now I am having to fight with Trip Advisor to get refund on a SCUBA diving trip that I never attended. Nightmare!”

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2 Tank Morning Dive: Scuba Diving in Cozumel - The 9:00 am start at Marina Fonatur
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2 Tank Morning Dive: Scuba Diving in Cozumel

14.2 Tank Morning Dive: Scuba Diving in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about four hours exploring two Cozumel reefs with Blue Note Scuba, a maximum group of 12, and guides such as Lu, Joel, Rita, and Matt. The 9:00 am boat trip includes gear, an onboard bathroom, surface snacks, and lunch with guacamole, fruit, and sandwiches. Bring $12 cash for the marine park fee and arrange your own ride to Marina Fonatur.

“We have been diving for 25 years and this was our most favorite dive trip ever! Lou was our dive master and she was amazing!! Two tank dive with a 1 hour stop at a swanky beach club for lunch! Amazing visibility, great coral formations, abundance of sea life! We swam with baby sharks, turtles, eels, stingrays, you name it! Thank you for an unbelievable mind-blowing experience! We are planning on coming back for 10 days in the spring!!”

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Two Tank Dive - What the first boat ride is likely to feel like
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Two Tank Dive

15.Two Tank Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $200

Join Aqua Action Dive Center at Secret Harbour Beach Resort for a 3.5-hour morning or afternoon boat trip around St. Thomas. Certified divers visit Caribbean reefs and shipwrecks aboard a 32-foot island hopper with a maximum of 12 people. Tanks, weights, wetsuits, regulators, masks, fins, snacks, and water are included.

“Great crew, really friendly. The five master gave great pointers and tips and was very patient. Saw so many amazing fish, lobsters, rays and other fish.”

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