The 6 Aquariums Dives Worldwide Worth the Boat Ride

1.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Join Abílio, Manuel, or Michael for a guided scuba session at Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz. You need no prior experience. The 2.5-hour outing includes instruction, equipment, a swim in Cachalote natural pools, an aquarium tour, and time in the 6-meter tank with sharks, rays, morays, and local fish.

“This diving experience was the highlight of our trip. The diving instructor was really nice. We didn't have any diving experience before but that didn't matter. It was amazing to dive with the fish and sharks. I would totally recommend!”

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2.Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $159

Join instructor Abílio at Madeira Aquarium for a three-hour first-time scuba experience with sharks, rays, and mantas. You will learn in a natural ocean pool, tour the aquarium and technical zone, then enter the main tank with all equipment provided. Groups are limited to four people.

“The overall experience was great from start to finish. Abilio is a friendly and easy going instructor with a great sense of humour. He made everyone in the group feel comfortable and safe during the dive. He provided an informative tour of the aquarium and sea life in Madeira and explained how they operate and so on. Highly recommend doing this 👍”

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3.Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $327

Enter Atlantis Dubai’s Ambassador Lagoon for a closely supervised scuba session among rays, reef sharks, shoals of fish, and lost-city ruins. Choose Discovery Dive if you are new to scuba or Explorer Dive if you are certified. Equipment, wetsuit, towel, and a 1-to-1 instructor are included. Guides such as Magdy, Kevin, and Airen help you feel at ease.

“Excellent experience!!! My guide Magdy was very professional. He guided me through the famous cuites. Never think that I can see diverse fish in one dive, it was like a dream. Magdy even helped take photos and videos with all of them. Highly recommend whoever visits Atlantis should try.”

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4.Palma de Mallorca: Shark Dive at Palma Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 day

At Palma Aquarium, you’ll spend 40 minutes learning the safety rules before a 30-minute scuba session among 11 large sharks, rays, and hundreds of fish. Certified divers can reach 8.5 meters, while beginners go to 4 meters. English, Spanish, and German instruction, equipment, and aquarium entry for you and one companion are included.

“o experiență unică, ceva ce nu poti face oriunde. Tot personalul amabil ,instructorul foarte amabil si prietenos dar Coco ( Reina) pur si simplu spectaculoasă. Felicitări pt munca pe care o faceți. Recomand cu placere oricui.”

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5.Kemer: Scuba Diving Experience in Aquarium and Kiris Bays

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $29Best value

Spend seven hours on a boat from Kemer, learning basic scuba skills before two guided sessions at Aquarium and Kiris Bays. You’ll go to about 5 meters first, then 10 to 15 meters, with each session lasting 20 to 25 minutes. Turkish, German, Russian, and English instruction is available. Hotel pickup costs extra.

“Polecam każdemu wybrać się na tą wycieczkę. Piękne widoki, a nurkowanie bardzo udane. Bardzo mili i kompetentni instruktorzy, a Pani fotograf zrobiła nam piękne zdjęcia. Wybralibyśmy się jeszcze raz ☺️.”

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6.Paris: Aquarium de Paris, A Dive into the Deep Blue Wonder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $69

Visit Aquarium de Paris beneath the Trocadéro Gardens and see 13,000 marine animals, including sharks, koi, coral, and Europe’s largest jellyfish display. Your self-guided ticket covers every zone, daily shows, feedings, educational activities, and lockers. Choose a Saturday evening visit for later hours and special lighting.

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