15 Dives for Certified Divers in the USA to Book Now

1.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

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

Join Dive Maui for a six-hour, two-tank boat trip from Lahaina to Lanai’s Cathedral sites. Certified divers can expect caverns, arches, swim-throughs, and marine life, with guides such as Abby, Jess, Brian, and Scott leading small groups. The crew provides water and a light snack, while the captain chooses sites based on sea conditions.

“Our guide Abby, and her tram kept us safe and informed during this strong current dive. Visibility was not great due to the excess sand being kicked up, but mother nature controls that. Highlight was seeing a few eels coming our of their hiding spots and free swimming. Plus, the largest puffer fish I have ever seen in person.”

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2.Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 521 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Join Panama City Diving for a four-hour boat trip to a shipwreck and bridge span off Panama City Beach. Certified divers visit sites 50 to 75 feet deep, with typical visibility near 30 feet and little current. DM Ben helps with gear and site briefings. Weights, snacks, fruit, water, and Gatorade are included.

“Safety is the key word for this dive shop. Set my mind at ease being by myself for the dive to say the least. The DM (Ben) could not have been more accommodating to the less experienced onboard. He (and the boat captain) made sure everyone knew how to use not only the rental gear, but also customers own gear that they weren’t sure how to setup. Visibility was decent given the recent storms (15-25’). All in all, definitely recommend for the novice as well as beginners in the diving world.”

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

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

Board Dive Oahu at Kewalo Basin for a guided two-tank scuba outing off Honolulu. You’ll visit a wreck at about 105 feet, then a shallow reef near 50 feet, with gear, tanks, snacks, and drinks included. Guides such as Heather, Jordan, Alex, and Nacho help with checks, entries, and marine-life spotting.

“The wreck was a fantastic experience with a surprising amount of sea life to see (eel, octopus, lobster, sea turtle..). The shop’s customer service also was seriously top notch after a cancellation mix up. I really appreciated the Brian, John, Adam, the desk staff, literally everyone was sweet & solution oriented, above and beyond. Thanks guys. It meant a lot to me.”

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4.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 shallow reef scuba sessions at sites such as Turtle Canyons, Kaiser’s, or Secrets. PADI professionals guide certified divers through 25 to 50 feet of water, with gear, snacks, and refreshments included. You may also add a GoPro, scooter, Nitrox, private guide, or photographer.

“Beautiful shallow dive to an area filled with marine life! Water is a little chilly if coming from a gulf state or the southern Atlantic.”

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5.Small-Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Meet at 7:30 a.m. in Lahaina for a small-group SCUBA excursion at Mala Wharf. With a PADI professional such as Joe, Abbi, or Matt, you may see turtles at a cleaning station, white-tip reef sharks, octopus, eels, nudibranchs, frogfish, and large schools of fish. Equipment is provided, but you must carry it over the shore entry.

“By far the best dive I have ever done in all the years I have dove in Maui. I would definitely do this dive again.”

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

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

Join Waikiki Dive Center for a five-hour, certified-only scuba outing from Honolulu. You’ll visit one wreck, such as Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro, then explore a Waikiki reef. Guides including Ron, April, Dylan, Yoshi, Alex, and Marcia have helped participants manage gear and stay safe. Expect early check-in, a 30-pound tank, and Advanced Open Water level skills.

“We had a great time. condition is not perfect, but the dive was. Dive master Alex is great. He was able to guide and take care of all of us and helped us in all accounts.”

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

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

This four-hour, shore-based scuba outing meets at Koloa Landing and visits two areas of protected Hanaka’ape Bay. Certified divers get full equipment, a marine ecology briefing, a guided two-tank session, snacks, and water. Guides such as Logan, Josh, Jimmy, and Dominic are known for spotting turtles, eels, octopus, and unusual reef life.

“The views are stunning, and the ship captain shared lots of interesting information! The staff were great as well. Highly recommended to see a view of Kauai you would otherwise never experience.”

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8.Half-Day Small-Group 2-Tank Scuba Dive in Key Largo (CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114Best value

Join Amoray Divers in Key Largo for a four-hour, two-site scuba outing aboard a shaded 45-foot catamaran. Certified divers can explore without a guide, while newer divers may request one such as Kalen or Aaron. Tanks and weights are included, with snacks, water, and snorkeling equipment provided.

“Boat crew was amazing! Super helpful, helped with all gear & equipment and picked great spots on a choppy day so that we still could have a great experience and see tons of sea life! Kalen guided us, pointed out tons of creatures, and made me feel super safe & comfortable as a newer diver! Can’t wait to return!”

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9.Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Join Silent World Dive Center in Key Largo for a four-hour guided scuba trip made for certified divers who have been underwater within 18 months. You’ll visit two shallow sites, possibly including Christ of the Abyss, with gear, snacks, soft drinks, and reef-safe sunscreen included. Guides such as Michael, Killian, and Gabe have led recent trips.

“Great trip, Gabe was awesome. We dove in Molasses Reef and it was very nice. Would definitely recommend it.”

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10.Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Join Extended Horizons Scuba for a guided shore scuba session on Maui’s shallow reef. Guides such as Gabi, Bruce, Phil, and Eric point out turtles, eels, octopus, and reef fish while teaching local ecology. Groups are capped at four, with morning and afternoon times available.

“The beauty of the beach. Very easy swim to the coral and rock formations. I’m very buoyant. Fortunately, the dive master was skilled enough to carry extra weights with her. She attached two to my BC. Also, she brings a writing tablet into the water and writes the names of all of the fish. If you’re looking for an easy, low impact dive experience, this is it.”

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11.Kauai’s Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure (for CERTIFIED Divers Only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $285

Join Dive Kauai from Poipu aboard the 26-foot Ho’onui for a four-hour, two-tank scuba trip limited to six certified divers. Expect warm water, lava formations, coral gardens, turtles, eels, and tropical fish. Crew members such as AJ, Nick, Dominic, and Drew have earned praise for careful service and local insight.

“I left a good review description but the viator.com just deleted it. I don't feel like rewriting it. Anyway it was awesome the crew Dominic and Drew did everything perfectly. We spent a long time at the bottom.”

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12.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive

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

Join Dive Oahu at Kewalo Basin Harbor at 5:30 pm for a guided two-tank outing that begins in twilight and continues after sunset. Certified divers use included ScubaPro gear, watch the ocean change color during the surface break, and search for eels, octopus, lobster, turtles, cuttlefish, and other nocturnal life with a PADI professional.

“We saw a huge eel hunting, a glowing cuttlefish and hundreds of fish under flashlight! Adam and Heather were great guides and fun to talk to. Plan to go again!”

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13.Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

Start at Waikiki Dive Center at 6:45 a.m. for a guided two-tank scuba outing aboard a Coast Guard-certified boat. Certified participants visit the Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro wreck, then a local reef. Guides such as Scott, Yoshi, April, Jim, and Alex have led trips, with equipment, snacks, and water included.

“Been scuba diving for > 50 years and have made many dives with some of the best teachers of technical dive instructors within the PADI organization. If you're looking for a professional efficient dive operation on Oahu, look no further. Capt Jim & dive master Alex were friendly but more important very professional. All rental equipment was well maintained. A pleasant 2 tank dive was experienced by all on the boat. Safety was their paramount concern. I came, they promised, and they delivered.”

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14.Oahu: Wreck & Reef Scuba Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $248

Spend three hours aboard Dive Oahu’s comfortable charter, exploring either the Sea Tiger or the YO-257 and San Pedro wrecks, followed by a guided reef outing. You need approved scuba certification, swimming ability, and good health. Gear, wetsuits, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Es war unglaublich, sollte man auf jeden Fall buchen!”

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15.Oahu: Shallow Reef Scuba Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $248

Join Dive Oahu for two guided reef sessions at sites such as Kaiser's and Turtle Canyons. A PADI instructor leads certified divers through shallow Southern Oahu waters, with quality gear, snacks, refreshments, and time to spot Hawaiian green sea turtles, reef sharks, rays, octopus, and tropical fish.

“A great dive with lots of sea turtles and two white tip reef sharks. The equipment was very good and all is very organized and safe. The captain (Nacho) was a great guy and Dan the instructor took really good care of everyone and was a very good spotter of sea life. Absolutely recommended if you are in the area.”

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