5 Night Dives Worth Flying For

1.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive

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

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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2.One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Join Aquatic Life Divers in Kona for a three-hour night encounter with resident manta rays. Scuba divers and snorkelers share one boat, watching these gentle giants together. The trip includes fresh ginger tea, coffee, snacks, and soda. Scuba equipment costs extra, and returning scuba guests may need a refresher.

“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

Meet Phuket Dive Tours in Kata at 6:00 pm for a two-hour beach-based night scuba outing. You must hold a valid scuba license, have dived within six months, and bring medical insurance for scuba activity in Thailand. Ask about guides such as Sky, praised for spotting tiny reef life.

“Did my Open Water certification here, had a great time. Jon was an awesome instructor, can't recommend him enough!”

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4.Cairns: 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, with access to 19 Outer Reef sites across four reef areas. Certified scuba divers can take up to 11 sessions, including two after-dark sessions, while snorkelers can enjoy the reef at a slower pace. Meals, equipment, transfers, and twin or double-share cabins are included.

“From hotel pick up to dives and drop off everything work perfectly. All we did for 3 days was sleep, dive, eat and repeat”

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5.Oahu Night Dive: Adventure for Certified Divers

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

You’ll join a PADI-certified guide for two evening scuba sessions off Oahu’s south shore. The first begins at twilight, while the second takes place in full darkness. Your $248 fee includes two tanks, lights, wetsuit, BCD, fins, weights, snacks, and refreshments. Bring certification proof and avoid flying for 24 hours afterward.

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