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Where to Scuba Dive: the 15 Best Diving Trips Worldwide

875 dives  ·  from $18 a diver

Warm reefs, cold fissures, wrecks and sharks. The 15 below are the scuba days worth building a trip around, each with its price, how long you are underwater and whether you need a card.

Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns - Scuba options for beginners and certified participants
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Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

1.Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,714 reviews · from $190Our pick

Sail from Cairns aboard Evolution to two Outer Great Barrier Reef sites, usually Saxon or Norman Reef and Hastings Reef. You get about five hours in the water, gear, a barbecue lunch, and careful instruction. Add an introductory scuba session or 10-minute helicopter flight, and look for marine biologists such as Indy or Phil on board.

“Very good experience. Professional crew, a clean boat, and good quality snorkeling equipment. The snorkeling was great, and we seen a huge variety of fish. Remember to take a sea sick pill before you get on. The boat ride out and back can be a little rough with big waves. We’ve been snorkeling in a lot of different places, but this one was by far the best.”

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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos - Why the instructors matter so much
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First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

2.First-Time Scuba Diving in Honolulu + Free Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,123 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Meet your instructor at Magic Island Lagoon for a beginner-friendly scuba lesson in waist-deep water, followed by a guided swim to about 15 feet. Alex, Nick, Danny, Dan, and Rida are among the instructors praised for calm guidance. Gear, safety instruction, and underwater videos are included.

“Excellent time spent! Danny (the instructor and guide) was very patient and friendly in teaching and guiding while underwater.”

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Oahu Shark Dive - What you may see below the surface
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Oahu Shark Dive

3.Oahu Shark Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

From Haleiwa, you’ll ride into open Pacific waters, receive a safety briefing, and enter a secure cage for close views of wild sharks. Galapagos and sandbar sharks are common, while turtles, dolphins, and winter humpback whales may appear en route. Maddie, Emma, and the crew have been praised for calm, clear instruction. Boat viewing is also available.

“Went on a solo trip - it was awesome in one word. The crew and captain were nice, courteous and knowledgable - always ready to wall the extra mile. First the ‘non shark part’ we went the extra mile to see whale as well as dolphins. The ‘shark’ experience was out of the world - they give you enough time to experience the 8-9 sharks circling around you with eyes on you! Its safe, pushes the adrenaline spike, and gives you once a life time opportunity to go near the galapagos sharks. Few tips: do take sea sickness meds, keep some buffer time (the crew will go to any extent…”

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Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates - Meet on Location - Getting comfortable in the drysuit
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Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

4.Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates – Meet on Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,139 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $254

Meet your PADI guide at Thingvellir for a three-hour Silfra scuba experience in groups of no more than three. After a safety briefing and drysuit fitting in a heated van, you’ll explore Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon for 30 to 45 minutes, then warm up with cocoa and cookies. Dry-suit certification and recent experience are required.

“Konrad was an excellent guide, and took some great photos for us. Everything was very well run, and the dive was stunning.”

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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise - Upolu Cay: shallow water and easy reef viewing
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Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

5.Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,895 reviews · from $181

You’ll cruise from Cairns aboard the 65-foot Ocean Freedom catamaran to Upolu Cay and Wonder Wall. Snorkel with a marine naturalist, join a glass-bottom boat tour, or add certified or introductory scuba sessions. The day includes gear, suits, breakfast snacks, seafood lunch, and afternoon treats.

“It was an amazing day. All the crew members were very friendly and helpful all day, they had a solution for everybody in every situation.”

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Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan - What happens before you enter the water
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Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan

6.Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · from $109

Walk into the Caribbean from Escambrón Beach for a beginner scuba session with no certification required. Your instructor teaches basic skills on land and in shallow water before guiding you toward fish, turtles, and an underwater park. Guides such as Jordan, Andrew, Matt, Scott, and Daniel are praised for patient instruction. Gear and videos are included.

“None of us had ever scuba dived before. The instructor was excellent. All five of aged 13 - 71 had a great experience.”

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Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area - The 30-minute briefing that makes beginners feel ready
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Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

7.Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,679 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Meet your PADI instructor in Costa Adeje for a 30-minute safety briefing, then take a 15-minute speedboat ride to a beginner-friendly underwater site. You’ll spend about 25 minutes breathing underwater to a maximum of 12 meters, followed by guided snorkeling. Instructors including Max, Ramona, Tobi, Elena, and others are praised for calm, patient support.

“Was an amazing experience. Elena is a great guide. She was super friendly good vibes and also showing us lots of fun poses to do underwater. Would definitely recommend😊 She's also really good at spotting sea animals!!”

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Discover Scuba diving - Why Green Bay works for first-time scuba
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Discover Scuba Diving

8.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,676 reviews · from $127

Spend a full day learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor in Sharm el Sheikh. You’ll practice in a pool, complete a beach session, and explore coral reefs with equipment, drinks, lunch, and hotel transfers included. Sabrina handles booking details, while instructors such as Mohammad provide patient support. Minimum age is 10.

“Wonderful team from start to finish Sabrina made booking easy and messaged me with everything I need to bring, to the dive Mohammad was a wonderful instructor with his patience and professionalism it made it an enjoyable experience, I would highly recommend”

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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip - Boarding AquaQuest at Cairns Marina
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Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

9.Cairns: Premium Snorkelling and Diving Reef Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,528 reviews · 8 hours · from $166

Board AquaQuest at Cairns Marlin Marina for a 90-minute ride to two outer reef sites at Norman, Saxon, or Hastings reefs. You get guided snorkeling, full equipment, meals, hot showers, and up to five hours on the reef. Scuba options are available, with instructors such as Vanessa and Mazie helping first-timers.

“My anxiety went through the roof when I got there decided not to go in … but one of the staff was patient and got me on a one to one and I did go in … I never got your name but thank you so much for your patience”

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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore - The 90-minute route into open water
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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

10.Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,485 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

From Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, you’ll take a 90-minute boat trip into open water with an English-speaking crew, then spend about 15 to 20 minutes in a secure cage near Galapagos sharks. The water can be wonderfully clear, and you may also spot dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, tuna, or barracuda.

“Awesome experience! Saw lots of Galapagos sharks at best weather conditions. Can only recommend. Henning”

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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise - A fast ride from Marlin Marina
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Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

11.Cairns: Outer and Coral Cay Snorkel and Dive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $183

From Cairns, Ocean Freedom takes you by fast 20-metre catamaran to Upolu Reef and Upolu Cay. You get guided snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trips, optional introductory or certified scuba, and six hours on the reef. Crew members including Ollie, Paul, Tori, and Blair are praised for calm instruction and attentive care.

“Great activity. The guides were simply amazing. So fun. Highly recommended it.”

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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore - Entering the floating cage
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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

12.Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

From Haleiwa Boat Harbor, you’ll take a short boat ride offshore with Hawaii Shark Encounters and enter a floating cage above wild Galapagos and Sandbar sharks. Caleb, Dave, Efraim, Jax, and the crew explain shark behavior, fit you with a mask and snorkel, and keep the experience calm, safe, and practical. No scuba certification is needed.

“Awesome experience! Would highly recommend. Great crew, easy going and informative. Waves were a bit rough but managed to now get sea sick.”

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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel - The boat ride to Ras Mohamed National Park
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Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

13.Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29Best value

Spend about nine hours sailing from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park. You can join a 10 to 15 minute beginner scuba session to 7 meters, snorkel at two reef sites, and visit White Island. Guides including Kareem, Moaaz, Sam, Sayed, and Salah are praised for calm, patient instruction. Lunch and hotel transfers are included.

“The guides were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Lunch was good and the snorkeling excellent.”

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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage - Orange Bay before the crowds arrive
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Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

14.Hurghada: Snorkeling 6 x 1 to Orange Bay w Diving & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,266 reviews · 8h 30m · from $62

Spend 510 minutes aboard the Royal Cruise Hurghada yacht with guides speaking English, German, Arabic, and Russian. You will visit Orange Bay, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, try a short beginner scuba session, enjoy a buffet lunch, banana boat ride, onboard massage, and hotel transfers. Andrew, Fox, Bassam, and Salam are among the crew members praised for their care.

“Diving was amazing the guide was the best I really enjoy the best time ever in my life”

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Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch - Hurghada - Hotel pickup and the early start
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Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

15.Intro Diving 2 Stops For Beginners with Pick-up and Lunch – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,146 reviews · from $40

Start with hotel pickup and a short equipment lesson, then spend the day on a boat with an instructor close by. You will make two beginner scuba sessions of about 15 minutes each, explore Red Sea coral and fish, and eat an Egyptian buffet lunch. Bassiouni and Badr are among the instructors praised for calm, careful guidance.

“Absolutely amazing. The guides were friendly. Lunch was really good. And the dives were fantastic. The whole day went very smoothly from hotel pick up to drop off”

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