13 Dives for Certified Divers in the USA Worth Flying For

1.2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

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

Review of Maui’s Lanai Cathedral scuba trip, with two boat-accessed descents, wildlife, pricing, logistics, and practical booking advice.

“We had a great time diving Lanai! Our dive master, Brian, was super conscientious of our safety and pointed things out to us on the boat before our dive. There were 6 in our group and we were able to see so much during the dive. The highlight was definitely the 2nd Cathedral. Although it’s not so much about a cathedral setting but many caves to dive through. Never felt uncomfortable going through the. Abe’s. Lots of animals to see from morays to cleaning crabs to lobsters and octopus. The dives each lasted about 55 minutes depending on how much air you used. I traveled with my daughter and we…”

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2.Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers

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

Review of Panama City’s certified scuba charter, with a wreck, bridge span, safety tips, costs, gear details, and practical booking advice.

“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

Review of Oahu’s 2-tank Sea Tiger wreck and reef scuba trip, with wildlife, gear, crew tips, cost, logistics, and who should book.

“Lots of turtles! Very photogenic turtles! Eater was clear, but cool. Definitly wear a wersuit in Feburary”

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

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

Review of Oahu’s 3-hour two-tank reef trip, with turtles, rays, full gear, PADI guides, shallow water, pricing, and practical tips.

“Dive ohau was great. They changed our plans back after viator app changed them. We have had our booked excursions changes twice by booking through viator. Never had this experience before and thought the first time was a fluke. I will not book with viator in Hawaii again.”

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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

Explore Maui’s Mala Wharf with a small scuba group, seeking turtles, reef sharks, octopus, eels, and frogfish for $135.80.

“Matt at Dive Maui did a great job with the safety briefing explaining the dive and getting us out to see the turtles and sharks.”

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

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

Explore Oahu’s Sea Tiger, YO-257, or San Pedro wreck, then a Waikiki reef, with gear, guides, snacks, and water included.

“I had a great dive with Dylan and Yoshi! Dylan was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone on our dive was prepared and Yoshi kept everyone safe. The shop was really convenient to get to from anywhere in Waikiki, but the reason I chose this center was because it was a 5 minute walk from my hotel and then they took us to the harbor. We saw lots of Honu and tropical fish on our dives, and the entire team was so helpful with our gear.”

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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

Explore Kauai’s south coast on a two-tank shore scuba trip with turtles, eels, octopus, small groups, gear, snacks, and expert guides.

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

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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

Review of Amoray’s four-hour, two-tank Key Largo scuba trip, with reef sites, crew service, costs, requirements, and booking advice.

“Helpful and informative captain and crew on this 2 tank dive trip. Boat left and returned on time and we had plenty of time to dive at each spot.”

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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

Review of Silent World’s Key Largo two-tank trip for certified divers, with shallow reefs, gear, snacks, safety details, value, and booking tips.

“The whole team was awesome!!! Very helpful kind and thoughtful, even though I got motion sick and had to skip the second dive...”

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10.Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina

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

Review of Maui Certified Shore Scuba from Lahaina, with reef fish, turtles, small groups, equipment, safety rules, price, and meeting tips.

“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

Review of Kauai’s small-group scuba boat trip from Poipu, with turtles, reef sites, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“Easily travel to locations, but good reefs with plenty of turtles. Easy dives, calm waters. Worth the trip!”

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12.Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive

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

Review of Oahu’s two-tank night scuba tour, with sunset views, premier gear, marine life, price details, tips, and booking advice.

“Great dive and staff. They dive popular sites with quality loaner gear so I recommend folks use Dive Oahu when they are in town or looking to take out visiting family for a good dive.”

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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

Explore Oahu shipwrecks, reefs, turtles, rays, and coral on a guided two-tank boat trip from Waikiki for certified divers.

“April and Yoshi did a good job, but their management makes this an average value. Scheduled this dive for my first morning; but due to a flight delay, I was rerouted and arrived 8 hours later with no sleep. Not their fault. My Garmin dive readiness was 0 out of 100. I showed up at the shop on time and was encouraged to dive because there are no refunds. I rescheduled for two days later and had two good dives. It would have been nice to have received some credit. They offer a 10% discount on t-shirts for those that purchase a dive package. Checking out I was informed that…”

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