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15 Dives for Certified Divers in the USA Worth Flying For

31 tours  ·  from $114 a head

Boats fill and courses cap out, so the good dives for certified divers in the USA go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.

2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers - The first descent: a warm-up with plenty to see
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2 Tank Lanai Cathedral Scuba Dive Via Boat for Certified Divers

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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Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers - The bridge span offers a different kind of site
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Wreck and Bridge Span Dive for Certified Divers

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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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu - The Sea Tiger Wreck at About 105 Feet
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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Deep Wreck and Shallow Reef Dive Off Oahu

Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu - What two shallow tank sessions feel like
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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu

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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Small-Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers - Your briefing with a small professional team
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Small-Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers

Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving - Certified Only - Choosing Between the Sea Tiger, YO-257, and San Pedro
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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

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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Kauai's Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only) - What the four-hour schedule feels like
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Kauai’s Ultimate South Shore 2 Tank Dive (Certified Divers Only)

Half-Day Small-Group 2-Tank Scuba Dive in Key Largo (CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY) - Two Sites in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
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Half-Day Small-Group 2-Tank Scuba Dive in Key Largo (CERTIFIED DIVERS ONLY)

Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY! - First stop: Christ of the Abyss
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Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY!

Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina - The fish notebook under the sea
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Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina

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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Kauai's Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure (for CERTIFIED Divers Only) - What the small-group format changes
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Kauai’s Ultimate Dive Boat Adventure (for CERTIFIED Divers Only)

Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified - Meeting at Kahekili Beach Park in West Maui
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Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

12.Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $189

Review of Banyan Tree Divers’ certified shore scuba experience in Lahaina, with turtles, small groups, equipment, pricing, and practical tips.

“My wife and I booked this trip as part of a stop on our Hawaii cruise. We almost canceled a few times because of the uncertainty of traveling near Lahaina and what is the ethical thing to do right now. I am glad we didn’t. Kevin was great as was the whole experience. For those who are apprehensive, don’t be. These guys are local outfitters and appreciate tourism dollars. There are a lot of mixed messages right now so I am glad we were able to support a local business.”

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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive - From Kewalo Basin Harbor to the first underwater site
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Certified Diver: 2-Tank Night Dive

13.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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Turtle & Shark Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified - Turtles, reef fish, and the possible shark encounter
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Turtle & Shark Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

14.Turtle & Shark Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $259

Review of Lahaina’s certified scuba outing with turtles and reef sharks, including price, safety rules, meeting point, gear, and practical tips.

“David with Banyan Tree Divers was awesome . He made sure we had a great time with clear instructions (our first dive) and a great personality. He made sure we spent every moment we could InThe water engaged with our surroundings. We highly recommend Banyan Tree Divers and David after our great experience.”

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Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving - Starting at Waikiki Dive Center
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Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving

15.Hawaii DISCOVER Beginner + Certified 2 Tank Shallow Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $299

Review of Oahu’s $299 two-tank beginner scuba trip, with small groups, hotel transfers, safety details, marine life, and practical tips.

“Were very helpful and patient especially our dive master Alex. Was a nice basic tour, not to deep not to shallow and saw lots of marine life, the water was so clear and beautiful.”

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Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki - The reef stop may be the real highlight
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Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From Waikiki

16★ 5.0Certified Divers: Best 2-Tank Wrecks & Reef Boat Dive All Inclusive From WaikikiFrom $25941 reviews

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★ 5.0Discover Scuba Diving in Hawaii – Non certified divers!From $2373 reviews
★ 5.0Waikiki Two Tank Guided Scuba Diving Adventure: Certified DiverFrom $2495 reviews
★ 5.0Certified Scuba Diving Experience in HonoluluFrom $20513 reviews
★ 5.0Underwater Scooter Dive (Certified Divers Only) Makena WaileaFrom $17510 reviews
★ 5.0Certified Divers! Scuba dive the Ka’anapali Coast and more!From $1699 reviews
★ 5.0Shore Dive with Sea Turtles @ Koloa Landing for Certified DiversFrom $15310 reviews
★ 4.5One Tank Scuba Diving in Kauai South Shore Certified Diver OnlyFrom $13714 reviews
★ 5.0Oahu: Shallow Reef Scuba Dive for Certified DiversFrom $24811 reviews
★ 3.6Oahu Night Dive: Adventure for Certified DiversFrom $2486 reviews
★ 5.0Maui: Eco-Friendly Conservation Scuba Dive Certified DiversFrom $1992 reviews

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