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Boats fill and courses cap out, so the good guided dives go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Review of Alanya’s $33 scuba boat trip with two guided descents, lunch, hotel transfers, patient instructors, and practical tips.
“More then what we expected had a brilliant time and the divers were brilliant at looking after us in and out the sea! The time on the boat definitely could of been cut shorter but over all brilliant experience!”
Review of Hurghada’s private Red Sea scuba tour, with two sites, lunch, hotel transport, equipment, photos, and guide Luka.
“So glad we booked this instead of a normal group tour. Luka was an amazing guide - couldn’t have asked for anyone better, the day was perfect from start to finish and did 2 dives at different sites. He also took photos and videos throughout for us. 5* will be back next year - Thankyou!! ❤️”
Review of Tenerife’s private scuba excursion for certified divers, with small groups, warm water, gear, insurance, and flexible timing.
“Jasper, my master dive instructor, was fantastic! The dives were great! Everyone at Scubanana was professional. Highly recommend!”
Try scuba in Lagos with a small guided boat trip, 35-minute ocean session, local instructors, caves, bays, and Algarve sea life.
“Das Team kümmert sich ganz wunderbar um einen. Wir waren nur zwei Teilnehmer und wurden vor, während und nach dem Tauchgang sehr gut betreut. Unser Tauchlehrer Nuno ist mit viel Ruhe auf uns eingegangen. Besonders den ersten Ängste konnte er mit seiner Herangehensweise entgegenwirken. Es lohnt sich sehr, wenn man das Tauchen einmal ausprobieren möchte. Eine große Portion Mut wird allerdings auch benötigt ;-) Wir sind ca 10 Meter tief getaucht und waren so lange unterwegs bis einem kalt wurde. Insgesamt eine unglaubliche Erfahrung! Tolles Team! Preis-Leistung passt vollkommen. Herzlichen Dank für das Erlebnis.”
Review of Scubaçao’s Curaçao two-tank shore excursion for PADI divers, with small groups, gear, pickup, reefs, wrecks, and underwater photos.
“Great experience! The team knows the places that aren't crowded and it made for an amazing tour! Also got some great tips as a new diver that helped me control buoyancy and breathing!”
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...”
Review of Tenerife’s guided boat scuba sessions, with pricing, timing, equipment costs, certification rules, itinerary, and booking advice.
“They teach you with their professionalism to be responsible...the first time I felt so relaxed even if it was my 3rd ocean dive ...also very cost effective as I rented photos”
Explore Protaras underwater with guided scuba outings, small groups, gear, photos, hotel pickup, and seven local sites.
“From the moment we arrived, we were looked after with the most genuin desire to make our experience perfect! They provided well looked after equipment, and our Diving instructor (whio speaks both English and French) was an experienced diver who knows the area well and made also sure everything ran smoothly and safely. He even took pictures which they sent us afterwards without any extra cost. At the end we were even served a tasty coffee and cookies. This show that they really want you to have the best experience as possible!”
Explore Curaçao’s Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile on a small-group scuba tour with two tanks, easy access, and expert local guidance.
“Sadly, I was not able to dive with this provider because US Naval activity around Venezuela prevented my cruise ship from docking at Curaçao. It was not dive, buses fault in any way, but they still provided me with a full refund. I feel bad beRead more”
Explore Okinawa’s Blue Cave with gear, fish feeding, instruction, and free underwater images, with a nearby beach option when seas turn rough.
“It was a Great Experience. Enjoyed every single bit of it. Definitely a must do when coming to Okinawa!!!”
Explore Dubai’s world-record indoor pool with a certified scuba guide, underwater city, full gear, and depth choices up to 30 meters.
“Its very exciting this type of activity. I recommend it to whoever can come to Dubai”
Try scuba in the Aegean near Athens with patient instructors, full equipment, and a calm first underwater experience at Anavyssos.
“Numa das conversas com o meu filho. Ele sugeriu que gostaria de "mergulhar" comigo. Fiz uma surpresa para ele, mas estava ansiosa e com muito receio por isso nao contei ele . Na minha cabeca eu poderia desistir a qualquer momento. No entanto o instrutor foi incrivel, profissional, assertivo, humilde, magnifico, proativo, sensacional, com a comunicacao clara e suscita. Estava quase a desistir porque li nos comentarios que era longe. Mas ainda bem que permiti a mim e o meu filho a desfrutar desta deslumbrante esperiencia. O instrutor foi buscar-nos na estacao, ofereceu-nos café, cha enquanto ele preparava os materiais apreciamos o jardim e a rede de descanso. O Geo…”
Review of Aruba’s 2-tank guided scuba trip, with rental gear, reef and wreck sites, cruise pickup, meals, timing, and practical tips.
“Great dive. Great guides. Excellent staff The water was warm, clear. They picked me up near the dock where my ship was birthed”
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.”
Try beginner scuba in Rincón with a private instructor, full equipment, underwater photos, and a weather-aware two-hour lesson.
“I arrived at the place, it is not labeled, a person is in a parking lot and there he receives you. Upon arrival, he tells you that the activity cannot be done due to bad weather and it did not look like bad weather. Well, I ask for a refund and he doesn't even know how to explain how they are going to do it to me.”
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