The 14 Best Full-Day Dive Trips

1.Cairns: Great Barrier Reef Premium Diving Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 792 reviews · 9 hours · from $127Our pick

From Cairns Marlin Marina, spend five hours in the water at two outer reef sites with English-speaking guides, marine life talks, and Indigenous storytelling. Snorkel, add an introductory or certified scuba session, and enjoy tea plus a buffet lunch aboard Reef Magic’s comfortable boat.

“the trip was full of information, very well organised, and helpful, food was really nice and the people looking after you was really great”

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2.Scuba Diving Full Day Boat Trip for beginners With Lunch & Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · from $24

Set out from Hurghada for an eight-hour Red Sea boat trip with two scuba stops, beginner-friendly instruction, onboard lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel transfers. Guides including Sultan, Mustafa, Hossum, Osama, and Mimo are praised for patient support, though site timing and gear quality can vary.

“Absolutely amazing boat trip, we were a family of 5. So many involved in making sure all in the group got diving from the boat. The patience shown to me (a non swimmer) to ensure I dived was second to none. My 16 year old boys loved it and my 12 year old daughter did something she didn't think she could. The highlight of our holiday. Needs a generous tip.”

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3.(Full day)Scuba Diving in Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Meet Waterhoppers at 8:30 am in Rhodes Town for a full day on the water near Kallithea Springs. You’ll learn basic scuba skills with instructors such as Mike, Chris, Sharon, Lou, or Martin, complete one short underwater session, and have time to swim and snorkel. A second, longer session costs extra.

“Ze lieten ons niet mee gaan omdat mijn vriendin toen ze 5 jaar oud was epeleptie heeft gehad en die al sinds ze 5 is geen aanval meer heeft gehad ze is nu 21 stond nergens vermeld dat dit een reden kon zijn dat we niet mee mochten ik heb voor transport betaald en nooit geld terug gekregen ala ze het duidelijker hadden vermeld hadden we nieteens heen gegaan erg jammer dit”

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4.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $162

Spend about eight hours traveling from Phuket to Koh Racha Yai for two supervised open-water scuba sessions. You practice with a certified instructor before entering the sea, then explore coral and marine life at beginner-friendly sites. Pomme, Tiger, Ootdy, Nim, and other guides are praised for calm, personal tuition.

“This tour was absolutely amazing. This was my first ever dive, I was in a group with one other newbie and a guide. My guide, Tiger, was so helpful, informative, and took amazing pictures! He also made me feel very safe. I had a slight mask Read more”

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5.Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $81

Spend about eight hours with Luka on a private Hurghada scuba trip, visiting two Red Sea sites with equipment, transport, lunch, and underwater photos included. The tour runs in English, German, Arabic, or French, with a start around 8:30 am and room for a relaxed, personal pace.

“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!! ❤️”

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6.Naha, Okinawa: Kerama Islands Full-Day Intro-Diving Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 203 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

From Naha, you spend eight hours aboard a well-equipped boat visiting up to three Kerama Islands sites. Certified guides such as Doa, Mai, Tai, and Kevin help first-time scuba participants, while lunch, gear, hot showers, hotel pickup, and underwater photos are included.

“The activity was very fun! The guides spoke english, japanese and korean. I can recommend this to everyone, and would love to go on this activity again. The boat is driven out to three places where you can snorkel, and you can scuba dive in more then one place for a small extra fee. It was worth every penny. They also provide a nice meal during this trip. But remember to put sunscreen on your feet also!”

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7.Intro Scuba Diving Beginners Full Day Boat Trip 2 Stops Diving & Lunch– Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend about eight hours at sea from Hurghada, with hotel pickup, two introductory scuba sessions, snorkeling, equipment, lunch, and an instructor such as Mahmoud. The boat carries up to 15 people according to the advertised limit. Bring cash for the €5 park fee and possible area transfer charges.

“The diving team has done a perfect job. Mahmoud explained every detail and the other staff that helped us were great. They were with us, accompanied while diving. And I felt safe thanks to it as I am not a professional. Both of the diving poiRead more”

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8.Hurghada: Full-Day Scuba Diving Tour with 2 Sites and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Spend seven hours on a Hurghada boat, learning with an English-speaking instructor before visiting two Red Sea sites at depths of up to 10 meters. Beginners and non-swimmers can join, while certified guests have a separate option. Lunch, drinks, equipment, and hotel pickup are included.

“een good and safe diving with excellent video registration”

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9.Hurghada: Beginners Scuba Diving Full-Day Boat Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 102 reviews · from $30

You’ll cruise from Hurghada to two Red Sea sites with certified instructors, short beginner scuba sessions, snorkeling stops, lunch, and unlimited hot and soft drinks. Guides speak English, German, Arabic, Polish, and French. Hotel pickup and equipment are included for the selected option.

“It was a really nice experience, and it was my first time. I was a bit nervous, but we were really well guided one-on-one, even underwater. The guide stayed with me the whole time and took some great photos, making me feel really comfortable. Before you know it, you're 10 meters deep. Definitely recommended.”

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10.Antalya and Kemer: Full Day Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $27

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a boat from Kemer, learning scuba basics or receiving a technical briefing before exploring Antalya’s reefs, caves, and a shipwreck. Certified instructors stay with beginners, while lunch includes salad, pasta, and fish. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas.

“The food is not great and they also wanted an extra €200 for the dives when I refused they said I could dive for $50 there was others on the boat who paid less, one Turkish guy I spoke to paid $20. Others got to dive anyway and they required 1-1 with instructors so it doesn’t make any sense. There was also a German lady who did the same dives as me and purchased the same ticket with no extra charge so my advice is not to agree to pay any extra as the manager and owner owns both boats, when you go you can choose to go on the…”

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11.Bodrum: Full-Day Scuba Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Spend seven hours on a Bodrum day boat with an English-speaking instructor, equipment, lunch, and one scuba session. Choose from shallow fish-filled sites or deeper reefs, with possible sightings of octopuses, groupers, barracuda, amphoras, and ancient anchors.

“This activity was amazing! Instructors were super helpful, informative, and ensured we remained comfortable the entire time. All the boat staff were friendly and welcoming as well. Overall, this was an amazing scuba diving experience!”

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12.Phuket: Try SCUBA DIVING Full Day Experience 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $167

Spend a full day with Aum Scuba learning scuba basics from instructors such as Nigel or Aum, then complete two guided underwater sessions at Racha Yai, limited to two participants per instructor. Equipment, meals, transfers, and insurance are included.

“We had an amazing time with Aum Scuba and Nigel. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Its a great opportunity to receive an introduction to scuba diving in a small group. Caution: you may get hooked to it ;) Nigel is an experienced and charming diving instructor. The trip was well organised and we felt safe at any point of time. I would do it again :)”

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13.Phuket: Try SCUBA DIVING Full Day Experience 3 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $193

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with SSI instructor Nigel or another qualified guide, then complete three supervised underwater sessions to 12 meters around Racha Yai and Racha Noi. The day includes hotel transfers, breakfast, lunch, snacks, equipment, insurance, and a maximum ratio of two beginners per instructor.

“I had an excellent day trying skuba diving for the first. The locations were amazing and the boat was perfect for relaxing in-between dives. I couldn't recommend this trip enough, it's a must for your stay in Phuket!”

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14.Cairns: Green Island Full-Day Tour with Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Take Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises from Cairns for an eight-hour Great Barrier Reef outing. Choose snorkeling, an introductory or certified scuba session, a glass-bottom boat, or a semi-submarine ride, then enjoy the beach, rainforest tracks, and lunch. English instruction is provided, and scuba guide Kami has earned praise for calm, careful teaching.

“Kami was our scuba diving instructor! From briefing, she made everything feel clear, safe, and exciting. Her knowledge and calm confidence instantly put us at ease. Kami was incredibly patient, attentive to every detail, and always made sure we felt comfortable and supported underwater. She strikes the perfect balance between fun and safety, which made the entire experience unforgettable. Thanks to Kami. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!”

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