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15 Guided Dives That Earn the Boat Ride

91 dives  ·  from $33 a head

Boats fill and the good instructors get taken. Below: the 15 guided dives to reserve early, what each one includes and where they differ.

Alanya: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers - Learning the basics before going underwater
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Alanya: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

1.Alanya: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 306 reviews · 6 hours · from $33Our pick

Spend about six hours on an Alanya boat with two guided scuba sessions, each reaching up to 12 meters. Instructors including Christina, Jaan, Adhil, and Alex help first-timers, while non-divers can stay aboard, swim, and sunbathe. Hotel transfers and lunch are included.

“Was my first time female solo travelling and decided to go scuba diving as a non swimmer :D everyone was very friendly and the guides stayed with me as I was scared which I really appreciated. Would definitely book with them again.”

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Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation - What the morning looks like
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Full day diving with private guide, lunch drinks transportation

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

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

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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4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show - Starting high at the Chapel of Peace
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4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show

3.4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

This four-hour Acapulco tour combines the Chapel of Peace, La Quebrada cliff divers, Acapulco Bay, Las Brisas, the Costera, and Diego Rivera’s mosaic mural. English-speaking guides such as Rudy, Malu, Mario, and Jesus lead small groups of up to 15 in an air-conditioned minivan.

“Beautiful visit to Acapulco and very good explanation of our guide , we appreciated the ease at the exit of the boat to join the guideAuto-translated”

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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers) - Choosing between northern sites and Radazul
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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers)

4.guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Join Scubanana Dive Center in Radazul for a private, instructor-led scuba trip around Tenerife. Certified divers can explore volcanic formations and look for fish, rays, turtles, and nudibranchs. Jasper is one named instructor, and groups are limited to four people.

“Jasper, my master dive instructor, was fantastic! The dives were great! Everyone at Scubanana was professional. Highly recommend!”

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Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners - The short boat ride from Lagos marina
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Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

5.Lagos: Guided Scuba Diving Trip for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 131 reviews · 3 hours · from $135

Meet the Atlasdivertido team in central Lagos for a beginner-friendly scuba lesson, full equipment, insurance, and a short boat ride to coastal sites. English, Portuguese, and Spanish support is available, with instructors including Nuno, Melanie, Gui, and Tee involved in past sessions. Expect one underwater session of about 35 minutes.

“Absolutely amazing experience, I loved it! The instructors were so friendly and helpful and made sure that everything was explained comprehensively (all in perfect English). During the dive, Nunu kept making sure I was alright and checking to see if I was cold. 10 out of 10 would do again, I loved it!”

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Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank) - The value of a small, private-style operation
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Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank)

6.Guided Shore Dive for Certified Divers with Scubaçao (2 tank)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $155

Join Scubaçao in Willemstad for a five-hour, two-tank shore excursion reserved for PADI-certified divers. Guides such as Juan, Quincy, Carolina, and Esmee tailor the day to your certification and comfort, with island transport, equipment, reef sites, and underwater photos when conditions allow.

“Fantastic 2 shore dives! Our dive leader Chris was great! Very safe, professional, and fun! He we were able to see many great reefs, fish, rays, puffer fish, eels, turtles, and even a sea horse! An absolute must do for any scuba diver!”

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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!

7.Guided Shallow 2 Tank Dive Trip for CERTIFIED SCUBA DIVERS ONLY!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Join Silent World Dive Center in Key Largo for two guided shallow reef or wreck outings, including Christ of the Abyss and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary sites. Certified divers need a logged scuba outing within 18 months. Gear, snacks, soft drinks, and reef-safe sunscreen are included.

“Really enjoyed our dives with silent world. Our guide Michael was great. The pace of the dive was good. The crew including the captain were all friendly and gave good briefing of dive sites. We would definite dive with them again.”

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Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers - The short transfer to Los Cristianos harbour
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Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

8.Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Aqua-Marina Dive Centre in Playa de las Americas, prepare your kit, and head to Los Cristianos harbour for 45 to 50 minute boat sessions. You can choose one to ten sessions, with up to three scheduled departures per day. Certification, insurance, and local equipment rental are required.

“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”

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Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers) - Green Bay is the safest-feeling introduction
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Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

9.Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Poseidon Dive Centre in Protaras for one guided underwater trip, with a second outing available. Certified guests choose a site with the guide, use supplied equipment, receive photos, and return for refreshments. Groups are capped at four, and pickup may be available from selected hotels.

“I had two dives with Kirin and they were both great. I saw one turtle and then a lot of beautiful caves. The staff were really kind and I felt very safe throughout the dives. All in all a very nice experience ! Thank you”

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2 tank guided dive House Reef (Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile) - Pierbaai Reef: a gentle start near the center
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2 tank guided dive House Reef (Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile)

10.2 tank guided dive House Reef (Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $109

Meet at The Dive Bus at 8:45 a.m. for a four-hour guided visit to Pierbaai Reef and Car Pile. You receive two tanks and weights, spend about an hour underwater, and travel with no more than eight people. Bring or rent the rest of your equipment.

“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”

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Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor - Why this works for first-time scuba participants
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Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

11.Blue Cave Area Experience Diving!Free feeding & photo images Chinese guide available!1 group with a dedicated instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $46

Spend about two hours learning scuba skills, practicing in shallow water, and exploring Okinawa’s Blue Cave with a dedicated instructor. Guides such as Aka, Go, Naoki, and Shota have helped first-timers feel at ease. Gear, insurance, fish food, and basic photos are included, while rough seas may move the activity to Maeda Beach.

“My friend and I were nervous because it was the first time that we did anything related to diving. The crew that organized the activity was really nice. Our guide taught us how to use the equipment and what to do in a way that relaxeRead more”

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Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners' Guided Try Scuba Diving - What you may see below the surface
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Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

12.Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Aqualized Dive Adventures in Anavyssos for a four-hour first scuba experience. Instructors such as Stavros, Geo, Katerina, Aspa, and Johanes explain the gear, breathing, and underwater signals before guiding you from a nearby beach into the Aegean.

“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…”

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Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment - Cruise passengers need a careful timing plan
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Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment

13.Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $144

Join a PADI or SDI instructor for a four-hour, two-tank scuba trip from Pure Diving Aruba. Use included equipment, visit southern sites such as Jane C, Harbor Reef, Bali, or the Planes, and enjoy fruit, water, and sandwiches between and after your underwater sessions.

“We arrived late due to our cruise ship and they were able to accommodate our group of 6 divers. Thanks Pure Diving Aruba.”

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Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified - The briefing and Scuba Review portion
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Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

14.Guided Scuba Dive in Lahaina: Certified

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

Join Banyan Tree Divers Maui for a two-hour certified shore session at Kahekili Beach Park in West Maui. You will review skills, use provided equipment, and explore for turtles, eels, rays, fish, and possible reef sharks with a group capped at eight.

“I had to change my dive at the last second and they were able to accommodate me! Our dive guide had a wonderful balance of “we’re here to have fun” and maintaining essential safety protocol. Sometimes places are extremely lax, and they threaded the needle perfectly. Will book with them again next time I’m on island”

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Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour - No Experience Required - What happens at the meeting point
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Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

15.Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $99

At 413 Divers in Rincón, Connor, Luke, or another professional instructor gives you a private two-hour beginner scuba lesson. You need no prior scuba or swimming experience. Gear, instruction, aquatic-life viewing, and free photos and video are included for ages 10 and up.

“Luke was amazing! We had a fantastic time and felt very safe with him. He was very professional. He owns the company , and it's new (2019). So go support! Best prices in PR. We dove pretty far and saw a lot of coral reef, some fish, but no otRead more”

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