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15 Guided Dives That Earn the Boat Ride

31 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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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

10.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

11.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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Small Group Guided Shore Dives in St. Andrews State Park, Florida - Water clarity, current, and weather
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Small Group Guided Shore Dives in St. Andrews State Park, Florida

12.Small Group Guided Shore Dives in St. Andrews State Park, Florida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Join a trained guide for a small-group shore scuba session along St. Andrews State Park’s jetty wall. You’ll review signals, explore at a depth suited to your comfort, and have chances for underwater and above-water photos. Equipment is not included.

“This experience was so much fun!! Our guide was amazing! He made sure we felt comfortable and made sure we saw as many dolphins as possible. Highly recommend”

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Funchal: Certified Scuba Diving, Guided Tour - Meeting inside the Carlton Hotel at sea level
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Funchal: Certified Scuba Diving, Guided Tour

13.Funchal: Certified Scuba Diving, Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

Meet your instructor at Madeira Dive Point inside the Carlton Hotel for a 30-minute safety briefing, gear setup, and a one-hour guided shore session in Funchal’s marine park. Groups are limited to three, with English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian support.

“Baptême de plongée, l’instructrice a pris le temps de nous expliquer et de nous mettre en confiance. Le matériel est super. Nous avons énormément apprécié l’activité. Je recommande”

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Oia: 2 Guided Scuba Dives off Santorini for Certified Divers - Reaching Santorini’s volcanic waters
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Oia: 2 Guided Scuba Dives off Santorini for Certified Divers

14.Oia: 2 Guided Scuba Dives off Santorini for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $158

Meet Atlantis Oia at 9:00 AM for two guided scuba sessions around Santorini’s Caldera and volcanic islands. Certified participants travel by bus, car, and speedboat, with full gear, an English, Spanish, or Greek guide, water, and an energy bar included. Return to Oia by about 1:00 PM.

“Visibility in the Caldera was excellent but not much diversity of fish. Owner and wife(Martha) extremely hospitable to new and seasoned divers”

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Fethiye: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers - Hotel pickup makes the morning easy
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Fethiye: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

15.Fethiye: 2 Guided Scuba Dives with Lunch and Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 23 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend about eight hours aboard a two-level, 22-meter boat for two guided scuba sessions in Fethiye. Instructors provide equipment, training, insurance, and underwater help. Expect clear water, fish, possible octopus and sea turtles, a simple lunch, hotel pickup, and extra charges for drinks and photos.

“Everything was perfect. From the pick up to the scuba activity and the lunch. The instructor was very helpful and amazing. loved it”

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★ 5.0Guided Shore Dive Tour for Certified DiversFrom $1342
★ 4.7Guided exploration for certified divers (N1, PE20, Open Water min.)From $873
★ 5.0Diving at Lanzarote – 2 guided dives for certified diversFrom $942
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★ 5.0Amed: Guided Scuba Dive for Beginners/Non Certified diversFrom $1292
★ 5.0Aqaba: 2 Guided Dives Boat Trip with Gear and Buffet LunchFrom $1612
★ 5.02-Dive Guided Scuba Diving For Qualified DiversFrom $972

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