Top 11 Diving Workshops & Classes

1.Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 682 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Learn scuba basics in 20 to 30 minutes, practice near shore, then visit Blue Bay to 6 meters with an English or German instructor. Small groups, hotel pickup, equipment, fish feeding, and underwater photos make this a friendly first experience.

“We had a fantastic experience with this company! The guide picked us up right on time, and from the beginning, we felt safe and well taken care of. The instructions were clear and professional, and we practiced in shallow water before starting the actual dive. Each group had a personal guide, we were just two people and had our own, who was very friendly and helpful. We saw underwater statues, fed the fish, and had amazing photos taken. The dive was around 6 meters deep and very enjoyable. Afterward, we viewed the photos, paid €22, and received them immediately by email. Everything was smooth and well organized. Wish we had…”

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2.Malta: First Experience Scuba Diving Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 548 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $94

Learn scuba basics online, meet an English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking instructor, then practice in shallow water before exploring to 5 meters. Aquatica keeps groups to four, with instructors such as Emma, Marco, Vinny, and Francesca guiding nervous beginners through two shore sessions.

“Our first Scuba diving experience was brilliant. The instructors Aoife and Marco were really fun, calm and easy to follow. The helped us feel at ease in the water and took us to a lovely place to dive. The experience was great from start to finish and we now have the diving bug.”

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3.Heraklion: Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Meet Petros and the CRETANDIVERS team for a calm first scuba session in Agia Pelagia Bay. You’ll watch a multilingual introduction, practice with full equipment, and enter shallow water with a PADI instructor beside you. Small groups, patient coaching, and optional underwater footage make this a friendly first step.

“very friendly crew. they take time for everyone so you can go on your own speed. again a special thanks to get me through it. and giving me a good experience. we love you”

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4.Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $269

Join Waikiki Dive Center for a five-hour, two-tank boat trip to an Oahu wreck and a local reef. You need Advanced Open Water certification or similar deep-water experience. Guides such as Ron, April, Dylan, Yoshi, and Alex have led outings with turtles, eels, octopus, reef fish, and occasional sharks.

“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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5.Discover Scuba Diving Class from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $158Top rated

Start in Lahaina with PADI eLearning, equipment instruction, and basic underwater skills. Groups are limited to four. With an instructor such as Matt, Joe, Abby, or Scott, you’ll practice near shore, then explore Maui coral reefs, where turtles and tropical fish may appear.

“Make sure you have no medical conditions! The instructor Matt is an experienced diver, but took his time with us and made sure we were comfortable and safe. The dive itself was great. We dove around an old shipwreck and saw all kinds of fish, including a puffer fish, and two nurse sharks! Matt was very attentive during the dive and made sure everyone was doing good. A GREAT experience!”

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6.Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $227

Learn scuba basics at Extended Horizons Scuba in Lahaina, then enter the ocean from a nearby beach with a certified instructor. Groups are limited to four, depths reach no more than 35 feet, and sites may include Black Rock, Kapalua Bay, or other west Maui beaches.

“Maya is a great instructor! She is very knowledgeable and explains everything so well for beginners. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is curious to try!!”

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7.Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $116

Meet Mok, Amy, Santi, Jenny, or Simon at Chowrasta Market for a morning food walk, breakfast, and a hands-on Penang cooking lesson. You may prepare Char Kway Teow, Kueh Pie Tee, Choon Piah, Masala Chicken, Nyonya dishes, or Indian food, depending on your booking.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 I was blown away by this cooking class. It didn’t just teach the food—it taught the culture behind it. The market tour covered so many aspects of Malaysian life, and the entire experience was packed with information in a way that felt natural, not overwhRead more”

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8.Museo Atlantico: Diving Class for Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $176

Spend six hours learning basic scuba skills in Puerto del Carmen, then visit Lanzarote’s Museo Atlántico by boat. Small groups, full equipment, insurance, digital diploma, and free photos and videos are included. You must complete a medical questionnaire and understand your instructor’s language.

“It was wonderful experience learning to dive with team of Atlatins Diving Lanzarote! There were very patient and professional ☺️ I recommend everyone to dive in Lanzarote with this amazing team and place.”

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9.Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving Class, First Time Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Meet your English-speaking instructor at The Dive Squad near Maafushi harbor for a 20-minute safety lesson, equipment fitting, and a first scuba session at a coral garden reef. Expect close support underwater, fish and turtles, complimentary photos and video, plus time at a Maldives sandbank.

“Guys, normally i dont write review but here the whole team was awesome. my wife is so scared of water and she was crying as she was really scared before diving and the instructor said don't worry I will be with you all the time and will help you see best underwater life. And guess what we are inside water for more than 25 minutes and saw the best coral and wildlife under the sea. This was all possible due to the team and thank you for helping us signing off our bucket list.”

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10.Alghero: discovery diving lesson for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $161

Start with a short equipment lesson, then walk from the diving centre to the beach for a supervised first scuba session. You will stay within 4 metres, use full equipment, and explore the Capo Caccia marine reserve in a group of no more than three.

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11.Calvi: PE12 Certificate Diving Lessons with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2h 30m · from $342

Meet Hippocampe Plongée Calvi at the port for a 30-minute equipment briefing, then complete baptism, technical, and exploration sessions with an instructor. Small groups of up to four keep the lesson personal. Equipment, supervision, and a completion certificate are included.

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