Top 15 Diving Workshops & Classes

Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer - Shallow Water Is the Most Important Stop

★★★★★★★★★★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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Malta: First Experience Scuba Diving Lesson

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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Heraklion: Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

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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Waikiki 2 Tank World Class Wreck SCUBA Diving – Certified Only

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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Discover Scuba Diving Class from Lahaina

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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Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina

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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Penang Cooking Class:Dive into Malaysian Cuisine with PenangChiak

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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Tenerife: Costa Adeje Private Diving Lesson Experience

8.Tenerife: Costa Adeje Private Diving Lesson Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · from $79

Spend 2.5 hours learning scuba basics in Costa Adeje with a private instructor, full equipment, and one underwater session. You will practice breathing, safety, and buoyancy before watching for tuna, barracuda, dolphins, marlin, and whales. Instructors such as Eric, Erion, Amara, Lilly, and Arturo have been praised for patient, reassuring guidance.

“Superb - my son very liked and was very happy with the instructor.”

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PADI Scuba Lesson and Shore Dive in Maui

9.PADI Scuba Lesson and Shore Dive in Maui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Karim at Kahekili Beach Park for paperwork, a clear scuba briefing, and an open-water shore session lasting about 40 minutes. This private English-language lesson suits beginners, including older children with suitable maturity and fitness. The group returns to the meeting point afterward.

“Our instructor was patient and informative and we where so happy with it, that we're going to do it again before we leave for the mainland. Kevin and Sharon”

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2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

10.2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $235

Meet at Copamarina Beach Resort at 7:00 am for a five-hour, two-tank scuba boat trip along Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. With a maximum of six people, you’ll visit the 50 to 60-foot Epicenter and, conditions and certification permitting, the advanced Wall.

“Sea Dogs at copamarina cancelled the trip one day before. Due to not having enough people booked. Still waiting on my refund.”

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Museo Atlantico: Diving Class for Non-Certified Divers

11.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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Two Dives and Class for Begginers Divers in Cancun

12.Two Dives and Class for Begginers Divers in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend about six hours learning scuba skills with an instructor, practicing in a pool, then making two boat-based descents in Cancun. You’ll visit MUSA and Manchones Reef with equipment supplied. Aldo, Fabio, Gaby, and Rafael are part of the team praised for patient instruction and smooth support.

“Since I was little I've loved the ocean , my dream was that my wife and daughters shared my passion.”

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Tenerife: Scuba Diving Lesson and Abades Protected Area Dive

13.Tenerife: Scuba Diving Lesson and Abades Protected Area Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

At Abades, you’ll receive full scuba gear, complete a 30-minute safety lesson, then explore to 10 meters with an instructor. Groups are limited to two people per instructor, and guides such as Pedro and Hugo provide calm, careful support for first-timers.

“It was a breathtaking experience that we would recommend to everyone! One of the most exciting and beautiful things of our lives! Our instructor Hugo was incredibly patient and we felt 100% safe at all times. After a detailed and very good briefing from Hugo, we went into the water, where we practiced going up and down. We then went on a dive. We were able to observe sea turtles at close range and different fishes and dived for just under an hour off the coast of Abades. If we come back we will definitely do it again, preferably with Hugo! Thank you for this wonderful experience!”

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2 Days Class: SDI Open Water Diver Certification in Cancun

14.2 Days Class: SDI Open Water Diver Certification in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600

Complete your SDI Open Water certification with online study, pool practice, and four Caribbean scuba sessions. Marin, Timoteo, and Carolina guide you through the course, including MUSA Underwater Museum and a reef, with cenotes sometimes used when weather closes the port.

“I did the open water certification with Marin and he is a great teacher. I highly recommend him. He took us to such beautiful places to dive. Would definitely go diving with him again. Everything was so well organized by his wife”

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Tučepi: Adriatic Sea Diving Lessons with Guided Dive & Gear

15.Tučepi: Adriatic Sea Diving Lessons with Guided Dive & Gear

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Meet Butterfly Diving & Water Sports above Konoba Dvor in Tučepi for a two-hour beginner scuba lesson. You will learn basic theory, practice in the water, then descend with an instructor to a maximum of 6 meters. Small groups, full equipment, and English, German, Spanish, or Croatian guidance are included.