5 Scuba Diving Tours in the World to Build a Day Around

1.Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 805 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176Our pick

Meet the PADI team in Playa de Palma or drive to the center at Cabo Regana. After a safety briefing and shallow-water practice, you’ll explore a protected marine reserve to 6 meters with two instructors. Groups are capped at six, and Robert, Bruno, Raul, and other multilingual guides help first-timers stay calm.

“Amazing. Being a non-swimmer, guides help you gain confidence and stay with you throughout the underwater experience. Spent good 40-45 mins underwater. Must try for first timers.”

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2.Thingvellir: Silfra Fissure Diving with Optional Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $281

You’ll explore Silfra in Thingvellir National Park with a PADI-certified guide and a maximum of three participants. Expect striking visibility, cold glacial water, specialist dry-suit gear, and a short walk between the parking area and entry point. Guillaume and Dominica are among the guides associated with this operation.

“Es war ein unglaubliches Erlebnis zwischen den zwei Platten zu tauchen. Organisation war höchst proffesionell, von der Ausrüstung bis zum Tauchgang Briefing. Großes Lob an unseren Guide Dominica! Zum Abschluß gab es noch einen heißen Kakao. Na zdraví!”

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3.From Sharm: Luxury Diving cruise to Ras Mohammed with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $54

Travel by shared bus from Sharm El Sheikh to a yacht bound for Ras Mohammed. Choose one or two guided scuba sessions, or snorkel instead. Expect a professional instructor, a buffet lunch, drinks, and a roughly 90-minute rest period between underwater stops.

“Összeségében elégedett vagyok, az elégedetlenségem picit az okozza, hogy a végén a fotókkal leakartak húzni.”

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4.From Sharm: Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $31Best value

Spend seven hours at sea with Egypt Sun Marine Fleet, sailing from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohammed National Park. You’ll stop twice for guided snorkeling, see White Island if tides allow, eat a buffet lunch, and optionally try an introductory scuba session with an instructor.

“Una giornata perfetta! L’escursione è stata organizzata benissimo e i posti erano semplicemente stupendi. Un enorme grazie a tutto l’equipaggio e soprattutto a Islam e Mahmoud sempre professionali, disponibili e sorridenti. Hanno reso questa esperienza ancora più speciale e indimenticabile. La consiglio davvero a chiunque venga a Sharm”

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5.Calanques National Park Snorkel and Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 6h 30m · from $258Top rated

Meet at Aquadomia in Marseille at 9:00 am, then ride by inflatable boat to Calanques National Park. Snorkel in a secure area before a personal instructor guides your scuba session to 18 feet. Staff may include Clémentine, Nathan, or Oliver. Equipment and park fees are included.

“La journée était super . Merci encore à l’équipe d’Aquadomia pour leurs gentillesse et leurs professionnalisme. Clémentine c’est occuper de moi pour la plonger . Elle a était super. Merci à Nathan pour l’encadrement de mon copain qui lui aussi a beaucoup apprécier sa journée . On oublie pas Oliver et les autres personnes présente sur le bateau avec nous . Je recommande”

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