THE PACIFIC · SCUBA DIVING

The 15 Best Diving Trips in the Pacific Islands

25 tours  ·  from $69 a head

Visibility out here is measured in tens of metres and the passes run with current. The 15 below cover try-dives, certified boats and the helmet walks, with depth, certification needs and price.

Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk) - The briefing and the first descent
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Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

1.Aqua Safari Introductory Helmet Dive (Underwater Walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $158Our pick

After a safety briefing, you’ll walk for about 30 minutes on Bora Bora’s lagoon floor at roughly 10 feet deep. Guides such as Tama, JP, Rémi, and Sébastien help you descend, point out fish and coral, and take underwater photos. No swimming, snorkeling, or scuba experience is required.

“I was scared of being underwater and when I was about to go down another person was ready to come up which didn’t ease the nerves. But I did it & it was amazing the guides were very helpful.”

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Aquablue Moorea - From pickup to the Moorea lagoon
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Aquablue Moorea

2.Aquablue Moorea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $111

Aquablue Moorea takes you by boat to a calm lagoon site, where a professional instructor guides you along the seabed in a clear yellow helmet. You need not know how to swim, and children from age six can join. Vincent, Anthony, and Olivier are praised for patient instruction, close support, and memorable encounters with fish and stingrays.

“Great introduction to being under the sea. The Rays were friendly and encouraged us to pet them. We saw a lot of little fish. There is nothing to be afraid of with this experience. The man in charge was super.”

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2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora - The first site, reef life and the chance of sharks
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2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

3.2 Dives in the morning for certified divers in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · from $235

Spend four morning hours exploring two Bora Bora sites with a certified instructor. Groups are limited to five divers, with one site usually in the lagoon and one beyond the reef. Guides such as Pascal, Niki, and Flo have led trips featuring manta rays, black-tip sharks, eels, turtles, and tropical fish.

“Dive instructors were friendly and super helpful. And can't beat the convenience of being picked up right at your resort. We went out on two different dives that were unique to one another but both amazing. We were able to spot numerous giant manta rays as well as endless tropical fish. Would recommend this company!”

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Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon) - The coral garden and marine life
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Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

4.Introductory Dive in Bora Bora (afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $136

Spend about two hours at Bora Diving Center by Eleuthera, with hotel pickup, a safety lesson, full scuba gear, and an instructor-led underwater session for no more than two beginners per instructor. Look for coral gardens, tropical fish, rays, eels, and perhaps a manta. Afternoon departures run from Matira Beach.

“Simply amazing. Thank you to JP and the team for an incredible experience. We saw and learnt so much. Alberto”

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Certified Scuba Diving with Whitetip Marine Adventures team - Coral reefs around Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands
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Certified Scuba Diving with Whitetip Marine Adventures team

5.Certified Scuba Diving with Whitetip Marine Adventures team

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $221

Depart Denarau at 9:00am for two guided scuba sessions around Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands. Expect coral reefs, the Salamander wreck, clear water, and possible turtles, reef sharks, rays, eels, and colorful fish. Equipment, bottled water, biscuits, and small-group guidance are included. Instructor Wise is praised for calm, attentive teaching.

“The owner had us picked up at our hotel, met us at the boat dock and was exceptionally friendly. The crew that took us out was experienced. We did two dives and saw turtles, black tip reef sharks, sting rays and eels.”

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Guam's Best Beach Diving! Beginner and Advanced Dives - The briefing makes the first underwater minutes easier
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Guam’s Best Beach Diving! Beginner and Advanced Dives

6.Guam’s Best Beach Diving! Beginner and Advanced Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $90Best value

Join Guam Ocean Adventures for one or two beach-based scuba sessions at Dogleg Reef. First-timers learn with instructors such as Bob or Luis in water no deeper than 20 feet, while certified guests can explore WWII artifacts at 75 to 80 feet. Gear, water, showers, and changing rooms are provided.

“Amazing scuba diving with Luis! He was so kind and gentle. So we can enjoy our diving with feeling of comfortable and safe. We highly recommend others to make your memoriable activity with Guam Ocean Adventure!”

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Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat - Finding the black pearl
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Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

7.Romantic dive in the lagoon of Bora Bora. Private instructor on a shared boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $479

You and your partner take a shared boat into Bora Bora’s lagoon for a private scuba session with an instructor such as Rémi, Jeanne, Nicholas, or Ben. The team supplies equipment, towels, water, and a professionally filmed and edited video. You also uncover a black pearl to keep as a romantic gift.

“Remi was the perfect dive guide! He was energy filled, fun, and kind. He was sure that we were diving at our level - in case the current got too strong. We lived our whole experience! The video they provided afterwards was great. And the black pearl you get on the dive is also really awesome! Well done! Can't wait to dive with them again!”

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Moorea: Aquablue Helmet Underwater Walking Experience - Meeting the Aquablue team at the InterContinental
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Moorea: Aquablue Helmet Underwater Walking Experience

8.Aquablue Helmet Underwater Walking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $103

You’ll meet Aquablue Moorea’s instructor team, including Vincent, at the InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, then take a 10-minute boat ride to Motu Fareone or Papetoaï. With a supplied-air helmet, you’ll spend about 30 minutes walking at 12 feet among fish, coral, and stingrays. No scuba certification is required.

“J’étais avec mes trois enfants, tout s’est très bien passé pour tout le monde ils étaient super content et on a passé un très bon moment malgré la pluie. Je remercie toute l’équipe avec leur gentillesse et ils te mettent super Alezes Je le recommande”

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Introductory Scuba Dive experience - Whitetip Marine Adventures - What the first minutes in the water feel like
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Introductory Scuba Dive experience – Whitetip Marine Adventures

9.Introductory Scuba Dive experience – Whitetip Marine Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $230

Meet at Port Denarau Marina for a five-hour introduction to scuba with Whitetip Marine Adventures. You’ll learn basic safety and ear equalizing aboard the boat, then make two guided reef descents in warm, shallow water. Instructors such as Sharon and Monika stay close, helping nervous beginners explore Fiji’s coral, fish, turtles, and reef life.

“The crew was knowledgeable, friendly and invested in your welfare. The dive sites were spectacular. The experience is a high light of my trip!”

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2 Tank (1 Day) Guided Diving for Certified Divers - Denarau Marina - Why the small group changes the experience
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2 Tank (1 Day) Guided Diving for Certified Divers – Denarau Marina

10.2 Tank (1 Day) Guided Diving for Certified Divers – Denarau Marina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $223

Meet Purple Turtle Fiji at Denarau Marina for a two-tank guided scuba outing to the Mamanuca Islands. A PADI professional leads each underwater session, with up to one hour in the water, snacks and hot or cold drinks between them, and a small maximum group of four. You return to the marina around 2 pm.

“The turtles, the fish, the sharks, the coral all unforgettable. Magical day great guides excellent local knowledge will certainly be doing it again.”

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Bora Bora: Introductory Dive - From your accommodation to the lagoon
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Bora Bora: Introductory Dive

11.Introductory Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 2 hours · from $147

Spend two hours learning scuba basics with Bora Diving Center, then enjoy about 30 minutes underwater in Bora Bora’s lagoon coral garden. Your instructor, possibly Shanka, Dan, Amaury, or Jenny, stays close as you learn at your own pace. Hotel pickup, equipment, fresh water, and return transport are included.

“The dive was perfect and the instructor top of the bill! All in all a thrilling experience in a extreme friendly atmosphere!”

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1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora - Reaching the meeting point without a morning rush
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1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

12.1 Afternoon Dive for Certified Divers in Bora Bora

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $123

Spend about two hours below Bora Bora’s lagoon or reef with an instructor and no more than five divers in the group. Nicholas, David, Flo, and Pascal are among the guides associated with the center. Expect supplied gear, hotel pickup, and possible sightings of eagle rays, stingrays, and blacktip reef sharks.

“Great Captain and Dive Master David, made sure we had a safe and fulfilling dive. Lots of black rip sharks! The dive gear was prepped and ready, made for a all around excellent dive experience.”

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Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video - A private setup for two beginners
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Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video

13.Romantic Dive for beginners in Bora Bora (2 people) with Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Meet at Eleuthera Bora Center for a two-hour introductory scuba session for two. Your instructor explains the basics, guides you underwater among tropical fish, and a cameraman records the experience above and below the surface. Free pickup and return, equipment, a personalized video, and a black pearl are included.

“Amazing experience the staff were kind and made sure your safety came first! Fun and interactive I highly recommend this excursion to any first timers!”

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Ultimate Shark Encounter Two Tank Dive at The World Famous Beqa Lagoon - The one-hour surface break
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Ultimate Shark Encounter Two Tank Dive at The World Famous Beqa Lagoon

14.Ultimate Shark Encounter Two Tank Dive at The World Famous Beqa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $195

You’ll meet at Aqua-Trek Beqa Dive Center at 8:00 am for two guided scuba sessions in Beqa Lagoon. Certified divers descend to about 25 metres, watch bull sharks and reef life from the Arena, enjoy a surface break, then repeat the session. Boat transport, tanks, weights, and a divemaster are included.

“This dive is a MUST-DO in Fiji and one of the highlights of my life so far. I didn’t want it to end. Initially, we were unsure about the safety, but our concerns vanished as soon as we met the dive masters. The ratio of dive masters to divers was Read more”

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Experience Scuba Diving - No Certification Needed! - How the Instruction Works for a Beginner
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Experience Scuba Diving – No Certification Needed!

15.Experience Scuba Diving – No Certification Needed!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $90

At Guam Ocean Adventures in Apra Harbor, you can try scuba without certification or previous experience. An instructor such as Bob or Luis explains the gear, runs a practice session, and stays close in a group of no more than four per guide. Expect a 20-foot first session, coral reefs, tropical fish, and possible sea turtles.

“The dive was a great experience, especially for first-timers, and those who can't carry all the excess gear that traditional SCUBA requires. Would highly recommend to anyone”

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