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Your first dive: that revelatory moment when you realise that the impossible is possible; the sheer thrill of witnessing a parallel universe beneath the waves of colourful coral cities and equally enthralling marine life.
There's nothing quite like strapping a tank to your back and blowing bubbles in the deep blue. And with over 71% of the earth's surface covered by water, there are endless opportunities to experience something new, whether that's exploring the wonderful world of macro diving or gaining your advanced qualifications and setting sail to dive the world's most remote sites by liveaboard; each new dive reveals another of the ocean's secrets. But rather than take our word for it, delve fin first into the deep blue and see for yourself in some of the world's most beautiful subaquatic schools. Read our 'Learn To Dive' guide for the nitty gritty on what to expect on your PADI open water course, advanced and beyond, while below see some of the world's best destinations for learning to dive.
Top Pick Learning To Dive Destinations
Learn to Dive Caribbean
Laid-back and lovely
Learn to Dive Egypt
The best diving close to the UK
Learn to Dive Fiji
A technicolor extravaganza
Learn to Dive Maldives
The world's best swimming pool
Learn to Dive Malta and Gozo
A gem in the Med
Learn to Dive Mexico
You'll be spoilt for choice
Learn to Dive Philippines
Wrecks, reefs and marine life galore
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Itineraries
Best for: Families
Family Learning to Dive in the Red Sea
On this week-long trip to Hurghada, your family will learn to
dive straight from the shores of
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh's house reef in the...
8 Days
From £2,916pp
Best for: Couples, Families and Groups
Learn To Dive With All The Family In Grenada
Grenada is the perfect spot to learn to dive as a family with
easy conditions, fascinating marine life and even an underwater
sculpture park....
10 Days
From £2,125pp
Where to go
Egypt
Egypt has vast historical and cultural aspects, and also offers world class diving, all within striking distance of Europe.
Great Barrier Reef
Lizard Island, in our opinion the best place from which to dive the Great Barrier Reef, is situated at the northern end of the Reef, is home...
Maldives
The Maldives is a world-class diving destination, particularly if you like diving with big fish. Above the waves you find pure white sand, blue...
Philippines
The Philippines has an incredible amount of variety in the form of WWII wrecks, pristine reefs, world-class muck diving and one of our favourites:...
Mafia Island
Little known Mafia is one of the only places you are virtually guaranteed whale sharks at the right time of year.
Mexico
Two different coastlines, two totally different types of diving, both offering something very special.
Yucatan Peninsula
Superbly varied diving and superb hotels make the Yucatan Peninsula a wonderful place to visit.
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