Top 5 Aquarium Dives

1.Diving in the Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163Our pick

At Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, guides including Abílio, Manuel, and Michael lead beginners and certified divers through a natural pool and a 6-meter aquarium tank. Expect equipment, instruction, a guided aquarium visit, and close views of sharks, rays, morays, and local fish.

“Best fun we ever had. The instructor was very patient, even with me panicking in the water. An experience that made us want to learn more about diving, it was 100% worth it.”

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2.Porto Moniz: Diving with Sharks and Rays in Madeira Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $159

At Madeira Aquarium in Porto Moniz, Abílio Sousa guides a small group through the exhibits and technical zone before a supervised scuba session with sharks, rays, and mantas. You practice first in a natural ocean pool, use provided equipment, and spend about three hours learning at your own pace.

“An awesome activity to try (even if you have fears like I did)! Able to try out scuba diving bout felt safe and comfortable.”

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3.Dubai: The Lost Chambers Aquarium Atlantis Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · from $327

At The Lost Chambers Aquarium, you’ll enter Atlantis Dubai’s Ambassador Lagoon with a dedicated instructor. Choose Discovery for non-certified swimmers or Explorer for certified divers, then explore ruins, rays, reef sharks, and huge shoals in warm water.

“Excellent experience!!! My guide Magdy was very professional. He guided me through the famous cuites. Never think that I can see diverse fish in one dive, it was like a dream. Magdy even helped take photos and videos with all of them. Highly recommend whoever visits Atlantis should try.”

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4.DISCOVER THE UNDERWATER WORLD, Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $108

Meet your instructor at Orcasub Formentera for a one-hour introduction to scuba. You’ll learn to assemble equipment, wear a wetsuit, breathe underwater, and move calmly beneath the sea in a group of no more than six. Fabio may be your instructor, with English, Italian, Spanish, and French available.

“Unique experience, which can only be appreciated by experiencing it, with great guides who explain and help with everything with tremendous treatment. Thank Fabio for his professionalism and dedication and we have an unforgettable taste to repeat”

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5.Kemer: Scuba Diving Experience in Aquarium and Kiris Bays

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $29Best value

Spend seven hours aboard a boat from Kemer Marina, learning scuba basics before two guided sessions at Aquarium and Kiris Bays. You will reach 5 meters first, then 10 to 15 meters, with lunch, swimming, and snorkeling included. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Polecam każdemu wybrać się na tą wycieczkę. Piękne widoki, a nurkowanie bardzo udane. Bardzo mili i kompetentni instruktorzy, a Pani fotograf zrobiła nam piękne zdjęcia. Wybralibyśmy się jeszcze raz ☺️.”

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