The Best Destinations to Learn to Dive
Not every locale is ideal for the budding diver, but these destinations make the grade for our newest underwater explorers.
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Utila
If you want to skip the crowds, have world-class diving, and love a welcoming, family atmosphere for a low price, book a trip here for your introduction to the underwater world.
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Australia
Head down under to spoil your new diving buddies with big animals on a massive reef system. Most areas don’t require much swimming and the water is almost always warm.
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Bahamas
These islands have such reliably warm, clear, and calm waters that choosing which umbrella drink you'll have afterwards will be the hardest part of your day. Bonus - the diving is incredible.
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Virgin Islands
Whether it’s the US or British side, these islands have countless easy dive sites with shallow wrecks, clear visibility, and no current. Fantastic place to give night diving a try.
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Bonaire
Hesitant about boat diving? This is a shore diving mecca. Jump off a pier or walk in from a beach to immerse yourself in crystal clear waters packed with interesting animals.
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Hawaii
It may not be the cheapest option, but the islands here have year-round warm, clear water, both boat and shore options, lots of cool animals, and plenty of sandy bottoms that make skill practice easy.
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Florida Keys
The quintessential beginner area, the Keys have seemingly unlimited shallow reefs, warm waters, lots of sea-life, and tons of dive shop choices. No shore dives here, but boat options are plentiful.
