Colombia · SCUBA DIVING
The 15 best scuba diving trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it and work down.
San Andrés scuba experience with hotel pickup, beginner training, a 12m Big Mamá underwater session, and an underwater museum.
“Sami was an absolutely amazing instructor. He was kind and very patient. I went diving with my mom and the assistance he gave us was incredible. Would do it 1000 times again. What an amazing experience. They also have a cute cat at the diving shop :)”
Beginner-friendly private scuba training in San Andrés with coached skills at 2 meters, reef time at 6 to 12 meters, plus photo-video.
“Super first time experince, even went back and booked other session. Great service and price. Recomnend”
Discover SCUBA in San Andrés with a PADI instructor, pool skills, and a calm open-sea session for 35-40 minutes up to 10m.
“We had such a great time with the Discovery Dive! Andres explained everything that we needed to know and practiced with us until we felt comfortable. My husband was did not feel comfortable breathing underwater and felt like he might panic. Andres was very understanding and had him practice in the pool longer to get more comfortable. He then stated that his assistant would stay with my husband closer to the surface and he took me diving up to 40 ft. It was a great experience and I now know that I definitely want to get certified and my husband definitely does not!”
Walk the San Andrés ocean floor with a breathing helmet, a friendly guide, and a Poseidon stop, plus optional photo souvenirs.
“Very fun and beautiful view underwater! You can hang out right at beach spot right there. It's so fun!”
Small-group scuba training and an island underwater outing from Cartagena with lunch included by Rutagena.
“Diving with Tayrona was an excellent experience. She is very thorough with her safety briefings for beginners like myself and I always felt safe. The area you dive is beautiful and the scuba/hostel/restaurant she runs is very accommodating and provides a great lunch. Don’t hesitate to book!”
Starter scuba skills off Isla Baru in Cartagena, with 2 reef visits, small-group coaching, and included underwater photo and video.
“Very friendly and knowledgeable crew, spoke English and Spanish. Guides provide great support for new divers while allowing experienced divers to do their thing. Excellent visibility, live coral, lots of fish and sea life.”
Scuba course from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, with Baru reef time, included gear, lunch and lemonade, then beach relax with chairs and views.
“I asked for a guide in English, but had someone who only spoke Spanish. What was good was that the bus came to the hotel. An hour late, without letting me know or responding to a message. Furthermore, I got the entire explanation in Spanish. The guide did not know that I was registered for scuba diving. I had to find out for myself. Diving was very good, only the description said one hour of diving and this was only 20 minutes. Even after that I had to figure out where I had to go myself, the guide, Mary, was nowhere to be seen and did not respond to whatsapp…”
Intro scuba for beginners in Tayrona National Park near Santa Marta, small group, calm-water training, gear, boat ride, photos.
“This particular dive was one of the best i have ever taken…i plan on doing this again there in a month!!!”
PADI Open Water course in Cartagena with pool practice and four sea sessions on Baru Island, led by close, safety-first instruction.
“Awesome experience. They take lots of safety precautions and make sure you are very comfortable while learning.”
Half-day reef scuba trip from Cartagena: two 50+ minute sessions, shipwrecks, English guide, gear, photos, fruit snack.
“Knowledgable dive masters and cool reef systems to explore. Would use them again in my return trip!!”
PADI Discover Scuba in Cartagena with 2 guided underwater sessions at Barú reefs, full gear, photos and videos, plus tropical snacks.
A 7:30am SCUBA day trip to Barú from Cartagena with a 45-minute underwater session, lunch options, and beach time at Playa Blanca.
“Seeing a school of colorful fish. My female, taileda, instructor was great! She was patient, attentive and she keep me safe. She was very informative about other excursions in the area and advised me to get my diving license so I explore a sunken ship.”
Morning SCUBA in Cartagena Bay with hotel pickup, 2-tank sessions, insurance, snacks, and Caribbean lunch for $280.
“Our experience diving with Spot Diving has been one of the best. Guillermo made the diving safe, fun and memorable. He arranged transportation, meal, snacks, the entire package. We had the greatest time diving. Definitely 5 star review and recommendation.”
Scuba in the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with private boat, certified guides, clear warm water, and a Barú beach break.
“Diving was great well organised equipment was great I really enjoyed the dive experience thanks guy’s”
Beginner scuba training in Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with hotel pickup, one hour at the reefs near Barú, and Playa Blanca lunch.
Pick a hillside, a coastline or a coffee farm.
