Scuba Diving Tours in South America: 4 That Fill a Day Properly

1.San Andres: Scuba Diving Experience with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3 hours · from $50Our pick

Spend three hours learning scuba skills with Hans Dive Shop, then explore Big Mamá on San Andrés’ southwest coast. Instructors such as Manuel, Chris, Sebastian, and Sami guide you for 45 to 50 minutes at depths of up to 12 meters. Hotel pickup, equipment, and a discovery certification are included.

“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 :)”

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2.Skip the Line: Lagoa Misteriosa Admission Ticket with Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $127Top rated

You’ll descend to Lagoa Misteriosa, a clear sinkhole lake in central Brazil, with an instructor and a group limited to four. First-time participants reach up to 8 meters, while certified scuba participants go deeper according to certification. Expect forest paths, many stairs, equipment, insurance, and about two hours on site.

“Lake is a beautiful blue thanks to the magnesium it has and it’s located in a forest. We dived to 18m and saw an anaconda. We changed in a hut and then walked along a path through the forest until we viewed the lake from above which was a very pretty site.Then we walked down the many steps to the lakeside where our BCDs and tanks had been assembled. The dive was pleasant although there are schools of little fish which like to peck you when you sit still on a log to pose for a photograph. The service was excellent- everybody was friendly and helpful and made sure the…”

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3.Under a sea of adventures, unforgettable diving.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Meet Tai and Sebastian at Cartagena’s Muelle de la Bodeguita for a six-and-a-half-hour island scuba trip. Beginners receive a safety lesson before entering the water, while experienced participants may explore deeper reefs. Equipment, boat transport, and a typical island lunch are included.

“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!”

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4.Diving with Turtles in Floripa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Join Adrenailha Aventuras in Florianópolis for a four-hour introductory scuba session near Xavier Island. You’ll receive a safety briefing, equipment, boat transport, and close supervision from a qualified instructor. The trip also includes snorkeling, tropical fruit, and a chance to spot turtles, corals, fish, crabs, eels, and other sea life. Groups are limited to eight.

“Team was super friendly and knowledgable We did see turtles and had great fun Amazing experience defiantly recommend”

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