7 Scuba Diving Around the Mediterranean to Build a Day Around

1.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Join Dorino Gite in Barca for a 90-minute coastal cruise from San Vito near Polignano a Mare. Captain Nicholas, Christian, Valerio, or another local skipper guides you past sea caves, coves, and Lama Monachile, with time to swim and snorkel before a simple Prosecco and taralli aperitivo. The boat holds no more than 10 people.

“Great experience and very enjoyable boat ride. On time and friendly. Nice change from all the walking”

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2.Zadar: 3 Islands Speedboat Tour with Drinks and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four hours on a small speedboat from Zadar, stopping at Blue Bay Otrić, Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko. Swim and snorkel at three clear-water spots, walk through island villages, and enjoy water plus drinks aboard. English-speaking guides such as Dino, David, and Stella lead the trip.

“The best choice we made so far for our vacation, we didn’t expect much but the trip was just awesome! Beautiful spots and a nice skipper!”

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3.Alanya: Scuba Diving Boat Tour with Lunch and Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 104 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Spend seven hours at sea with Yükay Turizm, learning basic scuba skills before two guided 20-minute underwater sessions at about 12 and 15 meters. You’ll get equipment, instructor support, lunch, hotel pickup, and time to swim or relax aboard. An underwater video is available for an extra fee.

“What a fantastic day! The staff were lovely, lunch was good and the scuba-diving was AMAZING!!!! Highly, highly recommend ❤️”

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4.Try Scuba Diving with a diving boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 6 hours · from $123

Leave Liamis Dive Centre at 8:30 a.m. aboard the 25-meter Apollon for Pserimos. You will learn basic scuba safety, then explore a sheltered bay to a maximum depth of 5 meters with two PADI instructors for every four or five beginners. One underwater session, equipment, boat time, swimming, and snorkeling are included. A second session costs €45.

“I had a great day with liamis, the team made me feel very comfortable right from the start. the dive was really nice, we saw a lot of fish and the water was so clear. I really enjoyed my day. I would definitely recommend them.”

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5.Pserimos Island Snorkeling Cruise by Diving Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Join Liamis Dive Boat from Kos Harbour for a half-day cruise to Pserimos. Athena and the crew provide a safety briefing, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, and fins before you swim in a clear private lagoon. Expect a mixed snorkeling and scuba group, a shaded deck, open sun deck, and several hours in the water.

“The crew where excellent and really friendly, would definitely do it again.”

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6.Polignano a Mare luxury boat tour, aperitif, diving and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

From San Vito near Bari, your private group of up to five cruises the full Polignano a Mare coast with a guide and music. You’ll see its sea caves, stop to swim and snorkel, and enjoy a small aperitif of Apulian prosecco and tarallini. Captain Nicolas has been praised for his friendly manner and generous swim stop.

“Great boat trip. Great spot to snorkel. Our captain Nicolas was friendly, but his humor a bit too sexual for our liking. But he gave much to swim, wish was really nice!”

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7.Mallorca: Snorkeling tour with diving instructor from a boat – Cap de Formentor

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $65

Meet at SCUBANEO in Port de Pollença, get fitted with MARES mask and snorkel gear, then ride 15 minutes by speedboat to a sheltered bay near Cap de Pinar or Cap de Formentor. A certified guide leads about 50 minutes in the water, with time to spot fish, groupers, octopuses, and starfish.

“Over het algemeen hebben we een fijne ervaring gehad met een vriendelijke gids en goed materiaal. De activiteit zelf voelde echter vrij kort aan. Het staat aangegeven dat de activiteit ongeveer drie uur duurt, maar we waren al na ongeveer twee uur terug, inclusief de uitleg en het klaarmaken van het materiaal. De tijd die we daadwerkelijk in het water doorbrachten of met de boot vaarden, was dus korter dan verwacht. Het koekje en vooral het drinkbaar water achteraf op de boot waren wel een plus.”

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