The 6 Best Dive and Sail Days on Any Coast

1.3 ADVENTURES: Sailing Catamaran Cruise – Hooka Diving – Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $105Our pick

Spend about four hours off Punta Cana on a catamaran with hotel pickup, an open bar, snorkeling, and Hooka underwater time at Bávaro’s coral barrier. Instructors guide you through the equipment and marine life. The boat holds up to 40 people, so expect a social party atmosphere, not a quiet reef outing.

“This company (Powers Adventures) was amazing! The hotel pickup and once you arrive can be a little chaotic because you have to wait for the boat. But once you’re on the boat it’s absolutely amazing! It’s great for if you’re just trying to sit back or if you’re wanting to have tons of fun! This excursion is for everybody! We had so much fun!”

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2.Diving Tour for Certified Divers: Sail Rock or Koh Tao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $166

Join a certified scuba trip from Koh Samui to either Koh Tao or Sail Rock. The academy limits the main group to four divers of similar ability, supplies equipment, drinks, a buffet lunch, and hotel transfers. Bring proof of certification, advise your shoe size and diet needs, and allow seven hours from the 9 am start.

“Der Tauchausflug war absolut genial. Perfekt organisiert und durchgeführt. Die See war etwas unruhig, deshalb wurde sogar vor der Bootsfahrt eine Reisetablette gratis offeriert.”

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3.PADI Discover Scuba Diving at Sail Rock From Koh Phangan (Beginners)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $159

Spend about eight hours learning scuba basics, practicing in the water, and making two guided descents at Sail Rock. Asia Blue Scuba provides equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, and pickup from most Koh Phangan resorts. Instructors including Sven, TJ, Julian, and Etienne are praised for calm, clear teaching.

“Great experience, our guide Sven was brilliant throughout. Really knowledgeable and informative and handled two beginners really well. We saw a lot of marine life and would definitely do it again. Just be wary of seasickness!”

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4.Scuba Diving at Sail Rock From Koh Phangan Certified Divers Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $126

Join Asia Blue Scuba for an eight-hour, certified-diver-only trip from Koh Phangan to Sail Rock. You get two guided underwater sessions, equipment, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and hotel transfers. Guide Ash knows the rock well, including its famous chimney, where you enter at 18 meters and exit at 12 or 8 meters.

“With dive operators I'm going with for the first time, I don't mind them being a bit over the top on checks and briefings: these guys got the balance about right. I felt confident in the (quite old) rental gear and how the first dive was going to gRead more”

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5.Day Trip Diving at Sail Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Travel by fast boat from Koh Samui to Sail Rock, the famous pinnacle between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. You’ll make two boat entries with a certified instructor, use supplied scuba equipment, and eat lunch between sessions. Groups are limited to four, with English, German, and French support available.

“Excellent days diving. Well organised and professional. Pick up in small minivan comfortable with lots of space. Boat to dive site was well organised and only two divers with one dive master (Wojciech) who gave us a good refresher and review, very beneficial and welcome after not diving for a few years. Two interesting dives with a lovely Thai lunch on deck between the two dives. a fast boat ride back and transfer to hotel.. Great day. Thanks”

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6.SUMMER ON A SAILBOAT: sailing, diving, aperitiv and fun…

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $107

Join a skipper and guide from Annamarie lovelytravels for a four-hour sail from Desenzano del Garda. With no more than six people aboard, you can help with the sailing, swim near Sirmione or Padenghe, use the SUP and snorkeling gear, and enjoy snacks and an aperitif as the sun sets.

“Activity promoted 100%, the captain is very nice and has an interesting story. Enjoying the lake from the sailboat is an experience I recommend, plus the refreshing baths without crowds and the aperitif waiting for the sunset!”

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