Indian Ocean The Maldives
Perfect for winter sun: warm water, easy living and outstanding “big fish” encounters.
Resort diving holidays offer the perfect balance of great diving and a relaxed holiday experience. Stay in comfortable accommodation on land and dive at your own pace, whether that is exploring vibrant house reefs, joining boat dives to nearby sites, or mixing diving with time to unwind, explore and enjoy local culture.
Ideal for individuals, couples, groups and non-diving partners, resort-based holidays give you the flexibility to tailor your trip — from easy warm-water diving in the Red Sea and Caribbean to world-class biodiversity hotspots in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Not sure whether a resort or liveaboard is right for you? Start with our Scuba Diving Holidays guide.
Perfect for winter sun: warm water, easy living and outstanding “big fish” encounters.
For biodiversity lovers: vibrant reefs, rare critters, and bucket-list sites.
Remote, dramatic, unforgettable — big animals, iconic encounters, and adventurous conditions.
Great for quick getaways, training breaks and easy logistics closer to home.
A quick shortlist of our most popular resorts across all destinations — a great place to start if you want our tried-and-tested favourites.
These are some of the resorts our customers return to again and again, chosen for their excellent diving, strong locations and overall holiday experience.
Walindi Plantation Resort, established in 1983, is an intimate dive resort situated on the shores of Kimbe Bay on the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Enjoy pristine white sandy beaches in the popular resort of Meeru. This luxury island offers great opportunities to scuba dive the clear blue waters of the Maldives.
Dive Into Raja is a beachfront jungle dive resort with access to the big name dive sites in North Raja Ampat. As well as a stunning house reef open all day!
A boutique resort in the heart of Dumaguete, with an award winning dive team, but also ideal for non divers and anyone looking for a wellness retreat in the Philippines
alamBatu Beach Bungalow Resort is Balinese gem - this divers boutique resort north of Tulabmen offers laid back relaxation and diving on your door step
Escape from it all in Manado Indonesia on a palm fringed, white sand beach with the pioneering team from Murex Bangka
Reethi Faru is a bio-resort in the northern Raa atoll, with a focus on marine conservation and excellent reef diving. Pick from B&B, half bard, full board and all inclusive meal plans.
The Lembeh Resort is a boutique resort on Lembeh island Indonesia with some of the best underwater photography facilities we've seen
Vilamendhoo is a 4 star Maldives resort in South Ari atoll, only a 25min seaplane ride from Male. With manta and whaleshark diving sites close to the resort house reef.
Forget Truk! Those in the know dive the WW2 Japanese imperial fleet wrecks in Coron with TAO Sangat resort in the Philippines
Dive into Lembeh offers great value diving in the Lembeh Strait with a much loved house reef, Hairball!
Perfect for winter sun: warm water, easy living and outstanding “big fish” encounters.
The Indian Ocean combines warm tropical water, beautiful island settings and outstanding marine life, making it ideal for divers who want world-class diving with a relaxed resort atmosphere.
Reethi Faru is a bio-resort in the northern Raa atoll, with a focus on marine conservation and excellent reef diving. Pick from B&B, half bard, full board and all inclusive meal plans.
Enjoy pristine white sandy beaches in the popular resort of Meeru. This luxury island offers great opportunities to scuba dive the clear blue waters of the Maldives.
Bandos Island is the closest Maldives resort to the airport. Step off the speedboat and onto this classic dive resort, close to all the big fish dive sites in North Male atoll
Vilamendhoo is a 4 star Maldives resort in South Ari atoll, only a 25min seaplane ride from Male. With manta and whaleshark diving sites close to the resort house reef.
Pure luxury and tropical paradise at Six Senses Laamu, a 5-star exclusive resort that sits along its own atoll within the Maldives
Soneva Fushi Resort Maldives is the original island hideaway in the Maldives, in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Soneva Fushi pairs Robinson Crusoe fantasy with intelligent luxury.
Classic value destination: great reefs, wrecks, and straightforward travel.
The Red Sea is a classic resort diving destination with vibrant reefs, excellent visibility and easy flight access, making it a great choice for both new and experienced divers.
Roots is a rustic dive resort outside el Quesir. The house reef is just a short stroll away or boat dive by zodiac or jeep excursion.
Camel is a legendary hotel and dive hub in central Sharm. A firm favourite for 30 years with on site dive centre, pool, restaurants and famous Camel Bar.
Discover the peace, tranquillity, relaxation, wonderful accommodation, delicious food, and, of course, spectacular underwater adventures with Emperor Divers and Wadi Sabarah Lodge and Botanical garden Marsa Alam.
For biodiversity lovers: vibrant reefs, rare critters, and bucket-list sites.
The Far East is ideal for divers seeking biodiversity, colourful reefs, rare critters and unforgettable marine life encounters, all paired with characterful resorts and stunning island settings.
Dive Into Raja is a beachfront jungle dive resort with access to the big name dive sites in North Raja Ampat. As well as a stunning house reef open all day!
alamBatu Beach Bungalow Resort is Balinese gem - this divers boutique resort north of Tulabmen offers laid back relaxation and diving on your door step
A boutique resort in the heart of Dumaguete, with an award winning dive team, but also ideal for non divers and anyone looking for a wellness retreat in the Philippines
Escape from it all in Manado Indonesia on a palm fringed, white sand beach with the pioneering team from Murex Bangka
Siladen resort sits on white sandy beach in the heart of Bunaken National Park Indonesia- dive escapism at affordable prices
Solitude Acacia Resort combines world-class diving, refined comfort and effortless relaxation in Anilao Philippines, only 3 hours drive from Manila
Dive the beautiful coral slopes and muck diving of Bangka Island with the stylish Coral Eye Boutique resort
Boutique dive resort Villa Markisa in Bali specialises in critter dives and the Liberty wreck. Explore Bali's best diving from the comfort of this tropical paradise.
Stylish relaxation in the heart of Anilao at Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort with world class critter diving on your doorstep and easy access from Manila
The Lembeh Resort is a boutique resort on Lembeh island Indonesia with some of the best underwater photography facilities we've seen
Dive into Lembeh offers great value diving in the Lembeh Strait with a much loved house reef, Hairball!
Forget Truk! Those in the know dive the WW2 Japanese imperial fleet wrecks in Coron with TAO Sangat resort in the Philippines
Great value diving in Manado Bay and Bunaken Indonesia. Rich reefs and critter dives with the welcoming team from Murex Manado
Sorido Bay Resort is situated next to one of the most biodiverse dive sites in Raja Ampat, Cape Kri. This is a classic Indonesian destination
Escape to the luxury Misool resort for pristine corals, walls and manta in South Raja Ampat Indoensia
Visit over 30 sites in Moalboal, Cebu with Kasai Village. We love the house reef, daily boat dives, trips to famous Pescador plus black water diving
Wakatobi resort iboating diving or snorkeling on vibrant protected coral reefs in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia
Remote, dramatic, unforgettable — big animals, iconic encounters, and adventurous conditions.
Pacific resort holidays open the door to dramatic marine life encounters, striking underwater scenery and adventurous diving, often in some of the world’s most iconic locations.
Walindi Plantation Resort, established in 1983, is an intimate dive resort situated on the shores of Kimbe Bay on the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Great for quick getaways, training breaks and easy logistics closer to home.
The Mediterranean is ideal for short-haul dive breaks, training trips and easy escapes closer to home, with charming coastal bases and straightforward travel.
Dive in crystal clear waters of Europe's largest Marine Park, the worlds oldest wreck while staying in a small picturesque hotel over looking the Mediterranean.
Great visibility, lovely reefs, and a relaxed topside vibe — ideal for warm-water breaks.
The Caribbean is perfect for easy-going resort diving, with warm water, colourful reefs and a laid-back island feel that suits both experienced divers and relaxed tropical getaways.
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