Diving courses vacations

Being a diving newbie can be daunting; how will I breathe? What if I get lost? What if I don’t like it? Naturally, most people will have some basic apprehension about their first foray. But, worry ye not, the amount of diving courses and vacations out there for beginners is plentiful and they’re remarkably well paced, organised and very safe. You can learn all of the basics and clock up some serious underwater hours within a week’s vacation.

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Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea

Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea

Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea
From £800 to £850 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: Courses are run throughout the year, courses start day after arrival.
Spaces available in August, September, November and December 2026.
Dahab diving vacations in the Red Sea

Dahab diving vacations in the Red Sea

Eco friendly Red Sea shore diving, max 4 pax per dive guide
From £650 to £800 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: Operates all year. Courses can be tailor made to suit your budget and requirements as necessary
Spaces available in August, September, November and December 2026.
Coral reef conservation in Belize

Coral reef conservation in Belize

Hands-on conservation experience on idyllic Caribbean island
From US $995 5 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you
Only $665 usd per week - use promo code "conservation2026" - offer only applies to bookings for trips taken before 5 December 2026 - enquire now!
Marine Conservation in Portugal

Marine Conservation in Portugal

Dive to clear debris & protect the ocean
From US $2,415 8 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Family learn to scuba dive vacations, Egypt

Family learn to scuba dive vacations, Egypt

P.A.D.I. Learn to scuba dive, fun for the whole family
From £800 to £850 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spaces available in August, September, November and December 2026.
Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday

Thailand marine conservation and diving holiday

Dive into marine conservation and research on a coral island
From US $2,470 14 days ex flights
Tailor made: This project can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Sailing & freediving holiday in Croatia

Sailing & freediving holiday in Croatia

Liveaboard adventure with record-breaking freediver William Winram
From £3,995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Aug
Marine conservation volunteering in Greece

Marine conservation volunteering in Greece

Protect marine life & explore stunning Greek coasts
From US $2,170 to US $3,420 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Marine conservation diving vacation, Croatia

Marine conservation diving vacation, Croatia

Protect Croatia’s marine life by diving in the Adriatic sea
From £2,517 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct
Dive to remove plastic waste from the sea in Barcelona

Dive to remove plastic waste from the sea in Barcelona

Join a conservation diving adventure to combat pollution
From US $2,365 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Advanced diving holidays in Dahab

Advanced diving holidays in Dahab

The padi advanced course... for more adventures in diving
From £710 to £800 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Spaces available in August, September, November and December 2026.
South Africa marine conservation diving vacation

South Africa marine conservation diving vacation

Learn to dive & do research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,495 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec
We have limited spaces on our September and October 2026 departures. Enquire today and we will help you plan your trip!
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