Diving

Plan a group dive trip where the non-divers still have the time of their lives.

Good forReef divingManta encountersLiveaboardsSnorkellers welcome
Works for a dive club or a mixed crew - divers dive, everyone else floats
diver over a coral wall
manta cleaning station
liveaboard sundeck
surface interval, island
Best regions
SE Asia + Oceania
Season
Varies by site - see spots
Level
Try-dives to tech
Budget / person
€80-340 a day · illustrative

Why it works as a group

Diving is the trip most likely to fracture a group - the certified crew wants three boats a day, and everyone else doesn't want to feel like luggage. Manta plans the whole thing as one trip: dawn dive boats for the divers, jetty snorkels, viewpoints and long lunches for the rest, all from one base, all on one plan.

Pick by region or by spot. Each place below has its own season, marine life and logistics - add the ones that fit your crew's level to a plan, and Manta sorts the operators, the surface days and the budget.

Top places

Each links to its full destination guide - add any to a plan.

Itineraries

Divers + floaters

Mixed dive crew, 7 days

7 days
  1. Base near the dive shop
  2. Dawn two-tank for the divers
  3. Snorkel + village for the rest
  4. Shared island-hop day
  5. Manta morning
  6. Rest day + viewpoint
  7. Slow checkout
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Beginner-friendly

Get-certified week, 6 days

6 days
  1. Open Water course over 3-4 days
  2. Fun dives to celebrate
  3. Beach + recovery day
  4. Group dinner
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Dive-max

Liveaboard charter, 8 days

8 days
  1. Charter the whole boat
  2. Up to 4 dives a day
  3. Remote sites only crews reach
  4. Sunsets from the deck
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FAQ

Can non-divers come?
Absolutely - that’s the point. Snorkelling, viewpoints, villages and beach days run alongside the diving, and everyone reconvenes for dinner. Pick a base with something for the surface crew.
Where should beginners go?
Koh Tao is the classic: cheap, warm, calm, and set up to certify groups fast. Do the course early in the trip so the new divers can join the fun dives.
How do we handle gear and operators?
Add a spot to a plan and Manta lines up reputable operators and what to rent vs bring. You book with the operator directly - we never touch your money.
Liveaboard or land-based for a group?
A liveaboard is unbeatable for dive-max crews and easy to charter as a group; land-based is better for mixed groups who want non-diving options.

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Written by Manta
Updated June 2026

Written by Manta from operator briefings and diver reports. Check certification requirements, seasons and permits before booking - we keep this current.

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