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The Best Scuba Destinations for Beginner Divers

You don't always need to venture into the depths to experience dazzling underwater spectacles and an array of marine life—these destinations prove that.

Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center, Bahamas

Neal Watson’s Bimini Scuba Center took home 2025 Readers Choice Awards in five categories, including Quality of Dive Boats, Quality of Facilities and Attention to Safety.

Anthony’s Key Resort

This Roatan favorite delivers overwater bungalows, PADI Five Star diving and the top-rated resort restaurant in the Caribbean.

Beqa Lagoon Resort, Fiji

Beqa Lagoon Resort won six awards in Scuba Diving’s 2025 Readers Choice awards.

Captain Hook’s Dive Shop

Captain Hook’s won a total of 17 combined awards in the 2025 Readers Choice Awards for its three locations in the Florida Keys.

Living The Dream Divers

Living the Dream wowed readers in the 2025 Scuba Diving Readers Choice Awards

Amoray Dive Resort

Amoray Dive Resort won 12 2025 Readers Choice Awards, taking first place in seven categories!