The 3 Best Diving Trips in Taiwan

1.Kenting, Taiwan｜PADI Basic Diving License Course｜Taiwan Diving Open Water Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $83Our pick

Spend three days at Taiwan Dive Center in Hengchun learning scuba skills in small groups of up to three students per coach. You will train in confined water, complete four marine sessions to a maximum of 18 meters, use Suunto ZOOP computers, and receive lunch, equipment, insurance, and underwater photos. English instruction can be arranged.

“Excellent experience doing Advanced Open Water course. Highly knowledgable and passionate staff fluent in English. I was impressed by the excellent facilities and optimal location. I will be back to dive more with TDC”

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2.Kenting, Taiwan｜Snorkeling Free underwater photography One-on-one with instructor｜Taiwan Diving Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $28Best value

Meet at Taiwan Dive Center in Hengchun for a roughly 90-minute snorkeling session in Kenting National Park. After a land briefing and equipment fitting, you’ll spend 30 to 40 minutes in the water with an instructor, looking for coral and fish while photos are taken. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Free pickup is available from the Kenting Avenue and Chuanfan Rock area.

“My guy had a lot of patience to me, showing me how to breathe well after a while I was gliding, and he really enjoyed the amazing views of the coral. He was very informative.”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving With Sea Turtles – Xiaoliuqiu, Taiwan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $83

Learn basic scuba skills in shallow water, then head into the Pacific around Xiaoliuqiu with a dedicated instructor. No swimming skills or certification are required. You may see green sea turtles, puffers, eels, octopus, and sponge reefs. Equipment, fees, taxes, and underwater photos are included.

“A magical experience! We had zero diving experience, but it was no problem. The staff is amazing and took great care of us. We saw so many turtles and have awesome pictures to remember our time underwater. One of the best things to do in Taiwan.”

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