Upcoming Group Travel with Scuba Center
Cuba, Garden of the Queens
November 5-16, 2025*
Welcome to Cuba! Our mysterious and alluring neighbor to the south has been one of our most demanded destinations in recent years and we absolutely love it, so here we go again! This time we’ll be returning to Gardens of the Queen - a marine park located south of the eastern mainland. A marine reserve since 1996, this archipelago hosts the third largest reef system in the world! And while it may have been Fidel Castro’s favorite place for fishing back in the day, only limited catch-and-release fishing is allowed in this massive park spanning 840 square miles. Join us for a one-of-a-kind underwater experience and a sure great time!
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Magdalena Bay, Sardine Run
November 13-20, 2025
Imagine a 116 foot yacht that accommodates small groups of 12 divers in 6 large suites. The beautiful Gallant Lady combines the luxury of a yacht with the thoughtful design of a dive deck built for divers. The yacht features a main lounge and dining room with wrap-around view, large water level platform, sky lounge, sun deck and even a crow’s nest. With 1700 horsepower Caterpillar engines and hydraulic stabilizers, the Lady can speed you wherever you want to go in great comfort. During October to January, a magical event happens in the nutrient rich swirling blue waters off Magdalena Bay where striped marlin gather to hunt on the second largest sardine run in the world. This thrilling underwater action is spectacular. There is an excellent chance of also seeing California sea lions, dolphin, wahoo, pelicans, different species of gulls, boobie birds, frigate birds, shearwaters and even the awe inspiring albatross.
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Fiji
December 2-12, 2025*
Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,100 nautical miles north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands and more than 500 islets. This Scuba Center trip takes us to two of those wonderful locations. Paradise Taveuni is located in the south west of Taveuni Island, one of the island's most beautiful areas. Set on 5 acres of elevated oceanfront land, Paradise offers impressive sea and sunset views and many strategically placed hammocks and sun lounges from which to enjoy them. On the most northerly tip of Fiji’s largest island, Viti Levu, lies a headland where, nestled amongst lush rainforest, thundering waterfalls, history-filled caves, sugarcane fields, abundant agriculture, thriving mangroves, and some of the earth’s healthiest coral reefs, you’ll find Volivoli Beach Resort—the premium, boutique, four-star, vacation destination on Fiji’s untouched Suncoast.
Tanzania
January 12-24, 2026*
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Tanzania is a land of rolling plains, dramatic mountain ranges, great lakes and pristine white sandy beaches. Add to this spectacular landscape the largest wildebeest migration on earth, some of the world's most cunning predators, vibrant tribes and unspoiled coral reefs and you have a holiday destination to satisfy even the most discerning traveler! We will be traveling to Tanzania during one of it's two dry seasons. From the beginning of January to the end of February, the temperature sits right around 80 degrees fahrenheit. This is the best time of year for diving because temperatures are comfortable and conditions are favorable. What's more? It's whale shark season!.
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Dunbar Rock, Guanaja Honduras
February 14-21, 2026*
Guanaja or Pine Island as named by Christopher Columbus, is the most undiscovered and pristine of the three islands off the coast of Honduras that make up the archipelago called The Bay Islands. Guanaja is the eastern-most of the Bay Islands off of Honduras. It is situated about 18 miles east of Roatan and 30 miles north of the mainland of Honduras. A visit to Dunbar Rock offers a unique dive vacation experience from start to finish. Perched on a cay with 360° views of Sandy Bay, Guanaja and surrounding cays, this unique resort blends beauty, serenity and something unidentifiably special in a laid-back, inviting atmosphere. The 15,000 square foot property is spread across 4 floors. The ground level provides access to a private white sand beach for lounging, swim-ming and snorkeling and their PADI/SSI dive center just off the docks.
Cayman Brac
February 22-February 28, 2026*
A tranquil escape in the heart of the Caribbean, Cayman Brac blends easy island living with world-class diving. Known for its clear waters, dramatic walls, and colorful reefs, the island offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Enjoy five days of boat diving with 14 dives total, all-inclusive dining, and warm island hospitality. With its calm pace and vibrant underwater life, Cayman Brac is the ideal midwinter getaway.
Philippines, Tubbataha
February 25- March 10, 2026*
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Cruising between Cebu and Puerto Princesa, the Tubbataha and More 13 nights liveaboard diving itinerary combines some of the best dives sites of the Visayas with the stunning reefs of Tubbataha. Accessible only by liveaboard, the Tubbataha Reefs were proclaimed as a National Marine Park in 1988 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993, in recognition of their outstanding universal value in terms of marine life species diversity and richness. These reefs consist of vertical walls or near drop offs rising out of great depths where hammerheads, thresher sharks and whale sharks can be seen.
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Belize
March 7-14, 2026*
Blackbird Caye PADI 5 Star Dive Resort is located offshore on the Turneffe Atoll, 25 miles off the coast of Belize City. The resort is nestled within 1,300 acres of island forest on a 2-mile long private, white sand beach. The resort boasts 18 individual beachfront, air conditioned cabanas offering a personal, private and relaxing atmosphere. Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef system in the world and 3 of the 4 atolls in the entire Western Hemisphere. Blackbird Resort on the Turneffe Atoll has some of the worlds best diving, renowned for its biodiversity above and below the water. Turneffe is the only Caribbean Atoll made up of dozens of mangrove islands, which are the juvenile nurseries for coral reefs and many schools of fish.
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Statia
February 25- March 10, 2026*
Combining luxury, adventure, relaxation and fun, we offer an authentic island experience. St Eustatius is the hidden gem of the Caribbean. Where the Quill Volcano meets the Atlantic Ocean, Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort sits. The contemporary designed rooms are all completed with high end finishes and featuring spacious balconies and gardens with colourful views of the gardens, pool and ocean. If you never heard about this small, undiscovered island in the Caribbean, it's only because it's a well-kept secret. Unaffected by mass tourism St. Eustatius is not your average Caribbean island, imagine the Caribbean about 25 or 30 years ago and you get close. The reefs surrounding St. Eustatius are flourishing in a protected marine park. Underwater you will experience what much of the Caribbean must have looked like many years ago.
Costa Rica, a group trip for women
April 11-19, 2026*
For the first time, Scuba Center is running a women-only trip! Escape to paradise and embark on an adventure where you’ll find yourself surrounded by lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant wildlife. This trip blends relaxation and adventure while providing you the opportunity to connect with other women who share something in common - passion for travel! Recharge, explore, and create lifelong memories in a supportive and inspiring environment! The scuba diving in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica offers diverse marine life and vibrant underwater landscapes. The area, located on the Pacific coast, is known for its clear waters, rich biodiversity, and several notable dive sites, making it a top choice for divers of all levels. The waters of Guanacaste are teeming with marine life, including tropical fish, rays, sharks (like the white-tipped reef shark), sea turtles, and even humpback whales (in season). You may also encounter schools of fish, moray eels, and giant manta rays.
Australia
June 17- 30, 2026*
Join us down under! Scuba Center is headed back to Australia to dive the largest coral reef system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef! That’s not all! On this comprehensive trip, you’ll spend time in Cairns, Kuranda, Sydney, and the Blue Mountains! Australia has the opposite seasons to us here in the Northern Hemisphere, so you may ask, why travel to Australia in July? For our main attraction, the Minke whales! In June and July, Minke whales travel through the Great Barrier Reef giving divers and snorkelers the unique opportunity to interact with the whales in warm water.
Northern Sea of Cortez, Rocio del Mar
September 5-12, 2026*
Let the crew of Rocio del Mar spoil you as we travel throughout the warm and clear waters of the Northern Sea of Cortez. The Sea of Cortez is along the same fault line as the San Andreas Fault. The only other similar topography can be found in the Red Sea! Its northern terminus is in northern Mexico - just a 4 hour drive from Phoenix, Arizona. Legendary explorer and inventor, Jacques Cousteau, called it the “world’s aquarium”. You will dive with sea lion colonies, dense schools of fish, eels, octopuses and jumping mobula rays. Macro photographers will delight in seeing colorful blennies, dancing jawfish, nudibranchs and sea horses.
Solomon Islands, MV Bilikiki
October 19-29, 2026*
The Solomon Islands are home to some of the best reefs in the world and the diving is spectacular, diverse and colorful, There is not just one type of diving, but an array of different habitats and ecosystems. There are pelagics and critters, wrecks, caves, amazingly healthy coral gardens, sand slopes, mangroves, walls and sea mounts. Amazingly there are very few dive operators in the Solomon Islands and this means that its extremely rare to see another dive boat during the trip. Having dive sites to ourselves is one of the many great things about the Solomon Islands. In 1989 MV Bilikiki sailed as the first full service luxury live aboard dive vessel in the Solomon Islands. She is a large, stable, comfortable vessel and consistently rated one of the best live aboards in the world.
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Thailand
February 6-20, 2027*
After decades of leading dive trips to the best dive locations globally, somewhat surprisingly, this will be our first dive trip to Thailand. Travel staff recently went there to experience the dive operators and diving first hand. There are no shortages of them in Thailand. The coastal areas around Phuket are often very crowded with divers from all over the world. The obvious choice is to do a liveaboard to get away from the crowds. In addition to the diving we wanted to include an opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of Northern Thailand and that is where our trip begins...
Antarctica
March 18-28, 2027*
For those with cold water experience this is an amazing opportunity to explore a unique and beautiful underwater ecosystem. Not a destination we often travel to, this will be our 5th trip to Antarctica. Our travel partner for all of these trips is Oceanwide Expeditions. They are specialists in arctic travel. Our home for the 10-night stay is the ice-strengthened vessel M/V Ortelius. This 300 foot vessel carries up to 108 passengers, the majority of which are there to enjoy topside attractions only and are not diving. Antarctica provides an excellent opportunity for non-divers to join our group of divers. Non-divers have many activities to choose from on this voyage.
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Galápagos
March 21-28, 2027*
Over 90 percent of the land and all of the waters in the Galapagos are protected. Its unique location at the confluence of three major currents make it one of the busiest, fishiest, and magical underwater places on earth. The Galapagos Sky offers more than just a diving trip; it’s an adventure that immerses you in the natural beauty and unique ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands. This spacious and luxurious yacht provides all the comforts of home, including fresh and sustainable dining, comfortable cabins, and panoramic views of the breathtaking Galapagos landscape.
Papua New Guinea
June 2- 15, 2027*
Venture off the beaten path and discover the pristine wonders of Papua New Guinea—a diver’s paradise and a nature lover’s dream. Beneath its turquoise waters lie some of the most beautifully kaleidoscopic coral reefs on Earth - teeming with vibrant marine life and dramatic drop-offs. On this trip we dive MV Oceania’s ‘Signature Itinerary, - visiting the breathtaking reefs Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands, and Fathers Reefs. Scuba diving here is nothing short of world-class. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a curious explorer, Papua New Guinea offers a rich underwater world that few places can rival.
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Indonesia
October 30- November 10, 2027*
Indonesia, an enchanting archipelago of over 17,000 islands, is a dream destination for scuba divers and nature enthusiasts alike. Beneath its cerulean waters lies a hidden world of staggering biodiversity offering some of the most exhilarating dive experiences on the planet. Picture diving into warm, crystalline waters surrounded by swirling barracuda, vibrant coral gardens, and elusive creatures like mandarin fish and hammerhead sharks. The Banda Sea dazzles with dramatic drop-offs and deep sea seamounts, Raja Ampat enchants with its dense coral cover and marine megafauna, and Halmahera offers uncrowded reefs alive with rare critters and vibrant soft corals. Each region enchants and surprises, making for an exhilarating sail through paradise.