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We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. Anything that doesn’t look right, anything that needs chasing — we’re the ones awake worrying about it, so you’re not. Sending you halfway round the world with your own money is a serious responsibility, and we have never treated it as anything less.
We've dived every site
We've dived every region we sell, so we can tell you about the visibility, the currents and the house reef before you book.
Your money isn't our money
Pay for a resort week or a liveaboard and the money goes into an independent trust account, where it stays until you're back from your trip.
ATOL bonded, licence T7314
Every dive trip we sell with flights is covered by our ATOL licence. If the worst happened to us, you'd still be looked after and flown home.
A person on WhatsApp, 24/7
Lost luggage, a missed connection or a boat dive called off for the weather. Message or call one number, day or night, and someone who knows your trip answers.
Nothing left to chance
Your dives are confirmed with the centre or the boat before you land. We choose transfers for drivers who turn up and speak English, not on price alone.
We call you before you go
We ring before you fly. It's a chance to check documents and visas, and to ask anything about the diving, the boat or the kit you need.
Scuba Diving Holidays
Planet Dive Holidays is a UK tour operator that has specialised in luxury, tailor-made scuba diving holidays since 2001. Every trip is ATOL-protected and includes flights, private transfers, accommodation we've checked in person and diving with hand-picked centres — from Learn-to-Dive & PADI courses to wreck weeks and liveaboard diving. The advice is first-hand because our own team has done the diving.
The range runs from the Red Sea reefs at Soma Bay and Marsa Alam, to the Maldives, Mauritius (where we're one of very few UK specialists) and the caves and walls of Gozo in Malta. We match you to the right water, the right marine life and the right place to stay.
Our liveaboard trips reach the sites day boats can't — the Red Sea, the Maldives and Indonesia's Raja Ampat. We've dived every region we sell, so ask us anything: the honest answer is the service.
Choosing a diving holiday raises the same questions every time. Which destination suits your certification level? Where's the marine life at its best for your dates? Can you learn to dive while you're out there? Is there good diving near a resort a non-diving partner will love? We answer these all day. Try the Holiday Finder for a shortlist, then call us and we'll price it properly while you're on the phone.
- Est. 2000 · 25 years
- 60+ resorts in 30+ countries
- ATOL & TTA — 100% protected
- 5★ on Google — 190+ reviews
Holidays for every diver — and everyone they travel with
Learn to Dive Holiday
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Family Dive Holidays
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Diving Honeymoon
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Luxury Scuba Diving Holidays
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Whalesharks and Mantas
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Hidden Escapes
DiscoverWhat's trending this month?
Where our divers are heading this month. It changes with the seasons, so it's a good guide to what's diving well right now.
October is a great time of year to grab a last-minute week away at a reasonable price. It's still warm in many Med destinations, the prices are low and the resorts are less crowded. Top spots include a diving holiday to Gozo in Malta and Sardinia.
October is also a perfect time to see the Whale Sharks in Oman - it's not that well known but it is one of the best to see whaleshark in a natural setting.
The temperatures in the Red Sea have started to drop a bit now to a more bearable range, so Autumn is one of the best times to visit Egypt, especially for trips and tours combined with world-class diving.
If you are a family, and thinking about getting away over Christmas please get in contact as soon as possible. Prices will be higher than other times, but we still have some space. Top spots for this winter include Mauritius, Zanzibar, Oman and The Maldives.
Inspirational trips & tours
Bonaire + Amsterdam, Dutch Antilles
Around £2,450 p.p.
Luxor and Soma Bay, Egypt
Around £1,900 p.p.
Snorkel and scuba dive resort PLUS Luxor, Egypt
Around £1,650 p.p.
The best of Egypt, Egypt
Around £3,500 p.p.
Mount Meru Climb + 3 night Safari, Kenya
Around £5,900 p.p.
Tarangire and Serengeti Luxury Experience, Kenya
Around £5,900 p.p.
Sri Lanka and Maldives combi trip, Maldives
Around £3,800 p.p.
The Maldives and Oman adventure, Maldives
Around £3,800 p.p.
La Reunion Island and Mauritius Island, Mauritius
Around £3,050 p.p.
Mauritius three island tour, Mauritius
Around £3,800 p.p.
South Africa Safari + Victoria Falls, Mauritius
Around £2,000 p.p.
7 nights Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar, Tanzania
Around £6,900 p.p.
Reviews other travel companies dream about
Excellent booking experience - Matt was very good at explaining the different options and he clearly understood and was familiar with our destination. Additional support from Melissa was also appreciated. Overall would highly recommend.
So Far so good
We’re not there yet but has been seamless so far
The Grand Caymen trip from 1st Feb 26 was a great success. The weather was pretty poor, with some high winds and rough seas around the islands. It was definitely warmer in the water.
The Captain kept the boat out of the marina, so some judicious use of water taxi's to get to and from the boat -…Read more
they did much better than most in the Caribbean, and a lot better than the other dive boats from the island that didn't make it out, or at least lost a few days. That also meant most of the dive sites were free of other divers - a great benefit! We couldn't follow the intended itinerary, and there was a lot of local knowledge employed to get to and between divable sites, there were a few we arrived at and the team decided to abandon - practical examples that diver safety was never compromised. It all worked really well as it meant that a full week of diving was available. The goal was 5 dives a day, and we only lost 1 night dive to the weather - but considering that only 2 divers managed to get the iron diver medals on this trip then there was more than enough (the medals went to two ladies over retirement age that put everyone else to shame).
Boat and diver crew were great, all very knowledgeable and personable. Food was good. Cabins were well kept and comfortable. I will definitely dive with aggressor again.
Always great to talk to like minded people who full understand your sports specific requirements. Looking forward to the holiday.
Just booked a holiday and can honestly say everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable made the whole experience really easy, particularly Matt and Kelly. Would definitely recommend can’t wait now for the holiday.
Would highly recommend! From advising on the best location to suit the whole family, to offering us good value for money compared to non specialist websites, to offering us support throughout the booking process and then the during holiday itself, we couldn’t fault the team at Planet Holidays.
Latest offers.
Current deals at dive resorts we know well. New ones come in every week and plenty never get listed, so it's worth asking.
Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa
- Newly re-opened November 2023 after complete renovation
LUX Grand Baie Resort
- Ultra luxury hotel with striking and unique look
The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa
- One of the best hotels in Northern Mauritius, with a complete re build in 2015
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions divers ask us before booking a trip.
What is a scuba diving holiday? +
A scuba diving holiday is a trip built around the best underwater experiences — reefs, wrecks and marine life — at a destination chosen for its conditions. At Planet Dive we arrange luxury accommodation, hand-picked dive centres or liveaboards, and everything in between, so you simply arrive and dive.
Do I need a diving qualification or can I learn onsite? +
Both work. We arrange holidays for complete beginners through to seasoned divers. If you're new, we pair you with excellent PADI centres in gentle, warm-water destinations like the Egyptian Red Sea or Mauritius, where you can gain your certification during your trip.
How much does a diving holiday cost? +
Prices depend on destination, season and whether you choose a resort or a liveaboard, but a week's diving holiday typically starts from around the price shown on our destination pages. Your specialist will tailor a package to your budget and give a clear, all-in quote.
When is the best time to go diving? +
There's superb diving year-round somewhere. The Egyptian Red Sea and Maldives dive well all year, Mauritius is best from around November to April, and specific marine life — whale sharks, mantas — is seasonal. Tell us when you can travel and we'll match you to the best conditions.
What is a liveaboard, and is it right for me? +
A liveaboard is a boat you live and dive from for several days, reaching remote sites you can't access from shore — ideal for keen, qualified divers. We offer liveaboards in the Red Sea, Maldives and Raja Ampat. For beginners or mixed groups, a resort-based holiday is usually the better fit.
Why book a dive holiday with Planet instead of booking it myself? +
Because we've dived the places we sell. We can tell you which resort has the better house reef, which boat suits your experience and when the marine life is at its best, then book it all as one protected holiday.
We also get trade prices on flights, hotels and diving, so the total is normally the same as booking each part separately, or cheaper. If you see a lower price, tell us. It usually comes down to dates, room type or something extra we've included.
Your money is protected by our ATOL licence and our TTA membership, and while you're away there's a 24-hour number on WhatsApp.
Do I need special travel insurance for diving? +
Travel insurance isn't compulsory, but we strongly recommend it, with cover for cancellation before you go and medical care while you're away. Check that the policy covers scuba diving to the depth you plan to dive: diving below 30 metres normally needs an upgrade to the policy.
We're not an authorised insurance broker, so please arrange cover directly with an insurer.
Can I ring for advice before I decide to book? +
Yes. We're happy to talk through where and when to dive, and if we can't help, we'll point you in the right direction.
We're a small team and every itinerary is put together by hand, so if we send you a quote, please let us know your plans either way.
Why isn't there an online booking button? +
We'd rather speak to you first. Which resort or liveaboard suits you depends on your certification, your experience and what you want to see, and that's easier to sort out in a conversation.
The hotel pages show a guide price for a week with flights, which goes up at peak times. Ring us for an exact price and availability.
How does booking a dive holiday with you work? +
We talk it through, then send you an itinerary to approve. Send us the names of everyone travelling, exactly as on their passports, plus your address, and we'll take the deposit by phone.
When it's all booked you get a confirmation and a login to our client area, where you can update your contact details, add passport details and pay what's left when it's due. Payments go into a TTA trust account, and your travel documents arrive by email two to three weeks before departure.
How is my money protected when I book a dive holiday? +
If your trip includes flights, it's covered by our ATOL licence, T7314. Should we ever stop trading, you'd be brought home, or refunded if you hadn't travelled yet.
For trips without flights, our Travel Trust Association membership protects you. What you pay goes into a TTA trust account and is only used to pay the hotels, boats and other suppliers on your trip. See how your money is protected.
Plan your trip with people who dive.
Tell us when you can travel, your certification level and what you'd like to see underwater. We'll send a shortlist of resorts or liveaboards, usually within one working day.
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