When planning a dive trip with family, friends, or coworkers, find an experienced travel company to help you cater to your group’s needs. Maduro Dive helps our customers plan international dive trips, and we offer packages that include all-inclusive dive resort options. Here is more information on how to organize dive trips for large groups:
Finding a Resort or Liveaboard
Planning a dive trip includes finding appropriate accommodations for your group. Our dive travel company can help you book a dive resort or a liveaboard for your party. Dive resorts cater to groups of scuba divers, offering activities such as boat trips to nearby sites or shore diving. When choosing a resort, look for options that can cater to the entire party. Resort options for larger groups include two-bedroom bungalows and three-bedroom villas. The Blackbird Caye Resort in Belize features 20 cabanas, offering options such as beach villas and triplex cabanas.
To explore more dive sites during the trip, you can book a liveaboard option. A liveaboard experience allows you and your guests to stay on a yacht, which enables you to dive with only the other passengers on board. The MV Spoilsport, the boat used for Mike Ball Dive Expeditions in Australia, offers 14 cabins to accommodate up to 28 guests. On a liveaboard trip, professional dive masters help keep the group safe during expeditions.
Accommodating Your Diving Experience
Your group may have different levels of diving experience. Look for destinations and resorts that offer diving experiences suitable for both beginning and advanced divers. Our travel agents are experienced divers; this allows us to craft packages that cater to different diving levels and preferences. This helps make the trip more inclusive for everyone in your party.
Some resorts offer diving certification and courses, enabling beginner group members to become certified for more advanced dives. The Iberostar resort in Cozumel provides TDI certification, and Plaza Beach & Dive Resort offers specialty courses. Captain Don’s Habitat in Bonaire is an SDI professional development center and PADI resort, offering 24/7 diving and proximity to over 50 dive sites. There are minimal to no currents, making it easier for newer divers and allowing underwater photographers in your group to take photos.
Offering a Variety of Activities
Create a trip with a variety of diving activities to accommodate different group members. Before planning your trip, discuss with the other group members what their preferred dive experiences are. We help you filter destinations based on diving experiences and underwater terrain, such as cavern and current dives, marine life viewing, and wreck diving. Depending on the package, Mike Ball Dive Expedition allows you to experience night dives at Lizard Island, watch divers feed potato cod and sharks, and perform drift and reef diving.
Dive resorts also offer on-shore activities, allowing your group to split up and enjoy different activities during non-dive days. These include jungle hikes and cultural museums. In Honduras, you can see a Mayan ceremonial site. These experiences enable you to immerse yourself in the local culture at your chosen destination.
Book a Dive Resort Today
Maduro Dive works with over 300 resorts and liveaboards. If your group requires dive equipment rentals, we can help you find a dive resort with a shop. We also help you plan your travel, finding competitive airfare options to your destination. To request a quote for your dive trip, fill out our online form today.
