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The Best Places To Learn To Dive in 2026

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Elliot Pelling
26 November, 2025

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5 of the Best Places To Learn To Dive in Asia

If you're looking for somewhere warm and tropical to get certified, here are some of the best places to learn to dive in Asia.
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Here are 5 of the the best places to take the PADI Open Water Diver course in North America and the Caribbean.
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