Do I need a diving certification?

No certification is needed for beginner dives. Our PADI-certified instructors guide you through a safe introductory dive. For certified divers, we offer guided dives at advanced sites.

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The water temperature in the Canary Islands ranges from 18°C (64°F) in winter to 24°C (75°F) in summer. A wetsuit is included and recommended year-round.

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Diving & Snorkeling in Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, Jamaica

⏱ 5 hours

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About this experience

Diving & Snorkeling in Runaway Bay is a guided aquatic activity along Jamaica’s north coast, operating from the calm waters of Runaway Bay. The site offers direct boat access to coral gardens, a shallow reef shelf, and a drop-off that descends to 30 metres. Certified instructors lead each session, with equipment fitted on board before entry.

What to expect

Sessions run for 2.5 hours, including a 45-minute dive or 60-minute snorkel at a fixed reef site
Tanks, weights, masks, fins, and wetsuits are included in the dive package; snorkelers receive mask, snorkel, and fins
Visitors see elkhorn coral formations, nurse sharks resting under ledges, and schools of blue tang and grunt
The dive profile suits certified divers of any level, while snorkelers stay within a roped area at 3 to 5 metres depth
Boat capacity is 12 guests per trip, with a dive master accompanying every group of no more than six divers

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