How Dive Trips Work on Scuba.org
Book group trips, charters, and liveaboards with trusted guides and dive shops. Or host your own trips and earn money doing what you love.
What Is a Dive Trip?
Dive trips on Scuba.org are guided diving experiences — anything from a single-day shore dive to multi-day boat trips or full liveaboard expeditions. Guides and instructors can create trips, set prices, manage bookings, and get paid securely through Stripe.
For Divers: How Booking Works
Find a Trip
Search by location, dates, budget, or trip type. Filter by certification level, number of dives per day, and included gear.
Reserve Your Spot
Choose your room or ticket type. Pay a deposit or full amount securely with credit card. Get instant confirmation by email.
Get Ready to Dive
Your host shares packing lists, meeting point, boat details, and paperwork. Upload cert cards and medical forms when requested.
Go Diving
Meet your group, check in with the host, and enjoy the trip. After, leave a review, upload photos, and log your dives.
Trip Types You Can Book
Day Trips & Local Charters
Single-day boat or shore dives, usually 2-3 dives. Perfect for adding diving to a vacation.
Weekend & Short Getaways
2-4 day packages with multiple dives, often including lodging and breakfast.
Liveaboards
Multi-day boat trips with diving, meals, and accommodation all included.
Training & Certification
Trips that include courses or specialties like Advanced, Nitrox, Wreck, or Photography.
Specialty & Adventure
Shark dives, wreck safaris, macro trips, photography workshops, or citizen-science expeditions.
What's Typically Included
Often Included
- Boat dives or guided shore dives
- Tanks and weights
- Drinking water and snacks
- Marine park or mooring fees (when specified)
- On-trip guiding and briefings
- Accommodation and meals (for multi-day trips)
Usually Not Included
- Flights or airport transfers
- Rental gear (BCD, reg, computer, wetsuit)
- Travel insurance or dive accident insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Visa fees or park fees paid on arrival
Each trip clearly shows what's included and what isn't. Always read the trip details and ask your host questions before booking.
Payments, Fees & Refunds
Secure Payments
All payments are processed through Stripe, a leading global payment platform. Pay by credit or debit card.
Platform Fee
Scuba.org fee: 7%
Stripe fee: ~3%
Hosts receive approximately 90% of the trip price.
Refunds & Cancellations
Each trip has its own cancellation policy, set by the host. Check before booking.
Safety & Requirements
- Hosts clearly state required certification level, minimum logged dives, and fitness requirements.
- Many trips require you to bring certification cards and logbook, or upload proof digitally.
- You are responsible for carrying appropriate dive insurance and following agency standards.
- If conditions change (weather, currents), the captain may adjust the plan for safety.
Pro tip: If you're unsure whether a trip matches your experience level, message the host before booking.
For Guides, Instructors & Dive Shops
Turn your expertise into income. Use Scuba.org to host one-off trips, recurring charters, liveaboards, and training weekends — with bookings, payments, and messaging in one place.
What You Can Host
How Hosting Works
Create Your Trip Listing
Title, location, dates or recurring schedule, what's included, cert requirements, max group size.
Set Pricing & Payment
Per-person or cabin pricing. Deposit now, balance later option. Choose your cancellation policy.
Publish & Share
Your trip appears in search and relevant regions. Share direct links on social media or your website.
Manage Bookings
See who booked, spots remaining, total revenue. Message guests with updates and logistics.
Get Paid
Payouts go directly to your Stripe account. Platform fee deducted automatically.
Fees for Hosts
- No monthly subscription fees
- Scuba.org platform fee: 7% per booking
- Stripe fee: ~3% (varies by country/card type)
- You receive approximately 90% of the trip price
Example:
Trip price = $1,000
Scuba.org fee (7%) = $70
Stripe fee (~3%) = $30
You receive ≈ $900
Requirements for Hosts
- • You must be a properly certified professional (Divemaster, Instructor, or licensed operator) for guided dive activities.
- • You are responsible for local licensing, permits, boat certifications, and insurance.
- • You agree to follow your training agency's standards and local laws.
- • You must provide accurate trip descriptions, pricing, and policies.
Scuba.org is not a tour operator. We provide the platform; you provide the trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a trip recurring?
Can I offer different prices for different cabins?
Can I collect waivers and medical forms?
When do I get paid?
What if I need to cancel a trip?
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're looking for your next underwater adventure or ready to start hosting trips, we've got you covered.