Marketplace tour

How Liveisdive works

A marketplace, not a middleman. 2,060 verified dive centers and liveaboards across 53 countries. You message them directly, you book directly, you pay them directly. We're just the introduction.

Tutorial

Watch the 60-second tour

See how to find a dive center, message instructors directly, and book your first dive — all in one minute.

Liveisdive homepage with hero search
01

Start with a search

From the homepage — pick destination, dates and dive type right in the hero. No login, no signup.

Search results grid with dive centers and world map
02

Browse 1,448 verified centers

Side-by-side grid and world map. Filter by check-in dates, country, dive style — find the one that fits.

Center page with seasonality calendar and services
03

Pick the right dates

Every center shows seasonality and services with prices. Sky-blue months are the best — local guides know when the reef is alive.

Aussie Divers Phuket — center page with description and contact
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Message directly, dive

Open the center, message the team, agree the dive. Pay them directly — no middleman, no commission.

Booking flow

Four steps to your next dive

No account required to browse. No commission, no booking fee. You and the dive center decide the rest.

1

Search

Find centers by location, type of diving, or dates. Filter by what matters: beginner-friendly, English, certifications.

2

Message directly

No middleman. You write to the dive center. They reply with availability, gear options, group size, language.

3

Confirm dates

Agree on price, dates, what's included. Pay the dive center directly — we never touch your money.

4

Dive

Show up, gear up, breathe out. Bring back a review — that's how other newcomers find good operators.

Who is this for

Three ways in

Whether you're brand new, already certified, or running a dive center yourself — there's an entry point.

For newcomers

Never dived before?

No certification needed for your first underwater breath. We'll walk you through Discover Scuba, Open Water, and what to expect from your first trip.

Start here

For divers

Already certified?

Search by destination, dive type, or specialty. Wreck, drift, cave, technical, liveaboard — find an operator that runs your style of diving.

Browse centers

For operators

Run a dive center or liveaboard?

List your business free. No setup fee, no monthly cost, no commission on bookings. Divers contact you directly through your profile.

List your business

FAQ

Honest answers

How is this free?
Free for divers, always. For dive centers a basic listing is free and we take no commission — clients contact and pay you directly. Optional premium plans (more visibility and Featured placement) are available for operators who want them.
Do I need an account to book?
To browse — no. To send a booking enquiry to a dive center — yes, a free account, mainly so the center can write back to you. We never share your email, never spam.
Who do I pay — you or the dive center?
The dive center, directly. We don't process payments, don't hold deposits, don't charge cards. You pay them through their normal channel (cash on site, bank transfer, PayPal, whatever they accept). No middleman tax.
What if something goes wrong on the dive?
First — diving with a verified center is overwhelmingly safe. Second — operators we list are independently licensed and insured. If you have a problem (cancellation, refund, dispute), it's between you and the operator; we'll help mediate when asked, but we're not a contract party.
How do I know a dive center is verified?
Every listed center is reviewed before publication. Status badge shows the agency they teach for (PADI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS) and their country/region. Centers can publish gear, languages, dive sites and services — but we cross-check website and registration before they go live.

Now you know how it works.

Browse 2,060 verified dive centers across 53 countries. No commitment, no commission. Just diving.

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