Israel

Explore Israel

Israel offers a unique diving experience that combines rich history with vibrant marine life. Situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, the country boasts diverse underwater landscapes. The Red Sea, in particular, is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine ecosystems. Divers can explore magnificent coral reefs teeming with colorful fish, sea turtles, and even the occasional dolphin. The calm waters and visibility make it ideal for both novice and experienced divers. In addition to coral reefs, Israel's waters are home to fascinating shipwrecks and dramatic underwater walls. The Mediterranean coast provides intriguing wreck dives, with sites like the Satil wreck in Eilat offering a glimpse into the area's storied past. Shore diving is popular in Eilat, where the warm waters and accessible dive sites allow for spontaneous underwater adventures. For those seeking a more immersive experience, liveaboard options are available, offering extended trips to explore lesser-known dive spots.

Places to Explore

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Diver Level Programs / Courses

SIGALA DIVING SCHOOL

Scooter / DPV

08 Dec 2025 + 23 more

If you want to make the most of your bottom time and have more fun on your dives, try underwater scooter or diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) diving. In this underwater scooter and DPV course, you will learn the skills and concepts you need to safely plan and conduct dives using scooters or DPVs. You will learn the special precautions needed for using DPVs, how to maintain buddy contact and how to control your equipment, so you can safely enjoy the new dive experiences DPVs provide. Upon completion of this program, you will earn the SSI Scooter/DPV Diving specialty certification and be able to dive up to 30 meters deep with a scooter or DPV.

Diver Level Programs / Courses

SIGALA DIVING SCHOOL

Diver Stress & Rescue

17 Dec 2025

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

MIDDLE EAST DIVERS

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

02 Jan 2026

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

MIDDLE EAST DIVERS

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

02 Jan 2026

Centers Map

OCTOPUT DIVING CENTER

P.O.BOX 89146, 97950 JERUSALEM, ISR

OCTOPUT DIVING CENTER2

P.O.BOX89146, 97950 JERUSALEM, ISR

UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY

POX 829 ALMOG BEACH, 88106 EILAT, ISR

NEMO DIVERS

36 Ester Hamlka, 8830192 Eilat, ISR

Olam bat Hayam

Hatavor 4, 3060000 Or Akiva, ISR

SSI Service Center Israel

250 Ben Yehuda Strasse, 63501 Tel Aviv, ISR

Out Of The Blu

שדרות העומרים 3, Modiin, ISR

Kapusta

HaBana’im 3, 7760903 Ashdod, ISR

SIGALA DIVING SCHOOL

6 HATZAV ST., 88000 EILAT, ISR

MIDDLE EAST DIVERS

HaShayatim 1 no 26-27, 7744142 Ashdod, ISR

AVIDAG

Rosh Hanikra, תד. 665 PARDES HANA, ISR

Mermaid Club

Kibutz galuyot 25, 43515 Raanana, ISR

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★★ Achziv Canyon קניון אכזיב

The Achziv Canyon is a long wall stretching from north to south parallel to the shore line, about 1km from shore. It starts at 10 meters (30 feet) deep and drops to 30 meters (100 feet).

★★★★☆ The Protected Area - השמורה

A nice rich drop off with lots of coral. The main attraction is all the large stony corals, reaching diameters of 2 meters (6 feet) or more. Visibility and conditions are always good. On the way back you can visit Moshe pinnacle and Ah’aron pinnacles which are full of life and very interesting.

★★★★★ University - האוניברסיטה

The beach behind the marine campus of the university is used for experiments and is also a nice dive site for all levels of divers. There is a nice drop off that is not too steep, covered with coral at all within a recreational depth.

★★★★★ Dolphins Reefדולפין ריף

Dolphin Reef is a a privately owned site and beach where a group of dolphins are being raised; however, the dolphins are free and not restricted. You can book guided dives, snorkeling, or introductory dives for uncertified divers.

★★★★☆ Neptune Table - שולחנות נפטון

This is a deep dive to several large stony corals found between 25 to 30 meters (75-100 feet). You can enter and exit the water from two boardwalks or from the shore. The drop is at a 60 degree angle and visibility is very good all year round.