It’s How You Go.
Tom’s has been organizing Austin dive travel to the world’s best dive destinations for decades. Organized logistics, familiar dive buddies, and the kind of trip that makes you a better diver.
Come Meet the Group Before You Go.
Tom’s hosts in-person travel events throughout the year, from destination info nights to trip send-offs. Booking a dive trip sight unseen is a big ask, so these events give you a chance to hear about upcoming destinations directly from the people organizing the trip, ask questions in person, and meet other divers who might be traveling with you. Refreshments included, and there is no obligation to book.
Travel Night
Come mingle, have some refreshments, and hear about our trip offerings coming up. Tom’s travel team will walk through upcoming destinations, answer questions about specific trips, and help you figure out which one fits where you are as a diver.
You Could Book It Yourself. Here Is Why Most People Don’t.
Dive travel has a way of changing how you experience the sport. Warmer water. More time underwater. Multiple dives a day. After a few days, things settle in, your breathing slows, your movement becomes more natural, and you start to notice more. That’s when diving feels different. The difference between a good trip and a great one is usually not the destination. It’s the logistics, the group, and the preparation. Whatever your experience level, Tom’s helps with all the preparation, from training and gear to flights, transfers, and every on-site detail, so you can focus on the diving.
Logistics handled. You focus on diving.
Trips are organized, expectations are clear, and the details are taken care of before you arrive. You’re not coordinating on your own or wondering what the experience will be like after you land.
Dive with people you already know.
Instead of being paired with strangers on a charter, you’re with a group that already shares a common approach: prepared, aware, and focused on good diving. Dives run more smoothly. Communication is easier. The experience is more relaxed.
More dives in a week than most get in a year.
Multiple dives a day over several days is one of the fastest ways to become a more comfortable diver. Skills settle in without being forced. Awareness increases. By day three, you’re noticing things you’ve never noticed before.
Well-planned, not rigid.
You have the benefit of a well-organized experience with the flexibility to enjoy it your way. Take time when you need it. Move at your own pace within a structure that supports you.
Choose the Trip That Fits Where You Are as a Diver.
Some trips are easy, warm-water confidence builders. Some are better suited to divers with stronger buoyancy, boat experience, and comfort in changing conditions. If you are not sure which trip fits, call Tom’s before you book. We will help you choose the destination that matches your current skills and the kind of diving you want to do next.
Where We’re Going
Each season brings a mix of destinations, from easy, relaxed Caribbean diving to trips that offer something a little different. There’s usually something that fits where you are right now as a diver.
Dominica: The Nature Isle
Rainforests, volcanic terrain, whale watching, and some of the most dramatic Caribbean diving available. Fort Young Hotel. Not a beach resort: a genuine nature destination.
Grand Cayman: Sunset House
Easy, relaxed Caribbean diving from one of Grand Cayman’s most iconic diver-focused resorts. Includes a dedicated Tom’s group boat, the USS Kittiwake wreck dive, and Nitrox included.
Belize: The Great Blue Hole & Barrier Reef
Home to the Great Blue Hole, a legendary marine sinkhole and UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus the healthy atoll reefs. A destination that mixes a genuine bucket-list dive with excellent reef diving.
Roatan: Wall Diving on the Barrier Reef
Steep coral walls that start close to shore and drop into deep water, along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. One of the most accessible wall-diving destinations in the Caribbean, with warm water and generally mild conditions.
Fiji: Volivoli Beach Resort
Tom’s flagship international trip. The soft coral reefs of Bligh Waters are among the most vibrant in the world. Designed for divers with solid fundamentals who are ready for a true destination-level experience.
Meet Your Trip Coordinator
David Harrah
David holds Advanced Open Water Instructor, Photo Pro, and Certified Gear Technician credentials. He has led Tom’s trips ranging from liveaboards in Egypt’s Red Sea to shore-based diving across the Caribbean and as far as Indonesia.
“Indonesia is my favorite country to dive. The people are welcoming, and the biodiversity offers experiences you cannot find anywhere else, from black water diving to snorkeling with whale sharks. The photography opportunities alone are unmatched: wide-angle reefscapes, an incredible variety of marine fish, fluoro photography, and some of the best macro subjects in the world.”· David Harrah
A Week of Twice-Daily Diving Does More Than Months of Occasional Dives.
A week on a dive trip creates something that’s hard to replicate locally: consistency. Multiple dives a day, over several days, allow you to settle into the rhythm of diving in a way that one weekend dive a month simply cannot. Skills improve naturally. Awareness increases. Everything starts to feel easier. That’s when diving stops being something you do and starts being something you know.
The place matters. The people you dive with matter just as much.
Austin Aquanauts Members Get Early Access to Many Trips.
The Austin Aquanauts is the dive community based out of Tom’s, established in 2013, and has created a community of Austin divers who travel together regularly.
The Right Training Changes What You Experience at Each Destination.
The divers who get the most out of each trip are the ones who arrived prepared. A few targeted courses before you leave make a real difference in what you see, how long you can stay, and how relaxed you feel in the water.
Frequently Asked Questions
Open Water Diver certification from any recognized agency (SSI, PADI, NAUI, or equivalent) is required for all trips. Some destinations are better suited to divers with additional experience. Grand Cayman is suitable for recently certified divers. Dominica and Fiji are recommended for divers with stronger buoyancy, boat diving experience, and comfort in changing conditions. Individual trip pages include a “Who this trip is for” section with specific guidance.
Call (512) 451-3425 or email travel@tomsscuba.com. Spots on every trip are limited and fill on a first-come basis. A deposit secures your reservation. Tom’s will follow up with trip logistics, payment schedule, and preparation details.
Yes. Most participants on Tom’s trips are a mix of couples, pairs of friends, and individuals traveling solo. Pricing is listed per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement rates are available on most trips for solo travelers who prefer a private room. Ask when you contact us.
The Austin Aquanauts is the dive community based out of Tom’s, established in 2013. You do not need to be a member to join a trip. Trips are open to all certified divers. Many first-time trip participants join the Aquanauts after their first trip.
Check the individual trip page for destination-specific preparation. Generally: confirm your passport is current, get Nitrox certified if your trip includes a free upgrade (Grand Cayman), and review buoyancy and navigation for more demanding destinations (Dominica and Fiji). Tom’s offers all relevant prep courses in Austin before you go. See Continuing Education for course options.
Tom’s strongly recommends both dive accident insurance and trip cancellation insurance for all trips. Neither is included in any package price. Want to learn more, ask us.
Ready to Go Somewhere Extraordinary?
Call us, stop by, or email to ask about any trip. Tom’s has been helping Austin divers plan Austin scuba trips and international dive travel for decades, and we can help you find the trip that fits where you are right now as a diver.
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