Diving in Guam: Beginner and Advanced Dives at Dogleg Reef

Two and a half hours, one or two dives, turtles and 80-year-old artifacts on the same reef

Diving in Guam at Dogleg Reef in Apra Harbor offers one or two beach dives for beginners and certified divers alike, with all gear provided and a maximum group of four per guide. First-time divers get instruction on a shallow reef to 20 feet. Certified divers can descend to 75–80 feet where WWII artifacts rest among coral and sea life. Green sea and hawksbill turtles are common sights. Hotel pickup is available on the 8am departure. Taxi service is expensive, so arrange transport in advance if you're not driving yourself.

The experience

Dogleg Reef sits in front of the dive shop in Apra Harbor, so you walk from the beach into the water instead of boarding a boat. The reef is split by depth: first-time divers and those without certification get a briefing on gear use from an instructor, then descend to a maximum of 20 feet on a shallow reef thick with coral and tropical fish. Certified divers who haven't been in the water for a while find the same shallow section an easy refresh. If you're experienced and current, you can go deeper (down to 75 or 80 feet), where the sand bottom holds scattered WWII artifacts now colonized by coral and sea life. Green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles live in the area and show up on most dives.

You choose one dive or two when you book. All necessary gear is included: BC, regulator, weights, mask, snorkel, boots and fins. Bring swimwear, towels and dry clothes for the ride back. The shop provides drinking water, showers, changing rooms and a port-a-potty on site. Groups can mix certified and first-time divers on the same outing. A live guide speaks English or Japanese. If you need hotel pickup, it's available on the 8am departure. Otherwise, arrange your own transport: taxis on Guam run high, so contact the shop if you need help with other timing.

Maximum group size is four divers per guide. The dive takes about two and a half hours total. Underwater photos are available at an extra charge. Let the shop know your dive gear sizes and weights when you book, and mention if you're a first-time diver or haven't been certified.

What’s included

• All dive gear (BC, regulator, weights, mask, snorkel, boots, fins).
• drinking water.
• showers and changing rooms on site.
• choice of one or two dives.
• live guide in English or Japanese.
• hotel pickup on the 8am option.

Options for this experience

4 options

One dive, no transportationGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30

One dive with hotel pickup at 8 AMGuide in English or Japanese · 08:00Pickup is included

Two dives, no transportationGuide in English or Japanese · 09:00 and 13:30

Two dives with hotel pickup at 8 AMGuide in English or Japanese · 08:00Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 32 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Guam Ocean Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the two-dive option if you want to try both the shallow reef and the deeper WWII artifacts in one outing. The one-dive option works if you're refreshing skills or want a single immersion. Choose the 8am hotel pickup if you need transport from your accommodation: otherwise arrange your own ride, as the shop's location in Apra Harbor is not walkable from most hotels.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I dive at Dogleg Reef if I've never dived before?

Yes, non-certified divers are welcome and need no certification to start. An instructor briefs you on proper gear use before you enter the water on a shallow reef to a maximum depth of 20 feet, surrounded by coral and tropical fish.

What depth do certified divers reach at Dogleg Reef?

Certified divers can descend to 75–80 feet, where WWII artifacts scattered on the sand bottom are now covered in coral and sea life. Divers who haven't been in the water for a while can stay shallower to refresh their skills.

Are sea turtles really common on these dives?

Green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles live in the area and are a common sight on most dives at Dogleg Reef.

What's included in the dive, and do I need to bring anything?

All necessary gear is provided: BC, regulator, weights, mask, snorkel, boots and fins. Bring swimwear, towels and dry clothes for transportation. The shop provides drinking water, showers and changing rooms on site.

Is hotel pickup available?

Hotel pickup is included on the 8am departure. For other times, contact the shop to arrange transport, as taxis on Guam are expensive.