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Georgia Aquarium — Journey with Gentle Giants Dive

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

A reservation-only guided scuba experience in the Georgia Aquarium Ocean Voyager habitat with whale sharks, manta rays and thousands of fish.

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WaterMarine
AccessPaid, guided, reservation-only aquarium program; current certification and participant requirements apply.
ExperienceCertified divers age 12+ who meet the aquarium's current health, skill and participation requirements
Maximum depth20-30 ft / 6-9 m
Best seasonYear-round on the aquarium's limited program schedule.
VisibilityControlled aquarium conditions.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
Visitors watch U.S. Navy divers inside a large Georgia Aquarium habitat.
U.S. Navy divers in a Georgia Aquarium habitat during Atlanta Navy Week.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ruben Perez; via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain — U.S. federal government workSource ↗
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates33.76250, -84.39389
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

A professionally guided dive alongside whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles and thousands of fish.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Book in advance and review the current medical, certification, age, equipment, cancellation and animal-safety requirements before arrival.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Controlled environment but normal scuba medical and pressure risks remain. Follow the three in-water dive professionals and all animal-care instructions.

At the site

Facilities and support

Full visitor facilities and dive-program equipment/support as specified by the aquarium.

Connected reporting

News mentioning Georgia Aquarium — Journey with Gentle Giants Dive

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.