Latin America Diving Tourism Market Size & Outlook

The diving tourism market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 589.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.3% is expected of Latin America diving tourism market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$360.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$589.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.3%
Report Coverage
Latin America

Latin America diving tourism market highlights

  • The Latin America diving tourism market generated a revenue of USD 360.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, scuba diving was the largest revenue generating diving type in 2023.
  • Scuba Diving is the most lucrative diving type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 360.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 589.0 million
Growth rate7.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentScuba diving
Fastest growing segmentScuba Diving
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationScuba Diving, Free Diving
Key market players worldwideThe Natural Travel Collection, Bluewater Travel, Scuba Travel, Divers Den, Dive Adventures Asia, ZuBlu, Professional Association of Diving Instructors

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Latin America region accounted for 7.9% of the global diving tourism market in 2023.
  • Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,546.3 million by 2030.

Scuba diving was the largest segment with a revenue share of 77.5% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America diving tourism market based on scuba diving, free diving covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Latin America offers a diverse range of dive destinations that hold significant appeal for diving enthusiasts. Notably, Fernando de Noronha in Brazil is recognized as a prominent scuba diving location, known for its natural beauty.

Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Islands in Chile are prominent tourist locations, while Malpelo Island in Colombia fascinates divers with its unique shark population. Additionally, Mochima National Park in Venezuela showcases an assemblage of 36 offshore islands, each encompassing over 50 remarkable dive sites.

The Galapagos Islands, recognized as a World Heritage Site, represent the ultimate treasures of the region. Here, divers have the opportunity to witness creatures far from human presence, including some of the world's rarest species. Great Blue Hole, a giant marine sinkhole off the coast of Belize is regularly voted one of the top dives of the world.

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