Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems
Short answer: 163 of 308 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 252 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02
We compared 308 scuba dives in 40 destinations. 163 tours of 308 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 252 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.
By destination
| Destination | Back and heart conditions | Tours stating it |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Thailand | 0 of 21 qualify | 21 of 21 |
| Cozumel Mexico | 0 of 14 qualify | 14 of 15 |
| Hurghada Egypt | 0 of 14 qualify | 14 of 26 |
| Antalya Turkey | 0 of 14 qualify | 14 of 18 |
| Bali Indonesia | 0 of 14 qualify | 14 of 15 |
| Maui Hawaii, USA | 0 of 13 qualify | 13 of 13 |
| Oahu Hawaii, USA | 0 of 13 qualify | 13 of 15 |
| Aruba Caribbean | 0 of 12 qualify | 12 of 12 |
| Punta Cana Dominican Republic | 0 of 10 qualify | 10 of 13 |
| Tenerife Spain | 0 of 10 qualify | 10 of 10 |
| Playa del Carmen Mexico | 0 of 9 qualify | 9 of 9 |
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | 0 of 9 qualify | 9 of 10 |
| Kauai Hawaii, USA | 0 of 8 qualify | 8 of 8 |
| Tulum Mexico | 0 of 7 qualify | 7 of 9 |
| Dubai United Arab Emirates | 0 of 7 qualify | 7 of 10 |
| Curaçao Caribbean | 0 of 7 qualify | 7 of 8 |
| Roatan Honduras | 0 of 6 qualify | 6 of 6 |
| Gran Canaria Spain | 0 of 6 qualify | 6 of 6 |
| Cancun Mexico | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 7 |
| Madeira Portugal | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 5 |
| Cairns Australia | 0 of 5 qualify | 5 of 10 |
| Key West Florida, USA | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 4 |
| Puerto Vallarta Mexico | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 4 |
| St. Thomas US Virgin Islands | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 4 |
| Sharm El Sheikh Egypt | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 12 |
| Cape Town South Africa | 0 of 4 qualify | 4 of 10 |
| Montego Bay Jamaica | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Crete Greece | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Mallorca Spain | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| San Juan Puerto Rico | 0 of 3 qualify | 3 of 3 |
| Big Island Hawaii, USA | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Algarve Portugal | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| St. Lucia Caribbean | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Split Croatia | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Koh Samui Thailand | 0 of 2 qualify | 2 of 2 |
| Las Vegas Nevada, USA | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Santorini Greece | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 2 |
| Fethiye Turkey | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Ibiza Spain | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
| Dubrovnik Croatia | 0 of 1 qualify | 1 of 1 |
Questions
Can I do a scuba dive with a back or heart condition?
163 of 308 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 252 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.
How up to date is this information?
We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.