Top 10 Dive Destinations

Cocos Island is one of the world's best scuba diving destinations for diving with big animals. Schooling hammerhead sharks is what the Cocos Island diving scene is most famous for, but you can find many other shark and ray species, including white tip reef sharks, silky sharks, the occasional whale sharks, manta rays and marble rays.

Its stunning underwater diversity makes French Polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. French Polynesia is comprised of 118 incredible islands and atolls that host many varied dive sites, boasting colorful and lush reefs, various tropical fish, manta rays, and an array of sharks. One if its island, Mo'orea, is also known to be one of the 3 places on earth where humans can safely swim and snorkel among whales.

There are many great things about diving the Bahamas, but the world-class shark diving is probably the best thing about this year-round Caribbean destination. Divers flock to the Bahamas to dive with tiger sharks at Tiger Beach, oceanic whitetip sharks off Cat Island and great hammerhead sharks in Bimini. Various other shark species can also be regularly seen in these areas.

Scuba diving Galapagos is best known for the BIG and RARE marine life. Hammerhead sharks, 30+ other species of sharks, the ultra-rare marine iguana, and so much more. If you dive at the right time, you'll be surprised with the number of "bucket list" marine animals that can cross off your list within a week of scuba diving in Galapagos.

Guadalupe Island, or Isla Guadalupe, is a volcanic island located off the west coast of Baja Califonia in Mexico, known to scuba divers to offer as the best destination for cage diving with great white sharks. Boasting great visibility this protected marine area outperforms both Australia and South Africa for shark sightings.

Socorro scuba diving is an underwater adventure filled with exciting encounters with large marine animals, including friendly giant manta rays, playful dolphins, breaching humpback whales, whale sharks, various rays, and over seven shark species!

Palau diving is unique, thrilling and very diverse. Hook into the reef or drift through the channel as sharks, mantas, and large schools of fish coast by in the current.

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

With clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, scuba diving in the Maldives is an unforgettable experience in an idyllic paradise. During a diving trip to the Maldives, you may see manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, soft & hard corals and much more.

Hundreds of world-class wrecks, dramatic caves, endless lush coral gardens, biodiversity to rival other Coral Triangle destinations like Indonesia, PNG, and the Philippines, little to no other dive boats around...the Solomon Islands truly is a scuba diving paradise.

Papua New Guinea, also called PNG, is THE scuba diving destination for anyone looking for pristine coral reefs, extremely rich marine life, and exotic culture in a completely off-the-beath-path location.

Scuba diving in the Red Sea offers divers some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs, plentiful marine life, and highly diverse sites to dive.

Palau diving is unique, thrilling and very diverse. Hook into the reef or drift through the channel as sharks, mantas, and large schools of fish coast by in the current.

Florida offers an incredible range of warm-water diving and some special treats for both novices and already experienced divers. There are dive sites for all types of scuba divers. The dive destination has some excellent wrecks, among which is also one of the largest artificial reefs in the world, the USS Oriskany.

Diving in Southern California can be a surprisingly rich experience offering a lot of diversity in marine life and leading you through its majestic kelp forests.

Boasting strong diving infrastructure, diverse types of diving, incredible walls and wrecks, and great visibility, the Cayman Islands--Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac--have been attracting scuba divers for decades, including beginners!

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

Kona’s underwater world features vibrant coral gardens, dramatic lava formations, and abundant marine life. With opportunities to dive with manta rays, swim through volcanic structures, and explore clear waters, it’s unforgettable.

There are many great things about diving the Bahamas, but the world-class shark diving is probably the best thing about this year-round Caribbean destination. Divers flock to the Bahamas to dive with tiger sharks at Tiger Beach, oceanic whitetip sharks off Cat Island and great hammerhead sharks in Bimini. Various other shark species can also be regularly seen in these areas.

Scuba diving in Bali is exceptionally diverse and makes the perfect destination for a scuba diving safari. Unique macro critters, interesting wrecks, beautiful coral reefs, schools of tunas and barracudas, and bigger animals like mola molas and manta rays - Bali scuba diving has it all.

With clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, scuba diving in the Maldives is an unforgettable experience in an idyllic paradise. During a diving trip to the Maldives, you may see manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, soft & hard corals and much more.

Its stunning underwater diversity makes French Polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. French Polynesia is comprised of 118 incredible islands and atolls that host many varied dive sites, boasting colorful and lush reefs, various tropical fish, manta rays, and an array of sharks. One if its island, Mo'orea, is also known to be one of the 3 places on earth where humans can safely swim and snorkel among whales.

Belize diving is varied enough to please everyone from novices to seasoned divers. You'll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish.

Belize diving is varied enough to please everyone from novices to seasoned divers. You'll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish.

Divers can see colorful large sponges and sea fans while diving Bonaire, as well as explore quite a few shipwrecks, and encounter various marine life like turtles, barracudas and groupers. Angelfish, butterflyfish, seahorses, crabs, and shrimps can also be seen.

There are many great things about diving the Bahamas, but the world-class shark diving is probably the best thing about this year-round Caribbean destination. Divers flock to the Bahamas to dive with tiger sharks at Tiger Beach, oceanic whitetip sharks off Cat Island and great hammerhead sharks in Bimini. Various other shark species can also be regularly seen in these areas.

Boasting strong diving infrastructure, diverse types of diving, incredible walls and wrecks, and great visibility, the Cayman Islands--Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac--have been attracting scuba divers for decades, including beginners!

Year-round diving is available throughout these small but intriguing volcanic dive environments. Divers will encounter an abundance of diverse and thriving marine life across relaxed dive sites in calm clear waters.

The clear, calm waters of Dominica attract divers from all over the world. Diverse underwater landscapes feature volcanic vents, dramatic walls, and colorful marine life. A big attraction in Dominica are the sperm whales. There are only a few places in the world where you can swim with sperm whales.

Join our Elite Expedition to Dominica in January 2026. Led by renowned photographer Amos Nachoum, this once-in-a-lifetime experience offers incredible encounters with sperm whales in a small group.

Raja Ampat diving is characterized by its mindblowing diversity, featuring a plethora of medium to large size fish, good macro, and great hard and soft coral reefs, along with some muck and mangrove sites. The water temperatures hover at around 89F (31C) year-round--so warm that a wetsuit is hardly needed. The archipelago's topside scenery is also stunning.

Hundreds of world-class wrecks, dramatic caves, endless lush coral gardens, biodiversity to rival other Coral Triangle destinations like Indonesia, PNG, and the Philippines, little to no other dive boats around...the Solomon Islands truly is a scuba diving paradise.

Papua New Guinea, also called PNG, is THE scuba diving destination for anyone looking for pristine coral reefs, extremely rich marine life, and exotic culture in a completely off-the-beath-path location.

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

Scuba diving in the Red Sea offers divers some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs, plentiful marine life, and highly diverse sites to dive.

The remote island of Kosrae remains a diving secret, hosting intricate and healthy reefs but very few tourists. It's located 2,960 miles southwest of Honolulu. At only eight miles wide at its furthest points, this small 30% habitable island has been described as an undeveloped Tahiti.

Diving Tubbataha Reef is sought after for its incredible marine biodiversity, dynamic underwater terrain, and a wide variety of large marine animals including sea turtles, manta rays, various sharks, including the occasional whale sharks.

Belize diving is varied enough to please everyone from novices to seasoned divers. You'll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish.

Its stunning underwater diversity makes French Polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. French Polynesia is comprised of 118 incredible islands and atolls that host many varied dive sites, boasting colorful and lush reefs, various tropical fish, manta rays, and an array of sharks. One if its island, Mo'orea, is also known to be one of the 3 places on earth where humans can safely swim and snorkel among whales.

Divers can see colorful large sponges and sea fans while diving Bonaire, as well as explore quite a few shipwrecks, and encounter various marine life like turtles, barracudas and groupers. Angelfish, butterflyfish, seahorses, crabs, and shrimps can also be seen.

Kona’s underwater world features vibrant coral gardens, dramatic lava formations, and abundant marine life. With opportunities to dive with manta rays, swim through volcanic structures, and explore clear waters, it’s unforgettable.

Boasting strong diving infrastructure, diverse types of diving, incredible walls and wrecks, and great visibility, the Cayman Islands--Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac--have been attracting scuba divers for decades, including beginners!

Scuba diving in Bali is exceptionally diverse and makes the perfect destination for a scuba diving safari. Unique macro critters, interesting wrecks, beautiful coral reefs, schools of tunas and barracudas, and bigger animals like mola molas and manta rays - Bali scuba diving has it all.

Lembeh Strait is the muck diving capital of the world and, is definitely one of the best macro photography destinations in the world. Underwater photographers flock here from all over the world to see a myriad of critters, frogfish, pipefish, nudibranchs, seahorses, juvenile fish, and other exotic animals. Don't expect beautiful coral reefs in Lembeh itself, but very scenic reefs exist at nearby islands.

Dumaguete is an all-in-one scuba diving destination, offering the perfect mix of everything a scuba diver would want--great selection of resorts, a nice -sized town, excellent muck diving with lots of rare critters along the Dauin coastline, and good wide-angle opportunities at Apo Island. Add in the friendly people of the Philippines and you have a winning scuba diving destination.

Cebu and Bohol feature pristine dive sites, from colorful reefs to marine sanctuaries. Divers can encounter diverse species, including turtles and rare critters, while exploring dramatic underwater landscapes and vibrant ecosystems.

Diving in Southern California can be a surprisingly rich experience offering a lot of diversity in marine life and leading you through its majestic kelp forests.

Scuba diving Galapagos is best known for the BIG and RARE marine life. Hammerhead sharks, 30+ other species of sharks, the ultra-rare marine iguana, and so much more. If you dive at the right time, you'll be surprised with the number of "bucket list" marine animals that can cross off your list within a week of scuba diving in Galapagos.

Cocos Island is one of the world's best scuba diving destinations for diving with big animals. Schooling hammerhead sharks is what the Cocos Island diving scene is most famous for, but you can find many other shark and ray species, including white tip reef sharks, silky sharks, the occasional whale sharks, manta rays and marble rays.

Palau diving is unique, thrilling and very diverse. Hook into the reef or drift through the channel as sharks, mantas, and large schools of fish coast by in the current.

Sipadan offers world-class diving with vibrant coral walls, abundant marine life, and unique underwater ecosystems. Divers can encounter barracudas, turtles, and schools of fish, making it one of the world’s premier dive destinations.

Raja Ampat diving is characterized by its mindblowing diversity, featuring a plethora of medium to large size fish, good macro, and great hard and soft coral reefs, along with some muck and mangrove sites. The water temperatures hover at around 89F (31C) year-round--so warm that a wetsuit is hardly needed. The archipelago's topside scenery is also stunning.

Scuba diving in the Red Sea offers divers some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs, plentiful marine life, and highly diverse sites to dive.

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

Socorro scuba diving is an underwater adventure filled with exciting encounters with large marine animals, including friendly giant manta rays, playful dolphins, breaching humpback whales, whale sharks, various rays, and over seven shark species!

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

With clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, scuba diving in the Maldives is an unforgettable experience in an idyllic paradise. During a diving trip to the Maldives, you may see manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, soft & hard corals and much more.

Scuba diving in Bali is exceptionally diverse and makes the perfect destination for a scuba diving safari. Unique macro critters, interesting wrecks, beautiful coral reefs, schools of tunas and barracudas, and bigger animals like mola molas and manta rays - Bali scuba diving has it all.

Sipadan offers world-class diving with vibrant coral walls, abundant marine life, and unique underwater ecosystems. Divers can encounter barracudas, turtles, and schools of fish, making it one of the world’s premier dive destinations.

Boasting strong diving infrastructure, diverse types of diving, incredible walls and wrecks, and great visibility, the Cayman Islands--Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac--have been attracting scuba divers for decades, including beginners!

Belize diving is varied enough to please everyone from novices to seasoned divers. You'll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish.

Kona’s underwater world features vibrant coral gardens, dramatic lava formations, and abundant marine life. With opportunities to dive with manta rays, swim through volcanic structures, and explore clear waters, it’s unforgettable.

Its stunning underwater diversity makes French Polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. French Polynesia is comprised of 118 incredible islands and atolls that host many varied dive sites, boasting colorful and lush reefs, various tropical fish, manta rays, and an array of sharks. One if its island, Mo'orea, is also known to be one of the 3 places on earth where humans can safely swim and snorkel among whales.

Scuba diving in Bali is exceptionally diverse and makes the perfect destination for a scuba diving safari. Unique macro critters, interesting wrecks, beautiful coral reefs, schools of tunas and barracudas, and bigger animals like mola molas and manta rays - Bali scuba diving has it all.

Papua New Guinea, also called PNG, is THE scuba diving destination for anyone looking for pristine coral reefs, extremely rich marine life, and exotic culture in a completely off-the-beath-path location.

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

Its stunning underwater diversity makes French Polynesia one of the best diving destinations in the world. French Polynesia is comprised of 118 incredible islands and atolls that host many varied dive sites, boasting colorful and lush reefs, various tropical fish, manta rays, and an array of sharks. One if its island, Mo'orea, is also known to be one of the 3 places on earth where humans can safely swim and snorkel among whales.

Hundreds of world-class wrecks, dramatic caves, endless lush coral gardens, biodiversity to rival other Coral Triangle destinations like Indonesia, PNG, and the Philippines, little to no other dive boats around...the Solomon Islands truly is a scuba diving paradise.

Scuba diving in Yap can be an eco-tourists dream come true, especially thanks to the recently designated protected area around Yap Island, where manta rays are able to swim freely and safely through the rich waters of the Pacific. With calm conditions and new sites still being discovered, Yap has something for every level of diver, from beginners to the most advanced.

Scuba diving in the Red Sea offers divers some of the world's most beautiful coral reefs, plentiful marine life, and highly diverse sites to dive.

The clear, calm waters of Dominica attract divers from all over the world. Diverse underwater landscapes feature volcanic vents, dramatic walls, and colorful marine life. A big attraction in Dominica are the sperm whales. There are only a few places in the world where you can swim with sperm whales.

Join our Elite Expedition to Dominica in January 2026. Led by renowned photographer Amos Nachoum, this once-in-a-lifetime experience offers incredible encounters with sperm whales in a small group.

Boasting strong diving infrastructure, diverse types of diving, incredible walls and wrecks, and great visibility, the Cayman Islands--Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac--have been attracting scuba divers for decades, including beginners!

Diving Tubbataha Reef is sought after for its incredible marine biodiversity, dynamic underwater terrain, and a wide variety of large marine animals including sea turtles, manta rays, various sharks, including the occasional whale sharks.

Sipadan offers world-class diving with vibrant coral walls, abundant marine life, and unique underwater ecosystems. Divers can encounter barracudas, turtles, and schools of fish, making it one of the world’s premier dive destinations.

Papua New Guinea, also called PNG, is THE scuba diving destination for anyone looking for pristine coral reefs, extremely rich marine life, and exotic culture in a completely off-the-beath-path location.

Palau diving is unique, thrilling and very diverse. Hook into the reef or drift through the channel as sharks, mantas, and large schools of fish coast by in the current.

Fiji's scuba diving scene is best known for its colorful soft corals which offer an unmatched wide spectrum of colors, great variations of healthy hard corals, dramatic topography, typically clear water and a great variety of reef fish.

Scuba diving Galapagos is best known for the BIG and RARE marine life. Hammerhead sharks, 30+ other species of sharks, the ultra-rare marine iguana, and so much more. If you dive at the right time, you'll be surprised with the number of "bucket list" marine animals that can cross off your list within a week of scuba diving in Galapagos.

Isla Mujeres is a year-round dive destination known for big animal encounters like whale sharks and mantas. Easy diving with abundant marine life like turtles make this a great family dive destination. Scuba divers can also enjoy beautiful corals, wrecks, and spot a variety of pelagic species. Another highlight is the sailfish season that attracts people all around. Plus, the island is also home to an underwater museum that has become a unique dive site. Isla Mujeres has a variety of dive sites for beginners and advanced divers both.

With clear blue water, white sand beaches, and great visibility, scuba diving in the Maldives is an unforgettable experience in an idyllic paradise. During a diving trip to the Maldives, you may see manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, soft & hard corals and much more.

Cebu and Bohol feature pristine dive sites, from colorful reefs to marine sanctuaries. Divers can encounter diverse species, including turtles and rare critters, while exploring dramatic underwater landscapes and vibrant ecosystems.

Cocos Island is one of the world's best scuba diving destinations for diving with big animals. Schooling hammerhead sharks is what the Cocos Island diving scene is most famous for, but you can find many other shark and ray species, including white tip reef sharks, silky sharks, the occasional whale sharks, manta rays and marble rays.

Belize diving is varied enough to please everyone from novices to seasoned divers. You'll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish.