The global dive map for scuba divers, freedivers, and snorkelers.

Sea turtle habitat

Akumal means "place of the turtle" and the bay's seagrass meadows regularly host turtles. Follow local guidelines: stay horizontal, keep your distance, and never touch or chase wildlife.

Beginner-friendly reef profiles

Many local reef dives and snorkel areas are shallow and protected, with typical depths around 10 m to 25 m and warm water most of the year.

Multiple coasts from one base

Dive the south-coast coves near Lagos, then pivot to Sagres or Portimao when wind and swell shift.

Caves and walls without the tropics

Limestone geology creates small caves, swim-through style passages, and reef walls that reward patient finning and good buoyancy.

Upwelling-fueled biodiversity

The Cabo Frio upwelling brings nutrients that can concentrate baitfish and bigger predators, plus create dramatic thermoclines for photographers and marine-life hunters.

Protected-area seascape

Dive and snorkel within a mosaic of protected zones managed by ICMBio and INEA. Rules can be site- and season-specific, so going with licensed operators matters.

Wreck Portfolio

Antilla, Pedernalis, Jane Sea, and Debbie II sit between 10 m and 30 m bottoms, ideal for recreational profiles.

Shore + Boat Options

Mix easy shore entries at Mangel Halto and Pos Chiquito with short-run boat dives to wrecks and reefs.

Marine Park Since 1979

Bonaire protected its entire coastline in 1979; rules and fees fund rangers and moorings.

Shore-Diving Paradise

Yellow stones mark drive-and-dive entries; reefs start a short swim from shore.

Tangalooma Wrecks

A shallow cluster of deliberately scuttled vessels that works for snorkeling, freediving, and training dives in natural light.

Marine Park Protection

Moreton Bay Marine Park zoning includes no-take areas, no-anchoring areas, and go-slow wildlife zones that protect turtles and dugongs.

Signature wall diving

Coral gardens in shallow water, then dramatic walls that can drop well past recreational limits. Great for wide-angle, turtles, and relaxed drifts when the tide is right.

Easy base in Manado

One airport gateway supports multiple micro-destinations: Bunaken day boats, mainland reefs, Minahasa highlands, and Bitung-side wildlife.

Sea turtle habitat

Akumal means "place of the turtle" and the bay's seagrass meadows regularly host turtles. Follow local guidelines: stay horizontal, keep your distance, and never touch or chase wildlife.

Beginner-friendly reef profiles

Many local reef dives and snorkel areas are shallow and protected, with typical depths around 10 m to 25 m and warm water most of the year.

Multiple coasts from one base

Dive the south-coast coves near Lagos, then pivot to Sagres or Portimao when wind and swell shift.

Caves and walls without the tropics

Limestone geology creates small caves, swim-through style passages, and reef walls that reward patient finning and good buoyancy.

Upwelling-fueled biodiversity

The Cabo Frio upwelling brings nutrients that can concentrate baitfish and bigger predators, plus create dramatic thermoclines for photographers and marine-life hunters.

Protected-area seascape

Dive and snorkel within a mosaic of protected zones managed by ICMBio and INEA. Rules can be site- and season-specific, so going with licensed operators matters.

Wreck Portfolio

Antilla, Pedernalis, Jane Sea, and Debbie II sit between 10 m and 30 m bottoms, ideal for recreational profiles.

Shore + Boat Options

Mix easy shore entries at Mangel Halto and Pos Chiquito with short-run boat dives to wrecks and reefs.

Marine Park Since 1979

Bonaire protected its entire coastline in 1979; rules and fees fund rangers and moorings.

Shore-Diving Paradise

Yellow stones mark drive-and-dive entries; reefs start a short swim from shore.

Tangalooma Wrecks

A shallow cluster of deliberately scuttled vessels that works for snorkeling, freediving, and training dives in natural light.

Marine Park Protection

Moreton Bay Marine Park zoning includes no-take areas, no-anchoring areas, and go-slow wildlife zones that protect turtles and dugongs.

Signature wall diving

Coral gardens in shallow water, then dramatic walls that can drop well past recreational limits. Great for wide-angle, turtles, and relaxed drifts when the tide is right.

Easy base in Manado

One airport gateway supports multiple micro-destinations: Bunaken day boats, mainland reefs, Minahasa highlands, and Bitung-side wildlife.