Discover Dive Destinations

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.

Gateway Logistics

Fly into CNS and be on a reef boat within hours.

Minke Season

June to July in-water encounters under a strict code with endorsed operators.

Marine Park Access

Multiple ANPs with moorings and clear visitor rules protect reefs and standardize fees.

Wildlife Windows

Seasonal whale sharks, sailfish, eagle rays, and bull sharks within day-trip range.

Two-ocean flexibility

Atlantic Seaboard and False Bay let operators switch sides when wind or swell hits, creating a genuine year-round window.

Iconic kelp forests

Kelp forests here are part of the Great African Sea Forest, now iconic for snorkelers and freedivers.

Kelp Forest Diving Close to LA

Casino Point shore dives and short boats from Avalon or Two Harbors hit kelp, sea lions, bat rays, and seasonal giant black sea bass.

Protected Marine Areas

Lovers Cove, Casino Point, and other SMCAs limit take so fish and kelp stay bold.

Protected waters

Hol Chan, Caye Caulker, Turneffe, and Lighthouse are managed marine areas with clear rules and ranger presence.

Short boat rides

Most local reef sites are within 15 km of the docks, keeping days efficient and flexible.

Cold water kelp forests

Dense kelp and rocky reefs hold rockfish, sheephead, invertebrates, plus occasional pelagics for wide-angle and macro.

Protected waters

Thirteen MPAs cover about 21% of waters, with several no-take reserves open for diving and snorkeling.

Wreck Playground

Multiple WWII ships within an hour of town, from shallow gunboats to deeper cargo vessels.

Karst Lakes

Barracuda Lake’s haloclines and thermoclines create otherworldly diving and freediving.

Drift Diving

Reliable currents create long, low-effort wall dives across protected reefs.

Marine Park

Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park enforces no-touch, no-gloves rules with daily wristbands.

Out-of-hurricane-belt

Low storm disruption risk and steady trades mean dependable dive weeks.

Shore + boat flexibility

Drive-up sites for independence plus boats for Watamula, Mushroom Forest, and Klein Curaçao.

Bucket-list Walls

Bells-to-Blue Hole and Canyon are Red Sea classics within day-trip reach from town.

Freedive Depth Access

Consistent depth lines at in-town bays and the Blue Hole, plus an active coaching and competition scene.

UNESCO marine sanctuary

World Heritage status protects tuna, sharks, turtles, dolphins, and seabird breeding grounds.

Year round warm water

Water holds around 27°C–29°C year round, so dives and snorkels stay warm.

Marine Sanctuary

2,900 sq nm under NOAA protection with refreshed management plan and zone map.

Wreck Trek

Spanning Benwood to Vandenberg, the Keys' wreck chain is a rite of passage for experienced divers.

Pelagic magnet

Schooling hammerheads, Galapagos sharks, eagle rays, and seasonal whale sharks up north.

Endemics access

Penguins, marine iguanas, and flightless cormorants on western itineraries.

Marine protection

Enhanced Marine Parks and Wildlife Interaction Zones with strict no-anchoring and no-take rules around most high-use sites.

Wall diving

Vertical drop-offs within a short swim of the reef crest with frequent eagle ray and reef shark sightings.

Tri island flexibility

Pair Grenada resort diving with a short hop to Carriacou for quieter reefs and villages.

Wreck and reef mix

Bianca C and other wrecks sit near colorful slopes and walls, so you can mix profiles without long rides.

Double wreck diving

Tokai Maru and SMS Cormoran sit adjacent in Apra Harbor, letting qualified divers visit wrecks from WWI and WWII on one dive.

Year round water temps

Expect 27°C to 29°C with light exposure protection for most divers.

Manta night diving

Two primary manta sites off Kona deliver frequent encounters on guided night dives.

Pelagic blackwater

Kona pioneered drifting bluewater night dives over deep ocean near shore.

South Shore Ease

Year-round shore and boat diving centered around Poipu and Koloa with simple logistics.

Niihau Adventure

Summer day trips to Lehua and Niihau offer caverns, big relief, and pelagic chances.

Training Mecca

Sandy platforms and leeward bays make skills stick quickly.

Whale Shark Chance

Peaks in March–May with a secondary September–October window at pinnacles.

Signature Wildlife

Reliable manta encounters at Makassar Reef and Manta Alley, plus turtles, reef sharks, and seasonal pelagics.

Adventure Drifts

World class current diving on seamounts and channels with careful tide timing and negative entries when needed.

Offshore Atoll Diving

Day trips to Banco Chinchorro's walls, pinnacles, and shallow wrecks when seas permit.

Healthiest Reefs

Chinchorro is monitored as free of white syndrome; coral communities remain robust.

Megafauna Seasons

Manta feeding aggregations in Baa Atoll May–Nov and year‑round whale sharks in South Ari.

Liveaboard Range

Hop multiple atolls to match monsoon‑driven visibility and current.

Compact and connected

Short drives and frequent ferries cluster dozens of sites into easy day plans.

Wreck variety

Artificial reefs for all levels plus managed access to historic heritage wrecks.

French Caribbean marine park

Parc naturel marin de Martinique and the Agoa Sanctuary protect reefs, mangroves, and marine mammals with tight anchoring rules.

Year round warm water

Sea temps usually run 27°C–29°C, so a 3 mm suit covers most months.

Clear-water Bowl

Molokini’s protected crescent often has visibility that rewards wide-angle shooting.

Macro to Megafauna

Turtles, reef sharks, endemic reef fish, plus seasonal humpbacks in the Maui Nui sanctuary.

Predator free island arc

Pest-free offshore islands keep bird and lizard colonies intact and the surrounding reefs lively.

Wild yet reachable diving

From Whitianga, day boats reach bays, walls, and pinnacles in about an hour, delivering offshore viz and schooling pelagics.

Marine Protected Area

Formal MPA since 2010 covering 20,057 hectares with zones for tourism, traditional fishing, sacred sites, and harbors.

Big-animal encounters

Reef mantas year-round at cleaning stations; mola mola most reliable Jul–Oct when upwellings cool the water.

Wreck Alley

Multiple photogenic wrecks reachable in one morning from Waikiki.

Beginner Friendly

Protected snorkel-lagoon at Hanauma Bay and shallow turtle sites near town.

Island hopping hub

Naha links Kerama ferries and short hops to Miyako, Ishigaki, and Yonaguni, so you can sample multiple Japan dive regions from one base.

Warm, clear water

Water runs roughly 22°C–29°C with frequent 20 m–30 m visibility.

Two-Worlds Week

Pair warm Caribbean drifts with calm freshwater caverns without long transfers.

Protected Reefs

Nearby national parks require daily bracelets and approved guides that help keep reefs healthy.

Pelagics from a hub base

Base in Ponta Delgada for sheltered coastal dives plus day trips to Formigas, Banco Dollabarat, and Dom Joao de Castro.

Year-round mild Atlantic climate

Air ranges roughly 14°C–24°C and sea 16°C–23°C with the right suit.

Outer Reef Access

Speedy day boats from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina reach Agincourt and Opal Reef sites for three-stop itineraries.

Protected Marine Park

Green Zones and no-anchoring areas safeguard coral; tours use public moorings and strict codes of practice.

Both manta species

Encounters at Manta Ridge and Manta Sandy in the north and seamounts in Misool.

Year-round warmth

Water sits near 28°C to 30°C most months.

Wall and canyon diving

Sheer fringing walls and canyons like Marys Place and Spooky Channel sit minutes from shore with rays and occasional sharks.

Marine park protection

The Bay Islands marine park and Roatan Marine Park moorings protect sharks, turtles, conch, lobster, and parrotfish.

Reef proximity

Most dive sites sit a short boat ride from docks, maximizing bottom time and minimizing transit.

Protected waters

Hol Chan and Mexico Rocks are fully zoned reserves with enforced rules to keep snorkel and shallow-dive sites vibrant.

Calm gulf conditions

Tomini Gulf moderates swell, delivering more diveable days.

Volcanic highlight

Una Una’s Colo volcano ringed by fishy walls and seamounts.

Cenote Capital

Year-round cavern access with clear freshwater, haloclines, and stable temps near 24°C.

Protected Reef

Boat-access reefs sit in Arrecifes de Tulum National Park with regulated operators and daily bracelets.

Whale shark hotspot

Peak encounter windows historically in Mar–Apr and Oct–Dec around the north side banks and seamounts.

Training to advanced

Calm south side for courses; north side and offshore mounts for advanced drifts.

Island hopping hub

Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour, and Hamilton Island launch trips to fringing reefs, Whitehaven Beach, and outer GBR sites like Bait and Hardy.

Year round warm water

Seas sit roughly 22°C–28°C, so snorkel and dive any month with light exposure.