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Misool Boo Rocks, Indonesia
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Misool is an ambiguous archipelago in Indonesia with umpteen number of diving sites including Boo Rock. This one is considered to be one of the best scuba diving places in the world. It is located on one of the islands named Raja Ampat. The two swim-through gaps have given the site its name and you can witness the mind blowing coral reefs acting as a perfect background for the turquoise water.
Multi coloured pinnate batfish and grunts are the regular visitors at this diving spot. They in turn create a scintillating atmosphere underwater and extending an overwhelmed feeling for the divers. Underwater photographers are seen here in plenty as the views at the bottom remain unpredictably incredible always.
The best time to dive: From the month of October to April.
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Thousands of square miles of the western
Pacific region is the tiny islands, Micronesia which delivers an unparalleled
diving experience to those who are diligent adventurers. A compilation of
different small islands is Micronesia which was prominent in the historic and
cultural transitions of the world.
Chuuk is one of the most important ones and
it was the strategic location for Japan Empire to place its naval base during
World War II. Plenty of shipwrecks, attacks, destruction have caused the
archipelago earn a specific space in the history. The divers will get the
chance to encounter large manta birostris or manta rays while diving on yet
another culturally predominant island, Yap. Likewise, multiple islands which
provide proper diving experience.
Best time to dive:
Throughout the year.
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Bonaire Scuba Dive, USA
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With more than 80 diving sites, Bonaire
Island or Bonaire Marine Park possesses some beautiful corals both short and
long ones along with a collection of around 350 species of fish. Bonaire is an
island country in the municipality of Netherlands. An undulating nature is the
blessing of this island, the turquoise waters and the unsurpassed beauty of the
white sandy beaches prompt the visitors to fall in love with it.
The names of
the diving spots can be seen in yellow boards clearly from the shore. There are
a number of diving providers on the island which have good and cheap packages
of diving.
Best time to dive: From December to April.
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Cayman Islands, Caribbean
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One of the most happening islands of the
Carribean, Cayman Islands are a favourite divers’ spot with devilish drop-off
and wreck dives across the coolest corals. It has 365 known diving sites
promising an enthralling experience under water for those who head out to get
embraced by pure adventure.
Grand Cayman is the popularized diving island
though Cayman Islands have other two islands as well. The divers have to expect
an average temperature of 26-28* Celsius year-round at this beautiful island
that has strong and long walls arrayed in order to extend the safest diving
moments.
Best time to visit: Any
time round the year.
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Cancun Playa del carmen, Mexico
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The town of Playa del Carmen in Mexico is found
to be an enriched place for spending a great vacation as it is parallel to the
Riviera Maya. The waters between Playa and Cozumel are inevitably suitable to
do scuba diving and sport fishing. Cancun is yet another famous diving site
near to Riviera Maya.
Cancun has the credit of holding the world’s largest
underwater sculpture museum which is quite a good reason to visit this site.
The two tank night dives exclusively for certified divers will reveal an eerie
session at the bottom and the 55 feet reef dive is relatively challenging. This
reef includes two immersions to local reefs between Cancun and Isla Mujeres.
The best time to dive: December to April
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Sipadan and Semporna, Malaysia
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An unrivaled scuba diving destination in Malaysia
is Sipadan. It is one of the fish capitals of the world introducing many rare
species of marine animals as well to the community of divers. Barracuda Point,
Coral Garden, The Drop Off, Hanging Gardens, Midreef, Turtle Cavern, Whitetip
Avenue and the list of dive sites on the island just continues.
Sea turtles and
other bunches of unique algae, flora and fauna are richly present everywhere in
Sipadan and in almost all the dive spots.
The best time to dive: April to December
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Honduras coast hosts the Bay Islands which is
a compilation of eight islands and 53 small cays and these islands are one of
the best scuba diving places in the world. A favourite stop for those diving
and snorkeling lovers, the Bay Islands’ important three islands are Roatan,
Utila and Guanaja. Here, one can witness the second largest barrier reefs in
the world.
As it has the thrilling diving spots, anyone can easily get access
to take part in the activity heading to encounter with the differing underwater
kingdom of life. The beaches on the islands are popularized and filled with backpackers
almost all the time.
Best time to dive: Any time round the year.
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Yongala is a quite famous diving spot in the
Great Barrier Reef which displays the flamboyant underwater world to the
adventure seekers. It is termed to be
one of the best wreck dive spots in the world. The wreck is spread across a 33
meter deep sandy bottom and diving here is meant for experienced divers as
strong currents can be expected any time.
The wildlife surrounding the wreck is
just marvelous; it consists of eagle rays, Manta rays, sea turtles, sea snakes,
Barracudas, Giant trevallies and much more different schools of fish and other
sea animals.
Best time to dive: Winter has warm and clear
days with a visibility of 15 to 25 meters.
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Big Brother, Egyptian Red Sea
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Featuring two wrecks namely Numidia and Aida,
The Brothers are a pair of tiny islands in the Red Sea of Egypt which are
actually two massive reef pillars emerging out from the depths. An undeniable
attraction here is the impressive collection of marine lives especially fish
types.
In addition to the prevailing charm, the coral reefs have impeccable
contribution to beautifying the entire abyss. The Big Brother is the larger one
measuring about 400 meter long that obsesses a symbol of British rule, the
Victorian stone lighthouse. The narrow coral reefs suggestively open up the
unrestrained way of diving.
Bets season for diving: Any time during the
year.
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Great Blue Hole, Belize
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Dissimilar to any natural beauty is the
astonishing Great Blue Hole, a giant submarine sinkhole lying off the coast of
Belize. As a result of various quaternary glaciation, the circular shaped hole
formed that has turned out to be one of the most scenic sights in the world and
a World Heritage Site listed by UNESCO.
It shares an impressive place among the
groups of recreational divers around the world, using the chance to mingle with
the enlarged circle of different types of fish and sea mammals. The hole can be
approached via a boat and the turquoise water exhibits the undying beauty so
well.
Best time to dive: Round the year
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Manta Ray Night Dive, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
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Manta Ray Night Dive in Kailua Kona, an
island in Hawaii is quite famous among the circles of adventure seekers as it
is one among the best scuba diving places in the world. A distinct island with
more than 200 resident Manta rays is Kailua Kona and the different diving
providers around the island offer the best diving experience possible.
At
night, the Manta rays are easily visible and that is the reason behind the fame
night dive has been holding till date. A cruise along the bluish water offers a
flamboyant view of sunset before getting deep in to the abyss to spot the giant
but marvelous sea creatures.
Best time to dive: All the year round
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Tiputa Pass Rangiroa, Polynesia
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A celebrated dive site in Rangiroa region is
Tiputa Pass that experienced by many divers in the world knowing the best ways
of conquering the incoming and outgoing currents. There are multiple diving
sites in the same region which demand different sets of diving skills and
points.
The Shark’s Cavern has its name from the 115 feet long cavern and here
the diver needs good buoyancy control and proper instincts. The larger reef
sharks can be spot at the Canyons, the Run and the Crossing, the Windmill, the
Blue and the Angle are the famous, thrilling and experience diving spots
adventure seekers would love to explore every other time.
Best time to dive: January and February are
the best time to dive though all the year round is recommended.
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Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
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The coast of Kwazulu- Natal in South Africa
triumphantly boasts Aliwal Shoal, a rocky reef inhabited by large and short
corals and subtropical fish varieties. Aliwal Shoal is frequently accepted as
one of the ten best dive sites in the world because of numerous reasons. It is
famous for the two shipwrecks as well but majorly an authentic recreational
dive sites.
Grey Nurse sharks are found in large number in Shoal which is a
valid reason for divers to flood in massive numbers to this spot. As it is the major
tourist destination of South Africa, umpteen number of resorts, diving centres,
hotels, restaurants are abundantly seen.
Best time to dive: November to January are
recommended.
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Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman
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Being the smallest island in Cayman Islands
list, Little Cayman has the cutest spot among the Scuba diving specialists. The
unsurpassed wilderness brimming with wild creatures outnumber the human
population on the island. The beaches are quite alluring here but the secret
beauty lies in the depths.
As a diver goes deep inside the waters, the parts of
Bloody Bay Wall become visible which is an undersea cliff causing the place to
be a breathtaking diving destinations in the world. An incomparable mustering of
variety sponges unlike any other parts of the Carribean can be witnessed by one
here alongside the vibrant sea lives sticking on to the cracks and crevices of
the majestic wall.
Best time to dive: All year round is best to
dive in here.
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U-352 Dive, North Carolina
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26 miles of Southeast of Beaufort Inlet proudly preserves the remaining of a 218 foot long Type VII C German U-Boat commonly known as the U-352 which was sunken years ago. From the inlet, it will take around one hour and forty five minutes to reach this extravagant dive site where the conning tower of the boat rises up to 90 feet and the main part exists up to 100 feet.
The flocks of amberjack swimming around the U-352 carry a phenomenal vibe which makes the divers be more attracted toward the destination.
The best time to dive: Anytime during the year is suitable for diving here.
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Biscayne National Park, Florida
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It is surprising to know what makes Biscayne
National Park a dive paradise is basically the 25 miles long coral reefs, barrier
islands, estuaries and obviously the sea arraying a magnificent sights in the
depth. During the dive, one will have to
encounter with the abundant and relishing marine life that consists of goliath
grouper, sea turtles, manatees, lemon, hammerhead, tiger sharks etc.
One can
dive up to 50 and 80 feet depth where a temperature level of 36 to 55 degree
Fahrenheit and visibility comes up to 100 feet.
Elkhorn Reef dominates the shallow reef patch and this one is the
favourite for divers as well.
Best time to dive: June and July are the best
time to do scuba diving.
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Scuba diving in the White Sea which is a part
of the Arctic Ocean is thrilling always as it offers a different experience
internally and a variant underwater world is displayed as you go deeper. This
internal sea is a part of Russia with more clear water and rich in specific
fauna belongs to the boreal type.
During diving, the more scenic picture of the
abyss come visible slowly. It would be consisting of starfish, brittle stars, crabs,
shrimps etc and the rock surface holds soft corals, actiniae, sponges, hydroids
etc. The inmost depth the diver can go in is 340 meters and up to 50 meters of
the interior would become visible.
The best time to dive: All year round is suitable to do diving here.
In winter, winter diving will be arranged.
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Tobermory Scuba Diving, Canada
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Tobermory was named as the Scuba Diving
capital of Canada because it is a plethora of multiple diving spots equally
distributing chances for beginners as well as veterans. Located
at the northern tip of the South Bruce Peninsula, Tobermory is a slice of land
that forms the western border of the Georgian Bay.
The shipwrecks that
are hundreds of years old are main attractions at these sites and they are
counted to be 22 in number as of now. These sunken vessels bring in more charm
underwater making the destination of divers more relishing and significant.
Fathom Five national marine park preserves these shipwrecks and the park takes
care of the possessions still.
The best time to dive: Any time during the
year
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Scuba
diving or ice diving at North Pole, Alaska would be ticked as one among the bucket
list things of your life. Cutting through the thick snow of the Summit Lake in
the tundra region of Kenai Peninsula can be declared as the toughest and the
most challenging adventure activity in the world, probably.
The sockeye salmons
are found in plenty here and the winter divers’ favourite spot is this to spot
these typical variety of salmon. The lake is encircled beautifully by the
Hoodoo Mountain and of course the high-alpine tundra should not be missed out
of description.
The best
time to dive: The snow is thicker in the months of December through May.
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The Hudson River is 315 mile long that flows
through the picturesque Hudson valley finally sinks into the Atlantic Ocean and
it acts as a major political margin between New York and New Jersey. The river
is so popular among the ice divers of the world for the appearance of the river
changes according to the winter storms and currents.
Many of the famous divers
have discovered musket balls and the remnants of wooden wrecks from the deep bottom
of the river years back. The surface is blanketed with thick layer of ice
sheet, which can be up to 1 to 10 inches.
The best time to dive: The month of February
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Considered to be the largest and oldest fresh
water lake in the world, Lake Baikal is flowing through Siberia and it
comprises roughly 20% of the world’s unfrozen fresh water. It is formed of a
rift which gives it the form of crescent. It is peculiar among the best scuba
diving places in the world. Also, the water is much clear letting adventure
lovers to indulge in a deep water diving and snorkel in this lake.
The
visibility under the water ranges from 10-45 meters which would be possible if
you are spending up to 45 minutes.
The best time to dive: All year round
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The Wall, Havelock Island, Andaman
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The
north-west region of Havelock on Andaman Islands is the favourite Scuba diving
spot exists; it is The Wall. The Wall is a sloping wall up to 3.5 KM long and
it provides the breathtaking sights of the interiors of the sea. Treating
divers of all levels equally, the Wall is enriched with the presence of purple,
yellow and red soft corals, fan corals alongside the unending flooding of Dog
Tooth Tuba, Snapper, Trevally, Moorish Idols etc.
10-55 meters depth would be
the target divers will set before they dive and it would be exciting enough to
cross the moderate currents present almost on all days.
The best
time to dive: All the year round
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A
heart-shaped island located in the Arabian Sea near to Murudushwara temple
region in Karnataka, India is Netrani Island which has another name as Pigeon
Island because of the presence of pigeons in plenty. This island is quite famous
for scuba diving and easily accessible from Mangalore, Goa, Mumbai or
Bangalore.
Due to the exceeding coral reefs along with the colourful butterfly
fish, trigger fish, parrot fish and many more species are abundantly found.
Though divers flow toward the diving spots, the island is still remaining
unexplored as it poses threat to the climbers with sharp rocky structures and
steep cliffs.
The best
time to visit: Between December and January
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Lago Del Naret, Switzerland
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The only
fresh water lake in the world with true ice bergs inside, Lago del Naret, a
famous spot among altitude divers around the world. It is believed that the
rocky shore of this lake is the reason behind the phenomenon which makes the
lake gets heated fast. Perhaps, the melted ice retreats back soon because of
the size of the lake, as studies say.
Anyhow, the lake creates enough space for
divers to just slip under and enjoy being under water for long.
The best
time to dive: The month of July
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East Greenland, Greenland
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East
Greenland is unfortunately one among the best scuba diving places in the world
yet unexplored but surprisingly it offers one of the best scuba diving experience
in the world. Covered by thick snow during winter, this Greenland place holds
limited scuba diving centres also and divers come in plenty here during summer
when the icebergs drift down the coast line. That is the time the majestic
whales arrive in large numbers.
The cold water demands dry suits and much
authentic diving skills as the abyss is still not familiar to the outer world
of scuba divers.
The best
time to dive: The few weeks in summer
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For most of
us, Antarctica is a large shield of white ice depicting the symbols of frozen
lives, snow and winter always. But to be true, this is place where adventure
has its best levels of deployment. Especially, the wildlife here beckons many
nature lovers as well as adventure lovers in a quite huge number. Though,
relatively Antarctica is less explored and inhabited, the studies regarding the
water based lives and activities are appreciated worldwide.
Mainly, the
explorers are aiming at the abundantly found penguins, whales and seals. For
scuba divers, this is the best opportunity to mingle with these rare animals in
a closer way.
The best time to dive: All
the year round
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Hokkaido Island, Japan
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An ice
flake on Hokkaido Island, drifting down the Sea of Okhotsk in Japan, opens up
enough chances to those adventure seekers dive deep in to the depths of water.
The temperature under water just fluctuates between 0 and 2 degree and above,
it will 30 centimeters to 2 meter thick ice which eventually make the adventure
packed with thrills at its best level.
Scuba diving can be done after several
security constraints as the danger level is quite high during winter season,
the major time of diving here. The divers can experience a visibility up to 10
meters and up to fifteen minutes only as the water gets colder and the chances
for many problems are huge.
The best
time to dive: Every weekend from the month of January through mid-March.
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Maaya Thila, South Ari Atoll, Maldives
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One of the
divers’ wonders on the island of Maldives is Ari Atoll and described as the one
place where challenging diving is second to none here. Ari Atoll does not offer
long barrier reefs and thick walls but what makes it superior is ‘thilas’ where
you will encounter with the submerged pinnacles from inside and outside the
lagoons.
At Maaya Thila, the pinnacle starts around 6 meters and extends up to
12 meters and then continue to go down up to 30 meters, offering you the best
visions of underwater world, colourful and magnetic more often. As you dive
deeper, the more colourful, soft coral reefs come alive along with the rugged
caves and overhangs.
The best time to dive: All the year round is
apt to dive at this atoll but suggested time of from December to May as the sea
will be the calmest now.
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Puerto Galera, Philippines
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A splendid
diving destination with over 40 challenging sites is Puerto Galera in
Philippines. Expect here the wide ranges of high drift dives to wreck dives and
muck dives. Those who love to do photography, this diving location will exploit
them for sure. Toward the deep bottom, one come across the relishing coral
reefs in a wide manner and at the bottom, it is all the sandy bed offering a
marvelous sight of the underwater kingdom.
Puerto Galera has its best offers
during night dives as the tubeworms are spotted very clearly and relatively in
a large number.
The best
time to dive: From April to September when great visibility and good sea
conditions and warm water.
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Poor Knights, New Zealand
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Calling the Poor Knights an internationally
recognized dive sites will not be surprising among the real adventure divers
out there. It is the highlight of the Tutukaka island of New Zealand where 11
million year old history is depicted with the number of caves, walls, arched
and tunnels. The depth of the sea is made colourful with the rare species of
marine plants and animals.
A reverberating Maori history lies within this
island and here is the world’s largest sea cave can be found and these are the reasons
why it is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been under the list
of to be protected sites.
The best time to dive: From the late summer
to winter.
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There are enough reasons for British Columbia
to gain a prominent place among the best scuba diving places in the world; the
long coast line of about 17000 miles, glacier-chiseled fjords, sunken vessels
etc and the list goes on.
The multiple dive sites namely Race Rocks which
carries rugged boundaries always nourished by chilled sea water and protecting
the tiny rockfishes and sea urchins in plenty, Renate’s Reef that holds coral
reefs and shipwrecks along with some dangerous pinnacles, Porlier Pass with a
load of rare marine lives including colourful dahlia, plumose and brooding anemones, basket stars,
blue-clawed lithode crabs and much more.
The best time to
dive: Fall and winter
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Famous for the
bouldering Manta Rays and Whale sharks, Similan Islands are ranked as one of
the most popular diving destinations by National Geographic Society once.
Similan is an archipelago of 11 islands; all of them are located in the area of
Mu Koh Similan National Park. The major attraction is the crystal clear turquoise
waters beautified by the rocky shores and colourful coral reefs.
Divers from
different parts of the world flood toward the island just to explore the unique
and fragile marine lives. Anita’s Reef, Beacon Point, Boulder City, Breakfast
Bend, Chinese Wall, Coral Reef etc are a few of the exciting diving sites
around the island.
The best time to
dive: Except monsoon any other time round the year.
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Sea Hunt, a 1950 movie is the one which made
Grand Bahama famous among the schools of adventure divers across the world.
From then onward, the site has been considered to be the paradise of divers as
the deep sea possesses an unrivalled sets extending happiness and satisfaction
to the explorers. A wide garden of multi colored coral reefs and dolphins turn
the abyss splendidly on.
Underwater Explorer’s Society UNEXSO is one of the
major service providers here and the Diving Program offered by them eventually
take you to the very rare opportunity to dive with dolphins.
The best time to dive: October to June
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Whale Rock, Galapagos Islands
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Whale Rock or
commonly known as Roca Orca on the Galapagos Islands is a famous and one of the
best scuba diving places in the world for many years. This small rock formation
spreads its space across the Northwest Coast of San Cristobal and it proudly
boasts its unending magic shows underwater. The diver can simple expect an
average depth of 6-27 meters and a proper visibility up to 10-15 meters.
Moreover, the rich schools of rare fish and marine animals are the specific
feature of this dive site. Since there are chances for huge currents, the site
is usually suggested for experienced divers.
The best time to
dive: There are two main seasons; dry and wet. Dry season is from July through
December and wet season is from January through June.
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Blue Corner, Palau Islands
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If you are
looking forward to have an action oriented diving experience, then expect no
more pause but head to Blue Corner on Palau Islands. You will be witnessing 13
different species of sharks roaming near you. Currents inside are unpredictable
but the dive site is open for novice during the absence of any currents and for
experts during high currents.
The location is easily accessible as it is just
25 miles gresouth west of Koror, northwest end of Ngemelis Island. The divers
will come across anthias, butterfly fish, Napolean wrasse etc just cruising
around you.
The best time to
visit: The all year round is suitable.
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President Coolidge, Vanuatu
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Apt for a sport
diver at heart is S.S. Presdient Coolidge in Vanuatu which is a luxury liner
once used as a troop ship during WWII. 198 meters is the length of the wreck
and it is one of the largest accessible wrecks in Vanuatu expecting only those
adventurous hearts. The divers can easily access the wreck from a boat or shore
itself and in the beginning, there is a short walk needed directly to the bow
of the ship.
15 to 35 meters of beautiful abyss and the calmest sea attract
novices as well as experts in large numbers throughout the year. A wide
collection of personal belongings and military possessions is the captivating
sight at the bottom in which the Lady and Unicorn deserves a quick drift of
your eyes from others.
The best time to
dive: Any time during the year is suitable
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Great White Wall, Tavieuni Fiji
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A unique combination of drifting along a
gorgeous wall enhanced by the presence of soft coral and several swim throughs
brings in more beauty to the Great White Wall in Tavieuni Fiji and it is
because of this, the site is considered to be the favourite diving location on
the islands of Fiji.
The magic show of the corals let you feel that it is all
white in colour in the first meters but through the deep side you dive, you
will come to know it is the purest form of reflection of light and the colour
is purple only.
The best time to dive: May through December.
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Scotts Head Pinnacle, Dominica
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The name Scotts Head Pinnacle itself is
interesting for those who are eagerly searching for the unexplored diving sites
around the world. This site located in Dominica beckons those hearts in search
of pure adventure and thrill underwater and with the desire of encountering the
unique sets of mammals in the deep sea.
As the diver swims along the blue
waters, the visibility of a pinnacle, a 120 foot drop off comes alive and here
one can expect several swim-through. But this challenging pinnacle need
practiced and expert divers because the adventure level is quite unpredictable.
The best time to dive: July
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Mnemba Island, Tanzania
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Mnemba Atoll located on the northern side of
Zanzibar, Tanzania, is a pear-shaped island carries several unique features to
make it the best diving site of Tanzania. Being a preserved spot, Mnemba Atoll
is proudly displaying a rare collection of marine life in which two species are
the heroes; the dragon moray eel and the Djibouti Spanish dancer.
As beginners
are largely welcomed with the relaxing, shallow waters, experts are also
satisfied by the presence of deep wall dives in between.
The best time to dive: All round the year.
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Punta Sur / Devils Throat, Cozumel, Mexico
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Yes, this is the call for advanced divers
around the world; Punta Sur or Devil’s Throat is a deep cave which pits forth
adventure on a high level and those who visit Cozumel suggest this as the best
diving spot and never to be missed if you are visiting Mexico any time.
The
diving site starts at a depth of 80 feet and leads up to 135 feet and why it is
adventurous is because of the obscure visibility that can be caused of the
uprising sediments from the bottom and of course it is dark inside as you dive
deeper.
The best time to dive: December to April.
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Ulong Channel exhibits thrill at its best and
it is one of the best diving places in the world and located in Palau. A diver
will come across the restless water due to the unending fish actions. Known for
its regular currents and seasonal sprawling, Ulong Channel surprises the divers
with consistent gliding experiences and with the presence of sharks and other
unique sea animals.
During an incoming time, the visibility becomes absolute
and it would be up to 95 feet and this is the best time of your dive.
The best time to dive: Any
time during the year
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Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep, India
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Kadmat or Cardomom Islands in Lakshadweep
associate with the best type of coral reefs measuring up to 9.3 feet in length
and the wide lagoon which has a width of 1.5 KM. The coral reef with sea grass
spreads an incomparable beauty to the entire place and divers would come across
the havens of marine turtles here.
This tear drop shaped island has very
limited inhabitants as well but always protected due to the presence of very
rare marine species.
The best time to dive: From the month of
October to mid- May.
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Goa is one of the famous diving destinations
in India enhanced by the visual treat of coral reefs, multi coloured fish
species and beautiful shells. The absence of repeated currents makes the waters
of Goa ideal for beginners to learn scuba diving at the best level. Among the
famous diving sites in the region, Uma Guva Reef becomes the most celebrated
site as it opens up great opportunity to the advanced divers.
It has the
visibility of 12 meters to 18 meters with a large collection of collared
butterfly fish, red tooth triggers, groupers, sharks, banner fish, Moorish
idols etc.
The best time to dive: Mid- October to mid-
April.
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Sha'ab Rumi South, Sudan
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The Red Sea in South Sudan bears the best
coral reefs of the country and there is this favourite dive spot namely Sha'ab
Rumi with a thrilling depth of 5 to 35 meters and a visibility up to 20 meters.
The diver can either swim out of the plateau or just dive into the thick blues
to swim along the mighty sharks roaming around.
A distinguished set of
colourful fishes such as parrotfish, Maori wrasse and many more may come your
way forging into stunning formations.
The best time to dive: From the month of
March to May.
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USS Vandenberg, Florida Keys, USA
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A dive to the recent famous wreck, USNS Vandenberg
which is an extensive artificial reef in the Panhandle, spreading across the
South Florida Atlantic Coast is definitely one of the best adventurous
activities in the Atlantic Ocean region. The vessel is a key attraction of
Florida especially among the divers’ community globally.
Though it had a long
way to go before becoming an authentic underwater ecosystem, it drags many of
the divers due to the massive size and the easily accessible distance from the
shore. For beginners as well as advanced divers, the wreck arrays the mind
blowing sights of its remaining amid the sizzling water.
The best time to dive: The months of
September and October.
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Point Lobos, Carmel, California
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The celebrated wildlife presence makes Point
Lobos an unparalleled and one of the best scuba diving places in the world. It
bears beauty at its best with the rare meeting of water and land; the rich
diversity of animals and birds on shore and on water should not be missed out.
Point Lobos becomes special among divers since it has the best ever collection
of shallow reefs, deep kelp beds,
walls, pinnacles, caves and sandy coves with the state's largest variety of sea
stars along with a surprising marine species ranging from seals, sea lions and
otters to torpedo rays, rockfish and lingcod.
The best time to visit: Fall is the best
season to dive at Point Lobos.
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Pedras Secas, Fernando De Noronha, Brazil
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Fernando De Noronha, an archipelago in Brazil
has 26 dive sites and it is the famous national park in the country that
quintessentially offers the views of the very unique spinner dolphins. Among
the various dive sites in the archipelago, Pedras Secas remains special since
this fantastic rocky structure holds the challenging tunnels, caves, canyons
and arches which are seats to the most stunning marine eco system.
The rock
formations at this site are extended up to the surface welcoming the sizzling
waves all the time.
The best time to dive: The best visibility is
during September and October.
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Alcyone, Cocos, Costa Rica
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Once celebrated as the best dive spot for the
hard core divers, Cocos now beckons divers of any level with its nutrient rich
currents and sea animals in the deep waters. Cocos is located in the Golden Traingle,
boasts of around 20 dive sites which are different and unique in size and
experience. One of them is the majestic Alcyone.
This is the location to see
hammerhead sharks; their preference is to swim below the thermocline that
forces the divers to dive up to 98 feet. The exposure to the rough seas and
high currents are suitable for advanced divers.
The best time to dive: The
best time to dive is between December and May.
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As the name suggests tiger sharks are the
highlights of Tiger Beach, Bahamas and it is extending the most reliable diving
spots which are incredibly beautiful. The crystal clear, shallow water holding
the white sandy bottom provides a smooth surface for divers and the majestic
sharks equally and the unique flora types beside do their part in the best way
possible to make the surrounding look extra ordinary.
Moreover, you will come
to see other shark species namely lemon sharks, Carribean reef sharks, nurse
sharks etc.
The best time to dive: The most suitable time
to diving here is from the month of November to March.
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Critter Corner, St. Vincent & The Grenadines
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St Vincent and
the Grenadine rose from the molten gurgling of the earth boasts of the multiple
islands named Bequia, Canouan, Mayreau, Mustique, Tobago Cays, Union Island,
Palm Island etc. Critter Corner, St.
Vincent’s token much is located 600 feet off Villa Beach and also it is a
private tropical cay and it is one of the best scuba diving places in the
world.
Sea urchins are seen in abundance which are believed to be the reason
for the presence of reef system at the location. In a larger amount, we can
spot yellowhead jawish, nimble spray crabs, snake eels, fanworms, razorfish etc
as well while diving.
The best time to dive: Any time during the year.