Dive Center

Connect with certified dive centers and professional instructors worldwide. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced diver, find the perfect location to learn, explore, and enhance your diving skills.

Highlights

Continents

Oceans

Highlights

Dive sites

Wildlife

Seahorses and Pipefishes

Sharks

Turtles

Whales

Looking for Liveaboards?

For liveaboard trips, we partner with LiveAboard.com to offer the widest selection of dive safaris worldwide.

Liveaboard Diving

Liveaboard diving holidays pack more diving in the same trip and allow divers to explore far-flung dive areas and see more marine life in the most beautiful dive destinations of the world.

Adventure Cruises

Whether its wildlife tours, cultural visits and scenic hikes you are after or idyllic shores, swim stops and wonderful meals on board, an adventure cruise offers an amazing experience you won’t easily forget.

LiveAboard.com Benefits:

500+ liveaboards & routes
Trusted reviews & detailed trip info
Secure booking & expert support
Destinations like Maldives, Red Sea, Indonesia & more

Go to LiveAboard.com

Discover the adventure of diving in Africa

Famous the world over for its wildlife reserves and thrilling safaris, Africa has more to offer its visitors than lions, giraffes, and elephants. With over 35,000 kilometers (nearly 20,000 miles) of coastline and some of the world’s largest lakes, there is no shortage of exciting dive sites in Africa. Divers of all levels can take their pick between the volcanic walls and well-preserved wrecks of the Atlantic Ocean on Africa’s west coast, the clear, warm waters of the Indian Ocean on its east coast, the Red Sea’s colorful reefs, or the beautiful diversity of the Mediterranean. And the freshwater diving of Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria is sure to thrill even the most seasoned diver. Diving in Africa has it all.

Africa

Diving in Africa you can explore the wonders of the Red Sea or discover hidden gems like St. Helena Island.

Mozambique Namibia

São Tomé and Príncipe Senegal

Asia

Some of the world’s most paradisiac diving destinations in Asia can be found in Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Philippines Russia

United Arab Emirates Vietnam

Vietnam

Australia

Das Great Barrier Reef, das größte Korallenriff der Welt, ist der Inbegriff des Tauchens in Australien.

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Europe

Diving in Occitanie – Discover the best scuba diving in France!

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Luxembourg Malta

North Macedonia Norway

San Marino Serbia

Switzerland Ukraine

North America

North America offers a wide variety of adventures for every type of diver such as ice diving in Alaska or cenote diving in Mexico.

British Virgin Islands Canada

Costa Rica Cuba

El Salvador Grenada

Martinique Mexico

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Martin

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

SSS Islands

The Bahamas

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States

Oceania

Some of the top diving destinations in Oceania include Micronesia, Fiji, Polynesia, Palau, Guam or the Marshall Islands.

Cook Islands Fiji

Fiji

French Polynesia Guam

Micronesia Nauru

Northern Mariana Islands Palau

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands Tonga

Tonga

South America

In South America, you will find plenty of dive sites to choose from, including Ilhabela, Abrolhos Archipelago, and Easter Island.

Atlantic Ocean

Explore scuba diving in the Atlantic Ocean – from temperate reefs to pelagic encounters. Discover top dive sites, conditions and marine life.

Cape Verde France

Guadeloupe Ireland

São Tomé and Príncipe Senegal

South Africa Spain

Baltic Sea

Discover scuba diving in the Baltic Sea, famous for historic wrecks and cold-water conditions. Learn where to dive and what to expect.

Germany

Sweden

Caribbean

Experience world-class scuba diving in the Caribbean with vibrant reefs, walls and warm water. Explore the best dive destinations and conditions.

ABC Islands

Barbados

Belize

British Virgin Islands

Costa Rica Cuba

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Martin

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

SSS Islands

The Bahamas

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States

Indian Ocean

Explore scuba diving in the Indian Ocean, home to tropical reefs, sharks and clear waters. Discover top dive destinations and seasons.

Mozambique Oman

Mediterranean Sea

Discover scuba diving in the Mediterranean Sea, from historic wrecks to caves and clear coastal waters. Find the best dive sites and seasons.

Costa del Sol Croatia

Southern France Spain

Spain

Tunisia

Turkey

Pacific Ocean

Explore scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean, known for vast reefs and big marine life. Discover top dive regions and underwater experiences.

Costa Rica Ecuador

El Salvador Fiji

French Polynesia Guam

Marshall Islands Mexico

Mexico

Micronesia Nauru

Nauru

New Zealand

Northern Mariana Islands Palau

United States Vietnam

Vietnam

Red Sea

Experience scuba diving in the Red Sea, famous for vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear water. Discover the best dive sites and conditions.

Djibouti

Egypt

Saudi Arabia

Diving the world’s oceans

You may know that our oceans cover more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, but did you know that humans have only explored a total of less than five percent of the oceans? In celebration of World Ocean Day, we want to explore the best dive sites within the seven seas. From the small tropical islands of the Pacific to the crystal-clear waters of the Indian, over to the wild and rough Atlantic, every ocean has its diverse underwater characteristics and brings something unique to the table. This week, let us help you discover magical dive sites you have never heard of before!

Dive sites

Discover dive sites around the world where activity is at its peak right now. Whether you are searching for exceptional wildlife encounters or the right dive season, here you find where the action is happening beneath the surface.

Search a Dive Site

Trending Dive Sites

Based on dives logged by our community in the past 2 weeks

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Japanese Gardens Koh Tao (★4.5)

Japanese Gardens enjoys the protection of Koh Nanguan, which generally makes it a very calm and easy site. The depth ranges from just a couple meters to about 16 meters.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

Twins Koh Tao (★4.5)

One of the most famous dive sites on Koh Tao, this site features something for every experience level. Ranging from 5 to 19 meters, Twins is located just off the western side of picturesque Koh Nanguan and is a favorite of students and leisure divers alike.

Fedor Z. (#3558131)

Mango Bay Ko Tao (★4.4)

Great site for training dives as there is a big sandy area ranging from 1m to 16m deep. There are two different areas of huge artificial reef concrete cubes good for buoyancy or tech training. An abundant and dense hard coral reef area is on the east side and rocky sloping reef is on the west side.

HOBOYA KOH TAO ほうぼう屋タオ島, 84360 Koh Tao

White Rock Koh Tao (★4.5)

White Rock, also known as White Rock and Black Rock, is located to the south of Nan Yuan Island, adjacent to Koh Tao. The whole site is a fairly large root, so no matter how many dives you do, you will never get bored of it, depending on the course you take, the depth and the type of life you observe. Beginners and seasoned divers alike should enjoy it.

MANTA DIVE, Gili Trawangan

Shark Point, Gili Trawangan (★4.6)

An excellent site for viewing larger marine life on the north side of Gili Trawangan. A flat sandy bottom turns into a series of progressively deeper canyons that run parallel to the shore. The Glen Nusa shipwreck is located at the northern part of the site in 28m of water.

PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Crystal Bay, Nusa Penida (★4.5)

Located on the west-side of Nusa Penida Island, Crystal Bay has two coral reef formations separated by sand slopes. The combination of slopes and walls that form the topography at this dive site goes down to more than 50 meters and meets with large rock which is an ideal place for a cleaning station for sunfish.

Dive One Academy, Sharm El Sheikh

SS Thistlegorm (Wreck) (★4.7)

This is one of the most famous wrecks in the world. This site is suitable only for advanced divers and EAN is highly recommended. on a trip there you do at least 2 dives, inside and outside around. The bridge rises up to 17 m.

SHU-TE UNIVERSITY DIVING EDUC. CENTER-WATER DEPT, 82445 Kaohsiung City

杉福港左側 (★4.3)

Located west of Ryukyu Island, beyond the intertidal zone to the left of Sugifu Fishing Port, it features a coral reef shore and sandy terrain. Suitable for snorkeling, freediving, sightseeing, and instructional diving.

PT. BAHARI INTAN ABADI, 80224 Denpasar Selatan

Manta Point, Sekar Kuning (★4.6)

Located in the south of Nusa Penida Island and facing the Indian Ocean, Manta Point can often have big waves. This dive site has large rock mounds which are often visited by manta rays for self cleaning, giving this site it’s name.

iDIVE Komodo, 86554 Labuan Bajo

Mawan Komodo (★4.7)

Mawan is a small island with white sand beaches and turquoise waters in central Komodo National Park. It holds many surprises for divers, offering huge inhabitants as well as a great macro marine life. Mawan is also a cleaning station for mantas. Divers and snorkelers alike can enjoy seeing them.

Amphibians

Freshwater Amphibians: Expert Divers Beneath the Surface

Frogs and Toads

Salamander

Corals

The Architects of the Reef

Hard Corals

Soft Corals

Crustaceans

Critters of the Sea

Crab

Freshwater Crayfish

Freshwater Shrimps Lobster

Lobster

Shrimp

Spiny Lobster

Dolphins

“Humans” of the Underwater World

Echinoderms

Living Stars of the Sea

Freshwater Fishes

Dominators of the World’s Lakes and Rivers

Barramundi Bass

Blue Tilapia Bowfin

Common Rudd Eel

Paddle Fish Perch

Jellyfish

Mesmerizing Movers

Freshwater Jellyfish

Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

Mollusks

Diverse Ocean Dominators

Nudibranch Octopus

Sea Snails Squid

Other Mammals

Curious, Playful, and Cute

Manatee

Otter

River Dolphin

Rays

Gentle Movers of the Sea

Atlantic Manta

Eagle Ray

Electric Ray

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Saltwater Fishes

Making the Oceans a Rainbow of Color

Damselfish Emperor

Garden Eel Garfish

Panther Moray Eel (Dragon Eel)

Parrotfish Pollock

Pollock

Porcupinefish

Pufferfish

Ribbon Moray Eel (Ghost Eel)

Soldierfish Sole

Sweetlips and Grunts Tarpon

Trumpetfish Tuna

Seahorses and Pipefishes

The Best Dads in the Sea

Sharks

Kings of the Oceans

Great Hammerhead Shark

Oceanic Blacktip Shark

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Turtles

The Most Majestic and Ancient Ocean Swimmer

Whales

Record Holder of the Seas

North America
Mexico

ScubaMich

Santos Degollado 511, 58280 Morelia, MCH - Mexico

Location

Frequently Serviced Dive Sites

ZISSOU DIVERS, 48896 Zihuatanejo de Azueta

Piedra Solitaria (★4.6)

Piedra Solitaria is located 3.7 km or approximately 20 minutes from the main pier. Its walls reach depths of up to 132 feet, making it a favorite spot for deep and multilevel diving.

ZISSOU DIVERS, 48896 Zihuatanejo de Azueta

Zacatoso (★4.7)

A quiet, shallow site with a depth of 40 feet. Located opposite the hotel zone of Ixtapa, it has extensive coral coverage for divers who enjoy coral reefs, ending in a sandy platform where isolated coral hills can be found.

ZISSOU DIVERS, 48896 Zihuatanejo de Azueta

El Chato (★4.7)

“El chato“ is located 40 minutes from the pier at our facilities, where we find a large expanse of rocky reef and patches of coral reef at different depths, from 22 feet to 68 feet. It is perfect for any diver who wants to enjoy the biodiversity of our seas.

ZISSOU DIVERS, 48896 Zihuatanejo de Azueta

Playa las Gatas (★4.7)

This site is located 5 minutes in front of the dive center. It is a shallow beach with a rock formation, has a maximum depth of 10 meters, and you can see the sunken Christ statue during the descent. It is ideal for your first dives.

ZISSOU DIVERS, 48896 Zihuatanejo de Azueta

Caleta de Chon (★4.7)

Leaving from our pier, 1.5 km away, around the lighthouse, you will find this small cove with calm waters and a maximum depth of 18 meters. Its structure combines rocky areas, reefs, and sandy areas, making it the ideal site for underwater photography and night diving.

Axel B. (#3048243)

Manantial La Media Luna (★4.7)

La Media Luna is a naturally occurring thermal spring located right in the heart of Mexico near San Luis Potosi. The water is fairly clear, always calm, and warm, making this an excellent site for newer divers. Because it is a thermal spring, the water is warm enough that most divers do not wear a wetsuit.

Popular Destinations

Thailand
Egypt
Spain
Indonesia
Florida
Philippines
Mexico
Maldives

Company

Blue Oceans
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Imprint

Membership

Apply

HEAD Watersports

SSI
LiveAboard.com
Mares
Aqualung
Apeks
rEvo
Zoggs
HEAD

Newsletter Subscription

For divers, explorers, and ocean lovers – Subscribe to receive inspirations, travel news, and trip information by email.

Subscribe