North America

Barcadera (21) (★4.1)

This spot is located in front of the Santa Barbara district and is therefore not accessible from the shore. Time for a boat dive! The wall here continues from 10 to about 40 meters.

Klaus H. (#108569)

Andrea II (22) (★4.3)

An easily accessible shore dive location with areas of shade and parking not far from the entry point. This is a large dive site so it never feels crowded here.

Aqualung

Andrea I (23) (★4.3)

Just down the beach from its sister site, the Andrea II, the Andrea I is most well known for its beautiful coral formations from the plate coral that call this reef home. Easily accessible from shore, this is a shallow reef dive and great for snorkeling and beginning divers.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Chez Hines (39) (★4.3)

This spot starts with a shallow reef, nice for beginning divers or snorkeling. For the more experienced divers, at about 37 meters the 2nd reef starts.

Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

Punt Vierkant (41) (★4.2)

Punt square is the beginning of the south coast of Bonaire. At this spot also starts the beautiful double reef. Dive over the first reef, to a depth of 25 meters to the next.

Scuba School Bonaire, 0000CN Kralendijk Bonaire

White Slave (★4.0)

Named for the old slave huts located here. Easiest entry is from near the second hut. Cross a long sand bank to reach the coral area. Look for eagle rays in the shallows.

Mares

Ebo’s Reef (B) (★4.3)

The reef is located on Klein Bonaire, so visit it by boat. It is named after Ebo Domacassé, (one of) the first certified diving instructor of Bonaire.

Scubapro

Joanne’s Sunchi (J) (★4.4)

Joanne’s Sunchi (or Joanne’s Kiss) is a beautiful dive site with a deep dropoff. Along this dropoff where a lot of coral grows, there are sand ridges that extend to depth.

SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Playa Daaibooi (★4.7)

A great shore dive accessible from a quiet, calm beach out of the way of most of the tourist action. There are plenty of parking spaces, lots of shade, and benches to set up your gear on. Although a bit of a swim, the reef is healthy a beautiful.

Aqualung

Fuikbaai / Newport (★4.2)

Accessible only by boat (dingy from Fuikbaais or local dive shop’s boat). Drop by the navaid and check out the discharge pipe. Head against the current if present. Normal wall dive.

SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Klein Curaçao (★4.4)

Klein Curaçao is 11 km/7 miles to the east of Curaçao which means a long boat ride and diving is often done during a day trip or in combination with a dive at East Point. Diving is possible all around the island but usually restricted to the north-east and south-west parts due to weather conditions.

Scubaçao, Willemstad

Playa Jeremi (★4.4)

Playa Jeremi is a small beach sandwiched between two mighty cliffs. The cove is a sandy plateau which slowly changes into a beautiful coral garden. Divers should swim out until just before the blue line. The reef is a slope that you can follow in a northerly or southerly direction.

SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Watamula (★4.6)

The best dive site on the west side of Curaçao, only accessible by boat. At both sides of the gorgeous hard coral reef are two sandy patches filled with large soft corals. The massive hard coral reef starts at 5m / 15ft and gently drops to 20 m/70 ft where it becomes a sandy bottom.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Veradero Beach (★4.4)

The area of Varadero, on the northern coast of Cuba just east of Havana, boasts great reef diving, wall, wrecks, night, cave, and deep dives. There are also spectacular snorkel spots as well.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Faro de Bucerias (★4.7)

If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all this is it. A quiet little town with great sub-tropical pacific diving. The beach is beautiful and the sunken ship just offshore is the main attraction for divers.

Lynnhaven Dive Center, 23454 Virginia Beach

Chesapeake Light Tower (★4.0)

Also known locally as “The Tower”, it is located approximately 12 miles east of Rudee Inlet (Virginia Beach) and north west of the Virginia’s artificial reef. The structure consists of four huge legs extending into the bottom.

Mares

Brass Spike (★3.9)

A wooden hulled steam assisted sailing vessel that was discovered in 1994. A brass sextont was found laying in the sand. This vessel has brass spikes (thus the name) in the hull and contains some of the biggest tautog you will ever see. The treasure of this wreck is waiting to be discovered.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Rocher du Diamant (★4.7)

Le Rocher : The mythical dive in Martinique !!! Double dive to enjoy the enchanting setting of the rock! The dive is done at the foot of the rock, the water is clear and blue, the walls are covered with all the colors of the rainbow !!!

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

Lake Keowee (★3.6)

Lake Keowee is a man-made reservoir located in South Carolina. It was developed to serve the needs of power utility and public recreational purposes. It is approximately 26 miles long, 3 miles wide, with an average depth of 54 feet. It’s located approximately 800 feet above sea level.

Scubapro

Airplanes (Wreck) (★4.3)

A very unique dive, Airplanes is accessible by either boat or shore and boasts not one, but two decommissioned airplanes sunk as artificial reefs. The Convair 240 is a 40 seater aircraft 74 ft long sitting in 80 feet of water (it moved deeper than it originally was after a hurricane).

Blue Grotto, LLC, 32696 Williston

The Blue Grotto (★4.4)

Dive the largest clear water cavern in the heart of freshwater spring country in Williston, Florida. The Blue Grotto lets you dive down to a depth of 100 feet in crystal clear water with a consistent temp of 72 degrees F all year round! A popular training dive site.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

USS Oriskany Wreck, Pensacola, Florida (★4.5)

The Oriskany is sitting upright on the seafloor in a north-south orientation with the bow facing due south.The uppermost structure of the Oriskany is located at: Latitude 30 degrees 2 minutes 33.3 seconds north (Lat 30° 2.555’ N) Longitude 87 degrees 0 minutes 23.8 seconds west. (Lon 87° 0.397’W).

Mares

Ginnie Springs (★4.5)

Ginnie Springs is one of the best-known spring diving locations in Florida. The park has three different dive sites for certified scuba divers to experience: The Ginnie Ballroom, The Devil’s Spring System, and the Santa Fe River.

Mares

White Star Quarry (★4.2)

Diving at White Star Quarry is considered to be the best inland diving that Northern Ohio has to offer. White Star is a place to dive that is local, convenient and understands that recreational activities are important to you. It is also a place where we can bring our non-diving friends and family with us.

Mares

La Jolla Canyon (★4.0)

Kelp beds on the outer edges of the slope are popular fishing spots and great for observing seals, dolphins, birds and fish. Beyond the slope the bottom takes a sudden and 500-foot (150 m)-deep plunge into the La Jolla Canyon. The canyon reaches depths of 600 feet (180 m) within the park.

Scubapro

Hollywood Bowl (★4.2)

Also known as Goulden Cay, the Hollywood Bowl is the dive site correlated to this government protected island and sits directly west of the island of New Providence. This site has been featured in several Hollywood films, hence the name, and is a great site for snorkelers and beginning divers.

Ascuba Venture, Inc, 78412 Corpus Christi

Windy Point Park (★3.7)

Deep diving off the wall. Several platforms and things to dive on and around. First come first serve on the camping - NO reservations. NO Glass Containers or Firearms. Phone # 512-266-3337 Website: windypointpark.com Check website for current fees.

Alexis M. (#3686675)

Alexander Springs (★4.2)

Alexander Springs is located within the Ocala National Forest within the Alexander Springs Recreation Area and offers camping, picnicking (with charcoal grills and two reservable shelters), swimming, canoeing, scuba diving (for certified divers), and nature hiking.

Ed M. (#1881801)

Loch Low-Minn (★4.1)

Loch Low-Minn is a quarry designed just for Scuba divers. It is a great facility with 22 picnic tables available for use by those who make a reservation or if they have them left over.

Aqualung

The Marine Room (★3.9)

Entry: use the alleyway next to The Marine Room Restaurant. Careful during higher tide as the water will wash on to steps. Sandy bottom, stays 3-5 meters for at least 100m out from shore.

Juliet Sailing and Diving, 33131 Miami

Bimini Barge (Wreck) (★4.3)

This is a deep wreck off Bimini, in the Bahamas, on the edge of a drop-off. It attracts many pelagics and schools of permit and African Pompano. Prone to current and depths start at 76’ (23m) so advanced certification is recommended.

Mares

Davis Reef (★4.3)

Davis Reef is one of the nicest reefs in this area. It’s known for an abundance of large green moray eels and a multitude of tropical fish. A great spot for night dives, new divers, and snorkelers. Also of special interest is the Buddha statue that was placed here years ago.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Smith Cove (★4.5)

Accessible by boat or from shore. Bottom of the pin is 32ft. This dive site has a mini-wall type structure with plenty of sand around the massive coral heads, and even one small archway to swim under near the mooring line.

Scubapro

Three Sisters Cayman (★4.4)

Three Sisters, located off Grand Cayman’s East End, features three towering coral pinnacles named Agatha, Bertha, and Cleo. An open-topped canyon near the mooring pin provides a direct navigation path to the first formation, with the third pinnacle notably leaning at a depth of 70 feet.

Melissa H. (#2528645)

Eagle Ray Rock (★4.3)

Located on the edge of the big wall are massive coral heads and a sloping sandy bottom with a few canyon ways to swim through at the bottom of the mooring line.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Laura's Reef (★4.4)

A beautiful South-side dive, Laura’s Reef is a winding maze of canyons, finger corals, and swim-throughs, all bordered by a picturesque sloping sand patch that stretches out towards the trench. The topography really shines on this dive site. There is always a new nook or cranny to explore here.

Sarah S. (#4020708)

Molasses Reef (★4.3)

Molasses Reef is one of the most popular dive areas in the Florida Keys. There are 30-33 specific dive sites located on Molasses Reef alone. The reef is shallow and very clear with lots of life, making it a great area for divers of all levels and snorkelers as well.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Anse Dufour (★4.4)

Colonised by sponges and rich in corals, Anse Dufour offers an enchanting setting with its brilliant colours and the array of species it shelters. Carried by a weak current, Anse Dufour is ideal for drift diving.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

La Baleine (★4.5)

The visibility of its crystal clear waters, the richness of its biodiversity and its diversified relief make the Cape of the Whale one of the most beautiful sites of the South Caribbean. A nice drop off slides down to 25m. Cape of the Whale is favourable for drifting, starting in particular from Three Airs Cove.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Les Jardins de Salomon (★4.6)

On the slopes of Cape Solomon, this site is composed of three coral reef. The first garden is a firework display of vibrant colours. Because of their richness and diversity, the Salomon gardens are a must-see in Anses d’Arlet.

Aqualung

Torpedo Run (★4.2)

Torpedo run is when you start at the Wee Hawk site, go down the canal enter the saint Lawrence, pass by the Conestoga and land at the beach by the legion.

Mares

Hepp’s Pipeline (★4.5)

Hepp’s Pipeline features a fantastic sand patch and a beautiful mini-wall, stretching from 60ft up to 30ft. The pipeline itself is a remnant of an old waste disposal system that is no longer is service on Grand Cayman. The site is wonderful for finding juvenile fish and looking for macro life.

Aqualung

West Wall (★4.2)

This site sits only a 30-second boat ride from shore but feels a world away. With an amazingly healthy reef structure and 3 sunken Spanish cannons there is plenty to see.

Mares

Playa Ancon (★4.2)

There is a beautiful coral garden here that also looks quite healthy but the fish life is sparse, possibly due to overfishing by the local community.

Aqualung

Black Jack Hole (★4.0)

This reef is named for the huge blackjack fish (also known as Black Trevally) population that take residence between May and July. It drops away sharply, revealing stunning sea fans and sponges.

Kay H. (#2592226)

Punta Perdiz (★4.4)

Located in the area called “Bay of Pigs,” Punta Perdiz is a very popular dive destination due to its conditions: easy diving and little current. This dive site is suitable both for beginners and expert divers. More advanced divers can slip over the wall that is accessible during the dive.

O FIL DE L’EAU, 97217 LES ANSES D’ARLET

Cap Salomon (★4.5)

Following on from its land formation, Cape Solomon is a splendid reef made up of imposing rocks that gradually sink into the different shades of blue. The massive boulders, laid one on top of the other, give the diver the feeling of being a shrimp.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

Navy Barges (★4.4)

Navy Barges is a site containing two shallow barges that are a haven for marine life. They were used as accommodation barges during the 2nd World War. After the war, they were used as a Navy training area & finally sunk in 1961. The swim throughs are perfect for avid photographers!

Aqualung

Paradise Reef (★4.5)

This beautiful shallow reef site has lots of hard and soft corals, schooling horse eye jacks, turtles or a sleeping nurse shark nestled among the reef.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Innerkip Quarry (★3.0)

This is a great spot for spring & early summer diving. There are lots of sunken artifacts to find like planes, boats, buses, cars, and a sunken mine shaft. Visibility dramatically reduces toward the fall and winter. You can pay the $5 day use fee or stay the whole weekend at the camp ground on site.

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