North America

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Jacob L. (#2943087)

Grouper Hole (★4.4)

Football Field, Pine Cay Turks and Caicos boat accessible salt water dive site. Maximum dept 141-150 feet. The average visibility is 100 to 110 feet

Mares

Gerstle Cove State Park (★3.4)

Gerstle Cove is located within the Salt Point State Park approximately 45 minutes from Jenner, CA. The cove is a rocky beach with a loading area right above. All cars must park in parking lot. Seasonally maintained bathroom and shower facilities are also right on site. State Park day-use fees apply to all visitors

Scubapro

Destin East Jetty (★4.1)

This is a shore dive. There are jetties on both the east and west side of the pass at this beach - the east side is where people do most of their diving. This is a good local spot with plenty to see.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

Cow Rock (★4.5)

Cow rock is one of the most recognized dive sites in St. Thomas. Small caves/swim throughs and beautiful elkhorn corals are the dominant features. It is definitely a favorite!

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

Ledges of Little St. James (★4.5)

This is a fairly easy dive made up of ledges and overhangs from Little St James Island that are teeming with coral. This site can also be a good snorkel and night dive opportunity with an average depth of 20-40 feet!

Scubapro

Edmonds Underwater Park (★3.9)

Edmonds Underwater Park is a marine protected area in Washington’s Puget Sound area of the Salish Sea. Established in 1970, the site has since been designated as a no-take zone by the Washington State DFW. With over 25,000 visits from scuba divers, it’s one of the most popular dive destinations in the PNW.

SSI Service Center Southern Caribbean, Willemstad

Playa Kalki / Alice in Wonderland (★4.4)

Playa Kalki with the dive site “Alice in Wonderland“ is the most north-western dive site which is possible from shore. A beautiful reef runs parallel to the beach with large coral formations. The best diving depth is between 5-20m.Parking, restaurant, toilets and diving school are on site.

Geovanni G. (#2541306)

Desecheo Island (★4.8)

You have everything in this dive, from reefs to wrecks but you can only get there by boat. There is shallow diving, wall diving and reef diving. Depths vary from 20 to 200 feet.

Mares

Barracuda Shoals (★4.5)

A great, easy dive in super clear water; perfect for beginning divers and snorkelers. This site is located in the Exumas not far from George Town and is named for the abundance of barracuda found here.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Periwinkle Reef (★4.2)

Periwinkle Reef is located off of the island of New Providence and maximum depth is 21-25ft/6-8m with excellent visibility most days. It is a boat accessible dive site.

CARIBBEAN DIVERS - ASOBUCA, 15700 Boca Chica

Catuan (Wreck) (★4.5)

The “Catuan“ is a tugboat sunk in 2006 with a length of about 33 meters. It lies at a maximum depth of 20 meters and is now a beautiful underwater habitat. It is suitable for beginners and advanced divers.

Mares

Palace Reef (★4.6)

Cozumel Palace Hotel is an all inclusive five star hotel, from where you have access to the Palace Reef. Discover the depths of the surrounding waters of Cozumel and stunning marine flora and fauna on this reef.

Mares

Stage Fort Park (★3.8)

A great spot for training or working on your skills (especially navigation). Stage Fort Park boasts a shallow and broad sandy area where you can regularly find divers completing checkout dives and advancing their technique.

Dive with Purpose Cozumel, 77675 Cozumel

Palancar Bricks (★4.6)

The southernmost section of the famous Palancar Reef, Palancar Bricks is suitable for divers of all experience levels due to multiple swim throughs are various depths, multi-level diving, and macro photography.

Theodore G. (#2866039)

Back Beach (★3.8)

Back Beach, known for an abundance of lobsters and varied bottom topography, provides a straightforward and interesting shore dive great for divers of any level.

Neil D. (#3039000)

Frederiksted Pier (★4.5)

One of the top macro dives anywhere! Scattered ruins and columns are coral encrusted and provide habitat for many types of shallow sea life. The pier is 1526ft/465m long so lots to discover with a gradual westerly decline. Perfect for snorkeling & non-certified divers too.

Mares

Goleta Beach Park (★3.2)

Although visibility here is never more than 15-20 feet, there’s still an exceptional amount of marine life to see, it is an easy beach entry, and beachside facilities are great. Navigation is easy as well making this a great site for beginners.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Christmas Tree Cave (★4.3)

Christmas Tree Cave is a fun swim through located in the French Reef Sanctuary Protected Area. It’s named Christmas Tree Cave for the large Star Coral Formation on the top.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Long Caye Ridge (★4.5)

A beautiful site located in the Lighthouse Reef Atoll accessible only by boat. Beautiful, healthy coral formations with tons of marine life to see.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Tent Reef Deep (★4.5)

This site is a deep patch reef at the end of the Tent Reef system. The small, steep-sided reef is often combined with a visit to the Tent Reef dive site.

Sandra S. (#3809867)

Playa del Carmen (★4.3)

Turtles site nearby Playa del Carmen, Biosphere protected animal sea area. Plenty of doris, emperors, clownfish, lobster, coral reef, seabass, pufferfish.

Mares

Veronica L Wreck (★4.6)

Originally sank accidentally in the early 1980s it was lifted and moved in 2006 to make way for the Cruise dock and so this 100ft / 30 mtr wreck now lies in 45 ft / 15 mtrs of water outside St Georges harbour. Covered in marine life with schools of chromis over the wreck she is a fantastic dive, day or night.

Aqualung

The Pumpkin Patch (★4.4)

The Pumpkin Patch is a spectacular reef dive, shallow enough to snorkel, that sits off the southwest coast of New Providence. Water flowing off the Great Bahama Bank twice a day, during the tidal change, over the wall and into the Tongue of the Ocean brings nutrient-rich water making this reef a haven for all.

SCUBA10, 77710 PLAYA DEL CARMEN

Los Arcos - Playa del Carmen (★4.3)

A place with a lot of current, suitable only for advanced or experienced divers. For this dive site it is ideal to have the NITROX certification to make the most of it. Multiple dives may be required to visit all the corners of this place.

Nancy D. (#2249045)

Cerebros (★4.3)

The coral formations of this site are certainly true to its name (Cerrebros, meaning brains in Spanish). Brains and mountain-style corals decorate your entire dive, and with a quantity and variety of marine ife that you will always want to repeat diving here!

BLUE DREAMS DIVING, 23000 BAYAHIBE

Dominicus Reef (★4.1)

An awesome dive site that’s easily accessible from shore with beautiful coral and marine life to see. Dominicus Reef is part of the same reef that goes from Viva Shallow and continues along the coast all the way to El Peñon and Piscina Natural.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Northern Exposure (★4.5)

Northernmost site on “Bass Reef“ fingers of coral go out below 80 ft / 25 mtrs and the top at only 25 ft / 8 mtrs mean there are plenty of opportunities for exploration.

Aqualung

Long Caye Aquarium (★4.6)

This is a great little wall dive with the reef starting in just 20 feet of water (good for snorkelers) but then drops off into hundreds of feet deep. The visibility is great, and there is much to see!

Aqualung

Ambers Arches (★4.3)

This is a fun and beautiful dive site set amongst huge underwater boulders that make large caverns. You’ll see lots of schooling fish and some sharks. This is only accessible by boat dive.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

Hale O Honu (★4.6)

Hale O Honu is Hawaiian for “House of Turtle” and for good reason. You’ll see lots of turtles here! This is a great, easy boat dive fun for beginners and advanced divers alike.

David M. (#2588036)

Ray of Hope (Wreck) (★4.7)

The Ray of Hope is a 200-foot long Haitian freighter that was sunk as an artificial reef in 2003. She is fully intact, allowing divers to penetrate her interior, cabins, and gangways. Sitting in just 40-60 feet of water, this is the perfect dive for all levels of divers.

Culebra Divers, 00775 Culebra

The Arch (★4.2)

The Arch is a key feature of this site which is a large overhang/swimthrough in roughly 20 feet of water with beautiful coral and sponge growth on the ceiling. Maximum depth of the site is 50 feet. Currents can be mild to strong, hence the Beginner/Advanced Level.

Mares

Sheraton Caverns (★4.6)

Don’t forget your camera on this dive! Not only is the underwater scenery spectacular, but chances for whale and dolphin sightings on the boat ride out is also high. Sheraton Caverns is located just off Poipu Beach and is relatively untroubled by harsh ocean swells.

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