Explore dive destinations around the world. Whether you are planning a relaxed dive holiday or an adventurous dive trip, here you find the perfect location shaped by the ocean.
Discover marine wildlife and iconic dive sites worldwide. Whether you are drawn to coral reefs, wrecks, or big marine life, explore where divers dive and what lives beneath the surface.
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.
Experience the ultimate diving adventure aboard world-class liveaboards. Explore remote dive sites, enjoy multiple dives per day, and wake up in paradise at some of the planet’s most incredible underwater destinations.
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.
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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.
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.
Expect to see historic shipwrecks, abundant marine life and secretive underwater cities. The underworld of Turkey is so diverse and has so much to offer - from great boat diving to beautiful reef walls, drop-offs, caverns and deep canyons. Regions for amazing diving in Turkey include Gallipoli, Bodrum, Fethiye, Kas and Antalya. Go on an underwater adventure in the crystal clear waters of Mediterranean and Aegan Sea!
Diving in Africa you can explore the wonders of the Red Sea or discover hidden gems like St. Helena Island.
Some of the world’s most paradisiac diving destinations in Asia can be found in Indonesia, Maldives, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Das Great Barrier Reef, das größte Korallenriff der Welt, ist der Inbegriff des Tauchens in Australien.
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North America offers a wide variety of adventures for every type of diver such as ice diving in Alaska or cenote diving in Mexico.
Some of the top diving destinations in Oceania include Micronesia, Fiji, Polynesia, Palau, Guam or the Marshall Islands.
In South America, you will find plenty of dive sites to choose from, including Ilhabela, Abrolhos Archipelago, and Easter Island.
Explore scuba diving in the Atlantic Ocean – from temperate reefs to pelagic encounters. Discover top dive sites, conditions and marine life.
Discover scuba diving in the Baltic Sea, famous for historic wrecks and cold-water conditions. Learn where to dive and what to expect.
Experience world-class scuba diving in the Caribbean with vibrant reefs, walls and warm water. Explore the best dive destinations and conditions.
Explore scuba diving in the Indian Ocean, home to tropical reefs, sharks and clear waters. Discover top dive destinations and seasons.
Discover scuba diving in the Mediterranean Sea, from historic wrecks to caves and clear coastal waters. Find the best dive sites and seasons.
Explore scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean, known for vast reefs and big marine life. Discover top dive regions and underwater experiences.
Experience scuba diving in the Red Sea, famous for vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear water. Discover the best dive sites and conditions.
Are you ready for your first dive experience? Your newly acquired dive certification is your passport to encounter amazing underwater sites in destinations worldwide. When choosing your first dive destination, look for places known for calm conditions, shallower depths, and plenty of marine life, so you feel comfortable as a novice diver and still have plenty to see. We narrowed down the top dive sites for beginners, from the Caribbean to the Philippines and everything in between - find your next adventure today!
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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.
Japanese Gardens is located on the east side of Koh Nanguan. Its protected and a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off. Its a very calm and easy site. The sandy area off the island gradually gets deeper and deeper, and you can wall dive along the island to the north. The depth ranges from just a couple meters to about 16 meters.
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.
Shark Island ranges from a depth of 0 to 25 meters, making it one of Koh Tao’s most versatile dive sites. Currents can be strong around this site, but divers can usually take refuge in the lieu of the island and enjoy a relaxed dive.
This is the only historical shipwreck in Bali, ranked #3 in the world for Wreck diving! The wreck is 25 meters form shore at a depth of 4 to 29 meters below the surface with most of it occuring in a shallow area. This dive site does not have strong currents, has clear water, and warm temperatures. Difficult entry!
The main pinnacle of Chumphon Pinnacle comes as shallow as 14 meters and the deepest point of the site goes as deep as 45 meters. Offering great opportunities for divers at Open Water level through to XR level.
30 to 45 minutes southwest of Koh Tao, these large pinnacles range from 30 to 5 m. Sandy ocean floor with big rocks on the south side. many cracks on the pinnacles where small wildlife can be found. The shallower parts of the pinnacles are covered in magnificent anemones.
Located on South East of the island. This dive site has shallow water that is good for training dives and practice buoyancy. The dive site is sheltered, so you can dive in a calm and stable environment with no waves.
The HTMS Sattakut is a wreck that rests at a max depth of 35m, with the top of the tower at 18m. The wreck is 48 meters in length and lies just south of a neighboring pinnacle dive site, Hin Pee Wee, a favorite destination for safety and deco stops after exploring the wreck.
This dive site is located in a bay on the east coast of Koh Tao. When the westerly winds are so strong that the dive sites on the west side of the island are not suitable for diving, the conditions here are calm.
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5 days event includes freediver course and fun dives with dugong and dolphins
Dive site is 10min by boat from Marsa Alam marina. The perfect place for a drift dive around the reef. Nice, colorful coral all around plus a small, old wreck to explore.
Nasser El Khorafy Street., 84721 Marsa Alam, Egypt
Already certified as an Open Water Diver and ready to expand your skills? The SSI Advanced Open Water Course lets you experience new types of diving and build confidence in different environments. Over the course of 5 dives, you’ll explore various specialties and discover which areas of diving excite you most. Course StructureKnowledge briefings – short theory sessions before each dive, introducing the essentials of each specialty. 5 open water dives – choose your favorites together with your instructor, tailored to your interests and local conditions.Options may include: • Perfect Buoyancy • Deep Diving (up to 30 m) • Navigation • Night / Limited Visibility Diving • Boat Diving • Enriched Air Nitrox (dry specialty) What You’ll LearnDepending on the adventure dives you choose, you may gain experience in areas such as: Buoyancy and efficient underwater movement Planning and conducting dives in different environments Navigation with compass and natural references Adapting to new situations such as wrecks, night or drift divingExpanding your overall confidence and comfort as a diverRequirementsMinimum certification: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)Minimum age: 12 years (Junior Advanced Adventurer) / 15 years (Advanced Adventurer)Good health and basic swimming abilityCertification / ProgressionCertification: SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, recognized worldwideEach dive may be credited toward the corresponding SSI Specialty Course if you continue trainingA perfect stepping stone toward Specialty Diver or even Master Diver
Some of the most exciting dive sites and encounters lie below 18 meters. With the Deep Diver Specialty, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct dives down to 40 meters, manage your gas supply effectively, and handle the challenges of deep environments. This specialty opens the door to wrecks, walls, and marine life you won’t see in shallower waters.Course StructureKnowledge Briefing: Physiology of deep diving, gas consumption, nitrogen narcosis, emergency procedures, and equipment considerations.3 Open Water Dives over 2 days: • Dive planning and gas management for depth • Controlled descents and ascents with proper safety stops • Recognizing and handling narcosis • Using computers and redundant equipment at depth • Exploring deeper reef areas or drop-offs with instructor supervisionWhat You’ll LearnSafe planning and execution of dives beyond 18mGas management and use of dive computersHow depth affects buoyancy, breathing, and decision-makingRecognizing limits and responding to emergenciesIncreased confidence in exploring new environmentsRequirementsMinimum certification: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)Minimum age: 15 yearsComfortable buoyancy and good air consumption recommendedCertification/ProgressionCertification: SSI Deep Diver Specialty, recognized worldwideExtends your depth limit to 40 metersA must-have for wreck diving, technical training, and advanced adventuresCounts toward SSI Specialty Diver and Master Diver recognition
Want to start your diving journey but don’t have the time for a full Open Water course? The SSI Scuba Diver program is the perfect introduction. In just 2 days, you’ll learn the essentials of diving and enjoy your first dives in the Red Sea — always under the direct supervision of an SSI Professional, to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Course StructureTheory sessions – fundamentals of diving: equipment basics, dive planning, safety rules, buoyancy.Confined water training – practice in a pool or shallow water to build comfort with mask clearing, regulator recovery, equalization.Two open water dives (max. 12 m) – real reef dives to apply your skills and experience the underwater world. What You’ll LearnEssential diving theory and safety proceduresssential diving theory and safety proceduresBreathing and moving comfortably underwaterBuoyancy basics and fin techniquesEquipment set-up and pre-dive checksRespect for marine life and responsible divingBreathing and moving comfortably underwaterBuoyancy basics and fin techniquesEquipment set-up and pre-dive checksRespect for marine life and responsible diving RequirementsMinimum age: 10 years (Junior Scuba Diver) / 15 years (Scuba Diver)Basic swimming ability and good healthNo prior diving experience required Certification / ProgressionCertification: SSI Scuba Diver — valid worldwide to a maximum depth of 12 m under professional supervision.You can upgrade to Open Water Diver within 6 months by completing additional theory, confined sessions, and 2 more open water dives.
The dugong has been the symbol of Marsa Alam and the Southern Red Sea for years, Marsa Alam with an estuary marina eco-system that provides large patches of seagrass which is the Dugong's food.We will move from your hotel to Marsa El Nabaa bay, where our speedboat will be ready for you and take us for the dugong search. Few marine encounters in the world compare to swimming alongside a dugong in the wild. These gentle, slow-moving giants have been the symbol of Marsa Alam and the Southern Red Sea for generations — and for good reason. The warm, sheltered waters of this region are home to one of the last healthy dugong populations in the world, sustained by the vast seagrass meadows that line the bay and provide these remarkable creatures with their natural feeding grounds.Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel, before making your way to Marsa El Nabaa Bay, where our speedboat will be waiting. From here, we set out across the crystal-clear waters in search of these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. Our experienced team knows these waters well and will guide you to the areas where dugongs are most frequently spotted, giving you the best possible chance of an encounter you will never forget.Once in the water, you will snorkel gently alongside the dugong — no chasing, no disturbing, just pure, respectful wildlife interaction at its finest. The surrounding reef and seagrass ecosystem is equally breathtaking, often home to turtles, rays, and a colourful variety of reef fish.This is not just a boat trip — it is a rare window into one of the most unspoiled marine ecosystems on earth, right on the doorstep of Marsa Alam.Program info:Pick up: Between 7:00 - 9:00 am from your hotel
The most popular dive specialty worldwide — and for good reason. Breathing gas with a higher oxygen content means less nitrogen absorption, which translates to longer bottom times, extended no-decompression limits, and less fatigue after your dives. Whether you're doing multiple dives in a day or just want to get more out of every dive, Nitrox is the smartest upgrade you can make as a diver. And the best part? It's a knowledge-only course — no extra dives required.Course StructureKnowledge sessions (theory only, no mandatory dives): • The science of nitrox: oxygen, nitrogen, and partial pressures • Analyzing cylinders and proper labeling • Setting your dive computer for nitrox mixes • Safety considerations: oxygen exposure and limitsPractical workshop – hands-on gas analysis and logging practice with your instructorWhat You’ll LearnBenefits and limits of nitrox diving (up to 40% oxygen)How to plan and safely execute nitrox divesHow to analyze and label tanks, and set your computer correctlyManaging oxygen exposure and recognizing limitsHow nitrox can reduce fatigue on repetitive divesRequirementsMinimum certification: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)Minimum age: 10 yearsNo prior nitrox training requiredCertification / ProgressionCertification: SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty, recognized worldwideCertified to dive nitrox blends up to 40% O₂Great complement for Deep, Boat, or Liveaboard divingCounts toward SSI Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Master Diver recognition
The React Right course is a specialty designed for divers who want to enhance their first aid and emergency management skills. It covers CPR, oxygen administration, and how to react during diving emergencies, ensuring that you can handle medical situations calmly and effectively. The course also focuses on dive-specific emergencies, like unconscious divers or panic, helping you improve your response in any situation.RequirementsMinimum certification: Open Water Diver (or equivalent)Minimum age: 12 yearsBasic swimming skillsNo prior first aid certification required (can be taken together with this course)Course StructureTheory Sessions: Learn the basics of first aid, emergency management, and diving-specific safety protocols.Practical Workshops: Practice CPR, oxygen administration, and dive accident response techniques.Confined Water Skills: Learn how to handle emergency situations underwater.Real-Life Scenarios: Apply your knowledge in simulated dive emergency situationsWhat You’ll LearnFirst aid techniques for diving emergenciesCPR, oxygen administration, and emergency protocolsRecognizing and managing diving stress and accidentsHow to assist in dive-related emergencies calmly and effectivelyBasic rescue skills in various dive accident scenarios
Ready to become a certified diver? The SSI Open Water Diver course (4 days) is your complete entry into the world of scuba diving. Step by step you’ll build confidence — starting in shallow water, learning key skills, and then exploring open water dives down to 18 meters.Course StructureTheory sessions: dive physics, safety rules, environment, equipment, navigation.Confined water training: buoyancy, mask clearing, regulator recovery, emergency procedures.Four open water dives at different sites to apply and refine your skills.Review & feedback in small groups for maximum personal attention.What You’ll LearnFull scuba set-up and safety checksBreathing & buoyancy control for comfort underwaterNavigation and dive planningEmergency procedures & problem solvingRespect for marine life & low-impact diving RequirementsMinimum age: 10 years (Junior OWD) / 15 years (OWD)Basic swimming skills and good healthNo prior certification requiredCertificationAfter completing the course, you will receive your SSI Open Water Diver certification – recognized worldwide. You’ll be able to dive with a buddy to 18 meters, in conditions similar to your training.
Be the buddy everyone can count on.The Stress & Rescue Specialty is one of the most rewarding courses in diving. It teaches you how to recognize and prevent problems before they happen, and how to respond calmly and effectively if they do. You’ll build confidence, improve your own safety, and learn how to take care of others – making you a more responsible and valuable dive buddy.
This Wanderlust Blue exclusive is a full-day boat trip into Wadi El Gemal National Park, one of the most protected and untouched areas of the southern Red Sea.The day starts with a snorkeling session at Dolphin House — one of the most magical spots in the Red Sea, where wild dolphins are frequently encountered in their natural habitat. After this unforgettable experience, the boat continues to one of the most stunning reefs in the Red Sea, offering exceptional coral formations, rich biodiversity, and vibrant marine life — perfect for both snorkelers and certified divers.In addition to the water activities, there is time to relax on a sandy island bank, swim in a natural seawater pool, and take in the surrounding landscape. Birdwatching is possible, especially around the mangrove areas, and kayaks are available for those who want to explore quietly. For those who enjoy a bit of fun, safe boat jumps are also part of the experience.A fresh BBQ is prepared and served on the boat — the perfect way to recharge before heading back in the afternoon.Please note: The listed price covers the full-day boat trip including snorkeling, BBQ, and all activities described. Diving equipment and dive fees are not included and can be arranged separately with our team at an additional cost.