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.
The intriguing island nation of New Zealand is a land full of mountainous beauty, Māori legends, and excellent diving. Surrounded by the ocean on all sides, New Zealand boasts spectacular coastlines filled with pristine marine reserves filled with life. If the hundreds of dive sites littering New Zealand’s coastline are not enough for you, there are many small secluded offshore islands to explore as well. Although the water is colder here, New Zealand offers some of the best diving in the world, with phenomenal kelp forests, fantastic drop-offs, colorful sub-tropical reefs, and awe-inspiring shipwrecks. What are you waiting for? Come explore what New Zealand diving is all about.
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.
Diving ancient shipwrecks is a unique experience unlike anything else. The mysterious darkness and the colourful abundant marine life surrounding the sunken vessel attracts pros as well as novice divers. Although it might seem first intimidating or frightening, historic shipwrecks are like underwater museums and offer something for every interest. We have narrowed down the top ten wrecks in the world that every diver should have on their dive bucket list.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dive into a world of wonder at Twins, aka Twin Peaks - the ultimate Koh Tao dive site! Explore 2 massive underwater rocks from 7 to 20 meters deep, perfect for divers of all levels. Ideal for stunning underwater photography, with consistently good visibility. Don’t miss out on this gem near Koh Nangyuan!
Sail Rock is a pinnacle which rises to 15m above and 40m below the surface. Sail Rock lies between Koh Phangan and Koh tao. It’s famous for its natural underwater vertical swim through or chimney which divers can enter at 6 metres and exit at 18.
After the tresher sharks disappeared from Monad Shoal for unknown reasons and moved to the Kimud Shoal, this is now one of the best dive sites in the world to see the rare and elusive tresher sharks. These sharks normally live in the deep but regularly come here for the cleaning stations at shallower depths.
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.
Large rock formations and smaller pinnacles (shallowest point is about 7m). Lots of soft corals and whip corals. Gets to 22m+. Not a lot to see if limited to 12m. Next HTMS Sattakut wreck and can both be dived in the same 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!
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Have you secretly always wanted to feel what it's like to glide through the water like a mermaid ✨.
TODI, The Ultimate Diving Experience, is a gigantic indoor diving pool 10 meters deep and 36 meters in diameter, with more than 6,200,000 liters of water and a consistent temperature of 23°.
Meulesteedsesteenweg 321, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Escape to the crystal clear waters of Gozo during the Merdreams Merfolk Retreat. This unique experience combines SSI Mermaid training, beautiful ocean locations and professional coaching by experienced SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainers. Participants train in small groups, improve their mermaid skills, discover breathtaking reefs during open-water sessions and get the chance to take magical underwater photos. Both beginners and advanced mermaids are welcome: from earning your first SSI Mermaid certification to perfecting your poses, flow and comfort in the water, an unforgettable journey full of fun, safety, creativity and community, all in mermaid style!
Imagine sitting on a traditional Turkish wooden boat, surrounded by azure waters and a small group of like-minded mermaids and mermen. The Skill Building Week is all about growth, technique and fun - in the middle of one of the most beautiful ocean environments in the world. Each day we sail to new bays, where, under the guidance of professional SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainers, you work on breathing techniques, safe diving skills, elegant movements and your unique mermaid flow. In between sessions you will enjoy sun, peace, connection and the magic of mermaiding on the open sea. This week is all about deepening, learning and surprising yourself. Step aboard, leave the world behind for a while and dive into an unforgettable experience.
We are going to mermaid together in the open water! We are going to the Ekeren well. Don't forget to buy your entrance ticket via avos. Bring your own picnic. Then we can have a nice picnic together afterwards.
In this entry level program you will learn everything you need to safely freedive with a buddy in a pool / confined water to a depth of 5 meters. This program combines online training with practice sessions in the water to give you all the skills and knowledge you need. Upon completion of the program, you will earn the SSI Basic Freediver certification. This is a 3-part class series. Theory is online on Monday, June 15, 7:30-8:30 p.m. The practical sessions are on Tuesday, June 16 and 23jun from 19h45 -22h in Uccle.
Ever dreamed of moving effortlessly underwater like a mermaid? Whether you're an aspiring underwater model, dancer or mermaid artist, the SSI Underwater Model & Dance course teaches you the skills to shine under the waves. This unique program helps you master graceful movements, elegant poses and breath control to create stunning underwater content while ensuring your safety and confidence. From choreographed routines to fluid, weightless movements, you'll develop the artistry and technique needed for mesmerizing underwater performances. Start with the Underwater Model certification and continue with Underwater Dance, or do both at once to get your specialty certification. Perfect for mermaid swimming enthusiasts, underwater photographers and performers looking to refine their skills, this is a 2-part course: On Tuesdays, July 7 and 14 at Nemo33. Each time from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can join this course after completing underwater model
Have you always dreamed of becoming a mermaid? Join the SSI Try Mermaid program and make your dreams come true! You'll complete a mermaid experience with an SSI professional in a pool/sheltered water and learn entry-level skills, including swimming with a mermaid monofin. Earn the SSI Try Mermaid recognition level. It's the perfect program to do before joining our SSI Mermaid course. Start today!
Want to learn freediving? During this Basic Freediving course you will learn how to stay underwater longer and more comfortably through breathing techniques, relaxation and correct diving posture. You get theory, practice dry breathing and equalizing techniques, and of course go in the water to apply everything. This is a 3-part series of lessons. Theory is online on Tuesday, September 8, 19h00-20h30. The practical sessions are on Tuesday, September 22nd and 29th from 19h45 - 22h in Uccle.
It's time to enjoy mermaiding in the open water. It is one of the most liberating experiences there is. Together we will make sure you can mermaid in the open water safely and enjoy it together on July 5. We start at 10am and finish at 5pm. We do 2 sessions in the water during this day. Please note, this course is the continuation of the ssi mermaid. So you need this certification before you can participate in ocean mermaid.
It's time to enjoy mermaiding in the open water. It is one of the most liberating experiences there is. Together we will make sure you can mermaid finely and safely in the open water. We will make it 2 fun evenings on August 12 & 13. We start at 6 p.m. and finish at 8 p.m. Please note that this course is the continuation of the ssi mermaid. So you need this certification before you can participate in ocean mermaid.
Do you want to learn how to shine in front of the camera underwater? During this unique course you will learn how to pose gracefully and in a controlled manner as an underwater model.This is a 3 part course:- Theory: Thursday, August 27, 2pm online - Practice: Friday, August 28, 2pm, we have 2 sessions. 14-16, and 18-20h in Todi-Beringen.You can join this course after completing mermaid or basic freediving.
Do you want to dance through the water? Then this Underwater dance course is perfect for you! This is a 2 part course: Friday, September 4. We have 2 sessions. 14-16, and 18-20h in Todi-Beringen. You can join this course after completing underwater model