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.
Easily accessible from North and South America, the Dominican Republic is a top Caribbean dive destination boasting palm-lined white sandy beaches and warm, crystal clear waters. Warm, tropical weather makes this country a year-round holiday destination. Diving the Dominican Republic offers beautiful reefs covered in colorful hard corals, giant barrel sponges, and bright purple sea fans. The reefs are abuzz with all the typical Caribbean fish species, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and the occasional spotted eagle ray. More adventurous divers can enjoy the many deep shipwrecks and wall dives or venture out to the Silver Bank, one of the best areas in the world to swim with whales. Finish your day amongst this nation’s rich culture, lively music, and exotic food to make the perfect Caribbean vacation.
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.
From the Caribbean Sea to the South Pacific Ocean, divers can find fantastic muck and macro diving worldwide. Muck diving gets its name from the “mucky“ environment, usually muddy sediment, where small yet fascinating animals are found. Macro photographers or those that just love hunting for small, beautiful species love the adventure muck diving brings. Explore the best muck dive sites in the world where you can find tiny octopi, colorful nudibranchs, brilliant shrimp, gobies, and much more! Go muck diving today!
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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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Hans Reef is a gentle sandy slope that runs parallel to the shore and features a large coral mound and smaller outcrops. It is suitable for divers of all experience levels and is often used for training. It is excellent for night diving and navigation. Coral blocks attract a lot of marine life!
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.
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.
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Baba Burnu is the most preferred deep diving area near the Konserve Bay in Antalya city center. The maximum depth is around 120 m in this area, and you are likely to see stingray and octopus nests during your dive.
Entrance to Canned Bay Bosphorus, opposite Falcon Hotel. 18-20m is an enjoyable route for beginner divers and you can see barracuda. Local Center family is honored to host you in all your fun dives.
Are you ready to meet the wonderful world of underwater! You can participate in trial dives and certificate programs under the guidance of our professional instructors. Our trial dives are carried out with diving instructors in a maximum of 3 to 5 meters after a short 15 minute breefing.
The meeting point of lovers. Heart Cave is an excellent diving spot for advanced and expert dives. It is a frequent destination for luxury speedboats. The lower point of the cliffs
Entrance is via sea stairs. It has a depth of up to 15 meters. An ideal spot for beginner and trial dives. An extremely safe spot for new divers. Visibility is fine.
Closest dive center is 5 minutes away by speedboat. Diving site with a depth of 60 meters. It is the area where those who want to do deep diving and specialization programs are applied.
Unfortunately, the habitats of the endangered Mediterranean monk seals are gradually decreasing. We divers do not dive into such caves when there are seals in them or during breeding season.
Would you like to dive where the Düden waterfall, the most touristic area of Antalya, meets the blue waters? How about seeing the power of the sinkhole from underwater? The power of the current is breathtaking.
Sirinyali Mahallesi 1540 Sok. Falcon Hotel A Blok No 12 A, 07000 Antalya, Turkey
If you’re not sure which specialty program is right for you, enroll in the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! Before starting your full specialty training, take the Deep Diving and Navigation\
The Assistant Instructor certification is the next step on the path to becoming a scuba instructor after earning your Divemaster certification. It allows you to gain valuable teaching experience, conduct briefings, teach academic sections, and lead in-water training. If you want to advance your career as a diving professional, you can complete the Instructor Development Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.
This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin a lifetime of adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you gain the skills and experience needed to feel truly comfortable underwater. Upon completing these steps, you will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
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In the SSI Basic Diver program, you’ll learn the knowledge and skills you need to try diving to a depth of 12 meters with an SSI Professional. Trying diving is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited toward the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver programs within 6 months, allowing you to take the next step in your diving adventure.
In the SSI Shark Ecology program, you will learn how to interpret shark behaviors, why they are often misunderstood, and how to dive with sharks. This is the perfect course for shark enthusiasts and for divers who are nervous around sharks but want to overcome their fear. Upon completing this program, you’ll earn your SSI Shark Ecology Specialty certification and will undoubtedly become an avid shark diver. Get started today!
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Respond Correctly - Course Combination (First Aid, CPR, AED, O2)React Right is SSI’s emergency first aid course, providing the knowledge and practical skills needed to act appropriately as a first responder in medical emergencies. In this flexible course, you can choose your areas of focus, such as initial assessment, first aid, CPR, and stabilization techniques. You’ll learn about administering emergency oxygen and using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Combining theory with practical exercises, this course equips you with the tools and confidence needed to provide emergency care. Once you receive your certification, you’ll be able to act as a first aid responder, administer first aid and CPR, provide oxygen, and assist with AED use. Earn your SSI React Right Specialty certification and help other divers in need. Start your SSI React Right Specialty course today!
Night Diving and Limited VisibilityNight dives require skills that are completely different from those needed for daytime dives. The SSI Night Diving and Low Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn everything about night diving and practice the techniques necessary to become a safe and confident night diver. This course will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to dive safely and comfortably at night or in limited visibility conditions. Through a balanced mix of online learning and open-water dives, you’ll learn how to use specialized equipment, master proper entry and exit techniques, and communicate with your dive buddy at night and in low visibility. Upon completing the course, you’ll receive the SSI Night and Low Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to dive confidently in the dark.
Take an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course if you want to shorten your surface intervals and extend your dive time. This way, you’ll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! This course will expand your diving knowledge so you can plan safe dives using enriched air mixtures with up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 32% or 40%.
In the SSI Marine Ecology Specialty program, you’ll learn how ocean organisms interact with each other and their environment. You’ll discover how energy flows through communities and the connections between different ocean ecosystems. With your new knowledge, you’ll appreciate the marine life you encounter on your dives even more! Get started online today and earn your SSI Marine Ecology Specialty certification.
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The ocean is full of dive sites, but many of the best are only accessible by boat. If you want to explore these incredible dive sites, become an SSI boat diver. It is the best way to learn to dive with confidence and trust from different types of boats. As a boat diver, you will be able to explore offshore dive sites that attract school pelagics and marine megafauna not close to shore. You can experience the thrill of liveaboard diving anywhere in the world, filling your day with dives away from the crowds and sailing off into the sunset. Using online training and open water dive sessions, the SSI Boat Diving Specialty program is the best way to learn. This program teaches you all the skills and techniques you need to dive safely and comfortably from boats, including small personal boats and liveaboards. Earn your SSI Boat Diving Specialist certification. Start today!
The SSI Scuba Diving program is the best way for first-time divers to try scuba diving. You’ll be in confined water and well-supervised by your instructor, so you can enjoy your first unforgettable breaths underwater and experience the magic of scuba diving. By the end of this short course, you’ll earn your SSI Scuba Diving Trial certification card, and you’ll undoubtedly want to dive again. For endless scuba diving adventures, this course is where it all begins—and it’s waiting for you. Get started today!