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Gasoline Station (★4.5)

This Dive site located on the mainland just out of Manado Bay, just off the southern tip of Sulawesi sea. This is a great site for finding interesting bottom dwellers.

Asia / Indonesia / Sulawesi / North Sulawesi

Project Laut, 80771 Klungkung

Hin Lak Ngam : หินหลักง่าม (★4.4)

Hin Lak Ngam is located in the southeastern part of Koh Ngam Noi and H.T.M.S. Prab Wreck Dive.Hin Lak Ngam is a rock that appears on the surface of the water. The depth is approximately 5 - 20 meters. The maximum depth is 25 meters.

Asia / Thailand / Western Gulf Islands

Project Laut Restoration Patch (★4.9)

Project Laut’s officially designated Coral Restoration Area. The restoration area is at approximately 6m depth on a reef scarred area, but descends in a sloping fashion down into depths of 40+ meters. The dive site is typically done via shore entry and can experience strong currents, so advanced divers only.

Asia / Indonesia / Bali

ZISSOU DIVERS, 48896 Zihuatanejo de Azueta

Playa Manzanillo (★4.6)

Located east of Zihuatanejo Bay, it has a depth of 40 feet, where you can admire extensive reef formations. Its calm, crystal-clear waters are ideal for beginner divers.

North America / Mexico / Guerrero

DiveSpot, 8365-108 Armação de Pêra

Ferro da Armação (★4.4)

A 10-minute fast boat ride from Armação de Pera beach, with an average depth of 18 m and an old iron used in the tuna traps, this is a great place for beginners and advanced divers to dive with a great diversity of marine species.

Europe

Like Scuba Center, 88300 Kota Kinabalu

Meringgis Bay, Gaya Island (★4.3)

A beautiful and magnificent thriving dive site located at the back of Gaya Island sitting in between Bunga Raya Resort and YTL Resort. Great for beginners and training.

Asia / Malaysia / East Malaysia / Sabah / Kota Kinabalu

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

At Mezarlığı (★4.2)

It is located on the southern side of Büyükada, in the Prince Islands region. It has a very steep and long wall structure. It makes a sudden descent from 7 meters to 30 meters. Dive boats can only go to this area in windless weather.

Asia / Turkey

Lucas Reef (★4.5)

Located just five minutes from Roshan Resort’s jetty, this reef is a beautiful display of what Oman has to offer with regards to marine life and flora/fauna in the area! Shallow dive good for beginners

Asia

Bali Villa Dive Resort, 81173 Tejakula - Singaraja - Bali

Sec à Zitte (★4.5)

15 - 32 meters - A corail head on a sandy bottom ranging from 32mto 15m, where you will find many clown fish in their anemones as well as an anchor on 32m.

Africa

Peter S. (#417559)

Rose Garden Bali (★4.4)

Beautiful coral garden in the shallow water area up to 12 meters. The dive site name comes from 2 large lettuce leaf corals that look like a collection of rose petals and are located in the shallow water area. In the deeper area there are isolated coral blocks with sandy areas.

Asia / Indonesia

Ben Ben Garden (★4.3)

This dive site can be reached within a short boat ride from resorts close by. The dive starts at a depth of 4-5 metres. You follow a headland to the north, which is beautifully overgrown with different kinds of coral. In the deep area of approx. 25 metres there are numerous blocks with lots of fish.

Asia / Indonesia / Bali

Scubapro

Maria’s Grotte (★4.5)

Maria’s Cavern is about 15-20 minutes’ swimming from the center in a westerly direction. On sunny days, divers and snorkelers can enjoy a great light show inside the cave with several tunnels on the way there and back. The maximum depth at this site is around 8-9m.

Europe / Spain / Balearic Islands

SUBEX Sharm El-Sheikh, 46619 Sharm El Sheikh

Octopus Island (★4.9)

A small but fascinating rock formation surrounded by sandy bottom, rich in marine life and perfect for underwater photographers. Its sheltered position, excellent visibility and easy diving conditions make it a top spot for relaxed dives at all levels. Maximum depth: around 13–16 metres.

Africa / Mauritius

Naama Bay Jolie Ville (★4.8)

In the middle of the Naama Bay lays this dive spot with coral blocks in 2 to 40 meters depth surrounded by sea grass areas. Here is nearly no current to expect and since the dive spot is in a protected area without boat traffic the marine life is very diversified.

Africa / Egypt / Sinai / Sharm El Sheikh

INSTRUMENT DIVE ADVENTURE, 17111 Bekasi Timur

Malapascua (★4.5)

A beautiful house reef dive full of fish.

Asia / Philippines / Visayas / Central Visayas

Tanjung Penyu (★4.4)

10 Minutes From Pramuka Island, the coral reef was good, on surface sometimes choopy (moving) between the wind of season. Easy to Find Macro here and Turtle

Asia / Indonesia / Java

ORCA DIVE CLUB Paradisio, El Gouna

Gota Iris (★4.4)

Gota Iris is the last block from Shaab Iris. Shaab Iris is located in the Abu Nugar region, which is about 1.5 hours from El Gouna and consists of a main reef and many coral blocks. The average depth is 14m.

Africa / Egypt / Hurghada

ORCA DIVE CLUB Paradisio, El Gouna

Poseidon Reef (★4.1)

Poseidon is in the south of Shaab El Erg which is about 1h 15min east from El Gouna. Its a beautiful coral garden where you can find often big groups of fish.

SSI Service Center Egypt, Hurghada

Elphinstone South (★4.4)

Elphinstone South is an amazing off-shore reef dive and preferred by many as an afternoon dive due to the fantastic lighting. The dive slopes down from 18m deep to the deepest top of the plateau at 40m.

Africa / Egypt / Marsa Alam

Villa Koraffi (★4.4)

Easy dive along the coast; max. depth: >40 meter; distance: about 15 minutes in north of Port Ghalib. Boat diving. mostly slight current from north to south.

Africa / Egypt / El-Quesir

Marsa Egla (★4.3)

A great shore dive that is located 11km from Marsa Alam. There is easy access to the water in a bay format, suitable for entry level and experienced divers alike. The reef extends to the north and to the south where the bay divides; you can decide which direction to go...they are both good dives.

PLONGEQUILIBRE, 75008 PARIS

Marsa Shagra House Reef (★4.4)

Marsa Shagara is a bay with an easy sand bottom entrance that leads to South or North reef dives. The depth starts at 1m and drops to 40m + outside the bay. It is one of the most pristine house reef dives in the south. This dive is great for entry level and experienced divers.

Hans E. (#3545391)

Sha’ab Marsa Alam (★4.3)

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.

Mares, Janez Kranjc

Gamul Soraya (★4.4)

About 30 minutes from the coast by boat. The main reef extends to 14m deep. The south side goes to 20m. There is little current but due to its size, it can be a bit windy and is not always approachable when winds are strong.

ORCA DIVE CLUB SOMA BAY, Soma Bay

Tobia Kebir (★4.4)

An easy dive without much current, therefore suitable for beginner divers. From Tobia Kebir, you can make 3 different dives. Also diveable in bad weather.

Stollis Centro de Buceo, 17212 Tamariu / Girona

Badia de Tamariu (★4.2)

The boat jetty and the entrance to this house reef are only 30 m from the base. The most beautiful part of the bay is reserved for divers and swimmers and secured by a buoy line. This beautiful house reef offers something for everyone down to a maximum depth of 15 m.

Europe / Spain / Catalonia

Scuba Plus Menorca, 07769 CIUDADELA DE MENORCA

El Arenal de las Chicharras (★4.3)

This is a dive with a maximum depth of 24 meters. The boat can be anchored near “cala“ and from there descend according to certification and experience to where the remains of the amphorae are located, where also the name comes from.Be sure NOT to touch the amphoras, take only pictures.

Europe / Spain / Balearic Islands

TENERIFE DIVE EXPERIENCE, 38660 SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE

El Balito (★4.5)

Spectacular rocky formations, tunnels and caves will surprise us at this dive spot. It is recommended to do it from boat because the access of emergency teams is so difficult, jus in case is needed.

Europe / Spain / Canary Islands

La Palma Diving, 38712 La Palma

Playa La Bombilla (★4.3)

Small fisherman village at the west side of La Palma, where we find a huge number of arches on a very shallow dive, or can follow some significant lava flews down into the deep blue.

Europe / Spain / Canary Islands

SCUBA SUR, 35120 Arguineguin

Pasito Blanco (★4.3)

The dive spot of Pasito Blanco is situated about five minutes from the sports beach in Pasito Blanco at the south of the island. The sea floor is like a rectangular morphology up to 60 meters long and 16 meters wide. A visit to Pasito Blanco to explore all the nooks and crannies can reveal a whole variety of life.

Europe / Spain / Canary Islands / Gran Canaria

La Palma Diving, 38712 La Palma

Puerto Naos - Playa Chica (★4.4)

Easy access to the water, with family plan nearby. Easy dives for all levels, because thanks to the verticality of the island, you have both shallow and very deep areas from the same entrance to the water. Variety of routes from the same access point.

Europe / Spain / Canary Islands

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.

North America / ABC Islands

Goeran K. (#2680458)

Coral Garden / Gassous Bay (★4.6)

Nice house reef with a north and south side. Easy access from the beach. No boat traffic! No current and diveable in any weather. Night and early morning dives are possible daily!

Ducks Diving Superior, Marsa Alam

Cha Cha (★4.4)

Located in the middle of the coral triangle at Bunaken National Park, this dive site is a wall dive thriving with marine life like beautiful corals, sponges, and more! Perfect for freediving, scuba diving, and snorkeling as well.

Asia / Indonesia / Sulawesi / North Sulawesi

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.

North America

Hans E. (#3545391)

Marsa Shouna (★4.2)

A fantastic dive site that can be accessed by daily boats or as a shore dive. Shallow with a sloping bottom toward a north or south running reef. The south reef can be reached by Zodiac or from the shore.

Africa / Egypt / El-Quesir

Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center) (★4.5)

Narrow entrance with a sandy bottom. Nice coral. A good dive site to make drift dives from the zodiac on the North Anemone City. Good for experienced and beginner divers.

BLUE SEA DIVERS, 0000 MAHE

White Bank (★4.3)

Located East of Praslin island, approximately 15-20 mins boat ride from the dive centre, time may vary depending on the weather conditions. The dive consists of submerged granitic rocks to which there are sponges and corals gripped onto them . Average depth 15-22 metres.

Africa / Seychelles / Granitic Islands

BLUE SEA DIVERS, MAHE

Ave Maria (★4.3)

Dive amongst these rocky islands between Praslin and La Digue with depths of 5 to 25 meters. There is much life in these canyons. A beautiful dive. You may need more than one dive to get to see everything this site offers.

Africa / Seychelles / Granitic Islands

Fisherman's Cove Reef (★4.2)

5min from Beau Vallon Beach and 3min from Bel Ombre marina. Anchoring on the sand outside the reef. Fisherman’s Cove Reef is a reef with a maximum depth of 15m. Sometimes light current, rarely strong current.

Africa / Seychelles / Granitic Islands

Sergiusz K. (#4419025)

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).

North America / ABC Islands

Extra Divers Dahab, South Sinai Dahab

Canyon, Dahab (★4.7)

The Canyon is located 1.5km from the Blue Hole. Another geographical marvel, it is a deep fissure in the reef that you reach after entering a shallow lagoon and swimming along a coral garden plateau.

Maldives Passions, 08090 Maafushi

Kandooma Thila (★4.5)

This “Thila” is in the middle of the kandooma kandu. From 2000 to 2009 this dive site was ranked world 10th place of shark diving. The top of the reef is full of hard corals. The sides of the “Thila” are covered with soft corals. The currents are strong here and highly recommend for Advanced and Nitrox divers.

Asia / Maldives / Central Atolls / Kaafu Atoll / Male

Eagle Divers, Sharm El- Sheikh

Ras Umm Sid (★4.5)

Done as a boat drift dive or from shore, this dive site offers lots of color and marine life as well as great topography. From the shore, follow the reef on your left for a deep wall dive, but watch for the current at the corner. Follow the reef to your right, you’ll have the bottom beneath you at around 32m.

Africa / Egypt / Sinai