Some of the best muck diving opportunities can be found on Manado Bay’s iconic black sandy slopes. Critters such as the ghost pipe fish, frog fish and flamboyant cuttlefish can all be seen as well as the lesser spotted mimic octopus and sea horses.
Read More about Manado >>Alor is home to magnificent scenery both above and below the water’s surface. Although currents can be strong, divers are rewarded with incredible underwater diversity including rare and interesting macro life sightings set amongst amazing coral reefs.
Read More about Alor >>The well-protected sites located in Horseshoe Bay off of Rinca Island are home to nutrient-dense currents and thus a wonderful variety of marine animals call this area home. The varied underwater landscape is just as impressive as the underwater life.
Read More about Rinca >>Although fairly secluded and rather difficult to reach, Kalimantan is unlikely to disappoint even the most difficult-to-please diver. With excellent muck diving and drift diving opportunities, the area is also famous for the presence of Kakaban’s jelly fish that doesn’t sting. Manta rays and large pelagic fish are regular sightings too.
Read More about Kalimantan >>If you’ve always wanted to dive with hammerhead sharks, visiting Cabilao Island between the months of December and June is likely to get that item ticked off your diving bucket list rather quickly.
Read More about Cabilao >>Apo Reef is known for its sheer and beautiful drop-offs as well as great resident marine life. Turtles, groupers and barracuda all call this area home and can often be seen hiding under the overhangs or gliding through the beautiful coral gardens. Located within the Mindoro Strait, divers will also be treated to a multitude of schooling pelagic species.
Read More about Apo Reef >>Exciting dive experiences abound near Cebu City! Some of the most popular sites in the Visayas including Alona Beach, Moalboal and Dumaguete can be accessed from this spot of paradise in the Philippines.
Read More about The Visayas >>With an interesting name comes an even more interesting diving location. Siquijor Island in the Philippines boasts plenty of macro life ideal for underwater photographers, and the diving is only enhanced when embarking on a memorable night dive.
Read More about Siquijor Island >>A top choice for many divers, Dumaguete boasts great macro diving opportunities with plenty of critters to be seen. Above the water’s surface, the area is home to welcoming local people and sensibly-priced resort accommodation.
Read More about Dumaguete >>Moalboal is a site that has something for everyone. From caves that look like cathedrals to dramatic walls and pristine coral reefs, this site lies within the Cebu province of the Philippines. Macro divers and underwater photographers will be pleased to hear of the chance to spot frogfish, pygmy seahorses and even ghost pipefish if one looks carefully enough.
Read More about Moalboal >>Palawan presents a spectacular underwater landscape complete with beautiful atolls covered in a great variety of corals. The fringing reefs are teaming with life just waiting to be visited by avid divers.
Read More about Palawan >>The Pacific Ocean is divided into three areas: Cocos and Galapagos Islands, Cook, Fiji and Solomon Islands and the French Polynesia.
Read More about Pacific >>New Zealand is the home of adventure activities, and the underwater offerings remain true to this. Divers can experience a number of great wreck sites as well as deep wall dives surrounded by large numbers of big pelagic species.
Read More about New Zealand >>Scuba diving in Japan is as unique as the country itself. The many islands vary hugely, but all have one thing in common: great scuba diving opportunities. There are a number of pristine reefs to explore as well as the underwater mystery of the Iseki stones. First discovered in 1987 and still unexplained, this area could be the site of an ancient civilization. Divers may also encounter hammerheads and manta rays nearby.
Read More about Japan >>Take one look at a postcard for the Caribbean Islands and you’re sure to understand why divers flock to these islands year after year. The magnificent turquoise waters are just as beautiful beneath the surface as they are on top, with a variety of tropical marine life to be seen.
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