Dive Sites

Abu Galawa is a large reef system in the Saudi Red Sea known for its incredible hard coral gardens. The reef forms a complex labyrinth of canyons and swim-throughs, all in pristine condition due to the lack of divers.

Abu Kafan is a long, narrow reef south of Panorama, offering thrilling wall and drift diving for advanced divers. The sheer walls are covered in huge gorgonian fans, and the strong currents attract sharks, barracuda, and tuna.

Abu Nuhas is a reef notorious for being a hazard to shipping, earning it the nickname 'The Ship's Graveyard'. It is home to several famous wrecks, including the historic Carnatic and the photogenic Ghiannis D, making it a must-visit for wreck enthusiasts.

Abu Ramada is a popular island near Hurghada with several dive sites. The most famous is a gentle drift dive along a beautiful sloping reef and wall, known for its healthy corals and a large number of resident moray eels.

The Admiralty Islands are a group of volcanic pinnacles off the coast of Lord Howe Island. They offer spectacular diving in crystal-clear water, with dramatic topography and a chance to see many of the unique fish species that are endemic to the island.

The Adolphus Busch is a large freighter that was sunk to create an artificial reef. It sits perfectly upright and is a fantastic wreck to explore, known for its resident population of giant goliath groupers.

The Aeolus was a large cable-laying ship that was sunk as an artificial reef. A hurricane broke it into three large sections, creating an interesting and varied dive site that is a major hotspot for sand tiger sharks.

Afkule is a large cave with a vertical chimney that offers an exciting and atmospheric dive for advanced divers. The dive starts with a descent through the chimney into the main cavern, which is beautifully lit by the blue of the entrance.

The Agamemnon Channel offers spectacular wall diving. The steep rock walls are completely covered in a dense carpet of white plumose anemones, creating a stunning visual. The walls are also home to a variety of large rockfish.

The area around Aganoa offers diving on a unique black sand bottom with numerous lava tubes and swim-throughs to explore. The contrast of the dark sand and vibrant coral is beautiful, and turtles are very common.

Ahe is a small, beautiful atoll in the Tuamotus, known for its pearl farms. The diving here is pristine and uncrowded, with a single pass that offers exciting drift dives with sharks and healthy coral reefs.

Air Manis is a jetty dive in Ambon Bay that is a fantastic muck and night diving site. The pier structure and surrounding sand are home to a huge variety of critters, and it's a great place to see flamboyant cuttlefish and blue-ringed octopus.

Aitutaki is famous for its breathtakingly beautiful lagoon. The diving on the outer reef offers incredible visibility and pristine coral gardens. It's a fantastic place to see turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and a variety of reef sharks in crystal-clear water.

The Akitsushima was a Japanese seaplane tender and is the only true warship wreck in Coron Bay. The wreck lies on its side and is heavily damaged, but it's a fascinating dive, featuring anti-aircraft guns and the massive crane used to lift seaplanes.

The Al Munassir is a large, former Royal Navy of Oman landing craft that was scuttled as an artificial reef. It sits perfectly upright and is a fantastic wreck for advanced divers to explore, now teeming with marine life.

Aldabra is a remote UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most pristine ecosystems on Earth, home to giant tortoises. The diving is equally spectacular, with untouched reefs, huge fish populations, and a very healthy number of sharks.

The Alexandria was a fishing boat that now lies in a protected bay. It's a very easy and pretty wreck dive, sitting upright and now home to a good variety of fish life, including large schools of fusiliers.

The Alice B was a small freighter that was sunk as an artificial reef. The wreck sits upright in deep water, making for a great advanced dive, and has attracted a good amount of marine life.

Named for its large, mushroom-shaped star coral formations, Alice in Wonderland is a beautiful and whimsical dive site. It's a very easy and shallow dive, perfect for beginners and snorkelers.

Alice in Wonderland is a classic Bonaire double reef dive. A sandy channel separates two parallel reef systems, creating a valley to explore. It's a beautiful and easy shore dive, with a high chance of seeing turtles and rays in the channel.

Aliwal Shoal is a fossilized sand dune reef and a hotspot for shark encounters. During winter, it becomes a mating ground for hundreds of ragged-tooth sharks ('raggies'), which can be observed up close in places like 'Raggie Cave'. Two wrecks add to the variety.

Aljui Bay is a large, sheltered bay that is home to a pearl farm. The bay offers fantastic muck diving, with the pearl farm jetty being a particular hotspot for rare macro critters like frogfish, ghost pipefish, and blue-ringed octopus.

Alor offers a remote, off-the-beaten-path diving experience with a fantastic mix of world-class wide-angle and macro sites. The visibility is often spectacular, and the reefs are incredibly healthy and teeming with life.