Advanced
Marshall Islands
The HIJMS Nagato was the flagship of the Japanese Combined Fleet and is one of the most famous wrecks at Bikini Atoll. This massive battleship was sunk by the 'Baker' atomic bomb and now rests upside down, a spectacular and historic technical dive.
MAX DEPTH
54m
AVG DEPTH
45m
Visibility
35-54m / 115-177ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Iconic battleship wreck · Technical dive · Atomic bomb history
Intermediate
Bonaire
The Hilma Hooker is a popular wreck dive in Bonaire. This former drug-smuggling cargo ship was intentionally sunk and now lies on its side between two parallel reef systems. It's an easy dive to navigate and is home to a variety of marine life.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
22m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Popular wreck dive · Easy access · Double reef system
Beginner
Philippines
Hilutungan is another marine sanctuary near Mactan, known for its incredibly high density of fish. Fish feeding is common here, making the fish very friendly and accustomed to divers. It's a fantastic spot for snorkelers and beginner divers.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
3-25m / 10-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Marine sanctuary · Fish feeding · Snorkeling
Beginner
Thailand
Hin Bida is a submerged reef located between Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. It's a fantastic spot for seeing leopard sharks, which are often found resting on the sandy bottom surrounding the reef. The reef itself is also very healthy.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-18m / 16-60ft
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Leopard sharks · Sandy bottom · Sloping reef
Advanced
Thailand
Hin Daeng ('Red Rock') and Hin Muang ('Purple Rock') are two submerged pinnacles in the open ocean, considered the best dive sites in southern Thailand. They are cleaning stations for manta rays and whale sharks and are covered in vibrant red and purple soft corals.
MAX DEPTH
60m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
10-60m / 33-200ft
Water Temp
27-29°C / 81-84°F
Manta rays · Whale sharks · Deep walls
Beginner
Thailand
Hin Luk Bat is a submerged pinnacle that is considered the best dive site in the Koh Chang archipelago. It's covered in healthy hard and soft corals and is swarmed by a huge amount of fish life, including large schools of barracuda and fusiliers.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Pinnacle · Rich fish life · Healthy corals
Beginner
Thailand
Hin Phae is a shallow reef near Pattaya's far islands, offering some of the best coral in the area. It's a series of rocky outcrops covered in healthy hard corals, making it a popular and easy dive for all levels.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-18m / 16-60ft
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Easy reef diving · Hard corals · Training site
Beginner
Blueberry Hill
Hin Raab South is an easy and pretty reef dive in Koh Chang, sometimes called Blueberry Hill for its fields of blue-hued corals. The shallow, sloping reef is covered in healthy hard corals and is a great spot for beginners and snorkelers.
MAX DEPTH
16m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
3-16m / 10-52ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Easy reef diving · Hard corals · Snorkeling
Intermediate
Thailand
Hin Wong Pinnacle is a series of pinnacles on the east side of Koh Tao, offering some of the most beautiful and vibrant coral reefs around the island. The pinnacles are covered in colorful soft corals and sea fans and are home to a huge amount of fish life.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Pinnacles · Soft corals · Rich fish life
Beginner
Micronesia
The Hio Maru is a shallow and easy wreck dive in Truk Lagoon, perfect for beginners or as a final dive of the day. This transport ship lies on its side, and its holds contain interesting artifacts like beer bottles and truck chassis.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
5-15m / 16-50ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Shallow wreck · Easy dive · Artifacts
Advanced
Solomon Islands
The Hirokawa Maru (often called 'Bonegi I') is a massive Japanese transport wreck that was beached on Guadalcanal. The wreck starts shallow but slopes down deep, offering both recreational and technical diving opportunities, with holds full of artifacts.
MAX DEPTH
55m
AVG DEPTH
40m
Visibility
5-55m / 16-180ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Large wreck · Technical dive · Artifacts
Intermediate
Vanuatu
Hiu Island is the northernmost island in Vanuatu, offering true exploration diving. The reefs here are pristine, untouched, and see very few divers. Expect incredible coral health, high biodiversity, and the feeling of being a true pioneer.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Pristine reefs · Remote diving · Exploration
Advanced
Australia
The ex-HMAS Adelaide is another former naval vessel scuttled as a dive site. This guided missile frigate is a large and exciting wreck to explore, with easy access to its decks, bridge, and helicopter hangars.
MAX DEPTH
32m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
18-32m / 60-105ft
Water Temp
17-23°C / 63-73°F
Naval frigate wreck · Artificial reef · Easy penetration
Advanced
Australia
The ex-HMAS Brisbane is a former guided missile destroyer that was scuttled to create an artificial reef. It's a massive and impressive wreck, sitting upright and allowing for easy penetration for certified divers. It is now completely covered in life.
MAX DEPTH
28m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
15-28m / 50-92ft
Water Temp
19-26°C / 66-79°F
Naval destroyer wreck · Artificial reef · Abundant life
Advanced
Australia
The HMAS Perth is a guided missile frigate that was scuttled off the coast of Albany. The large wreck is a fantastic dive for advanced divers, with its mast rising to just a few meters below the surface. It is now a thriving artificial reef.
MAX DEPTH
36m
AVG DEPTH
28m
Visibility
5-36m / 16-118ft
Water Temp
18-24°C / 64-75°F
Naval frigate wreck · Artificial reef · Advanced dive
Advanced
Australia
The HMAS Swan was the first naval ship to be scuttled for diving in the Southern Hemisphere. This large destroyer sits upright and has been well-prepared for divers, with numerous large openings for safe and easy penetration.
MAX DEPTH
32m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
18-32m / 60-105ft
Water Temp
17-23°C / 63-73°F
Naval destroyer wreck · Easy penetration · Abundant fish
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Annapolis is a large, former helicopter-carrying destroyer that was sunk to create an artificial reef. The wreck is upright and fully intact, offering a fantastic and impressive dive for cold-water wreck enthusiasts.
MAX DEPTH
32m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
18-32m / 60-105ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Helicopter-carrying destroyer wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Annapolis is a large, former helicopter-carrying destroyer that was sunk to create an artificial reef. The wreck is upright and fully intact, offering a fantastic and impressive dive for cold-water wreck enthusiasts.
MAX DEPTH
32m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
18-32m / 60-105ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Helicopter-carrying destroyer wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Cape Breton was a WWII Victory ship and is the second largest vessel ever sunk as an artificial reef in Canada. This massive wreck is an incredible dive for technical divers, with endless decks and compartments to explore.
MAX DEPTH
42m
AVG DEPTH
35m
Visibility
25-42m / 82-138ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Largest artificial reef in BC · Victory ship wreck · Technical dive
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Chaudiere is another of the excellent artificial reef wrecks near Victoria, BC. This former destroyer escort is a great dive for wreck enthusiasts, covered in anemones and home to a variety of cold-water life.
MAX DEPTH
28m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
18-28m / 60-92ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Destroyer escort wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Chaudiere is another of the excellent artificial reef wrecks near Victoria, BC. This former destroyer escort is a great dive for wreck enthusiasts, covered in anemones and home to a variety of cold-water life.
MAX DEPTH
28m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
18-28m / 60-92ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Destroyer escort wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Chaudiere is another of the excellent artificial reef wrecks near Victoria, BC. This former destroyer escort is a great dive for wreck enthusiasts, covered in anemones and home to a variety of cold-water life.
MAX DEPTH
28m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
18-28m / 60-92ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Destroyer escort wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Saskatchewan is another of British Columbia's fantastic artificial reef wrecks. This 366-foot destroyer escort sits upright and offers multiple levels for exploration, now covered in iconic white plumose anemones.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
20-40m / 65-130ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Destroyer escort wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
Canada
The HMCS Saskatchewan is another of British Columbia's fantastic artificial reef wrecks. This 366-foot destroyer escort sits upright and offers multiple levels for exploration, now covered in iconic white plumose anemones.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
20-40m / 65-130ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Destroyer escort wreck · Artificial reef
Advanced
USA
The HMCS Yukon is a 366-foot Canadian destroyer that was sunk off San Diego as part of 'Wreck Alley'. It's a massive and impressive wreck, but it lies on its side and has some entanglement hazards, making it a challenging dive for experienced divers.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
20-30m / 65-100ft
Water Temp
14-20°C / 57-68°F
Large wreck · Artificial reef · Advanced dive
