Intermediate
Niue
Niue is a massive raised coral atoll, which results in some of the clearest ocean water on Earth, with visibility often reaching 80 meters. The diving is characterized by dramatic caves and caverns, a high population of sea snakes, and seasonal humpback whale encounters.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-35m / 33-115ft
Water Temp
23-26°C / 73-79°F
Incredible visibility · Sea snakes · Caves
Advanced
Tanzania
North Horn, at the northern tip of Pemba Island, is a classic, current-swept point that attracts big pelagic action. It's the best place in the area to see sharks, including grey reef, whitetip, and sometimes hammerheads, as well as dogtooth tuna and Napoleon wrasse.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
15-40m / 50-130ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Strong currents · Sharks · Pelagic action
Advanced
Australia
North Horn is the specific site at Osprey Reef where the famous shark feed takes place. It's a natural amphitheater on the tip of the atoll where divers can witness dozens of grey reef, whitetip, and silvertip sharks in a feeding frenzy.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-35m / 33-115ft
Water Temp
24-28°C / 75-82°F
Shark feeding · Grey reef sharks · Whitetip sharks
Advanced
Philippines
North Rock is a more advanced dive site in El Nido, an exposed pinnacle in open water. The currents here attract larger marine life, offering a chance to see reef sharks, rays, and large schools of pelagic fish.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-35m / 33-115ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Pelagic chances · Strong currents · Deep dive
Advanced
Fiji
North Save-a-Tack is a series of deep pinnacles in Namena. The site is known for its beautiful soft coral coverage and its thrilling pelagic action, with a high chance of seeing sharks, tuna, and large schools of barracuda in the currents.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-35m / 33-115ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Pinnacles · Soft corals · Pelagic action
Beginner
Ecuador
North Seymour offers a fantastic and relatively easy Galapagos experience. The dive sites are known for the huge number of whitetip reef sharks that rest on the sandy bottom, playful sea lions, and large schools of eagle rays.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
10-25m / 33-82ft
Water Temp
18-25°C / 64-77°F
White-tip reef sharks · Sea lions · Eagle rays
Intermediate
Philippines
The North Wall of Apo Reef is a stunning vertical drop-off that is teeming with life. It's a classic Apo Reef dive, with fantastic visibility, healthy corals, and a very high chance of seeing sharks and turtles cruising along the wall.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-40m / 33-130ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Wall dive · Sharks · Turtles
Advanced
New Zealand
The Northern Arch is a spectacular, deep archway at the northern end of the Poor Knights Islands. The walls of the arch are covered in beautiful gorgonian sea fans, and its exposed position offers a good chance of seeing larger pelagic fish.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
16-22°C / 61-72°F
Archway · Gorgonian fans · Pelagic chances
Advanced
Protea Banks
The Northern Pinnacles are the go-to spot during the summer months at Protea Banks. This deep reef is the best place to see large numbers of bull (Zambezi) sharks, as well as scalloped and great hammerheads.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
28m
Visibility
25-35m / 82-115ft
Water Temp
21-25°C / 70-77°F
Zambezi (Bull) sharks · Hammerheads · Deep reef
Beginner
Hell-Ville, Madagascar
Nosy Be, an island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, is a fantastic diving destination with vibrant reefs and a high chance of spotting whale sharks during their migration season. The diving is relaxed, with plenty of macro life to discover.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
10-25m / 33-82ft
Water Temp
25-29°C / 77-84°F
Whale sharks (seasonal) · Healthy reefs · Macro life
Beginner
Indonesia
Nudi Falls is a unique muck diving site in Lembeh. Instead of a sandy slope, it's a small wall covered in colorful soft corals. As the name suggests, it's a fantastic place to find a huge variety of nudibranchs, as well as frogfish and other critters.
MAX DEPTH
20m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-20m / 16-65ft
Water Temp
26-28°C / 79-82°F
Wall muck dive · Nudibranchs · Soft corals
Beginner
Indonesia
As the name suggests, Nudi Retreat is a muck diving site that is a particular hotspot for finding an incredible variety and number of nudibranchs. It's a must-do dive for anyone who loves these colorful sea slugs.
MAX DEPTH
20m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-20m / 16-65ft
Water Temp
26-28°C / 79-82°F
Nudibranch hotspot · Muck diving
Beginner
Indonesia
Nudi Rock is a small island in the Fiabacet chain that vaguely resembles a nudibranch from a certain angle. Underwater, it's a soft coral paradise and, true to its name, a fantastic place to find a wide variety of colorful nudibranchs.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Soft corals · Macro · Nudibranchs
Beginner
Tanzania
Nungwi, at the northern tip of Zanzibar, offers some of the best and most varied diving on the island. The reefs are very healthy, and it's a great place to see turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and a good variety of macro life.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Healthy reefs · Turtles · Macro
Beginner
Indonesia
The reefs around Nusa Laut are a stunning example of successful community-based marine protection. For decades, the local village has protected the reef, resulting in some of the most pristine and dense hard coral gardens in all of Indonesia.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
27-29°C / 81-84°F
Pristine hard corals · Wall dive · Community protected
Beginner
Papua New Guinea
Observation Point is another world-class muck diving site in Milne Bay. The sandy slope is famous for being one of the most reliable places in PNG to find the rare and beautiful Rhinopias scorpionfish.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Muck diving · Rhinopias · Macro
Advanced
Portugal
The Ocean Revival Park is a unique underwater park where four decommissioned Portuguese Navy vessels were intentionally sunk to create a massive artificial reef. It's a fantastic destination for wreck lovers, with a variety of ships to explore.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
22m
Visibility
18-30m / 60-100ft
Water Temp
16-22°C / 61-72°F
Multiple wrecks · Artificial reef · Naval vessels
Beginner
Croatia
This large sea cave is where, according to legend, Odysseus was shipwrecked and held captive by the nymph Calypso. The dive involves swimming through a long tunnel into the cave, which has a collapsed roof, creating beautiful light.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-18m / 16-60ft
Water Temp
18-24°C / 64-75°F
Cave · Mythological site · Light effects
Advanced
Honduras
The Odyssey is a massive 300-foot freighter and one of the largest wrecks in the Caribbean. It was intentionally sunk and sits upright, offering multiple levels and penetration opportunities for advanced wreck divers.
MAX DEPTH
34m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
20-34m / 65-112ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Large wreck · Wreck penetration · Artificial reef
Advanced
USA
The oil platforms off the coast of Southern California have become incredible, unique artificial reefs. Their massive support structures are completely covered in colorful anemones, mussels, and scallops, attracting sea lions and vast schools of fish. A truly surreal dive.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
14-20°C / 57-68°F
Unique dive environment · Anemone-covered structures
Advanced
USA
The oil platforms off the coast of Southern California have become incredible, unique artificial reefs. Their massive support structures are completely covered in colorful anemones, mussels, and scallops, attracting sea lions and vast schools of fish. A truly surreal dive.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
14-20°C / 57-68°F
Unique dive environment · Anemone-covered structures
Advanced
USA
The oil platforms off the coast of Southern California have become incredible, unique artificial reefs. Their massive support structures are completely covered in colorful anemones, mussels, and scallops, attracting sea lions and vast schools of fish. A truly surreal dive.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
14-20°C / 57-68°F
Unique dive environment · Anemone-covered structures
Beginner
Bonaire
Oil Slick Leap is a fun shore dive named for a giant stride entry from a cliff into the clear water below (an easy ladder is also available for exiting). The dive itself is on a beautiful, healthy reef wall.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Giant stride entry · Healthy reef · Wall dive
Intermediate
Philippines
The Okikawa Maru is the largest of the Coron wrecks. This oil tanker is covered in beautiful coral growth and is accessible to a wider range of divers due to its shallower depth. The deck is a stunning coral garden teeming with life.
MAX DEPTH
26m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-26m / 33-85ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Large wreck · Easy access · Rich coral growth
Beginner
Philippines
Beautiful frogfish
MAX DEPTH
24m
Visibility
10-25m / 32-82ft
Water Temp
28°C / 83°F
