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Ponta do Ouro
The Pinnacles is the signature deep shark dive at Ponta do Ouro. This offshore reef is a cleaning station that attracts a huge number of sharks, including bull sharks, scalloped and great hammerheads, and silvertips. A true world-class shark dive.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
28-40m / 92-130ft
Water Temp
24-28°C / 75-82°F
Bull sharks · Hammerheads · Adrenaline dive
Advanced
Ponta do Ouro
The Pinnacles is the signature deep shark dive at Ponta do Ouro. This offshore reef is a cleaning station that attracts a huge number of sharks, including bull sharks, scalloped and great hammerheads, and silvertips. A true world-class shark dive.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
28-40m / 92-130ft
Water Temp
24-28°C / 75-82°F
Bull sharks · Hammerheads · Adrenaline dive
Intermediate
Mozambique
Pinnacolo is a submerged pinnacle in the Quirimbas Archipelago, known for its healthy coral and resident population of grey reef sharks. The currents can be strong, making for an exciting dive with a lot of fish action.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
25-28°C / 77-82°F
Pinnacle · Grey reef sharks · Healthy corals
Intermediate
Indonesia
Outside the main bay, Pintu Kota ('City Gate') is a beautiful wide-angle dive. The site is a rocky point with a large, picturesque swim-through arch. The surrounding walls are covered in colorful soft corals and large gorgonian sea fans.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Swim-through arch · Wall dive · Sea fans
Intermediate
Isla Pinzón
Pinzon Island is a colder water dive that is fantastic for finding some of the Galapagos' unique endemic species. It's one of the best places to find the bizarre red-lipped batfish and the prehistoric-looking Galapagos horn shark.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
16-24°C / 61-75°F
Red-lipped batfish · Horn sharks · Macro
Intermediate
Isla Pinzón
Pinzon Island is a colder water dive that is fantastic for finding some of the Galapagos' unique endemic species. It's one of the best places to find the bizarre red-lipped batfish and the prehistoric-looking Galapagos horn shark.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
16-24°C / 61-75°F
Red-lipped batfish · Horn sharks · Macro
Intermediate
Isla Pinzón
Pinzon Island is a colder water dive that is fantastic for finding some of the Galapagos' unique endemic species. It's one of the best places to find the bizarre red-lipped batfish and the prehistoric-looking Galapagos horn shark.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
16-24°C / 61-75°F
Red-lipped batfish · Horn sharks · Macro
Intermediate
Cuba
Pipin is a spectacular wall dive in the Jardines de la Reina. The wall is covered in huge bushes of black coral and is patrolled by numerous large Caribbean reef sharks and giant groupers.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-25m / 50-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Wall dive · Sharks · Black coral
Beginner
Guam
The Piti Bomb Holes are a series of large craters in a shallow reef flat, created by munitions during WWII. They are now a protected marine sanctuary with an incredible density of fish life, making it a fantastic and easy shore dive for all levels.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
8m
Visibility
3-15m / 10-50ft
Water Temp
27-29°C / 81-84°F
Easy shore dive · High fish density · Snorkeling
Advanced
Italy
The Plancius was an Italian cargo ship that was sunk in WWI. It's a beautiful deep wreck, sitting upright and largely intact, covered in colorful gorgonian fans. A great dive for technical wreck divers.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
30-40m / 100-130ft
Water Temp
18-25°C / 64-77°F
WWI wreck · Intact · Technical dive
Intermediate
Fiji
Plantation Pinnacle is a submerged seamount near Malolo Lailai island. The pinnacle is covered in stunning soft corals and is known for its large population of lionfish and other interesting reef fish.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
4-30m / 13-100ft
Water Temp
25-28°C / 77-82°F
Pinnacle · Soft corals · Lionfish
Beginner
Alice in Wonderland
Playa Kalki is a beautiful cove with a fantastic and very easy shore dive, often called 'Alice in Wonderland' for its beauty. The healthy, sloping reef is teeming with a huge diversity of corals and fish.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Easy shore dive · Healthy reef · High biodiversity
Advanced
Canada
The PLM 27 was a Free French vessel that sank in WWII. It's one of the most popular wrecks at Bell Island, sitting upright with its deck full of interesting features, making for a great and accessible cold-water wreck dive.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-25m / 50-82ft
Water Temp
2-10°C / 36-50°F
WWII wreck · Upright · Easy access
Advanced
Aruba
Plonco Reef is a beautiful, deep reef with pristine coral formations. It's one of the best places in Aruba to see bushes of black coral, and its depth makes it a good spot to see larger marine life.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
18-30m / 60-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Healthy reef · Black coral · Deep reef
Intermediate
New Caledonia
Poindimié, on New Caledonia's east coast, offers access to the UNESCO World Heritage listed lagoon. The diving in the passes is spectacular, with pristine coral reefs, strong currents, and a high chance of seeing manta rays and sharks.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
22-26°C / 72-79°F
Pristine reefs · Pass dives · Manta rays
Intermediate
USA
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is often called the 'crown jewel' of the state park system. The diving here, particularly in Bluefish Cove and Whalers Cove, is on some of the most pristine and beautiful kelp forests in the world.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
10-15°C / 50-59°F
Pristine kelp forests · Sea otters · Bluefish Cove
Intermediate
USA
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is often called the 'crown jewel' of the state park system. The diving here, particularly in Bluefish Cove and Whalers Cove, is on some of the most pristine and beautiful kelp forests in the world.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
10-15°C / 50-59°F
Pristine kelp forests · Sea otters · Bluefish Cove
Intermediate
USA
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is often called the 'crown jewel' of the state park system. The diving here, particularly in Bluefish Cove and Whalers Cove, is on some of the most pristine and beautiful kelp forests in the world.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
10-15°C / 50-59°F
Pristine kelp forests · Sea otters · Bluefish Cove
Beginner
Indonesia
The jetty for the local police station in Lembeh is another fantastic pier muck dive. The rubble and discarded items under the pier provide a habitat for a wealth of critters, and it's another great spot for finding mandarin fish at dusk.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
8m
Visibility
3-15m / 10-50ft
Water Temp
26-28°C / 79-82°F
Pier dive · Macro · Mandarin fish
Beginner
Egypt
Located in front of a police station on Giftun Island, this site offers a nice, easy drift dive along a sloping wall. The wall is covered in healthy hard corals, and it's a good place to spot turtles and moray eels.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-18m / 16-60ft
Water Temp
22-28°C / 72-82°F
Wall dive · Drift dive · Turtles
Beginner
Malaysia
The Police Wreck is a series of three decommissioned police boats that were sunk to create an artificial reef. They are now home to a good amount of fish life and are an easy, enjoyable wreck dive for all levels.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
14m
Visibility
12-18m / 40-60ft
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Wreck dive · Artificial reef · Easy dive
Beginner
Indonesia
The house reef of the Pondok Sari Resort in Pemuteran is a fantastic muck diving site. The mix of sand, artificial reef structures, and a small wooden wreck is a haven for macro life, and it's a very reliable spot for mandarin fish at sunset.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
3-18m / 10-60ft
Water Temp
25-28°C / 77-82°F
Muck diving · Mandarin fish · Macro
Advanced
Mozambique
Ponta do Ouro, near the South African border, is one of the premier shark diving destinations in the world. The deep reefs here are a reliable place to encounter a huge variety of sharks, including bull sharks, hammerheads, and sometimes tiger sharks.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
22m
Visibility
20-35m / 65-115ft
Water Temp
24-28°C / 75-82°F
Bull sharks · Hammerhead sharks · Shark diving
Beginner
New Zealand
The Poor Knights Islands are a marine reserve with a unique mix of subtropical and temperate marine life. The volcanic origins of the islands have created a dramatic underwater landscape of arches, tunnels, and caves, making it a world-class dive destination.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-25m / 33-82ft
Water Temp
16-22°C / 61-72°F
Subtropical marine reserve · Arches and caves · Kelp forests
Intermediate
Canada
The waters around Port Hardy, at the northern tip of Vancouver Island, offer incredible critter diving. It's one of the best places in the world to reliably find the giant Pacific octopus and the bizarre-looking wolf eel.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
10-25m / 33-82ft
Water Temp
6-10°C / 43-50°F
Wolf eels · Giant Pacific octopus · Macro
