Intermediate
Egypt
Small Giftun is a famous drift dive in the Giftun National Park. The site features a spectacular wall covered in a forest of huge gorgonian sea fans, and it's one of the best places in Hurghada to see the large and impressive Napoleon wrasse.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
22-28°C / 72-82°F
Drift dive · Gorgonian wall · Napoleon wrasse
Advanced
United Kingdom
The SMS Brummer was a fast minelaying cruiser. The wreck lies on its starboard side and is incredibly well-preserved, often with excellent visibility. It's a beautiful and very photogenic wreck, a favorite among many Scapa divers.
MAX DEPTH
36m
AVG DEPTH
28m
Visibility
22-36m / 72-118ft
Water Temp
6-14°C / 43-57°F
WWI Minelayer wreck · Intact · Photogenic
Advanced
United Kingdom
The SMS Cöln is a light cruiser and one of the most intact and beautiful wrecks in Scapa Flow. It lies on its starboard side, and its guns, bridge, and other features are still clearly visible, making it a favorite for photographers.
MAX DEPTH
36m
AVG DEPTH
28m
Visibility
22-36m / 72-118ft
Water Temp
6-14°C / 43-57°F
WWI Cruiser wreck · Intact · Photogenic
Advanced
United Kingdom
The SMS Dresden is another of the fantastic German light cruiser wrecks. Lying on its side, it is very well-preserved, with its armored conning tower and deck guns still in place, making for a spectacular advanced wreck dive.
MAX DEPTH
38m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
25-38m / 82-125ft
Water Temp
6-14°C / 43-57°F
WWI Cruiser wreck · Intact · Advanced dive
Advanced
United Kingdom
The SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm was a massive German battleship from WWI. The wreck lies on its side, and its huge, 12-inch gun turrets are an awe-inspiring sight. This is one of the most impressive and historic wreck dives at Scapa Flow.
MAX DEPTH
38m
AVG DEPTH
28m
Visibility
15-38m / 50-125ft
Water Temp
6-14°C / 43-57°F
WWI Battleship wreck · Technical dive · Huge guns
Advanced
United Kingdom
The SMS Markgraf is another König-class battleship and one of the deepest wrecks in Scapa Flow. Lying upside down, it's a massive and challenging technical dive, rewarding those with the training to explore its vast hull.
MAX DEPTH
45m
AVG DEPTH
35m
Visibility
24-45m / 79-148ft
Water Temp
6-14°C / 43-57°F
WWI Battleship wreck · Deep technical wreck
Advanced
Mexico
The Socorro Islands (part of the Revillagigedo Archipelago) are often called the 'Galapagos of Mexico'. This remote volcanic outpost is famous for its uniquely friendly giant Pacific manta rays, which actively seek out interaction with divers.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
21-26°C / 70-79°F
Giant Pacific manta rays · Sharks · Dolphins
Intermediate
South Africa
Sodwana Bay is a world-renowned dive destination, home to the southernmost coral reefs in Africa. The reefs are incredibly pristine and biodiverse, with seasonal aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks and a huge population of turtles.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
21-27°C / 70-81°F
Pristine reefs · Turtles · Ragged-tooth sharks (seasonal)
Intermediate
South Africa
Sodwana Bay is a world-renowned dive destination, home to the southernmost coral reefs in Africa. The reefs are incredibly pristine and biodiverse, with seasonal aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks and a huge population of turtles.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
21-27°C / 70-81°F
Pristine reefs · Turtles · Ragged-tooth sharks (seasonal)
Intermediate
General
Sodwana Bay is a world-renowned dive destination, home to the southernmost coral reefs in Africa. The reefs are incredibly pristine and biodiverse, with seasonal aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks and a huge population of turtles.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
21-27°C / 70-81°F
Pristine reefs · Turtles · Ragged-tooth sharks (seasonal)
Intermediate
Philippines
Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte is a hidden gem, offering pristine, uncrowded diving. It's a seasonal hotspot for whale shark sightings, and also boasts spectacular wall dives and fantastic macro and muck diving sites.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
5-40m / 16-130ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Whale sharks (seasonal) · Pristine reefs · Macro
Intermediate
General
The Solomon Islands offer a huge variety of world-class diving. From the historic WWII wrecks of 'Iron Bottom Sound' to the pristine reefs and unique caverns of the Russell Islands and the fish-filled currents of Gizo, the diversity is incredible.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
5-40m / 16-130ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Pristine reefs · WWII Wrecks · Incredible biodiversity
Beginner
Philippines
Sombrero Island, named for its hat-like shape, offers some of the healthiest and most vibrant reef diving in the Anilao area. The sloping reefs are covered in hard and soft corals and are a great place to see turtles and sea snakes.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Healthy reefs · Turtles · Sea snakes
Beginner
USA
Marked by a large lighthouse, Sombrero Reef is a beautiful and extensive shallow coral reef. It's a fantastic spot for snorkelers and beginner divers, with a huge variety of colorful reef fish and healthy hard corals.
MAX DEPTH
10m
AVG DEPTH
6m
Visibility
2-10m / 6-33ft
Water Temp
22-29°C / 72-84°F
Shallow reef · Lighthouse · Snorkeling
Beginner
Bonaire
Something Special is a classic Bonaire muck diving site, located right next to the main town. The silty, sloping bottom is a treasure trove for macro photographers, with a huge variety of rare critters to be found.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
3-15m / 10-50ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Macro life · Muck diving · Easy shore dive
Intermediate
Fiji
The Somosomo Strait, between Taveuni and Vanua Levu, is known as the 'Soft Coral Capital of the World'. The currents here fuel an explosive growth of incredibly vibrant soft corals, with world-famous sites like Rainbow Reef and the Great White Wall.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Soft Coral Capital · Rainbow Reef · Great White Wall
Beginner
Philippines
South Miniloc is one of El Nido's most popular dive sites. A large rock is surrounded by a sloping reef that is home to a massive school of yellowtail snappers. The reef is covered in beautiful cabbage corals and is a great place to see turtles.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Turtles · Schooling fish · Cabbage corals
Beginner
Ecuador
South Plaza is a small island with a massive sea lion colony. The diving is on a beautiful, sloping rocky reef that is teeming with a huge variety of colorful reef fish.
MAX DEPTH
22m
AVG DEPTH
14m
Visibility
5-22m / 16-72ft
Water Temp
20-26°C / 68-79°F
Sea lion colony · Rich fish life · Sloping reef
Beginner
Ecuador
South Plaza is a small island with a massive sea lion colony. The diving is on a beautiful, sloping rocky reef that is teeming with a huge variety of colorful reef fish.
MAX DEPTH
22m
AVG DEPTH
14m
Visibility
5-22m / 16-72ft
Water Temp
20-26°C / 68-79°F
Sea lion colony · Rich fish life · Sloping reef
Beginner
Ecuador
South Plaza is a small island with a massive sea lion colony. The diving is on a beautiful, sloping rocky reef that is teeming with a huge variety of colorful reef fish.
MAX DEPTH
22m
AVG DEPTH
14m
Visibility
5-22m / 16-72ft
Water Temp
20-26°C / 68-79°F
Sea lion colony · Rich fish life · Sloping reef
Advanced
Malaysia
South Point is a deep wall dive at the southern tip of Sipadan. It offers a chance to see larger pelagics coming in from the deep, including scalloped hammerhead sharks for those willing to venture deeper early in the morning.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
25m
Visibility
20-40m+ / 65-130ft+
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Hammerhead sharks (deep) · Pelagic action · Wall dive
Intermediate
Philippines
Similar to the North Wall, the South Wall of Apo Reef offers a breathtaking vertical drop-off with incredible coral health and biodiversity. It's a fantastic drift dive with a huge variety of reef fish and regular shark and turtle sightings.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-40m / 33-130ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Wall dive · Healthy reef · Diverse fish life
Advanced
Protea Banks
The Southern Pinnacles of Protea Banks are a deep reef system that is a hotspot for schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks during the winter months. It's also a great place to see the large aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks.
MAX DEPTH
38m
AVG DEPTH
30m
Visibility
28-38m / 92-125ft
Water Temp
20-24°C / 68-75°F
Hammerhead sharks · Ragged-tooth sharks · Deep reef
Intermediate
Thailand
Southwest Pinnacle is a series of submerged rock pinnacles that is one of Koh Tao's best dive sites. The pinnacles are covered in soft corals and anemones and are swarmed by large schools of barracuda and snappers, with a good chance of whale shark sightings.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
5-30m / 16-100ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Pinnacles · Schooling fish · Whale shark chances
Beginner
Malaysia
Soyak Island offers some of the easiest and most pleasant diving around Tioman. The shallow, protected reefs are covered in hard corals and are a great place for turtle sightings. There are also several small wrecks that have become artificial reefs.
MAX DEPTH
18m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
5-18m / 16-60ft
Water Temp
27-29°C / 81-84°F
Easy reef diving · Turtles · Wrecks
