Intermediate
Curaçao
Watamula, at the northern tip of Curaçao, is where the currents meet, creating an incredibly rich and biodiverse reef. The site is a stunning hard coral garden, and features a hole in the reef top that 'breathes' with the surge.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Pristine hard corals · 'The Eye of Curaçao' · High biodiversity
Intermediate
Indonesia
The Wayag Islands are the iconic, picture-postcard landscape of Raja Ampat. While famous for the view from above, the diving below is equally spectacular, with pristine reefs, strong currents, and a cleaning station for both reef and oceanic manta rays.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
10-25m / 33-82ft
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Iconic landscape · Manta rays · Pristine reefs
Beginner
Australia
The kelp beds and rocky reefs around Sydney and Melbourne are the best places in the world to see the beautiful weedy sea dragon. Sites like Cabbage Tree Bay and Flinders Pier offer reliable sightings of these unique and iconic Australian creatures.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
5-15m / 16-50ft
Water Temp
16-22°C / 61-72°F
Weedy sea dragons · Macro · Temperate diving
Beginner
various sites
The kelp beds and rocky reefs around Sydney and Melbourne are the best places in the world to see the beautiful weedy sea dragon. Sites like Cabbage Tree Bay and Flinders Pier offer reliable sightings of these unique and iconic Australian creatures.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
10m
Visibility
5-15m / 16-50ft
Water Temp
16-22°C / 61-72°F
Weedy sea dragons · Macro · Temperate diving
Intermediate
Turks & Caicos
The uninhabited island of West Caicos offers some of the most pristine and dramatic wall diving in the Turks & Caicos. The walls are incredibly healthy and are a great place to see a variety of sharks and large schools of fish.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-35m / 33-115ft
Water Temp
24-29°C / 75-84°F
Pristine walls · Sharks · Healthy reefs
Intermediate
Turks & Caicos
The uninhabited island of West Caicos offers some of the most pristine and dramatic wall diving in the Turks & Caicos. The walls are incredibly healthy and are a great place to see a variety of sharks and large schools of fish.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
10-35m / 33-115ft
Water Temp
24-29°C / 75-84°F
Pristine walls · Sharks · Healthy reefs
Beginner
Honduras
The West End of Roatan is fringed by a beautiful and healthy reef wall that offers numerous fantastic dive sites. The wall is covered in large barrel sponges and pristine hard corals, and it's a great place for seeing turtles and eagle rays.
MAX DEPTH
40m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
5-40m / 16-130ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Wall dive · Healthy reef · Turtles
Intermediate
Mauritius
Whale Rock is a submerged pinnacle that offers an exciting and varied dive. It features several swim-throughs and a beautiful coral garden, and it's particularly known as a great place to find the well-camouflaged stonefish.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
15-35m / 50-115ft
Water Temp
24-28°C / 75-82°F
Pinnacle · Swim-throughs · Stonefish
Beginner
Indonesia
For a few months each year, whale sharks congregate very close to the coast of Gorontalo, feeding on shrimp. This provides an incredibly accessible and reliable opportunity for snorkelers to swim with the world's largest fish without needing a long boat journey.
MAX DEPTH
15m
AVG DEPTH
8m
Visibility
3-15m / 10-50ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Whale shark encounters · Coastal · Snorkeling
Advanced
Grenada
Whibble Reef is a remote and exciting drift dive off the north coast of Grenada. The strong currents attract a healthy population of reef sharks and large schools of eagle rays, making for a thrilling advanced dive.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
15-30m / 50-100ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Drift dive · Sharks · Eagle rays
Beginner
Philippines
White Beach, north of Panagsama, offers easier and more relaxed diving on a gently sloping reef. It's a beautiful coral garden, perfect for beginners, training dives, and snorkelers.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
3-25m / 10-82ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Easy reef diving · Sloping reef · Snorkeling
Intermediate
New Zealand
White Island is an active marine volcano, offering a truly unique diving experience. Divers can explore underwater pinnacles and walls, and witness geothermal vents releasing streams of bubbles from the seabed. The water is often acidic, supporting a unique ecosystem.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
16-21°C / 61-70°F
Active volcano · Bubbling vents · Unique marine life
Intermediate
Solomon Islands
White Rock is a submerged pinnacle in the Solomon Islands that is a magnet for marine life. The currents that sweep over the pinnacle attract huge schools of jacks and barracuda, as well as reef sharks and passing eagle rays.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Pinnacle · Schooling fish · Pelagic action
Beginner
Thailand
White Rock is a very popular and easy dive site near Koh Tao, consisting of two large rock formations surrounded by coral reef. It's particularly famous as one of the best night dive sites on the island, with lots of nocturnal hunters.
MAX DEPTH
22m
AVG DEPTH
14m
Visibility
5-22m / 16-72ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Night dive · Easy reef · Turtles
Beginner
Solomon Islands
White Sand Beach is a beautiful and easy dive site in the Solomon Islands. It features a gently sloping white sand bottom with scattered coral heads, making it a fantastic spot for macro photographers to hunt for critters.
MAX DEPTH
20m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
3-20m / 10-65ft
Water Temp
28-30°C / 82-86°F
Easy reef diving · Macro · Sloping reef
Beginner
Malaysia
As its name suggests, Whitetip Avenue is a prime location on Sipadan's wall for spotting whitetip reef sharks. Divers drift along the vibrant wall, often seeing dozens of these sharks resting on sandy ledges or cruising along the reef edge.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
27-30°C / 81-86°F
Whitetip reef sharks · Wall dive · Healthy corals
Beginner
Canada
Whytecliff Park is one of Vancouver's most popular shore diving sites. This protected marine park has a number of easy-to-access sites, with rocky reefs that are great for finding a variety of macro life, including octopus and wolf eels.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
6-12°C / 43-54°F
Easy shore dive · Macro · Marine park
Beginner
Canada
Whytecliff Park is one of Vancouver's most popular shore diving sites. This protected marine park has a number of easy-to-access sites, with rocky reefs that are great for finding a variety of macro life, including octopus and wolf eels.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-65ft
Water Temp
6-12°C / 43-54°F
Easy shore dive · Macro · Marine park
Beginner
Canada
Whytecliff Park is one of Vancouver's most popular shore diving sites. This protected marine park has a number of easy-to-access sites, with rocky reefs that are great for finding a variety of macro life, including octopus and wolf eels.
MAX DEPTH
25m
AVG DEPTH
15m
Visibility
5-25m / 16-82ft
Water Temp
6-12°C / 43-54°F
Easy shore dive · Macro · Marine park
Intermediate
Malta
Following the collapse of the Azure Window, the natural arch at Wied il-Mielah has become Gozo's new iconic arch. The dive here is along a beautiful wall and allows divers to swim underneath this spectacular limestone formation.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
18-26°C / 64-79°F
Natural arch · 'The new Azure Window' · Wall dive
Intermediate
Malta
Following the collapse of the Azure Window, the natural arch at Wied il-Mielah has become Gozo's new iconic arch. The dive here is along a beautiful wall and allows divers to swim underneath this spectacular limestone formation.
MAX DEPTH
30m
AVG DEPTH
18m
Visibility
10-30m / 33-100ft
Water Temp
18-26°C / 64-79°F
Natural arch · 'The new Azure Window' · Wall dive
Advanced
Cayman Islands
The Wilderness Wall is on the remote and rugged eastern end of Cayman Brac. This area sees fewer divers, so the reefs are pristine and untouched. The exposed location gives it the best chance of seeing large pelagic animals.
MAX DEPTH
35m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
12-35m / 40-115ft
Water Temp
26-28°C / 79-82°F
Pristine wall · Remote diving · Pelagic chances
Beginner
Bonaire
Named for the windsock at the nearby airport, this is one of the easiest and most popular shore dives in Bonaire. The shallow, double-reef system is very healthy and is a great spot for seeing a huge variety of reef fish and turtles.
MAX DEPTH
20m
AVG DEPTH
12m
Visibility
5-20m / 16-65ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Easy shore dive · Healthy reef · Snorkeling
Advanced
US Virgin Islands
The WIT Shoal II is a massive 330-foot landing ship and one of the best wreck dives in the US Virgin Islands. The wreck sits upright and is largely intact, with five levels to explore. It's a fantastic dive for advanced wreck divers.
MAX DEPTH
27m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
15-27m / 50-90ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Large wreck · Upright · Advanced dive
Advanced
US Virgin Islands
The WIT Shoal II is a massive 330-foot landing ship and one of the best wreck dives in the US Virgin Islands. The wreck sits upright and is largely intact, with five levels to explore. It's a fantastic dive for advanced wreck divers.
MAX DEPTH
27m
AVG DEPTH
20m
Visibility
15-27m / 50-90ft
Water Temp
26-29°C / 79-84°F
Large wreck · Upright · Advanced dive
