Dive guides

By destination

1 guides

Deep-dive guides to standout dive, kite & surf destinations.

• Kitesurfing in Zanzibar: Seasons, Wind & Spots

  When to kitesurf in Zanzibar, the Kaskazi and Kusi wind seasons, Paje's flat lagoon, tides, and what to expect. Plan your Zanzibar kite trip.

By country

30 guides

Picks for the world's most-dived destinations.

• 10 Best Diving Spots in Cape Verde

  Discover the top diving spots in Cape Verde. Explore pristine reefs, walls, and marine life year-round in this Atlantic island nation.

• 10 Best Diving Spots in Morocco

  Explore Morocco's top diving destinations year-round. Discover underwater marine life, practical tips, and the best months to visit this North African diving paradise.

• 10 Best Diving Spots in Peru

  Discover Peru's top dive sites with year-round diving opportunities. Explore reef fish, marine life, and world-class underwater adventures in the Pacific.

• 10 Best Diving Spots in Portugal

  Discover Portugal's top diving destinations year-round. Explore shipwrecks, reefs, and marine life from the Algarve to Madeira.

• 10 Best Diving Spots in South Africa

  Discover the best diving spots in South Africa. Year-round diving with sharks, seals, wrecks, and pristine reefs. Plan your next dive trip.

• 10 Best Diving Spots in Sri Lanka

  Explore Sri Lanka's top diving spots year-round. Encounter sea turtles, reef fish, and vibrant marine life in warm Indian Ocean waters.

• Diving in Australia: 61 Sites from Coral Reefs to Cold-Water Wrecks

  Australia's 61 dive sites span tropical reefs, historic wrecks, and cool southern waters. Year-round diving suits all levels, 10–29°C.

• Diving in Brazil: 13 Sites From Wrecks to Turtle Reefs

  Brazil's 13 dive sites span beginner reefs to 40 m advanced walls. Warm 22–28 °C water and green sea turtles year-round make it worth the trip.

• Diving in Colombia: 68 Sites from Shark Walls to Beginner Reefs

  Colombia's 68 dive sites suit all levels year-round—barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, and clear Caribbean walls await.

• Diving in Costa Rica: 10 Sites Where Sharks Meet Turtles

  From Cocos Island hammerheads to beginner reefs, Costa Rica's 10 dive sites suit all levels year-round in 24–28 °C water.

• Diving in Croatia: 68 Sites From Wrecks to Reefs

  Croatia's 68 dive sites span Adriatic wrecks, Kornati reefs and dolphin waters. Best year-round, 9–26 °C. Suits all levels.

• Diving in Cyprus: 20 Sites from Wrecks to Walls

  Cyprus offers year-round diving across 20 sites, from the legendary Zenobia wreck to beginner reefs. Green turtles and barracuda included.

• Diving in Egypt: 258 Sites From Wrecks to Hammerheads

  Egypt's Red Sea offers 258 dive sites, 35 m visibility, and year-round warm water—from beginner reefs to expert open-ocean walls.

• Diving in France: 220 Sites From Alpine Lakes to Tropical Reefs

  France offers 220 dive sites across Mediterranean coves, Caribbean reefs, and mountain lakes, suiting beginners to intermediates year-round.

• Diving in Greece: 19 Sites from Caldera Walls to WWII Wrecks

  Greece offers 19 mapped dive sites across Santorini, Crete, Zakynthos and Thassos. Water 13–26°C year-round. Suits beginners and intermediates.

• Diving in Indonesia: 323 Sites, Mantas to Micro-critters

  Indonesia's 323 dive sites span Raja Ampat walls to Lembeh muck. Year-round water 22–30 °C suits beginners and advanced divers alike.

• Diving in Ireland: 13 Sites Where Wrecks Meet Wild Atlantic

  Ireland's 13 dive sites offer cold-water wrecks, dramatic cliffs, and bottlenose dolphins year-round. Best for intermediate to advanced divers.

• Diving in Italy: 74 Sites from Caves to Open Water

  Italy's 74 dive sites span Ligurian caves, Sardinian reefs and Sicilian seamounts. Best year-round, 8–26 °C, dolphins to barracuda.

• Diving in Japan: 42 Sites from Sharks to Stone Monuments

  Japan's 42 dive sites span warm Okinawan reefs to Yonaguni's mysterious ruins. Year-round diving, turtles, sharks, and nudibranchs await.

• Diving in Malaysia: 42 Sites from Sipadan to Redang

  Malaysia's 42 dive sites span beginner reefs to advanced walls, with 26–29 °C water and great barracuda year-round. Here's where to go.

• Diving in Malta: 40 Sites, Wrecks & Caves Year-Round

  Malta's 40 dive sites include WWII wrecks, cathedral caves, and clear 25m viz. Suits beginners to advanced divers, every month of the year.

• Diving in Mexico: 51 Sites from Cenotes to Shark Dives

  Mexico offers 51 dive sites year-round: crystal cenotes, manta-filled seamounts, bull sharks, and whale sharks. Suits all levels.

• Diving in Norway: 25 Sites Where Cold Water Pays Off

  Norway's 25 dive sites deliver wrecks, maelstroms, and dense marine life year-round in water from 3–15°C. Best for intermediate and advanced divers.

• Diving in Spain: 91 Sites From Kelp Forests to Barracuda Walls

  Spain's 91 dive sites span 12–26°C waters year-round, suiting beginners and advanced divers alike. Great barracuda, Med reefs, and Atlantic seamounts await.

• Diving in Tanzania: 11 Sites from Manta Rays to Deep Walls

  Tanzania's dive sites span Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Island—manta rays, nudibranchs, year-round diving. Suits beginners to advanced divers.

• Diving in Thailand: 73 Sites from Whale Sharks to Shallow Reefs

  Thailand's 73 dive sites suit every level, with 26–30°C water year-round, whale sharks, and pinnacles dropping to 50 m.

• Diving in the Maldives: 156 Sites, Mantas & What to Know

  156 dive sites, 30 m visibility, mantas to tiger sharks year-round. What to dive, when, and which level suits you.

• Diving in the Philippines: 119 Sites, Wrecks & Walls Worth the Flight

  119 mapped dive sites, 26–29 °C year-round, from beginner reefs to Tubbataha's open-ocean walls. Green turtles, barracuda, threshers.

• Diving in the United Kingdom: 57 Sites From Wrecks to Seals

  Cold, clear, and packed with history: UK diving spans WWI battleships, grey seal colonies, and 57 mapped sites. Best year-round.

• Diving in the United States: 87 Sites From Springs to Open Ocean

  87 dive sites across the US, from Florida's crystal springs to Gulf wrecks. Year-round diving, 8–28°C, turtles, dolphins, barracuda.

By marine life

8 guides

Where to find the most-loved underwater encounters.

• Where to Encounter the Dolphin

  Discover the best dive spots to encounter dolphins underwater. Learn where to dive, when to go, and how to observe these marine mammals responsibly.

• Where to Encounter the Hammerhead Shark

  Find hammerhead shark diving spots across Brazil and Indonesia. Learn where to see them, best seasons, and safe diving practices.

• Where to Encounter the Manta Ray

  Discover the best dive spots to encounter manta rays. Explore top locations in Indonesia, Maldives, and beyond with expert tips for responsible marine encounters.

• Where to Encounter the Mola Mola / Sunfish

  Find mola mola sunfish on dives across the United States and France. Discover 10 documented spots and learn the best seasons and ethics for observing this unusual giant.

• Where to Encounter the Octopus

  Find octopus on dives across Indonesia, Maldives, and the Mediterranean. Expert guide to the best spots and seasons for safe encounters.

• Where to Encounter the Reef Shark

  Find reef sharks on documented dive sites across Indonesia, Maldives, Colombia, and beyond. Expert tips for respectful encounters with this apex predator.

• Where to Encounter the Sea Turtle

  Discover the best dive sites to encounter sea turtles. Find top spots in Indonesia, Maldives, Philippines, and more with our complete diving guide.

• Where to Encounter the Whale Shark

  Discover the world's largest fish. Find whale shark dive sites in the Maldives, Thailand, Madagascar and more with seasonal timing and safety guidelines.

By month

12 guides

Where conditions line up best in each month of the year.

• Best Diving in April

  Discover the world's top dive destinations in April. Explore Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Mexico, and Cape Verde for optimal conditions and marine life.

• Best Diving in August

  Discover the world's best August dive destinations. Explore Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Maldives, and Cape Verde when conditions peak for underwater adventure.

• Best Diving in December

  Discover the best dive destinations in December. Explore Mexico, Maldives, Indonesia, Cape Verde, and Egypt for peak diving conditions and incredible marine life.

• Best Diving in February

  February offers prime diving across the Maldives, Mexico, Indonesia, Cape Verde, and Egypt. Discover peak season conditions and top dive sites.

• Best Diving in January

  January offers world-class diving across the Maldives, Mexico, Indonesia, Cape Verde, and Egypt. Discover top dive sites and seasonal conditions.

• Best Diving in July

  July offers world-class diving across Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Maldives, and Cape Verde. Explore peak season conditions and top dive sites.

• Best Diving in June

  Dive the world's top June destinations: Egypt, Mexico, Indonesia, Maldives, and Cape Verde. Warm waters, perfect visibility, and incredible marine life await.

• Best Diving in March

  Discover the world's best diving in March. Explore Egypt, Maldives, Mexico, Indonesia, and Cape Verde with ideal conditions and thriving marine life.

• Best Diving in May

  May offers excellent diving worldwide. Explore Egypt's reefs, Indonesia's manta rays, Mexico's cenotes, Maldives sharks, and Cape Verde's blue holes.

• Best Diving in November

  November offers excellent diving across Mexico, Maldives, Egypt, Indonesia, and Cape Verde. Find the top spots and conditions for your month.

• Best Diving in October

  October offers excellent diving across Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Cape Verde, and Mexico. Discover calm waters, clear visibility, and abundant marine life this month.

• Best Diving in September

  Explore the world's best dive destinations in September. Peak season in Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Maldives, and Cape Verde with excellent visibility and marine life.

For beginners

10 guides

Easy-entry spots to learn and build confidence.

• Best Beginner Diving in Bali — Easy Sites & Schools

  Discover the best beginner diving spots in Bali for Open Water divers. Shallow reefs, calm waters, and rich marine life make Indonesia's most popular island ideal for new divers.

• Diving in Egypt: 258 Sites From First Dive to Hammerheads

  Egypt's Red Sea suits beginners and experts year-round: 21–29 °C water, 25–35 m visibility, turtles, sharks, and easy reef entry.

• Diving in Greece: 19 Sites Ranked for Beginners

  Greece has beginner dive sites from 5 m in Zakynthos to warm 26°C summer waters. Dive year-round across the islands.

• Diving in Indonesia: 323 Sites, Best Picks for Beginners

  Indonesia has 323 dive sites, warm water year-round, and genuine beginner spots with mantas, turtles & reefs. Here's where to start.

• Diving in Malta: 40 Sites, Clear Water & Why Beginners Thrive

  Malta offers 40 dive sites year-round, 25m visibility, and calm beginner reefs. Water stays 13–26°C with barracuda, wrecks, and arches.

• Diving in Mexico: 51 Sites Ranked for First-Time Divers

  Mexico offers beginner-friendly diving year-round, from shallow cenotes to whale shark snorkels. Water stays 22–30 °C across 51 mapped sites.

• Diving in Spain: 91 Sites & the Best Spots for Beginners

  Spain has 91 mapped dive sites, warm Med summers, and calm shallow reefs perfect for new divers. Dive year-round with great barracuda.

• Diving in Thailand: 73 Sites, Warm Water & Where Beginners Start

  Thailand's 73 dive sites suit all levels, with 26–30 °C water year-round, whale sharks, and calm beginner bays.

• Diving in the Maldives: 156 Sites & the Best Spots for Beginners

  Warm 26–31 °C water, 25–30 m visibility, and year-round conditions make the Maldives a strong choice for new divers. Here's where to start.

• Diving in the Philippines: 119 Sites, Best Picks for Beginners

  Warm 26–29 °C water year-round, turtles, barracuda, and beginner-friendly reefs. Here's where to start diving in the Philippines.

Wreck diving

8 guides

Ships, planes and the stories on the seabed.

• Best Wreck Diving in Bahamas

  Explore Bahamas wreck diving year-round. Discover famous sites like the S.S. Sapona and Curtiss C-46A, plus safety tips for penetration dives.

• Best Wreck Diving in Florida

  Explore Florida's top wreck diving sites year-round. Discover famous wrecks, safety tips, and the best conditions for wreck penetration dives.

• Best Wreck Diving in Truk Lagoon

  Explore the top wreck diving sites in Truk Lagoon, Indonesia. Discover legendary WWII wrecks, safety tips, and the best months to dive.

• Best Wreck Diving in Vanuatu

  Explore Vanuatu's best wreck dives year-round. Historic wrecks, pristine reefs, and clear waters make this Pacific destination ideal for wreck diving.

• Wreck Diving in Egypt: 258 Sites, One of the World's Best Fleets

  Egypt's Red Sea holds legendary wrecks, 25–35 m visibility, and water 21–29 °C year-round. Suits beginners to experts.

• Wreck Diving in Greece: 19 Sites Where History Meets the Sea

  From a WWII fighter plane to Aegean cave systems, Greece offers year-round diving in 13–26°C water across 19 mapped sites.

• Wreck Diving in Malta: 40 Sites, One of Europe's Best Wreck Fleets

  Malta's 40 dive sites include deliberately sunk warships and cargo vessels in 13–26°C water. Suits beginners to advanced divers, year-round.

• Wreck Diving in the Philippines: 119 Sites, One Legendary Graveyard

  Coron's WWII Japanese fleet, year-round 26–29 °C water, and 119 mapped sites make the Philippines a top wreck destination for advanced divers.

Cave & cavern

5 guides

Overhead environments for trained divers.

• Best Cave & Cavern Diving in the Bahamas Blue Holes

  Explore the Bahamas Blue Holes: top cavern and cave dive sites, training requirements, and conservation tips for safe underwater exploration.

• Best Cave & Cavern Diving in the Florida Springs

  Explore Florida's legendary spring caves and caverns. Learn the top sites, training requirements, and safety essentials for underground diving.

• Cave Diving in Croatia: 68 Sites, Clear Water & Hidden Chambers

  Croatia's Adriatic caves offer 15–20 m visibility, 9–26 °C water, and year-round access. Best for intermediate to advanced divers.

• Cave Diving in Mexico: 51 Sites, World-Class Cenotes & Open Water

  Mexico's Yucatán cenotes offer 50 m+ visibility year-round. From beginner caverns to expert sinkholes, here's what divers actually need to know.

• Cave Diving in Thailand: 73 Sites, One Unmissable Reason to Go Deep

  Thailand's 73 dive sites range from beginner reefs to advanced walls. Year-round warm water, whale sharks, and dramatic pinnacles reward every level.

Family & snorkeling

7 guides

Gentle, shallow spots the whole family can enjoy.

• Best Family Diving in Hawaii — Kid-Friendly Sites

  Discover 145 family-friendly diving and snorkeling spots across Hawaii. Year-round conditions, colorful marine life, and shallow reefs perfect for kids.

• Diving in Australia: 61 Sites From the GBR to Cold Southern Reefs

  Australia's 61 dive sites span tropical reefs, historic wrecks, and temperate kelp forests. Dive year-round, 10–29°C, all skill levels.

• Diving in Croatia: 68 Sites From Wrecks to Reefs

  Croatia's 68 dive sites span Adriatic wrecks, Kornati reefs and dolphin encounters. Diveable year-round, 9–26 °C, suits all levels.

• Diving in Egypt: 258 Sites From Beginner Reefs to Hammerhead Walls

  Egypt's Red Sea offers 258 dive sites, 21–29°C water year-round, and encounters with hammerheads, turtles, and tiger sharks.

• Diving in Greece: 19 Sites from Caldera Walls to WWII Wrecks

  Greece offers year-round diving across 19 mapped sites — caves, wrecks, and volcanic walls — in water from 13–26 °C. Good for all levels.

• Diving in Maldives: 156 Sites, Sharks & Mantas Year-Round

  156 dive sites, 30 m visibility, and encounters with whale sharks, mantas & tigers. What to dive, when, and which level suits you.

• Diving in Thailand: 73 Sites from Whale Sharks to Reef Walls

  Thailand's 73 dive sites offer 26–30°C water year-round, whale sharks, and everything from beginner bays to 50m walls.