World Of Wanderlust

Grab your diving gear and explore the underwater wonders around the world. Although only about 5% of the world’s oceans have been explored, this small percentage includes some of the best diving spots you can imagine. Ready for an oceanic adventure? Let’s dive into the top spots.

10. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Located in Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef is a must-visit with its stunning marine biodiversity and crystal-clear waters. Start your journey from Airlie Beach or Townsville, where you can join diving schools to prep for your adventure. One highlight is the SS Yongala shipwreck, which lies 30 meters deep on white sand. Sank in 1911 during a cyclone, the wreck, discovered in the ’50s, is now a hotspot teeming with marine life like rays and bull sharks. From June to November, you can see minke whales and humpback whales, and from October to January, turtles are abundant, with a chance to spot a whale shark as well.

9. Thailand
Thailand is a diver’s paradise with warm waters between 22°C and 29°C, making it dive-friendly year-round. The Thai Gulf offers incredible visibility from May to September, with Koh Tao being one of the best spots, featuring unique rock formations and whale sharks in May and June. From October to April, the Andaman Sea’s visibility is excellent, with notable dive sites like the King Cruiser wreck near Phuket and Shark Point, known for its leopard sharks and stunning coral formations. For a more relaxed dive experience, head to see manta rays from mid-October to April at Shark Point.

8. Lofoten, Norway
Experience the untouched nature of the Lofoten Islands, located north of the Arctic Circle. Renowned for its high biodiversity, the Lofoten Islands are among the most scenic diving spots. Although the waters are colder, a dive in a dry suit is worth it. You might even see orcas, and the Narvik coast offers multiple cargo and warship wrecks, including a sunken seaplane.

7. Gili Islands & Bali, Indonesia
Both the Gili Islands and Bali are top diving spots popular with tourists. Beginners can easily explore these beautiful underwater worlds. On the Gili Islands, head to the Coral Fan Garden to see sea turtles and clownfish. In Bali, you can shore-dive to the wreck of the USAT Liberty, a WWII American cargo ship teeming with marine life like moray eels and blue-spotted rays.

6. Tiger Beach, Bahamas
Tiger Beach offers a unique experience diving with tiger sharks. Clear waters reveal stunning reefs and marine life. The best time to see the most sharks is from October to January during their breeding season, but tiger sharks are present year-round. Accessible depths range from 3m to 30m, making it suitable even for beginners.

5. Great Blue Hole, Belize
The Great Blue Hole is a massive, 300m-wide and 108m-deep underwater sinkhole believed to be a 150,000-year-old cave. It’s a three-hour boat ride from the mainland, but the journey is worth it. You’ll find exotic fish and various shark species in the surrounding coral atoll, and as you dive deeper, the cave’s beauty becomes truly awe-inspiring.

4. Red Sea, Egypt
The Red Sea is one of the most popular and beautiful diving destinations. In Hurghada and Safaga, you can dive with dolphins and snorkel. Sharm el-Sheikh offers a dive to the Thistlegorm wreck, a British cargo ship sunk in 1942, now lying at depths of 17-30m.

3. Kailua Kona, Hawaii
At Kailua Kona in Hawaii, you can dive with manta rays at night. Enjoy a sunset view over the Pacific Ocean before diving. Operators ensure small groups and animal safety, making the experience with manta rays unforgettable.

2. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Darwin’s Arch in the Galapagos is an exceptional diving spot at about 9m depth, home to various shark species like silky sharks, hammerheads, blacktips, and Galapagos sharks. You might also see whale sharks and other marine life. Shark Point offers a high chance of whale shark encounters but is recommended for experienced divers due to strong currents.

1. Greenland, Denmark
Dive under majestic icebergs off Greenland’s eastern coast, exploring kelp forests and spotting cod and sea wolves, with the occasional whale sighting. Starting from Tasiilaq, you’ll venture into an untouched paradise. Despite water temperatures of 2°C – 4°C, the unique experience makes it worthwhile.

Feeling inspired? Plan your diving trip to one of these top spots and experience the underwater marvels firsthand.