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This is a real medina for divers! The small Indonesian island is surrounded by corals of incredible colors and shapes. There are also amazing caves and valleys filled with colorful sponges, fish, sea turtles, starfish, dolphins and sharks.
Just imagine — more than 70% of the fish in this part of the Pacific waters can be seen here.
When to go: April-November
To get here, fly to Manado and then take a boat to Bunaken.
Getting to one of the most beautiful corners of Thailand, which is located 100 km from Phuket, is not an easy task. You will have to suffer a lot in the bus. However, the large flow of divers that rush in this direction every year is the best proof that these sacrifices are worth it. All 9 islands of the archipelago are covered with picturesque white sandy beaches framed by dense jungle.
For avid divers, there is even the option to purchase an underwater safari style tour with shipboard accommodations and virtually limitless diving opportunities. Keep in mind that the islands are only open from November through April (dates vary from year to year).
When to go: November-April.
The small triangular island of Catalina is also a true paradise. There is everything here for underwater life lovers to feel at ease: about fifty dive sites of varying complexity are lined up along the local coastline.
Beginner divers should definitely visit the Avalon Underwater Park to see moray eels, tiny California sharks, thickheaded guban and turtles. If you plan to fly here, get tickets to La Romana. From there, there are numerous ships and boats to Catalina Island.
When to go: May-October.
These picturesque islands in the middle of the ocean are perfect for diving. Beginners usually head to the sandy Caicos Island, which has gentle beach slopes and shallow underwater routes. And the pros who crave a change of scenery swim along the sheer cliffs of Terx. You can dive here all year round. But if you visit between December and March, you'll see humpback whales in addition to the classic dolphins and sharks.
When to go: December-March.
There are no direct flights to Turks and Caicos, but you can get there with a connection. A traditional British Airways flight via London with a technical landing in the Bahamas.
The Blue Hole in Dahab attracts both ordinary tourists and thrill-seekers. Many come here to look into the abyss from the deck of a boat, and the most courageous explore the mysterious underwater world. Only shallow dives are available for beginners, as the site is regularly listed as one of the most dangerous dive spots.
When to go: all year round
From Sharm El Sheikh to Dahab is about 90 kilometers. You can get there by bus or cab.
Using our website, tripmydream, you can find airline tickets starting from 15 EUR.
This picturesque peninsula, which acts as a dividing line between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, attracts divers from all over the world, first of all, the opportunity to explore underwater caves.Once it was here that gifts to the gods were dumped — all kinds of treasures and jewelry. And although everything more or less valuable has probably been removed, you can still make an amazing discovery: discovering a new cave system, which happens quite often with the participants of diving expeditions.
When to go: May-July
Sipadan is another wonderful place for diving. It was once praised by Jacques-Yves Cousteau himself. Having been here only once, in the late 80's, he stated unequivocally that this island is one of the best diving sites in the world. This tiny islet, 500 meters in diameter, is actually the tip of an extinct volcano sticking out of the water.
The local underwater kingdom is home to several hundred species of fish, as well as many polyps and coral. Even at shallow depths you can see some amazingly beautiful wildlife. Also in these parts there are breathtaking underwater caves. Keep in mind that no more than 120 people are allowed here per day, so it is better to book a swim in advance.
When to go: November-April
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