The Deep Blue Sea: Top Underwater Diving Destinations

Nothing is more intriguing than the ocean. Covering over 70% of the Earth’s Surface, oceans still harbor great mysteries – we haven’t explored them completely and it still anyone’s imagination what’s down in their deepest, darkest depths. They’re alluring for a lot of people and for those who like to get their adrenaline flowing, few activities rival underwater diving. It is exciting and calming at the same time, the supreme natural grandeur of the underwater world is a sight to behold. Explore shipwrecks, corals of every color and the underwater marine life. Do something different and adventurous on your next holiday and go underwater diving. Below are listed some of the best destinations where you can partake in this exhilarating activity.

Namena Reef, Fiji

One of the most well maintained and bio-diverse reefs in the world, this is one of your top locations for underwater diving. This beautiful place is protected and preserved by local Fijian villagers and you have to pay an admission fee if you want to explore its underwater wonders. The waters are immaculate, Fiji is the perfect example of a paradise island. This activity will make your holiday even more special.

Red Sea, Egypt

Egypt’s Red Sea coast is widely considered one of the best underwater diving locations in the world. It has a wealth of sea life, crystal clear waters and hundreds of miles coral life. The waters are warm, visibly is great and the experienced and helpful instructor make this a great spot for first timers. Most of the scuba diving activity is based out of Dahab, Marsa Alam, Safaga and Sharm El-Sheikh.

Turks and Caicos, Caribbean

The Turks and Caicos Islands have been a popular scuba diving destination since the 1970s. They house calm waters and a color marine life, as most of the islands are devoid of population, they are a good place for some peace and quiet away for the Caribbean crowds. Set among the world’s 3rd largest coral reef system, the diving here is spectacular. For the truly adventurous wall diving is an option – drops that plunge hundreds of feet into the deep. For the casual snorkeler, shallower shores exist.

Underwater Diving in Hawaii

Hawaii might have fewer species of fish than other diving locations, but it is home to species which exist nowhere else in the world. Most people are familiar with Hawaii’s beauty, its underwater beauty is on the same level; if not more. You can do a night dive with manta rays on the Big Island, swim in the waters around the forbidden island of Niihau, or explore the luminous underwater caverns of Lanai. And if you’re lucky you might her the song of whales.

Cozumel, Mexico

One of the world’s premier diving locations, Cozumel has a myriad of underwater diving options. It has more than a hundred diving operators on the island who offer a variety of dives like wreck dives, night dives, deep dives, and underwater photography dives. The Maya Reef stretches from Cozumel to Central America, a length of 600 miles, boasting an impressive fish and coral life.

Other spots for underwater diving that deserve a mention include: Roatan and the Bay Islands, Honduras; Florida Keys; Thailand and Costa Rica.