The Blue Hole in Belize is one of the most famous dive sites in the world. This site was made famous by Jacques Cousteau who declared it one of the top ten scuba diving sites in the world. You can dive in crystal clear water and see several types of reef sharks as well as the bull shark and hammerheads

Thailand has a number of famous dive sites: Phuket, Ko Tao, Similan Islands, and the Surin Islands. In fact, you can pretty much dive anywhere in the country, though the best diving in near Ko Tao and up near the Similans. Moreover, Ko Tao is a cheap place to learn to scuba dive.

The Gilis in Indonesia is the new hot spot with people flocking here in ever increasing numbers. With good reason- the reefs and waters here provide some amazing visual sights. And with the islands cheaper than it’s neighbor Bali, it is even more reason to come here.

Located in Malaysia, Sipadan is possibly one of the best five dive sites in the world. The place is teeming with life. You will see turtles, cave systems, sharks, dolphins, schools if fish, bright coral, bright fish, and everything in between in such sheer volume your head will explore.

The Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction. Every knows about it. Located off Australia, the world’s longest reef has all the tropical sea life and coral you could ever imagine. No visit to the country is complete without a visit to the reef.

Hawaii has some great scuba diving. The islands are ringed with reefs and wildlife. The area north of the islands was just made into the largest marine reserve in the United States ensuring great diving for years to come.

Tropical islands as beautiful as Micronesia always have one thing in common: they are encircled by vibrant coral reefs. Sites like the Blue Wall make Micronesia one of the top destinations in the South Pacific. It’s out of the way, inexpensive, and pristine.

Located in the Philippines, this tropical paradise is also diving paradise. You’ll find all the usual suspects here as well as abundant reef systems. When you are done swimming below the sea, you can enjoy the beaches above the water.

This off the beaten place is in Brazil. Here you will find lots of life among the blue waters that circle these islands. You’ll be able to swim with turtles, dolphins, and much more.

The Red Sea, with its clear turquoise blue water, has some excellent dive sites. The best of the reefs are absolutely stunning with a real diversity of life. From Sharm El Sheikh to the wrecks at Sha’ab Abu Nuhas to the Thistlegorm and Ras Mohammed, you fill find excellent diving all over the Red Sea