5 Best Places To Scuba Dive In The World

The earth's surface is mostly covered with water, meaning you can dive in many places. While diving in any body of water near you is possible, a private jet charter to diving sites worldwide is the best. You will be able to enjoy diving and also experience traveling around to see new places.

Aside from diving, these sites offer different recreational activities to ensure you enjoy your vacation. If you are looking for the best places to scuba dive, these are some recommendations:

Maaya Thila, Maldives

The maldives has been one of the top scuba diving sites for people for decades. This is all thanks to Maaya Thila, located in the north westerly part of Maayafushi Island. This dive site features a shallow top reef and can be considered an underwater island. 

The site is not big, measuring 80 meters in diameter; however, it offers so much for sightseeing. Since there are many things to see in Maaya Thila, many scuba divers don’t get to explore every part.

The Florida Keys, United States

This is the only coral barrier reef in North America, and you can charter a flight and head to Miami and then the Florida Keys. There are different shipwrecks to explore in this location; some of them include the Eagle, Grove, Spiegel, and Vandenberg wrecks. In their glory and number, the coral reefs host different species like barracuda, parrotfish, sea turtles, nurse sharks, and tarpon. 

This area has different dive shops to help you get started; some of them include Captain Hook, Islamorada Dive Center, and Horizon Divers.

Heron Island, Australia

If you want a deep scuba diving experience, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is your best choice. While you can explore other options like Cairns, Heron Island is exceptional as it offers a spectacular underwater view. The island is located in a remote area; therefore, you can only access the destination by boat, or helicopter.

There are different dive sites around the island; therefore, you have different options to explore. While diving at these sites, you will likely encounter sea turtle species, lemon sharks, white-spotted eagle rays, and even humpback whales.

Tobago

Not many islands in the Caribbean can meet up with the excitement and adventure Tobago will offer you. Most professional scuba divers have Tobago on their list of places to dive and see the largest brain corals in the world. The destination is popular for its drift dives and marine life with different Caribbean and South American species. 

There are different dive sites; you can work with the local dive team in Tobago to visit these sites. Some of these sites are Japanese gardens featuring large, healthy corals, fans, and a coral garden. Another remote dive site is found in Saint Giles, and you might be lucky to see scalloped hammerheads here.

The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands offer an easy diving experience with different fish; you can also experience various wrecks and colorful coral reefs. Dive into this destination on a liveaboard or go underwater. 

You don’t want to miss this destination, especially during the summer when you can witness thousands of silversides (dazzling two-inch-long fish) on the island’s wall. They also appear on the shallow reefs, offering a stunning sight under the water.