Last Updated At: 03-Feb-2023
Are you an underwater lover who enjoys delving deeper into the ocean to discover the mystifying secret world beneath? If yes, you have landed at the right place as I too feel an uncanny affinity with the deep blue waters, vibrant coral reefs and exotic underwater species that calmly fill the entire ocean with many delightful experiences. No wonder, the sea has casted a spell on me ever since my first scuba diving experience in Andaman and trust me, there was no looking back. I love trotting around the globe in pursuit of discovering the best places for scuba diving and here I am putting all these lifetime experiences together for the people who are still contemplating on taking up this most gratifying adventure.
Right from open water diving, drift diving, deep sea diving, or even night diving, this list of Top 10 Scuba Diving Places in the World will surely set some major diving goals for you. Take a dekko!
One of the largest and most complex natural ecosystems in the world, the Great Barrier Reef is indeed a mecca for scuba divers for exploring exotic marine life. Also recognised by UNESCO World Heritage Centre, this crowned highlight of Australia is perfect for discovering an array of underwater secrets that are hard to find elsewhere. It is a great place to spot reef sharks as the species here are timid and pose no danger to humans.
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Right from adrenaline pumping freediving experience to discovering the hidden treasures of the ocean, Amed Beach in Bali is now a prominent name in breathtaking underwater playgrounds in the world. Besides, it is also nominated as the best place in the world to scuba dive owing to remarkable topography, crystal clear waters, historical shipwreck spots and exotic marine species such as reef tip sharks, vibrant corals, sea turtles and whatnot. Do visit Bali for a magical diving experience and other water sport indulgences.
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The sunkissed archipelago, French Polynesia is a hamlet with a gamut of wonderful sights. Right from its jaw dropping beauty to crystal clear waters brimming with abundant marine life, this idyllic place is absolutely brilliant for scuba diving and other mind blowing activities. Besides Bora Bora which is the most popular spot of French Polynesia, you can consider the ultra blissful Moorea Island that is perfect for all sorts of divers. While the beginner levels here are comfortable and unwinding, there are plenty of exciting underwater trails for the trained divers as well. You can also spot sharks along with schools of marine fish and sea turtles.
If you are looking for an extraordinary experience of scuba diving at an affordable price then Havelock is the place you can head to without thinking twice. The gorgeous sandy beach of Havelock Island is not only utterly breathtaking but is among the best scuba diving places in India that possess exceptional wonders of the sea. With plenty of certified diving operators to exceptionally breathtaking corals and exotic marine life, this little paradise is where you can live your dream of discovering the hidden gems of underwater life.
Reckoned as the scuba diving capital of the world, Key Largo in Florida is a haven for seafarers who wish to get the best underwater experience. It is the third largest barrier reef in the world and the only living coral barrier reef in the United States. Right from enjoying the epic wreck dives to grabbing the ethereal view of its vibrant coral gardens, this gorgeous scuba diving destination in the United States has everything you need and desire. Besides there is a wide range of diving expeditions in its calm and clear waters that is suitable for every level of diving.
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The dreamy archipelago of Maldives is not only a tropical paradise but also one of the most famous scuba diving destinations in the world and for a valid reason. Maaya Thilla is dotted with imposing geographical features along with surprising coral reefs and abundance of marine species that are truly delightful for divers. The biggest attraction here are white-tip reef sharks, guitar sharks and grey reef sharks that keep patrolling the reef and around the pinnacle in search of prey. Also, giant frogfish, triggerfish, and sea turtles can be spotted here in large numbers. In all, this idyllic island of this low-lying nation has everything to fulfil your scuba diving desires.
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There can’t be any better places to go scuba diving than Alexandria in Egypt. Right from discovering the mystical underwater city of Cleopatra to sweeping ancient relics, historical shipwrecks, Roman columns, an array of sphinx statues, the iconic Lighthouse at Alexandria and whatnot, the crystal clear water here unfolds a unique world hidden in its depth to the divers. Unlike other diving Destinations across the world, Alexandria diving expedition is definitely unique as it takes you back to the Roman era instead of marine experience.
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Koh Tao is reckoned as the prominent diving institute that trains and certifies divers from all over the world. It has about 70 diving schools where people come from different walks of life to get certification at affordable prices. It is among the most distinguished diving sites in Thailand that basks in the glory of exotic marine life and hidden wonders of underwater life. There are gorgeous coral reefs, gigantic granite pinnacles, breathtaking rock formations, sunken ships from World War II and plenty of sharks hiding under its surface that fascinates the divers a lot. It is indeed a perfect scuba diving place that is delightful for first-time divers as well as advanced divers.
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Places to go scuba diving are endless, however, there can’t be any competing the unmatched experience of Somosomo Strait. Reckoned as the "Soft Coral Capital of the World", this scuba diving spot in Fiji can take your heart away with a panorama of pastel hued corals dotted along its extraordinary geographical features. Besides a wide range of corals, divers can grab a kaleidoscopic view of reef fish schools along with manta rays, barracudas and sharks. Shark Reef Marine Reserve in Beqa Lagoon is considered to be the best shark dives in the world. So what are you waiting for? Go live up all your scuba diving fantasies here in Fiji.
My list of best places for scuba diving would be incomplete without mentioning the Cayman Islands sitting beautifully on the pristine waters of the Caribbean. This is indeed the birthplace of recreational scuba diving and paying homage to this place will be a feast for scuba divers. The island is divided into three sub divisions namely, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman; provided each one of them has something unique to offer. Right from shore diving on great coral reefs at Grand Cayman, wreck and reef diving at Cayman Brac and discovering the beautiful coral gardens and boulder formations at Little Cayman are totally worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime. Also there is an entire Stingray City in the pristine waters of the Cayman Islands which is the biggest drawcard for the divers.
Q 1. Which place is famous for scuba diving?
A 1. All the aforementioned places are famous for scuba diving, however, most popular is Koh Tao in Thailand.
Q 2. What is the scuba diving capital of the world?
A 2. Key Largo in Florida, US is the scuba diving capital of the world.
Q 3. Which is the most affordable place for scuba diving in the world?
A 3. Havelock Island in Andaman, India is the most affordable place for scuba diving in the world.
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--- Published By Shradha Mehra
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