Many of us have a list of things we’d like to do before we die, many people know it as a bucket list. Hopefully, our list will inspire you, fellow divers, to include some of these places into your bucket lists!
1. Cape Kri, Raja Ampat (Indonesia)
Why is this place one of the best dive sites?
· Diverse marine life: a record of 374 different species of fish, including manta rays, barracudas, sharks, and so on
· Beautiful coral garden
Try diving from Papua Diving Resort or Liveaboard, these are the best spots
2. Barracuda Point, Sipadan Island
· Great variety of sea life: Coconut Crab, Sea Turtles, Buffalo Fish, etc.
· A world-class dive site with all amenities
· The deepest point is 800 meters
Be careful with occasional strong sweeping currents
3. Blue Corner, Palau (Micronesia)
· A wall dive which is popular among the experienced divers
· Strong currents make diving very challenging
· Here you have an excellent opportunity to see sharks and many other creatures thanks to diverse marine life
4. Thistlegorm, the Red Sea
· Unique diving spot, where you can find a shipwreck, motorbikes, train carriages, and so on
· The deepest point is 29 meters
· Some travelers have seen giant moray eels
· Perfect for a night dive
5. Shark and Yolanda Reef, the Red Sea
· A shark reef – how cool is that?!
· You can also find a shipwreck here
· Great currents for drift diving
· You can see three reefs in just one dive
6. The Yongala, Queensland (Australia)
· A shipwreck at 109 m depth (entering is not allowed, however)
· Lots of fish: tiger sharks, bull sharks, and manta rays
· It’s one of the best dive sites because of gorgeous coral formations
7. Great Blue Hole, Belize
· Essentially a deep hole (143 m) with beautiful coral reefs on the edges
· Great visibility – you’ll see everything
· High season for diving is from April to June
· This is a home for makos and sharks.
8. Big Brother, the Red Sea
· For experienced divers only (50+ open water dives)
· Wild and unpredictable currents
· Here lucky divers get to even interact with sharks
9. Manta Ray Night Dive, Hawaii
· There are lights set into the bottom, which attract plankton, and the plankton attracts manta rays
· Currents can be strong at times
· Close encounters with the large manta rays are almost guaranteed
Definitely, a worthy place to visit and one of the best dive sites in the world!
10. Liberty Wreck, Bali (Indonesia)
· A great place to start for the beginners
· A photographer’s paradise because of diverse marine life
· Still and clear water with visibility of up to 30 meters
