Is there a better feeling than just diving into the crystal clear water and exploring underwater world? I don’t think so. Check out these amazing diving spots from all around the world!

Great Blue Hole, Belize

Fun fact: Shaping of Great Blue Hole started more than 153000 years ago!

Belize is becoming more and more popular nowadays, especially because of Great Blue Hole, which truly is great! Barrier reef here is the second largest in the world, and it is luring more and more adventure seekers from all around the world. Sea life is quite diverse too- from tiny and colorful fish to larger sea animals, like sharks and manatees. There is even a chance you might spot funny looking (but rather dangerous) hammerhead shark. 500 rare animal and plant species can be located only in Great Blue Hole.

When to go? Late spring, when water is really warm and hotel prices are dropping.

 The Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Fun fact: You can actually see The Great Barrier Reef from the space!

Also, its biodiversity has been compared to Amazon Rainforest’s diverse nature. With the area of 345,000 km2 it holds not only thousands of nature’s wonders, but maybe even some pirate treasures. There have been found about 1500 shipwrecks in Great Barrier Reef! It is also a home for many endangered species like dugong or green sea turtle (remember “Finding Nemo?”). If you want one word describing The Great Barrier Reef it can only be “breathtaking”!

When to go? Between June and August, because at that time visibility in the water is the best.

 Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Fun fact: One of the very few poisonous birds, known to the world, is native to Papua New Guinea. It’s called Hooded Pitohui.

For a long time Papua New Guinea was hidden from tourists’ eyes, but now it has become one of not only most famous diving destinations, but one of the best, too. Kimbe Bay is only one of many great choices, where to dive in Papua New Guinea. If you are looking for a large variety of exquisite ecosystems, this is definitely a place for you! This place is also great for you if you are fan of the one of these two things (or both) – WW II and photography. There can be found large variety of relics of World War II such as ships, barges, seaplanes and others. Also, many of international award-winning photos have been taken in Papua New Guinea’s waters!

When to go? Diving season is all year round, but if you want to get best of it, we suggest going from April to June!

 Cayman Islands, British Overseas Territory

Fun fact: The Cayman Islands remained mostly uninhabited until the very middle of 17th century!

All three of Cayman Islands offer scuba diving and other fun and exciting activities, for example, swimming with stingrays. Cayman Brac, one of three islands, is perfect if you are looking for both adventurous and peaceful getaway.

When to go? Well, this is a tough one. If you enjoy tropical climate, you should definitely plan your vacation from May to October, but if you are more of “dry and hot weather” type of person, you should go between November and April.

 Phuket and Similan Islands, Thailand

Fun fact: Since Khao Phing Kan Island was featured in 1974’s James Bond movie “The man with the golden gun” many people recognize it as James Bond Island.

Visibility in the waters is more than you could ever hope for and there is such a wide range of different diving sites, your head might even start spinning! All of the colorful marine life and stunning reefs will make you never forget your vacation to Thailand. Absolute Thailand’s must-see is Similan Islands, which offers you not only divine coral reefs, but also unique marine life – be prepared to meet giant triggerfish (which really is giant – its length goes even up to 75 cm) and even frightening barracuda!

When to go? Between February and April, when weather and diving conditions are the most stable.