Diving in Asia
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Manta Bay Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia
If you would like to experience Mantas up close and personal then this is the place. On a good day you could be surrounded by up to twenty feeding Mantas. The Mantas are attracted by the large quantities of plankton that collect in the corners of the bay and come here for their daily feed. If you're… -
Manta Bay Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia
If you would like to experience Mantas up close and personal then this is the place. On a good day you could be surrounded by up to twenty feeding Mantas. The Mantas are attracted by the large quantities of plankton that collect in the corners of the bay and come here for their daily feed. If you're… -
HTMS Sattakut Mae Haad, Thailand
The vessle was intentionally sunk in June 2011 to creat an artifical reef and ofcourse a wreck dive too. It was an amphibious assault ship of the Second World War utilized to land large numbers of infantry directly onto beaches.48m long and 7m wide. -
HTMS Sattakut Mae Haad, Thailand
The vessle was intentionally sunk in June 2011 to creat an artifical reef and ofcourse a wreck dive too. It was an amphibious assault ship of the Second World War utilized to land large numbers of infantry directly onto beaches.48m long and 7m wide. -
HTMS Sattakut Mae Haad, Thailand
The vessle was intentionally sunk in June 2011 to creat an artifical reef and ofcourse a wreck dive too. It was an amphibious assault ship of the Second World War utilized to land large numbers of infantry directly onto beaches.48m long and 7m wide. -
Maalhoss Thila North Ari Atoll, Maldives
On the northern side of Maalhoss there is the Maalhohu Uthuru Kandu, and in the middle this thila. The top is at 6m and in the south part there is a group of caves starting at 7m. They keep descending at a maximum of 25m. Inside lots of black coral (coloured white). This is a nice place for… -
Hafza Thila North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Great dive site as there is a cleaning station for sharks. The best way to do this dive is with the current. Jump in from the boat and descend as fast as possible to the end of the thila. It might be necessary to "climb" a little bit along the top of the thila. Once the current point is reached,… -
Karang Makasar - Manta Point Komodo, Indonesia
The reef does not have much in the way of Coral or fish life however this location is a Manta Ray aggregation site. The best way to find the Manta Rays is to cruise along the Eastern face of the reef until you see them at the surface. The best time is during rising tide when there sometimes can be… -
Balinghai Boracay, Philippines
Balinghai is two walls running parallel to each other. The deep wall features sharks and tuna while the shallow wall is pockmarked by small holes which house anthias, lionfish, triggerfish, bannerfish, puffers and gobies. -
Twins Koh Tao, Thailand
Definitely one of the most popular dive sites in koh tao, twins is made up of two main rock formations in calm shallow waters. Its a site that will appeal to all levels of divers as it is a lots of fun and has to much to offer.In the north part of this dive site is the bouyancy worldClose to this… -
Twins Koh Tao, Thailand
Definitely one of the most popular dive sites in koh tao, twins is made up of two main rock formations in calm shallow waters. Its a site that will appeal to all levels of divers as it is a lots of fun and has to much to offer.In the north part of this dive site is the bouyancy worldClose to this… -
Twins Koh Tao, Thailand
Definitely one of the most popular dive sites in koh tao, twins is made up of two main rock formations in calm shallow waters. Its a site that will appeal to all levels of divers as it is a lots of fun and has to much to offer.In the north part of this dive site is the bouyancy worldClose to this… -
Twins Koh Tao, Thailand
Definitely one of the most popular dive sites in koh tao, twins is made up of two main rock formations in calm shallow waters. Its a site that will appeal to all levels of divers as it is a lots of fun and has to much to offer.In the north part of this dive site is the bouyancy worldClose to this… -
Sophie Rickmers Wreck Pulau Weh, Indonesia
The Sophie Rickmers is a 134 m long impressive wreck. During World War II, the Sophie Rickmers was requisitioned by the Dutch. On May 10, 1940 the crew sunk the ship.The wreck now lies in 55 of water. This is a deep dive for advanced divers. The wheelhouse is 37 m deep, the decks around 45 m deep.… -
Seaventure Dive Platform (Oil… Pulau Mabul, Malaysia
Descend down the leg of the Oil Rig onto the sand and explore amongst the rubble and coral for the coolest critters on the planet such as nudibranchs, ribbon eels, frogfish, the amazing pygmy seasorse, shrimps, crabs, crocodilefish, stonefish, scorpionfish and many more macro critter you only… -
Seaventure Dive Platform (Oil… Pulau Mabul, Malaysia
Descend down the leg of the Oil Rig onto the sand and explore amongst the rubble and coral for the coolest critters on the planet such as nudibranchs, ribbon eels, frogfish, the amazing pygmy seasorse, shrimps, crabs, crocodilefish, stonefish, scorpionfish and many more macro critter you only… -
Richelieu Rock Koh Surin, Thailand
Probably the best divesite in Surin Islands, and also in Thailand is the world renowned Richelieu Rock, which lies 18km east of the Surin islands and is a small limestone outpost carpeted with thick pink and purple corals. Locals call it "Plo Nam", and rumor says it was discovered by Jaques… -
Fish Head - Mushimasmigili… North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Mushimasmingili Thila is a very wide area, protected as a marine park, and the SE corner is known as The Fish Head. This was a classic shark fishing point, but not anymore since the area was protected. Usually is easy to find grey reef sharks here among other fishes. The top of the reef is 10m deep.… -
Maaya Thila North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Maayaa thila is probably one of the most popular dive sites in North Ari Atoll, and is common to find 3, 4 or more dhoanis around with lots of divers around, specially in high season. It is a marine protected area that has a thila at 6m with a diameter of around 80 meters. Around the thila is a wall… -
Lankan Manta Point North Male Atoll, Maldives
Lankan or Manta point is one of the most exciting dive sites in Maldives. It consists on three cleaning stations (or four) for mantas. It is almost sure to find the big guys here.The most important part is to stay away of the cleaning stations (the base of the rocks). If a diver stands there, the… -
Lankan Manta Point North Male Atoll, Maldives
Lankan or Manta point is one of the most exciting dive sites in Maldives. It consists on three cleaning stations (or four) for mantas. It is almost sure to find the big guys here.The most important part is to stay away of the cleaning stations (the base of the rocks). If a diver stands there, the… -
Lankan Manta Point North Male Atoll, Maldives
Lankan or Manta point is one of the most exciting dive sites in Maldives. It consists on three cleaning stations (or four) for mantas. It is almost sure to find the big guys here.The most important part is to stay away of the cleaning stations (the base of the rocks). If a diver stands there, the… -
Mabul House Reef Pulau Mabul, Malaysia
House reef in Mabul is outstanding, either you are in the Sipadan Water Village, in the homestay or in the old oil rig. Usually these places offer free diving here with their packages and is crazy not to use it.You can find lots of lion fishes, crocodile fishes, stone fish, small barracudas, potato… -
Koh Chi Koh Surin, Thailand
Fringe reef off the western side. Depths from 10 - 22m. Average depth 18m. Visibilty 12 - 24m. A variety of hard corals carpet the sea floor. Turtles (hawksbill, oliver ridley, green, and occasional leatherback) are common. Also there is a chance of large pelagics, dog-faced tuna, barracuda. The… -
Jemeluk Amed, Indonesia
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Irako Coron Island, Philippines
Located in the south-east of Lusong Island south of the Kogyo Maru, the Irako, a Japanese supply ship, 147m (482ft) long with 9.570 G.R.T., was sunk in this furious strike of the American Air force in September 24, 1944.The Irako, a provision-vessel for refrigerating food, sunk after disastrous… -
Hin Gong Koh Surin, Thailand
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Shark Point Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
Shark Point east of Gili Trawangan is a popular dive spot in the mornings. This dive site consists of different levels (24m, 20m, 18m); it starts with a slope out of hard and soft corals, the "native country" of green and hawksbill turtles.The different levels are sandy areas with small coral blocks… -
Fiabacet Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Fiabacet is a group of 3 dive spots (Fiabacet 1-3) which are around a group of 3 small rock islands.The walls have a dense cover of soft and hard coral, sponges, fans and whip corals. There is a lot of macro life to be discovered, but there is also a lot of fish, turtles,cuttle fish and squids.These… -
Fesdu Wreck North Ari Atoll, Maldives
Fesdu wreck is a 30m long fishing boat, sitting on a sand slope alongside a small thila. Sealife is abundant: soft corals, glassfish, moray eels, groupers… The best dive is start at the wreck and spend some time around, even looking inside, and 10 or 15 minutes before hitting deco go to explore… -
Embudhoo Kandu South Male Atoll, Maldives
The embudhoo is one of the only kandus on the east side of Vaadhoo region, therefore the currents here can be really strong. It is a protected marine area and there are many ways to dive this site depending on the current and interests of the diver.If the current is ingoing, the south part of the… -
Block #1 Balabac - Bugsuk, Philippines
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Batee Tokong Pulau Weh, Indonesia
From the surface to about 25 m deep. Here begins a flat stage, great marine life with fan corals.Napoleon, large Grouper and black-tipped reef sharks. -
Batee Tokong Pulau Weh, Indonesia
From the surface to about 25 m deep. Here begins a flat stage, great marine life with fan corals.Napoleon, large Grouper and black-tipped reef sharks. -
Batee Tokong Pulau Weh, Indonesia
From the surface to about 25 m deep. Here begins a flat stage, great marine life with fan corals.Napoleon, large Grouper and black-tipped reef sharks. -
Barracuda Point Pulau Sipadan, Malaysia
This dive site has a great barracuda shoal (between 500 and 1000). You may have dream about pictures of fish shoals taken from above... here it is a geat place to live this!"From Big Drop (800 m depth) we took boat to Barracuda Point, where jack and barracuda schools were waiting for us. The current… -
Yapak Boracay, Philippines
Yapak 1 and 2 are actually two separate walls which begin at 30 meters and drop down to 70 meters. The most famous of Boracay’s dive sites, close encounters with white tip and grey reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, groupers, napoleon wrasses and giant trevallies are common. Surface conditions can be… -
Yapak Boracay, Philippines
Yapak 1 and 2 are actually two separate walls which begin at 30 meters and drop down to 70 meters. The most famous of Boracay’s dive sites, close encounters with white tip and grey reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, groupers, napoleon wrasses and giant trevallies are common. Surface conditions can be… -
Yapak Boracay, Philippines
Yapak 1 and 2 are actually two separate walls which begin at 30 meters and drop down to 70 meters. The most famous of Boracay’s dive sites, close encounters with white tip and grey reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, groupers, napoleon wrasses and giant trevallies are common. Surface conditions can be… -
Yapak Boracay, Philippines
Yapak 1 and 2 are actually two separate walls which begin at 30 meters and drop down to 70 meters. The most famous of Boracay’s dive sites, close encounters with white tip and grey reef sharks, dogtooth tuna, groupers, napoleon wrasses and giant trevallies are common. Surface conditions can be…
