You want to see anything , in anytime , in anywhere . We’ve found 5 perfect destinations:
Alotau, Milne Bay and Tufi
Papua New Guinea
Best time to go: Year round, Milne Bay best January - April, Tufi best October to-November
What to see:
Rays
Manta rays
Turtles
Highlights:
- Remote, peaceful, and incredibly diverse diving destinations
- Visit Dinah’s Beach in Milne Bay, the birthplace of muck diving
- Dive within a stunning fjord system, carved from volcanic lava
- Fascinating cultural, historical, and natural discoveries on offer
Palau
Pacific Islands
Best time to go: Best season December to April.
What to see:
Sharks
Reef sharks
Jellyfish lakes
Highlights:
- Dive the famous Blue Corner, Chandelier Caves and other world-class sites
- Explore the stunning Rock Islands, home to hidden lagoons and jellyfish lake
- Encounter manta rays, prolific marine life and sharks
- Dive Palau’s many wrecks from World War II, including planes
Komodo National Park
Indonesia
Best time to go: September to December offer great conditions and the park is less busy.
What to see:
Sharks
Reef sharks
Rays
Highlights:
- Discover one of the world’s richest marine environments
- Dive or snorkel with groups of manta rays throughout the park
- Trek on Komodo or Rinca in search of the infamous Komodo dragon
- Explore two distinct diving regions in one UNESCO World Heritage Site
North Malé Atoll
Maldives
Best time to go: Year round, but best December to April.
What to see:
Rays
Eagle rays
Sharks
Highlights:
- Encounter majestic manta rays at Manta Point
- Dive submerged thilas and channels covered in soft corals
- Visit the Banyan Tree Marine Conservation Lab and help conserve turtles
- Close proximity and easy access to Malé airport
Anilao
Philippines
Best time to go: Year round, best October to May.
What to see:
Muck critters
Ghost pipefish
Rare Octopus
Highlights:
- Home to some of the diving world’s most sought after critters
- Search for frogfish, shrimps and unusual octopus and scorpionfish
- Resorts set up specifically to cater to underwater photographers
- Accessible by road from Manila, the capital of the Philippines
