Published 08:26 IST, October 10th 2019
Best scuba diving spots in the world for adventure junkies
Scuba diving is a must experience for almost everyone at least once in their lifetime. Here is our list of the best scuba diving spots in the world to explore.
Scuba diving is a surreal experience. Diving into the blue waters and swimming past sea creatures like you are one of them is an experience like no other. The entire experience is exciting, even if you are doing it for the tenth time. For those of you who have not had an experience at this till now, you have to try it out once. Before that, here is your guide to the best scuba diving places in the world.
1. Australia
Australia is home to more than 1500 species of sea creatures. It also has the most extensive and healthiest coral reef system. Some of the very popular diving spots in Australia include Ribbon Reefs, Osprey Reef and The Whitsundays. Even though diving here can be done all year, August to December as the best time. If you want to swim alongside whales and sharks, then March and April is the time to go for it.
2. Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s sea life is alluring and exciting. Its waters consist of 25 percent of China’s marine life. Divers in Hong Kong are in for some beautiful surprises. You will see yourself swimming amongst colourful marbled stingrays, frogfish, seahorses, etc. Hong Kong also has hundreds of varieties of corals. Divers can head to Sai Kung, Bluff Island and Lobster Bay to experience it. Hong Kong is also popular for its diving training which assures you that you are in good hands. The marine life is at its best from March to July and September to November.
3. Maldives
Primarily known for its oceans, blue lagoons, extensive reefs, Maldives is an ideal scuba diving place for many. The country is blessed with abundant underwater life creatures like bull sharks, parrotfish, sea turtles, etc. The Maldives is also touted to be the best place for scuba diving in the world. The most popular sites in the Maldives for scuba diving include Fotteyo Kandu, Okabe Thila, Kuredu Express, Broken Rock, etc. The best weather for scuba diving in the Maldives is from December to March.
4. Egypt
Contrary to popular opinion, Egypt is more than just pyramids. The Red Sea is a popular spot among scuba divers in the world. Under the red-brown water lies hundreds of fishes, sheltered reefs, coral gardens and reefs. Many experienced scuba divers also call the entire experience to be world-class. Pharaoh’s Island, Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh, Safaga are some of the most popular scuba diving spots in Egypt. The time from June to August is the best choice for scuba diving in Egypt.
Updated 10:20 IST, October 10th 2019