World's most amazing scuba spots.

Scuba diving is an exciting way to see parts of the planet where few travelers ever venture. Tank-aided diving opens the door to an underwater world where nature still dominates. The unique and colorful life of coral reefs and the impressively large creatures found in open ocean waters offer a kind of buzz that landlubbers rarely experience.

Cayman Islands The clear and warm waters of the Cayman Islands are a haven for divers seeking the perfect place to swim among colorful aquatic life. The most attractive aspect of this spot is the diversity of scuba diving experiences.

Maldives The remote nation of the Maldives boasts an idyllic tropical setting. These islands in the Indian Ocean are home to some amazing beaches and the type of clear, warm water that tropical vacation aficionados from around the world dream about.

Great Barrier Reef, Australia The Great Barrier Reef is the ultimate dive destination. The world's largest reef (it can be seen from space), this haven for serious divers sits off of the coast of Australia. Once underwater, divers will find that the reef lives up to its reputation, with thousands a species of fish and crystal clear waters that make seeing all the wildlife easy.

Malta is one of the best places to dive in the Mediterranean. It is a relatively small nation, so getting to different dive sites by land is quite easy. One famous scuba and snorkel spot is the Blue Lagoon, a sheltered lagoon with vibrant marine life near the island of Comino.

Seychelles Located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa, the archipelago known as the Seychelles is arguably one of the best diving destinations on Earth. Divers come to the warm and clear waters to see a variety of species, including different types of coral, small reef fish, sharks, groupers and sting rays. 

Egyptian Red Sea In scuba diving circles, the waters of the Red Sea in Egypt are not as well known as places like the South Pacific, Caribbean and Mediterranean. Nonetheless, there are a number of amazing dive sites in this region.

Palau is best known for its famous Jellyfish Lake. In this body of water, jellyfish have evolved without stingers, so visitors can swim among them without fear of the painful jabs inflicted by most members of the species. The lake is not technically a scuba diving site, since air tanks are not permitted for conservation reasons. However, people can still swim amongst the jellyfish with a mask and snorkel

Ko Tao, Thailand (also referred to as Koh Tao), in the Gulf of Thailand, is one of Southeast Asia's hottest dive sites. It boasts a diverse menu of dives, with options that will appeal to novice and experienced divers. From coral reefs and huge underwater rock formations to challenging open water dives, Ko Tao has something for every level of diver.

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