All Dive Sites A–Z

The A–Z index of 2,000+ dive sites in 34+ countries.

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The complete index of the world's best dive sites

Discover more than 2,000 dive sites across 34+ countries — from legendary wrecks and drift dives to coral gardens and big-animal hotspots. Every entry covers depth, current, access, best season and the liveaboard routes that get you there.
25 dive sites
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3 Fathom Wall

Cayman Islands

3 Fathom Wall is an exciting and fish-filled dive site located in the Cayman Islands, specifically at the intersection of the renowned Bloody Bay Wall.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Mild
Access
Liveaboard only
Depth
≤ 3000 m
Theme
Reef
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3 Riff

Dominican Republic

While specific details for a dive site named "3 Riff" are not present in the provided sources, general diving conditions and characteristics for the Dominican Republic…

Suitable for
Advanced
Current
Mild
Access
Dayboat
Depth
30–55 m
Theme
Reef
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3 Rocks

Dominican Republic

The dive site known as 3 Rocks is located off the coast of Sosúa in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, offering an accessible and lively underwater experience.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Mild
Access
Dayboat
Depth
2–8 m
Theme
Reef
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4 Amigos

Honduras

4 Amigos is a notable dive site located in the Bay Islands of Honduras, an area renowned for its extensive Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, which is the world's second-longest.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
9–40 m
Theme
Reef
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The dive site known as "6 Toed Cat" is not a recognized dive location in Mexico; rather, it refers to the polydactyl felines, many with six toes, that inhabit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, Florida.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Mild
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
Theme
Reef
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7th Heaven

Maldives

7th Heaven is a vibrant channel reef located in the South Ari Atoll of the Maldives.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard only
Depth
10–30 m
Theme
Reef / Drift
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Aaron's Backyard is a noted dive site within the Roatan Marine Park in Honduras, part of the extensive Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
9–40 m
Theme
Reef
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Abdi Reis

Turkey

Abdi Reis is a highly regarded dive site situated near the Datça Peninsula in Turkey's Aegean Sea, specifically located within Abdi Reis Cove, near Yildiz Island.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
≤ 33 m
Theme
Reef / Wall
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Abila

Alor

Abila is a notable dive site located within the Alor Islands Marine Park, an area celebrated for its rich marine biodiversity due to its position in the Coral Triangle.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Mild
Access
Liveaboard only
Depth
Theme
Reef
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Abu Dabbab stands out as one of the Red Sea's most celebrated dive destinations, particularly notable for being a rare location where divers can encounter the endangered dugong.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Strong
Access
Shore / dayboat
Depth
3–20 m
Theme
Reef
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Abu Galawa

Saudi Arabia

Abu Galawa is a prominent dive site within Saudi Arabia's Red Sea, specifically located among the Seven Sisters reefs near Yanbu.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
5–40 m
Theme
Reef / Wall
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Abu Galawa Kebir is a premier dive site located in the southern Red Sea, situated on the northwestern edge of the extensive Fury Shoal reef system.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
3–18 m
Theme
Wreck
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Abu Nuhas, often called the "ship's graveyard" of the Red Sea, is a triangular coral reef situated at the northern edge of the Strait of Gubal.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
4–24 m
Theme
Wreck
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Abyss

Madagascar

The dive site known as "Abyss" is not specifically mentioned or described in the provided sources.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
18–50 m
Theme
Reef
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Acuario

Dominican Republic

Acuario is a popular, shallow reef dive site located in the Dominican Republic, offering an accessible underwater experience.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
12–14 m
Theme
Reef
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Adabanko Reef is an inviting dive site situated approximately two kilometers off the coast of Kuşadası in Turkey's Aegean Sea.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
5–40 m
Theme
Reef
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Adakule Cave is a notable boat-access dive site located near Kuşadası, Turkey, offering an engaging experience centered around two distinct underwater caverns.

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Mild
Access
Dayboat
Depth
9–30 m
Theme
Cave & cavern
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Addie's Garden is one of 350 dive and snorkel sites located around Roatan, Honduras, within the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
5–30 m
Theme
Reef
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Addu Kandu

Maldives

Addu Kandu, also known as Addu Channel, is a significant natural waterway situated within the Addu Atoll, which is the southernmost atoll in the Maldives.

Suitable for
Advanced
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard only
Depth
10–35 m
Theme
Drift
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Adonara Channel stands as one of Alor's most iconic dive sites, celebrated for its dynamic currents and exceptionally rich biodiversity.

Suitable for
Advanced
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
10–40 m
Theme
Drift / Wall
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Adonara Wall

Indonesia

Adonara is an Indonesian island dive site, renowned for its vibrant underwater topography characterized by submerged seamounts.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
5–35 m
Theme
Seamount / Wall
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Afkule Cave, also referred to by some as Aladdin's Cave, is consistently ranked among the top dive sites in Turkey, particularly renowned for its cave diving opportunities.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Moderate
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
≤ 50 m
Theme
Cave & cavern / Wall
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Afkule Monastery Reef, prominently known as Afkule Wall, stands as a distinguished dive destination along Turkey's southwestern coast, close to Fethiye.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
6–40 m
Theme
Wall
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The "Afuera" dive site, located offshore from Isla Mujeres, is renowned as a primary gathering point for whale sharks during their annual migration.

Suitable for
Intermediate
Current
Strong
Access
Liveaboard or dayboat
Depth
≤ 8 m
Theme
Channel / Drift
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Agincourt Reef sits on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, roughly 60–72 km off Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, at the southern end of the true ribbon reefs that run…

Suitable for
Beginner
Current
Moderate
Access
Dayboat
Depth
2–20 m
Theme
Reef / Wall