Diving spots to discover in Asia

The most incredible diving spots in Asia

Asia is full of amazing destinations for diving enthusiasts, offering crystal-clear waters and a diverse marine life. Here are the best diving spots in Asia:

Maldives

The Maldives are famous for diving with sharks, manta rays, and turtles. You will also find colorful coral reefs and interesting wrecks to explore.

Discover our travel ideas for the Maldives:

• Honeymoon at the Pearl of the Indian Ocean and the Maldives
• Maldives: Honeymoon – Romantic getaway

Thailand

Thailand is another great diving destination in Asia, with sites such as Similan Bay and Koh Tao Island. Diving can be done all year round, with clear waters and abundant coral reefs.

Discover our travel ideas for Thailand:

• A week of diving in Thailand
• Southern Thailand: off the beaten path

Indonesia

Indonesia is a top diving destination, with sites such as the Banda Sea, Flores Sea, and Raja Ampat. Dives can offer encounters with sharks, groupers, and turtles.

Discover our travel ideas for Indonesia:

• Jalan Jalan or Bali and the Gili Islands with family
• Bali, Flores and Sumatra: the grand journey

Philippines

The Philippines are another great diving spot in Asia, with sites such as the Sulu Sea and the Visayas Sea. Dives can offer encounters with whale sharks, manta rays, and sharks.

Discover our travel ideas for the Philippines:

• A week in Palawan, jewel of the Philippines
• The Philippines for adventurers

Japan

Japan is not often associated with diving, but it actually offers amazing dive sites, with interesting wrecks and encounters with whales and dolphins.

Discover our travel ideas for Japan:

• Golden route under the Rising Sun
• Japanese culture and traditions

Palau, Micronesia

Palau is famous for its pristine coral reefs and marine biodiversity, with thousands of tropical fish, sharks, and sea turtles. It is considered one of the best diving spots in the world.

Wakatobi, Indonesia

Wakatobi is a world-renowned diving destination, offering exceptional marine life and vibrant coral reefs. Dives on the Wangi Wangi reef and the Tolandono valley are not to be missed.

Discover our travel ideas for Indonesia:

• Jalan Jalan or Bali and the Gili Islands with family
• Bali, Flores and Sumatra: the grand journey

Similan Islands, Thailand

The Similan Islands are known for their incredibly beautiful coral reefs and abundant marine life. Dives at Richelieu Rock and Elephant Head Rock sites are particularly spectacular.

Discover our travel ideas for Thailand:

• A week of diving in Thailand
• Southern Thailand: off the beaten path

Malapascua, Philippines

Malapascua is famous for its encounters with whale sharks and exotic coral reefs. Dives at the Monad Shoal site are not to be missed for whale shark enthusiasts.

Discover our travel ideas for the Philippines:

• A week in Palawan, jewel of the Philippines
• The Philippines for adventurers

Each diving destination in Asia has its own particularities, with sites suitable for beginners and experienced divers. Whatever your level, you will certainly find a destination in Asia that meets your needs. Each of these spots in Asia offers a unique experience for divers from all over the world. Each of them is filled with incredible marine life and breathtaking coral reefs, making this region of the world a must for diving enthusiasts. So, get your diving gear ready and go explore the underwater wonders of Asia.

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