The Most Beautiful Dives in the World

Are you an unconditional fan of scuba diving? Are you looking for the most beautiful diving destinations in the world? The Quotatrip team has found for you the best diving trips to enjoy the most beautiful seabeds on the planet. You will find various styles of dives: wrecks, unusual, cruises, crystal-clear water, rich in colors and emotions, for beginner and experienced divers.

• Egypt and the SS Thistlegorm Wreck

The Paradise of Wrecks

If you are passionate about history or love underwater photography, this dive is for you. Indeed, the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm will take you on a real journey into the past; this British Navy cargo ship, measuring 131 meters long, was bombed by the Germans on June 6, 1941, during World War II. It was later discovered by Commander Cousteau in 1952. During the dive, you'll be amazed as the objects are extremely well-preserved: crates of rifles, shells, locomotives, tanks, motorcycles, and many more surprises await.

Depth: 30m

Best Period: March – November

Practical Advice: Level 2 required, ideal for a diving cruise

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Baa Atoll in the Maldives

The Postcard Dive

Located northwest of Malé, Baa Atoll has been classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2011. It's the most famous atoll in the Maldives among divers and is also considered the most beautiful atoll in the Maldives, worthy of postcards. Its crystal-clear waters, warm water temperature, and proximity to the coral reef allow for exceptional dives. Notably, its breathtaking marine diversity includes abundant fauna and flora as well as numerous colorful corals and reefs. In the Maldives, you can dive both day and night.

Fauna: dolphins, turtles, manta rays, whale sharks, blacktip sharks, stonefish, bivalves, morays, groupers...

Flora: acropora, anemones, sponges...

Best Period: January – April

Spots:

• 12.5 Thila (15-25m)
• Neliwaru Thila (30m)
• Muthaafushi Caves and Thila (7-40m)

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Belize Barrier Reef

The Cave of Ali Baba

Belize boasts the second-largest barrier reef in the world, stretching 300 km long. Seven of its sites have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage since 1996. In Belize, you will undoubtedly experience dives rich in colors and emotions: drop-offs, cavities, canyons, and caves with over 500 species of fish and 100 species of corals. With its incredible limestone sinkhole "the Great Blue Hole" (300m diameter and 124m deep) you'll be mesmerized. Viewed from above, Belize's Great Blue Hole is impressive but seen from inside it's the "Ali Baba's Cave" for divers.

Fauna: reef sharks, leopard rays, hammerhead sharks, manatees, schools of jacks, blacktip and hammerhead sharks,

Flora: stag horn corals, brain corals...

Best Period: November – May

Spots:

• Turneffe Atoll Reef
• Lighthouse Reef
• Half Moon Caves
• Great Blue Hole

Practical Advice: Ideally go on a cruise to make the most out of it as the sites are rather far from the coast.

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Sipadan Island in Malaysia**

The Famous One

Located 45 minutes from the coast in Borneo Malaysia area, Sipadan Island is renowned for its great biodiversity with one of the richest seabeds in the world. A total of over 3000 species of fish, hundreds of corals with superb reefs and numerous diving spots can be discovered here. Most of these dives occur at less than 20 meters deep.

Fauna: barracudas, jacks, tuna fish, turtles, white tip sharks both gray and hammerhead whales , angelfish , triggerfish , moray eels , manta rays eagle rays , bumphead parrotfish...

Best Period: April – October

Best Spots:

• Barracuda point (5-40m) strong current
• Turtle tomb (17-23m)
• Turtle cave (22m)

Practical Advice: Dive between 6 am - 2 pm; no night or sunset diving; limited quota per day to preserve site; early booking necessary with only120 permits/day issued.

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