Scuba Diving Resort Vacations

Philippines
With 7,107 islands (covering a land area of 299,746 square kilometers/115,739 square miles) and a coastline twice the length of the United States, the Philippines can legitimately be called Asia's beach capital. With a tropical climate, warm water, long and white sandy beaches, nearly 40,000 square kilometres/15,444 square miles of coral reefs, mind-blowingly beautiful flora and fauna, (including many endemic species) - the area is truly a diver's paradise.

Thailand
Known as the “Land of a Thousand Smiles”, Thailand has blossomed onto the world dive stage as a premier dive destination, With more than 2,000 kilometres/1243 miles of clear, warm waters, divers can experience sites in both the Andaman Sea off the west coast, and the Gulf of Thailand on the east.

Maldives
In the open ocean near the reefs, you're likely to spot the pelagic animals - including manta rays, eagle rays, tuna and a variety of sharks (including whale sharks) - that frequent the Maldives. But, for many, the shallows are where they find the best action. The clear, bright water plays host to massive amounts of sweet lips, parrotfish, groupers, snappers as well as the frequent turtles and moray eels. It's an ideal dive environment - especially for underwater photographers.

Egypt

With beautiful coral, millions of fish, fantastic visibility, sheltered reefs, towers, pinnacles, walls, coral gardens and wrecks, the Red Sea offers great scuba diving adventures.

Honduras
The Bay Islands are located approximately 1350 kilometres/840 miles southwest of Miami and 48 kilometres/30 miles off the Honduran coast. Consisting of seven islands and 50 small cayes, they stretch for 113 kilometres/70 miles in a northeasterly arc and are part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - the second largest living reef in the world. The prolific waters off of these islands feature vibrant coral, colorful tropical fish, large sponges and the chance for encounters with large pelagic animals such as manta rays, sea turtles and whale sharks.

Riviera Maya 

Located on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, the Riviera Maya and Cancun provide easy access to the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Stretching 724 kilometres/450 miles from the tip of Cancun south to the Bay Islands in Honduras, the world's second largest reef is home to more than 150 species of reef fish and nearly 100 coral species. In addition, freshwater sinkholes called cenotes are prevalent throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. 

Cozumel

Located 16 kilometres/10 miles off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, the island of Cozumel is one of the most popular scuba diving destinations in the Caribbean. Cozumel has all the ingredients for a great getaway: friendly locals, good food, lively nightspots, towering coral formations, warm water, great underwater visibility and white sandy beaches. Plus, the peaceful currents mean serene drift dives at most sites.

Hawaii

Separated from any major landmass by thousands of kilometers/miles of open ocean, Hawai'i is one of the remote places in the world and a favorite stopover for large migrating creatures such as humpback whales and whale sharks. Not only that, one-third of the marine life you'll encounter diving in the Hawai'ian Islands isn't found anywhere else. Manta rays, sea turtles and spinner dolphins also all call Hawai’i home.

Florida

Florida’s diverse dive offerings run the gamut from fresh water to salt water and cave diving to drift diving. The state of Florida offers more shipwrecks than many countries!  Florida pretty much has it all and the best part? You can dive it.

Cayman Islands

Known for its amazing wall dives, beautiful coral reefs and visibility that often reaches more than 30 metres/100 feet, the Cayman Islands offer some of the best scuba diving in the Caribbean.

Turks and Caicos

The alluring turquoise waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands feature a vast, thriving coral reef ecosystem. Whether you’re looking for breathtaking walls or dive wrecks, tropical diving in the Turks and Caicos is both accessible and impressive.

Australia

Off the northeast coast of Australia, you’ll find approachable and abundant marine life like moray eels, sea turtles and bumphead wrasse. If you’re lucky, you may also see some sharks in action, manta rays and even a weedy scorpionfish. You may also spot psychedelic neon pink, green and yellow giant clams.

Cyprus

Likely named for its most famous daughter, Aphrodite (the goddess of love and beauty) and also called Kypron in ancient Greek, Cyprus is nestled in the Northeast corner of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. From simple, sandy-bottom dives for beginners, to excellent enriched air diving on the Zenobia, one of Europe’s most famous wreck dives, the island's diving offers something for everyone. Water temperatures range from 16°-27° Celsius/ 60°-80° Fahrenheit, which provides one of the longest dive seasons in the Mediterranean. Plus, the area boast great visibility - 20-35+ metres/65-115+ feet - nearly all year.