As we all know Hawaii has a year round warm weather. Most people prefer warm water diving. Also there is Hawaii’s geographical isolation and an abundance of endemic marine life some of them are just ideal for the test. Oahu offers an excellent blend of diving sites ranging from offshore lava formations and grottoes to plane and shipwrecks, many with large schools of colorful fish and green sea turtles. Most of Maui’s dive sites are located around the west coast and are just excellent diving spots for all levels of divers.
Kauai is known for its rugged and pristine diving. The best time to visit here will be summer as during the winter months large swells make the north shore generally inaccessible for diving but rather for a visit , but during summer months the north shore has some excellent locations. Ni’ihau – located 17-miles off the southwestern coast of Kauai, is the home for sea arches, monk seals, large pelagic fish and other rare species of fish. Ni’ihau has some amazing dive locations but is generally recommended for intermediate to advanced divers.
2- The Carribean
Diving in the Carribean, you will be able to see such rare creatures as sea horses, clown fish and sharks nesting on the reefs. Unique combinations of the majestic coral formations will also stun you with their beauty. The emphasize of the wonderland is not only made for the experienced divers, the Carribean offers plenty of opportunities to divers of all abilities.One of the best things about scuba diving in the Carribean is that the water here is very clear and warm, so swimming is not tiring at all, and you can clearly see the things that you want. With good visibility, you may see more animals beneath the waves than almost anywhere else in the world.
3-The Philippines
Philippines has more or less everything, and it’s all in warm waters. There are over 7,100 islands surrounded by clear seas and they have hundreds of coral species and even more species of fish. Not to mention that it is set in a tropical bliss with warm seas, sandy beaches, green palm trees, fantastic food and drink and friendly people. One of the number one chosen by those who have traveled the distance to dive there.
4- Bali
The best thing about scuba diving in Bali is the feature of rich and varied sites: deep drop-offs and steep banks, coral ridges and bommies, one of the most famous wrecks in the world, volcanic outcrops and seagrass beds. The colorful and diverse marine life are worth of your repeated visits as most of the time there’s not enough time to keep you come back. Another feature will be considered to be the strong currents which clean the water and create fantastic visibility.
5- Catalina Island- California
This is one of my favorites not only for the different marine life but the experience of being on a dive boat for a few days. The summer months see the most activity for Catalina Island diving, but the winter months can actually provide the clearest waters. During the summer, diving temperatures can get as high as 76 degrees during August and September. Because of these warm temps, the crowds tend to be larger. For many divers, this is preferred as many people feel more comfortable in numbers. For the divers that don't mind the colder temps, the winter months can see water temps as low as 52 degrees. The benefit of this colder water is that visibility is increased quite substantially. During summer, visibility is typically between 30 - 60 feet. Winter water visibility can be as good as 30 - 80 feet. With favorable water temps, Catalina Island diving has become a very attractive local location for divers up and down the California coast
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