Exploring the great wonders of the ocean is really fun and adventurous. And it’s not a surprise why scuba diving is considered one of the most popular water sports all over the globe.

When it comes to diving in Sydney, the Harbor City offers amazing opportunities, as it’s blessed with a large number of dive operators and dive sites that range from great shore dives to deep offshore reef and wreck dives, promising to make your trip a truly memorable experience. Home to bountiful hotels with luxury amenities and facilities, like magnificent bars and hotel club Sydney will make all your dreams come true.

Whether you are a novice or advanced diver, take advantage of Dive Center Manly, which will make your dive diverse, fascinating and most importantly time effective.  Being a multi-award winning PADI 5 Star Instructor training facility, Dive Center Manly will help you to overcome all the difficulties that can happen while diving.

Dive Centre Manly is situated closest to Sydney’s best dives sites and offers a total range of dive courses starting from Discover Scuba to Instructor level. The training programs are very funny and originally structured to attract more people and make the course not only useful but also pleasant.

The prices for shore dive start from $95 and include two dives, transport to and from the dive site, and an informative course on how to dive.  What concerns to beginners, the price is a little bit more and starts from $155 per person.

The Centre works every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am.

Wish you rocking and crazy diving in Sydney!

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The popularity of Vietnam as a diving destination is growing rapidly in recent years. When picturing the world’s most idyllic scuba diving destinations, Vietnam may not be the first to spring to mind. But one visit is enough to agree that Vietnam is blessed with diverse fish and corals, fantastic underwater scenery and great visibility, plus diving is very affordable here.

From Danang on the central Vietnamese coast down to Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand, Vietnam’s dive sites are really some of the most unexploited in South East Asia. The main scuba diving areas offering unmatched dive experience include Nha Trang, Whale Island and Phu Quoc.

Nha Trang

Known for its legendary pristine beauty, Nha Trang is a coastal town in Vietnam, which is a prime location for scuba diving with over 350 different species of coral, an abundance of sea life, including a large diversity of nudibranches, numerous types of shrimps, crabs, cowries and antis shrimps. Nha Trang is the biggest area for diving. It is available all year round; however, the best months are between April and October. Most diving takes place around Hon Mun Island, which is a local Marine Park area.

Whale Island

Two hours North of Nha Trang is the Whale Island, a fine getaway with much to offer the dive enthusiasts. One of the high points at Whale Island is the underwater landscape.  The island offers a wild and natural environment, where the flora and fauna are a nature lover’s heaven, both above and below water. The water is transparent and diving here is safe and simple from the beach to a maximum depth of 15 meters. Moreover, here visitors can completely relax and get away from hustle and bustle of the city life.

Phu Quoc

Sunshine, paradise beaches, magic diving… Phu Quoc is more than an island. Found some 100 kilometers off the Southwest coastline of Vietnam, it offers a truly relaxing adventure for the experienced or first time divers and even people wishing to take advantage of the perfect snorkeling conditions. All the dive sites here offer dives not deeper than 10 meters depth. The majority of Phu Quoc is dedicated to National Park and protected marine environment, providing with plenty of exciting activities and places to keep you entertained during your stay.

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Down in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, 12 miles off the coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula and about 45 miles south of Cancun, lies the oh-so-beautiful Cozumel – the largest Island in the Mexican Caribbean and the most populated island of Mexico, edged with pristine white sandy beaches and craggy black castles of limestone and coral.

Famed for its numerous Maya ruins, duty-free shopping, deep sea fishing and windsurfing, add to this perfect year-round warm temperatures, Cozumel is also a scuba divers’ paradise, offering some of the BEST diving in the world with fantastic visibility, impressive wall dives and abundant marine life.

A sleepy little fishing community until 1961, when Jacques Cousteau – a famous underwater explorer declared it one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas on Earth, Cozumel is now a mecca for divers of all levels as it houses the largest reef system in the Americas, which has been declared an underwater National Marine Park to protect the balance of its amazing coral reefs and abundant variety of colorful tropical fish and sea life.

To enjoy all inclusive luxury and make your dive vacation a fun, safe and truly irresistible experience, the island offers a range of spectacular dive resorts, including Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort, Allegro Resort Cozumel, Cozumel Palace, and Occidental Grand Cozumel that organize dive tours you do not want to miss out.

Most diving in Cozumel is drift diving, where divers are dropped off by the boat up the current at the start of the dive and are carried along the reed by the current accompanied by their dive guides. Naturally, some dives are more advanced than others and your guide will help you to evaluate your diving comfort level so that you can choose the dive sites best suited to your skill level. At a few sites, there are opportunities to spot sharks and schools of barracuda.

The newest site in Cozumel is the wreck of Felipe Xicotencatl, found very close to the resort on nearby Tormentos Reef, which is an adventure you won’t soon forget.

No matter you are a novice or an experienced diver, the clarity of the Caribbean always opens up a world of beauty unlike any other, so let the drift just take you…

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With coastal towns and new custom-built resorts, rich and diverse ecosystem, year-round sunshine and the exceptional living reef forming an elaborate system of caves, lagoons and gardens, the Red Sea, where the desert meets the ocean, is truly one of the globe’s most genuine natural seascape environments attracting swimmers, divers and tourists from all over the world.

Created by the movement of plates in the Earth’s surface some 30 million years ago, the Red Sea holds beneath its crystal clear waters an oasis of living creatures, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars, which make an ideal base for a memorable diving holiday. Moreover, the visibility is simply fantastic down to 200 meters, water temperatures range from around 15°C in January to over 28°C in September and there are unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life.

Being the warmest of warm seas the Red Sea is home to over 1,000 dive sites, including some of the world’s most famous wrecks and reefs. The first-class Thistlegorm Wreck is the most renowned and impressive in the Red Sea, surrounded by big schools of barracudas, tunas and trevallies. In 1941 the British vessel was carrying a cargo of war suppliers and was attacked from the air while anchoring.

The best diving is found in the Red Sea resorts of Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Makadi Bay and El Gouna, each offering a distinct range of diving opportunities to suit beginners and professionals alike. Scuba diving in Sharm el Sheikh allows exploring majestic locations like Ras Mohammed, the beauty of Jackson Reef and the fascinating Gulf of Aqaba.

For technical and shore diving Dahab is an excellent choice. Here you will find a less crowded diving experience and a relaxed atmosphere. Dahab’s diving highlights include the stunning Blue Hole and the wondrous underwater rock face of The Canyon.

Diving in the Red Sea is available any time of year and can be one of the most inspirational experiences of your life!

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If you are looking for a diving opportunity, taking a holiday to Turkey may not automatically spring to mind. However, Turkey is a safe and cheap place to learn and enjoy this amazing sport.The Aegean coast line offers the best diving. The water is warm and clear, there are few tides or currents to concern and there are hardly any sharks! Of course, the prospect of no sharks will delight some and thoroughly dismay others, but there are plenty of other attractions to keep you enthused off the Turkish coast. Here are five of best diving areas Turkey has to offer…

1. Fethiye is a relaxed holiday town with over twenty quality dives, going from shallow, right outside of the harbour, to over 50 metres in depth. The lack of any currents in this area makes it extremely safe and ideal for beginners. Dalyan Bay is the most popular site for beginner and advanced divers alike. It is easily accessible, with abundant fish. The Afkule Wall is a beautiful dive, home to Moray eels hiding in its cracks. It has colourful coral surrounding an impressive open cavern, from whence it has received its notoriety.

2. Marmaris is a long, laid back beach town, with a beautiful mountain backdrop, also visible from many of its local dive spots. Kadirga Rock is the best dive at Marmaris; another site with archaeological past, you may be able to find some ancient ship anchors, along with the obligatory amphora. The Rock has wide ranging marine life for this area, including a friendly resident Grouper.

3. For history buffs, Gallipoli and the Dardanelles are immediately recognisable as the sites of a huge failed military campaign, carried out by the British and the French against the Turks during the First World War. As such, the seas surrounding these areas are littered with scores of wrecks from this era. Most diving trips in this area will go from Cannakkale to the Sulva Bay area. Here lie wrecks such as the Lundi, a British military cargo vessel sunk in 27 metres of sea. You can still access the hold of this ship, which is still largely intact. Many also choose to dive on the unknown troop and provision carrier that was sunk just off of ANZAC Cove. This is probably due to its proximity to the beach, but it is also an atmospheric reminder of the destruction and slaughter that occurred at that place just under a hundred years ago.

4. Bodrum overlooks a number of small rock islands and reefs that channel water to produce light currents, attracting larger fish to the area. As one of the largest Aegean towns, Bodrum also attracts a healthy number of dive instructors and guide companies. The Amphora fields are an extensive area littered with ancient amphora vessels, used to carry goods via shipping up to 3000 years ago. Over time, the vessels would have been discarded or lost overboard, as they sailed in and out of Bodrum, a major trading post. Most of the amphora is broken but many are still intact and strikingly well preserved.

5. Kas probably comes top of all the Turkish dive sites, due to the range, frequency and quality of the dives. There are plenty of caves, reefs and wrecks in the area, along with abundant marine life such as Moray eel, rays and Hawksbill turtles. The area encompasses Arkeopark, the site of a ship wreck dating from the 14th Century BC, the oldest known. The actual wreck has been raised and taken to the Bodrum Museum for its preservation and further study, but a replica has been laid in its place and the area is now open to divers, following extensive recording and excavation. The wreck of a World War Two Italian aircraft, sometimes called ‘Flying Fish,’ is seen as one of Turkey’s best dives. The preservation is excellent. At 65 metres, however, this is a technical dive for the more experienced.

So while Turkey may not seem immediately synonymous with diving holidays, its coastlines offer more than enough options for enthusiastic divers no matter your level of experience.

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Welcome to Sri Lanka, a dreamscape destination for your next diving adventure! Still, awe-inspiring lagoons, an abundance of marine life and fauna, underwater caves and rock formations, hundreds of fabulous dive sites and dozens of famous ship wrecks dating back to the colonial era – the paradise island has everything you could ask for. From the Great Basses on the South East coast, where the currents have carved ravines, caves and pinnacles for endless exploration, to the shipwrecks off the coast of Unawatuna, to Moray Eels and Sting Rays off the North West coast, you will experience the ultimate a scuba diving holiday can offer! Also expect to see Giant Maori Wrasses, Snappers, Tuna, Green Turtle, Gray Sharks and, of course, breathtaking coral.

There are a myriad of Dive Centers that vary in their quality with the major ones located in reputed hotels and run by PADI certified professionals who have an intimate knowledge of local dive sites. And though Sri Lanka may not be much known as a famous diving destination, it is truly blessed with fantastic dive spots that can gratify novice and thrill seeker divers alike. With sea water temperature identical to the air temperature (over 25°C) and an average underwater visibility between 15m to 40m, plus the spectacular superbly colorful marine scene, Sri Lanka is a haven that never fails to dazzle.

Two basic diving seasons are underlined: if you want a diving holiday in the south and west regions, the best months are November through April, and if you want to explore the eastern and northern regions, consider your holiday from May to September.

Here are some of the most fascinating diving locations:

Hikkaduwa

Hikkaduwa is known for its amazing coral sanctuary and the variety of astonishing dive sites. Do not miss out the Back Coral Point – where you will meet face-to-face with schools of angle fish and snappers, the stunning Coral Garden Cave with numerous numbers of various marine habitats and the Hikkapadwa Gala covered with Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, which is best-known as the most colorful coral bed.

Kapitiya

Surprisingly uncharted by tourism, this unique spot houses the largest coral reef in the country, the Bar Reef, inhabited by hues of tropical fish, including reef sharks, manta rays and turtles. The Ridge is another fine diving getaway, offering an exclusive showcase of marine life sure to delight.

Weligima

Weligima is another popular location in Sri Lanka, famous for Yala Rock – an area with huge rocks (up to 15 m high), small caves teeming with rays, napoleon and parrotfish, as well as majestic nudibranchs. For novice divers, Weligima offers the Marissa Point, where there is an abundance of cuttlefish, octopus and sleeping parrotfish.

Sri Lanka is a fast growing diving destination at present, so if you have a wish for new and memorable discoveries, do not look further and plan a diving holiday, the one I am sure you’ll enjoy at its best!

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Scuba diving in the breathtakingly beautiful coral archipelago of Seychelles is spectacular and diverse, and is often recognized as some of the best in the world. There are so many diving spots to choose from that you are sure to find something new every day. The outer islands of the chain are mostly uninhabited, making it a haven for professional divers. The inner islands are also blessed with plenty of diving perfect for novices and professionals alike. There are PADI dive centers throughout the islands and at most of the hotels. Excellent dive sites are found around Denis Island, Desroche or Bird Island.

Bird Island is a magical privately owned island named for the million sooty terns that nest here each year. Located at the edge of the Seychelles continental shelf, the island is surrounded by 5-kilometers of sparkling white sandy beach and crystal-clear blue waters. Bird Island is also the home of Esmeralda, the largest giant tortoise in Seychelles.

Scuba diving is one of the preferred activities in Bird Island. The eastern and southern sides of the island are surrounded by a barrier reef, which not only acts as a protective shield, but also harbors a fascinating range of marine life, including hawksbill and green turtles, dolphins and even whales.

Bird Island is a true masterpiece of nature that warmly welcomes adventure seekers to explore its land and water pristine beauty still untouched by man. Be sure your visit will be one of the most extraordinary experiences you’ll ever have!

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If you have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, there are destinations all over the world where you can learn the basics and get you diving with tanks in no time at all. There has never been a better time to get out and dive as there are some fabulous vacations packages available.

Travel to the Blue Hole in Belize which was named one of the top ten diving sites in the world by Jacques Cousteau. Once you learn the ropes you can swim amongst the reef and hammerhead sharks. Another popular site for beginners and advanced divers is Thailand. Head to Phuket, or visit the Surin Islands. Ko Tao is very inexpensive and one of the best places to learn how to dive. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and once you slip on your mask and flippers, you will understand why. Swim with the giant sea turtles and get up close and personal with the largest live coral reef in the world. There are some very affordable diving schools that will have you ready to jump in and enjoy the spectacular deep blue sea. Fernando de Noronha is an extremely popular dive site in South America. Located in Brazil it only allows a few visitors at one time, which means you can enjoy dolphins, turtles and colourful tropical fish without having to share it with everyone else.

If you are looking for travel deals and want to save some money for your scuba lessons consider Honduras. Roatan is one of the most desired scuba diving destinations on the planet. The beautiful white beaches and tropical jungles are one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean. Even if you are on a tight budget, you can still afford vacation packages in Roatan. Stay in a large resort, or choose a quaint hotel in the village. The beautiful turquoise waters are home to fishing, submarine tours, snorkelling, and of course scuba diving. Get an introductory dive lesson where you will learn the basics. Your instructor will show you how to dive safely so that you can get out and enjoy the reef. After you feel comfortable enough to dive you can go and experience what everyone is talking about. Roatan is the second largest coral reef in the world, and is home to private dive sites where you can explore ship wrecks. Strap on your tanks and descend upon the cargo boar El Aguila. You can swim in and out of the large compartments and marvel at the beautiful tropical fish who call this ship wreck home. Another popular dive takes you through the Prince Albert. This wrecked tanker is 140 feet long and is filled with eel and other fascinating sea creatures.

Wherever you choose to spend your scuba diving vacation, there are plenty of travel deals that will not break the bank. Check out the excellent vacations packages that are available, and get ready for your first dive.

Written by Bernard Prince, who working at travel agency VarVacation.com. You can also reach him on Facebook and Twitter

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The deep blue ocean has always been a mystery to the human race. Since the beginning of time, people have always tried to explore and explain what lies beneath and it’s the not knowing exactly what can be found down there that calls divers from all corners of the world to Tulum on the Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Scuba-Diving is a great way for intrigued divers to discover a world below and to learn all about the secret treasures it is hiding. With beautiful creatures such as eagle rays, manta rays, turtles, dolphins and sharks to be found in Tulum most of the year, you can never be too sure who you might end up swimming alongside. The variety of underwater wildlife in this area never ceases to amaze its visitors and even people have been diving in the area for years still find themselves seeing something new.

The Yucatan Peninsula, which is mainly made up of limestone, offers excellent diving opportunities on its Great Maya Barrier Reef. This stretches from the north end of the Yucatan Peninsula right the way down to the Belize coast and Honduras. Some of the more famous diving spots include Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Cozumel; however lesser known Tulum is the perfect location for divers looking for a calmer diving environment.

The peninsula is a great place to enjoy diving amongst coral reef but visitors also have plenty to explore above sea level. The area has a number of top archaeological local ruins; one of the most famous is probably Chichen Itza, which is surrounded by contradicting theories and legends. Tulum is especially famous for its pyramids that sit a stone’s throw away from beautiful beaches, crystal clear water perfect.

On the Yucatan peninsula, the cave system is basically a huge underground river that cuts straight through limestone. Here you will find the famous cenotes, mysterious round holes in the bedrock which were sacred sites to the ancient Maya, and are often surrounded by verdant jungle. This only adds to the uniqueness of the Yucatan Peninsula and its attraction to thrill-seekers wishing to swim through cloudy hydrogen sulphide layers and soar around eerie stalactites.

The autumn months are a great time to dive in Tulum. The sea is calm so you can reef dive most days and thanks to the variety of other diving locations within the peninsular, there is an options for divers of all levels of experience. With visibility often exceeding 100 metres, stunning light effects and rock formations such as spikes and stalagmites, these are some of the best caverns for diving in the world and truly an experience not to be missed.

One you’ve booked your trip to  the Yucatan Peninsula is easy to reach from via buses, taxis and various airport transfer services there are also places you can find cheap car hire in and around the airport. So what are you waiting for? The warm jade sea, relaxed Caribbean atmosphere and paradisiac beaches all make Tulum the perfect place for divers looking to explore something truly amazing.

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