Diving is an activity that will literally take your breath away. Getting to experience the beauty of the world under the sea is not only a unique experience but also one that offers so much beauty. Asia is home to numerous diving spots that are just absolutely breathtaking. Listed below are a few diving spots that will take your breath away.
Thailand
While Thailand is the kind of vacation you can not enough of, it is also home to a wide range of fascinating diving spots. When looking for a diving destination, diving Phuket has a lot to offer. Whether you’re an experienced diver who wants to go on a free-range diving trip or looking to take a PADI open water certification, you’ll find beautiful spots to dive In Phi Phi Islands or Shark Point or Anemone Reef. One of the most famous and beautiful destinations is Koh Phi Phi which you might be more familiar with from the movie The Beach. Not only is it one of the most beautiful locations on the island, but also you’ll get to experience the fascinating underwater creatures that are unique to that area, too.
Malaysia
The island of Pulau Sipadan is said to be one of the top 10 diving destinations in the world. Translated as the Border Island, it is quite small but has an abundance of fascinating marine life. Due to the unique and spectacular natural beauty, its underwater life has, marine biologists, underwater photographers as well as divers flock to this magnificent destination to see what its waters hold. You can find over 3000 species of fish as well as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, giant size parrotfish, thousands of silver jackfish, and big-eye trevallies. That’s why it is not only a fascinating diving spot, but one that holds an extensive amount of beauty. Wherever you lay your eyes, you’ll see corals, sponges, anemones as well as Nudibranch.
The Maldives
While the Maldives is known for its mesmerizing beauty, it is also a great destination if you intend to go beneath water levels. Not only does it have beautiful beaches that you can relax after a dive, but its spectacular marine life will give you an underwater show that is truly fascinating. You can even get a chance to get up-close and personal with a shark at the Warren Thila diving spot and cross it off your bucket list once and for all. If you’re looking for a fantastic show, Fish Head is always a great place to find unique marine life. It is best to plan your trip according to what you want to see, as the best time to encounter a Whale Shark is February, March or April.
Diving is an activity that everyone should have on their bucket list as they get to experience the beauty of nature from a completely different perspective. With the serenity and calmness that the world under the sea has to offer, you’ll fall in love with the experience and get to see a unique set of marine life according to each place you visit. So, pack your wetsuit and get ready to go with the experience of a lifetime.