7 top diving sites in Asia that offer underwater thrills of a lifetime
Waters off coasts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Japan, Thailand and the Maldives are perfect for breathtaking close encounters with aquatic life
You’ll probably agree with us that our vast oceans are like a distinctive universe of their own, where some of the most beautiful – and strangest-looking – things in the world are floating around waiting to be discovered.
Blessed with year-round sunshine and the sheer variety of marine creatures, it goes without saying that we have some of the most spectacular dive sites in this part of the globe.
Asia is home to attractions including sharks, whales and sunfish, so here’s a list of our 7 top diving locations in the region to add to your bucket list.
1. Komodo Island, Indonesia
About 400km (250 miles) away from the tourist magnet Bali, this location is probably best known as the habitat of the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard.
What you may not know is that Komodo is also one of the most vibrant diving sites on the planet, as it harbours a wide variety of marine life – from dolphins, dugongs, eagle rays, mantas, sunfish, and whales to blue-ringed octopus, ghost pipefish and pygmy seahorses.
2. Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia