It is said that 95% of the world’s oceans remain unexplored,
with this complete unknown has come a rise in people taking up scuba diving to
explore the unknown depths. Oceans across the world provide divers with
diverse, unspoilt and spectacular environments which make for great holidays.
For many years now tourists have been flocking to ocean spots where amazing
oceanic scenery is guaranteed, and with this we have even seen the emergence of
travel companies offering “Scuba holidays”.
With this in mind, where are the best places on earth to have a truly
amazing scuba holiday?
Egypt
Scuba Diving Holidays Egypt is perfectly positioned to
explore the warm waters of the Red Sea. With water temperatures remaining warm
all year round, you can be guaranteed a truly amazing diving experience
regardless of the time of year. The enclosed position of the Red Sea also makes
for a truly unique underwater ecology, with sea life ranging from turtles
through to top predators such as whale sharks. When diving in Egypt you can be
assured that your accommodation and resort will be world class. Resorts of note
include El Gouna, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Hamata and Sharm El Sheikh.
Ireland
This may seem like a surprise choice, but the rough waters
off the west coast of Ireland make for a truly spectacular dive. Not for
beginners, the cold Atlantic waters of Ireland are unspoilt and provide divers
with some amazing sea life experiences, including, bask sharks, comb jellyfish,
spider crabs and many more. The rocky shores of Ireland don’t just throw up sea
life surprises but also a number of infamous ship wrecks including the HMS
Vanguard that sunk off the south east coast of Ireland in 1870. All of these
shipwrecks are available to explore and can provide an eerie yet fascinating
diving experience. The most impressive scuba diving Ireland has to offer can be
found on the west coast in locations such as Kilkee, Valentia, Keem Bay and
Malin Beg.
South Africa
South Africa always throws up surprises for visitors both in
land and off, and scuba diving is no any different. South Africa has a vast
coastline ranging from 35°S to 27°S in temperature, which isn’t quite within
the usual range for tropical diving. Demonstrating the variety of South
Africa’s oceans you can enjoy the warm tropical waters of Mozambique on the
east coast and the cold but ecologically diverse Atlantic waters of Cape Town.
One of the greatest appeals of South Africa’s waters is the diverse sea life
that lives off the coasts, including Great White Sharks, Stingrays, Sawfish,
Angel sharks and many more. The best diving locations in South Africa can be
found Gansbaai (Western Cape), Sodwana Bay (KwaZulu-Natal), Storms River Mouth
(Eastern Cape) and Wondergat.
Indonesia
For many years now the warm tropical waters of Indonesia
have been attracting divers. Indonesia has become so appealing to divers as it
provides a great diving experience (with sea life including Pygmy sea horses,
Ghost pipefish, Blue ringed octopus, Frogfish and Sea snakes) the diving proves
a perfect backdrop for the paradise like sandy beaches that stretch up and down
the Indonesian coast. The diving resorts that occupy the Indonesian coast are
almost as special, with bungalows and private villas offering divers idyllic
bases to explore the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
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