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Recognized as a Readers Choice standout, this North Carolina dive center offers unforgettable wreck dives in the historic “Graveyard of the Atlantic.”
If big animals—think hammerheads and sunfish—rank high on your list of must-sees when you dive, look no further. These destinations practically guarantee the thrill you seek.
History buffs with an affinity for wrecks will enjoy this immersive course that combines education and exploration.
Located 16 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, the Civil War shipwreck, USS Monitor, is protected and managed by Monitor National Marine Sanctuary and is listed as a National Historic Landmark and protected as a war grave. Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is a unique cultural treasure for the most adventurous of skilled divers.
Scuba Diving readers say these are the top destinations to dive with big animals.
These popular dive sites ranked high in our 2024 Readers Choice survey for delivering great value. You told us where to go; we're showing you what to do when you get there.
Sharks have the innate ability to stir up a wide range of emotions in people, with fear being the most common. But there's much more to these fascinating creatures than is portrayed on the big screen.
When people think of the Appalachian Mountains, they often imagine hiking, chasing waterfalls, drinking local beer and searching for Bigfoot. But did you know that you can scuba dive and snorkel here too? Learn all about it from this interview with PADI Instructor Ischa Vingle.