Aboard Tonga's Nai'a divers quickly learn: When the watch cries “Whales!” and the ship’s bell rings — no matter what you’re doing — grab a camera and run to the bow, because something is about to happen.
Every dive can be a magical mystery tour, but never more so than when you find yourself in a part of the underwater world where few have gone before, a true secret spot.
The Top 100 Gold List of operators, resorts, live-aboards, underwater experiences (i.e., best wall, shore and wreck sites), dive bars and more was determined on a “popularity contest” basis. Rankings are based on the total number of responses, regardless of category.
The results are in. Based on the opinions of thousands of divers from across the globe, our annual Top 100 Readers Choice Awards showcase the best scuba diving in the world.
Home to idyllic tropical fantasies, some of the world’s most famous dives and the very heart of marine biodiversity, the Pacific and Indian oceans offer experiences of a lifetime.
With the new protection, the South Pacific nation has ended commercial shark fishing and banned the possession, sale and trade of all shark products in more than 756,000 square miles of ocean.
Visiting divers help further the conservation vision of a Kosrae native and two forward-thinking Americans.
Scuba Diving's 19th annual Top 100 survey, from Best Destination Overall to the top destinations for wrecks, walls, shore diving and more.
Over the next several days, we'll post the results of our 19th annual Top 100 Readers' Choice Awards. Today, Best Destination for Diving in the Caribbean & Atlantic, Pacific & Indian Oceans, and North America.









