From see-it-to-believe-it spawning events to kelp forests you could almost get lost in, the marine life at these destinations simply can't be beat.
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Readers Choice Awards Articles
There's nothing quite like the thrill of seeing the shape of a wreck slowly appear in the distant blue. These destinations were voted best by our readers for getting your fill of wrecks.
We asked, and you ranked your top destinations for value—the diving hotspots where your dollar goes a whole lot further.
Big is nice, but there's so much more to see buried in the muck. These are the blest places to dive if you're all about the littles.
See where divers picked as the top three best destinations in our 2025 Readers Choice awards. Discover big wrecks, wild drift diving, macro photography and shallow reefs with gardens of elkhorn coral.
Don't leave your underwater housing at home. From giant Pacific octopuses to nudibranchs and postcard-worthy seascapes, these destinations are a photographer's paradise.
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.
Some of the most magical dive experiences happen closer to the shore than you may think. Here, we've got three of the best places to get your shore-diving fix—no boats needed.
You don't always have to dive into the depths to see a wealth of underwater life. Here's where our readers go for baby barracuda, baitballs, tarpon, massive coral heads and turtles galore—all while staying shallow.