Best drift dive Dive Sites in the World
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Cook Islands
1Denmark
1Egypt
4Ras Za'atar
Hurghada · Hurghada · Egypt
A current-swept promontory reef north of Hurghada where a dramatic coral wall attracts schooling pelagics, eagle rays, and occasional reef sharks in crystal-clear Red Sea water.
Ras Nasrani
Sharm El Sheikh · Sinai Peninsula · Egypt
A vibrant coral headland at the northern tip of Sharm El Sheikh where nutrient-rich currents attract large pelagics, dense fish schools, and provide a spectacular drift dive along a pristine wall.
Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef
Sharm El Sheikh · Sinai Peninsula · Egypt
The crown jewel of Ras Mohammed National Park, where two adjacent reefs create a legendary drift dive past sharks, giant pelagics, and the scattered cargo of the sunken Yolanda freighter.
Abu Kafan
Marsa Alam · Southern Red Sea · Egypt
A remote offshore reef in the southern Egyptian Red Sea renowned for its dramatic vertical walls, large pelagic encounters, and pristine soft coral coverage accessible primarily by liveaboard.
Fiji
1Honduras
1Indonesia
4Alor Pantar Strait
Kalabahi · Alor · Indonesia
A powerful strait between Alor and Pantar islands where oceanic currents funnel through creating extraordinary pelagic encounters, dramatic thermoclines, and some of Indonesia's most exhilarating drift diving.
Mangrove Point
Sanur · Bali · Indonesia
A thrilling drift dive between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan where powerful currents attract manta rays, reef sharks, and dense schools of fish above a vibrant coral-covered channel floor.
Rinca Channel
Labuan Bajo · Komodo National Park · Indonesia
A nutrient-rich channel between Rinca and Nusa Kode islands in southern Komodo delivering thrilling drift dives with manta rays, reef sharks, and dense schools of fish in powerful tidal currents.
Negeri
Manado · Manado Tua · Indonesia
A dramatic volcanic wall on the west side of Manado Tua island featuring spectacular drop-offs, dense gorgonian fans, and resident Napoleon wrasse.
Maldives
7Orimas Thila
Male · North Male Atoll · Maldives
A stunning pinnacle on the outer rim of North Male Atoll with sheer drop-offs, dense soft corals, and reliable grey reef shark encounters.
Kuda Rah Thila
Kuda Rah · South Ari Atoll · Maldives
A protected marine pinnacle in South Ari Atoll famous for its stunning soft coral overhangs, schooling fish, and pristine reef structure.
Guraidhoo Corner
Guraidhoo · South Male Atoll · Maldives
A spectacular channel corner in South Male Atoll where grey reef sharks, tuna, and trevally gather in powerful currents along a dramatic drop-off.
Kandooma Thila
Kandooma · South Male Atoll · Maldives
A teardrop-shaped pinnacle in South Male Atoll renowned for grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and dramatic overhangs draped in soft corals.
Villingili Kandu
Male · South Male Atoll · Maldives
A thrilling channel dive in the South Male Atoll where powerful incoming currents funnel grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and massive Napoleon wrasses past divers stationed on a coral-covered ledge.
Fotteyo Kandu Channel Dive
Felidhoo · Vaavu Atoll · Maldives
A premier channel dive in Vaavu Atoll where incoming currents funnel grey reef sharks, Napoleon wrasse, and dense pelagic schools past overhangs decorated with spectacular soft coral growth.
Miyaru Kandu
Felidhoo · Vaavu Atoll · Maldives
The famous 'Shark Channel' of Vaavu Atoll where grey reef sharks gather in huge numbers along a dramatic ocean-facing reef wall.
Palau
1Philippines
3Yapak Wall
Boracay · Aklan · Philippines
A deep and dramatic wall off the northern tip of Boracay island where powerful currents attract grey reef sharks, manta rays, and massive schools of pelagic fish.
Sombrero Island
Tingloy · Batangas · Philippines
A hat-shaped rocky islet in the Verde Island Passage surrounded by colorful coral reefs, strong currents, and remarkable marine biodiversity.
Canyons
Puerto Galera · Puerto Galera · Philippines
A thrilling current-swept dive site in the Verde Island Passage featuring a series of coral canyons, dense soft corals, and outstanding fish life.