Reef dive sites worldwide
Browse by country to find reef dives for your experience level.
The Lighthouse
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Dahab's most popular reef with gentle slope, rich coral coverage, and easy shore access. Ideal for all levels.
The Islands
Dahab · Sinai · Egypt
Shallow coral reef with two small island formations. Excellent for snorkeling and beginner divers.
Ras Mohammed
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea · Egypt
National park headland with dramatic wall drops and strong currents. Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef combined.
Jackson Reef
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea · Egypt
Northernmost reef of Tiran Strait. Shallow coral plateau with walls dropping into blue water. Strong currents.
Yolanda Reef
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea · Egypt
Famous for scattered cargo from the sunken vessel Yolanda — bathtubs and toilets on the reef floor.
Tiran Island
Sharm el-Sheikh · Red Sea · Egypt
Four reef system in the Tiran Strait. Gordon, Thomas, Woodhouse, and Jackson reefs offer diverse topography.
Um Gamar
Hurghada · Red Sea · Egypt
Two ergs (coral pillars) rising from the seabed with rich marine life and a resident sea turtle population.
Abu Dabbab
Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt
Sandy bay with seagrass beds. Home to dugongs, sea turtles, and guitar sharks. Excellent for snorkeling.
Dolphin House (Sha'ab Samadai)
Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt
Protected horseshoe reef with a resident spinner dolphin pod. Regulated access to protect the dolphins.
Shaab Sabina
Hurghada · Red Sea · Egypt
Horseshoe-shaped reef with sheltered lagoon. Resident dolphin pod and excellent coral coverage.
Richelieu Rock
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Horseshoe-shaped pinnacle considered Thailand's best dive site. Whale shark encounters during season.
Koh Bon Pinnacle
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Submerged ridge off Koh Bon island. Manta ray cleaning station with reliable seasonal encounters.
Koh Tachai Pinnacle
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Granite pinnacle with strong currents and abundant marine life. Schooling chevron barracuda and trevally.
Elephant Head Rock
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Granite boulder formation in the Similans with swim-throughs and channels between massive rocks.
Shark Point
Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Three pinnacles covered in soft coral. Named for leopard sharks resting on the sandy bottom.
Sail Rock
Koh Phangan · Gulf of Thailand · Thailand
Granite pinnacle rising from 40 m to above the surface. Vertical chimney swim-through and whale shark hotspot.
Chumphon Pinnacle
Koh Tao · Gulf of Thailand · Thailand
Koh Tao's best deep dive site. Granite pinnacles with schooling chevron barracuda and occasional whale sharks.
White Rock
Koh Tao · Gulf of Thailand · Thailand
Koh Tao's most popular dive site. Two rock formations with sandy channel between. Night dive favorite.
Anita's Reef
Khao Lak · Andaman Sea · Thailand
Gentle sloping reef in the Similan Islands. Excellent for beginners with diverse hard coral coverage.
Crystal Bay
Nusa Penida · Bali · Indonesia
Sheltered bay with crystal-clear water. Mola mola (ocean sunfish) cleaning station during cold season.
Cape Kri
Sorong · Raja Ampat · Indonesia
World record holder for most fish species counted on a single dive (374). Jaw-dropping biodiversity.
Batu Bolong
Labuan Bajo · Komodo · Indonesia
Tiny rock pinnacle with 360° reef. Every inch covered in marine life from surface to depth. Strong currents.
Tubbataha Reef
Puerto Princesa · Sulu Sea · Philippines
UNESCO World Heritage marine park. Two atolls with pristine walls and pelagic action. Liveaboard only.
Monad Shoal
Malapascua · Visayas · Philippines
The only place in the world with reliable daily thresher shark sightings at a cleaning station.
Apo Reef
Sablayan · Mindoro · Philippines
Second largest contiguous reef in the world. Remote atoll with walls, sharks, and untouched coral.
Sardine Run
Moalboal · Visayas · Philippines
Permanent sardine ball of millions of fish along Moalboal's shore reef. Snorkeling and diving from beach.
Palancar Reef
Cozumel · Cozumel · Mexico
Cozumel's signature drift dive along towering coral formations. Part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Fish Head (Mushimasmingili Thila)
Ari Atoll · North Ari Atoll · Maldives
Protected marine area with dense grey reef shark population. Overhang shelters and feeding action.
HP Reef (Rainbow Reef)
Male · North Male Atoll · Maldives
Colorful thila with overhangs covered in soft coral. Named after the HP printer company that sponsored research.
Great Barrier Reef (Outer Reef)
Cairns · Queensland · Australia
World's largest coral reef system. Outer reef sections from Cairns offer pristine coral and marine life.
Molokini Crater
Maui · Hawaii · United States
Volcanic crescent crater with protected marine preserve. Crystal visibility and diverse Hawaiian marine life.
Blue Heron Bridge
West Palm Beach · Florida · United States
Shallow shore dive under a bridge. World-class macro and critter diving. Best at slack high tide.
Reef diving
Reef dive sites range from shallow coral gardens to deep sloping reefs. Browse locations by country and region to find reef dives matching your experience level.