But what’s so great about diving in the Red Sea? 

The Climate
Discover the underwater world of the Red Sea year round, as water temperatures rarely fall below 22C even in the middle of winter and can reach highs of 30C in summer, while the air temperatures range from 20-40C year round.

The Water
The warm, clear waters of the Red Sea attract an incredible abundance of marine life with visibility reaching up to 40m making it perfect for underwater photographers or as a place to learn to dive.

The Reefs
With incredible biodiversity and beautiful bright colours, the reefs in the Red Sea are a wonderful reason to visit. More than 220 different species of hard and soft coral thrive here along with more than 1,100 fish species, of which almost a fifth can’t be found anywhere else on Earth. For the most spectacular reefs, head to Ras Mohammed National Park in the north (via liveaboard) or Fury Shoals from Hamata in the south.

The Wrecks
The northern Red Sea has multiple brilliant wrecks, the most famous being the iconic S.S. Thistlegorm (accessed by liveaboard). Four wrecks can be explored at Abu Nuhas from either a liveaboard or day boat from El Gouna. Many other wrecks are covered in stunning bright corals, full of interesting preserved artefacts or frequented by pelagic species.

The Marine Life
Egypt has it all, from large pelagics to tiny critters, a spectacular array of marine life for diving enthusiasts of all abilities. In the warmer summer months, the periodic plankton bloom attracts larger pelagic species including several species of shark, manta rays on the offshore reefs and the occasional whale shark sighting. Both bottlenose and spinner dolphins are regularly seen as are fevers of eagle rays and the iconic blue spotted ray. Expect to encounter green and hawksbill turtles, clownfish, lionfish, Napoleon wrasse and perhaps the elusive dugong. Large schools of fish can also arrive at various dive sites…

…all this and the Egyptian Red Sea is only a short 5hr flight from the UK!

At Regaldive we offer a choice of nine Egyptian Red Sea resorts and a comprehensive range of liveaboards. For help on deciding where to visit, speak to a member of our expert team on 01962 302087 or send us an email! 

Guadalupe is a remote volcanic island that lies 150 miles off the west coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.  Home to the ocean’s most iconic and often misunderstood predator, this region of the Pacific Ocean is sometimes referred to as ‘White Shark Café’ and for good reason. 

Accessible only by specialist and experienced liveaboard operators, between the months of July-November unforgettable encounters with these most captivating of animals are commonplace.  Although the myth of the indiscriminate killer shark exists in the minds of many, it’s rare to find a scuba diver that still holds onto this outdated notion, and so trips that offer the opportunity to come nose to nose with the world’s largest macro-predatory fish attract divers from across the globe.

It’s true that white sharks do not seek out people as prey but it would still be ill-advised to splash around in these waters and so all activities take place safely behind bars.  The Nautilus Fleet includes 3 purpose-built vessels, The Nautilus Belle Amie, The Nautilus Under Sea and The Nautilus Explorer, that operate in Guadalupe, each with two submersible cages that are lowered to a depth of 10m and hang from each side of the stern.  Typically 3 submersible ‘dives’ using surface fed air are offered per day to certified divers only.  Two surface cages are also available for divers and non-divers alike from 6 am- 6 pm and so a huge amount of time can be spent in the water to increase the likelihood of encounters.

During our trip in August, we saw sharks every time we jumped in the cage.  Between July and September, it’s more common to see males and although typically smaller than females they can certainly reach an impressive size.  We were lucky enough to share the water with a celebrity of the shark world, none other than ‘Big Bruce’.  A confident and curious male close to 5m in length, Bruce is pretty much as big as a male Great White will get with some very rare exceptions.  He has appeared on a number of documentaries and contributed to the scientific data that is collected and shared around the world, thanks to his electronic tag.

Awe-inspiring, captivating, intimidating…the White Sharks at Guadalupe are all of these things but they are also effortlessly graceful and unquestionably intelligent.  Individual personalities were plain to see as some took time and patience to approach the cages whilst others were far more confident, even bold enough to give us the occasional nudge and bump. 

For me, the thrill of diving is, for the most part, the sense of freedom it provides as I love the feeling of exploring an underwater world.  Seeing Great Whites has always been on my ‘bucket list’ but in the weeks leading up to our trip I had some concerns that I might actually get bored or at the very least feel contained with ‘cage fever’…not a chance! 

From the first sighting, every descent in the submersible cage was as thrilling as the last, filled with anticipation and excitement.  It’s fair to say that I am hooked and have vowed to return; after all, it will always be a special place for us ever since I proposed to my girlfriend in the cage with Big Bruce cruising by! 

Mat is an experienced Divemaster and travel consultant with an appetite for adventure. You’ll find him as close to the action as possible both above and below the waves; over the years Mat has been charged by a hippo, chased by a lion, stalked by a shark and stung by a Portuguese Man Of War!

To find out more about diving with Great White Sharks contact us on 01353 659999 

One of our most popular diving destinations, the Maldives is a picture-postcard paradise. Stunningly beautiful white sand beaches complement the exhilarating underwater environment that offers some of the finest diving in the world.

Adrenaline-charged drift dives, an abundance of colourful coral critters and encounters with pelagics - mantas, whalesharks and other shark species - are the reason divers return to the Maldives time and time again.

The variety and diverse nature of dive sites makes the Maldives suitable for divers of all levels of experience. Within each atoll, there are sheltered reefs suitable for beginners, whilst experienced divers will enjoy some of the best drift diving in the world.

Joining a Maldives liveaboard gives you the opportunity to experience Maldives diving at its best. MY Amba was one of the first liveaboards to operate around the most northerly atolls, and offers some truly exploratory diving. Over the past thirty years, an incredible range of world class dive sites in the Maldives have been charted and explored in the atolls surrounding Male. We also offer liveaboards that cover exciting atolls in the far north and south of the Maldives. The diving would suit those looking to visit untouched sites in search of the unknown.

If you prefer to plant your feet on the sand after a day’s diving, then a Maldives resort would provide you with a true diving getaway in your own corner of paradise, giving you all the charm of an authentic Maldivian experience.

Regaldive offer a number of resorts to suit every preference, ranging from budget-friendly resorts where the focus is all about the diving, to exclusive resorts with plenty of island amenities to pamper you as well as provide a sublime diving experience.

Eriyadu is a relaxed and friendly island is surrounded by dazzling white beaches. It features a calm lagoon which is ideal for learning to dive, as well as offering plenty of more challenging dive sites for experienced divers. Vilamendhoo lies in the heart of some of the most thrilling dive sites in the Maldives. The island boasts an exceptional house reef that attracts both divers and snorkelers back year after year. The reef is beautifully formed with several shallow caves and overhangs. The island attracts many pelagic species as well as an abundance of marine life.

If you are thinking about a trip to the Maldives, but not sure if you would prefer a liveaboard or a resort, then please call us for a chat: we have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with your prefect trip to picture-postcard paradise.

We are receiving regular feedback from excited guests on Red Sea liveaboards and day-boats that shark sightings are on the increase. There have even been some very special visitors to a house reef in Safaga!

Shark season in the Red Sea traditionally runs from May to October, and during this time liveaboard operators focus on itineraries specifically created for divers looking to maximise their chances of diving with sharks. Favoured sites include The Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone, Fury Shoal and St. John’s Reef.

Hammerheads, silvertips, silkies, oceanic white tips and threshers are often spotted at The Brothers, and sightings of grey reef sharks are common on the North and South Plateaux of Small Brother. Elphinstone offers regular encounters with oceanic white tips, while Daedalus is famous for its schools of hammerheads. The more southerly sites of Fury Shoal and St. John’s Reef are famous for hammerheads, grey sharks, silvertips and white tip reef sharks.

We offer a number of trips that visit these legendary sites, flights are available from a number of UK airports.

Guests returning from many Red Sea resorts are also reporting an increase in shark sightings on their day-boat trips. Divers looking for a land-based holiday with the chance of getting up close and personal with sharks should head to El Quseir, Marsa Alam, Shams Alam or Hamata.

Finally, how about diving over a house reef and bumping into a whaleshark? This is exactly what could happen to you when diving on Coral Garden’s magnificent house reef in Safaga. Several whaleshark encounters have been reported by excited divers, with video footage eagerly being shared on social media.

For the best chance of diving with sharks in the Red Sea call us today to discuss your options. Whether you are looking for a liveaboard, day-boat or house reef, we can place you right in the middle of some sensational shark action!

I'm sure most divers have a wish list; some might call it a bucket list. I'm also sure that many of those lists will include the iconic Galapagos Islands. I realised a long held ambition to visit there recently and had been excited about going since I booked it seven months earlier.

Of course, like many far-flung destinations, they take a bit of getting to: after a 14 hour international flight, I spent a couple of nights on mainland Ecuador before finally taking a flight out to the easterly island of San Cristobal where we would rendezvous with our accommodation for the week: the stunning Galapagos Sky. She is a lovely and comfortable boat, with service that is second to none. We were provided with excellent food and wine too.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a bit of a wimp as far as water temperature is concerned, and many took great delight in warning me how cold the water would be in Galapagos. Because of this I chose my time carefully, going in May when the water is at its warmest. However, what I found most surprising was how much it varied between the different diving locations. The first day it was a reasonable 24 degrees, then up to a very pleasant 26, before plummeting to a just about bearable 20 degrees. If you are planning a Galapagos trip then it’s best to keep more layers of neoprene, gloves and hood in reserve.

After our first full day’s diving around Bartolome we had a lovely dinner, accompanied with a few glasses of wine, and eventually settled into our beds while Galapagos Sky motored up to what most divers consider to be the highlight of any Galapagos liveaboard trip: the islands of Wolf and Darwin.

On our first day’s diving on Wolf we undertook three day dives and a night dive. Justifiably famous for their sharks, we weren't to be disappointed. It would be difficult to have counted the number of Hammerheads and Galapagos Sharks that we saw on the day dives, but certainly enough to keep any shark lover happy. On the second dive we got a special bonus; a Whale Shark passed us twice. This was particularly noteworthy, as May is generally considered to be low season for these majestic creatures.

Another shorter, overnight passage took us up to the island of Darwin, and we awoke to a stunning view of the iconic Darwin's Arch. Often seen on Galapagos documentaries, it was amazing to finally see the real thing. On every dive there you head straight towards it in the RIB, are dropped quite close, and then it towers over you as you surface from the dive.

As with Wolf, the diving at Darwin is all about the big stuff, lots of Hammerhead, Galapagos Sharks and plenty of Green and Loggerhead Turtles too. That day’s bonus was a pod of Bottle-nosed dolphins that went overhead during the dive and then came nice and close as we were about to exit the water.

Needless to say, we hung about in the water with cameras at the ready for another 10 minutes. They also followed us back to Galapagos Sky, often leaping out of the water, to the delight of us all.

One of the aspects I love about being a diver is visiting amazing places that few people experience. That's certainly the case with Darwin, and we were the only boat present for the day and a half we spent there.

After five dives at Darwin we returned to Wolf for a further two dives, and this is probably where we had our best Hammerhead action during the whole trip. These dives involve quickly dropping down onto the sloping wall of the island, hanging on to the rocks for 20 to 30 minutes and just watch what goes by.

Luckily it's here that the water is at its warmest, so staying put did not mean getting cold. The number of Hammerheads seen on those two dives must have run into the hundreds, often passing by in a stream of 50 or so at a time. Certainly a sight I will never forget.

Sadly our time at these iconic islands had to come to an end and we returned to the main islands via the east side of Isabella. The water here was the coldest we encountered as it receives the colder currents from the south and west.

The attraction here was the famous Marine Iguanas, who sit on the rocks and warm up in the sun before they enter the water to feed. There must have been 30 or 40 on the surface as you take the RIB towards the shore, but they are actually a bit harder to spot underwater, although we got nice and close to three or four of them on one dive. There were plenty of turtles about in the area too.

Our final afternoon consisted of a choice between two dives or one dive and a trip in the RIB to see Blue Footed Boobies and Penguins. I wanted to dive as much as possible, so chose two dives and was glad I did: I saw a small Bullhead Hornshark, which was a first for me. On both dives we were buzzed by inquisitive Sea Lions which certainly spiced up the safety stop.

The final afternoon involved a land visit to the island of Santa Cruz, mainly to see the Giant Tortoises. A fun way to spend one’s time when not able to dive.

My trip to the Galapagos Islands was everything I had hoped for. I met some lovely people, saw some amazing animals and experienced a great boat where service is paramount. My first, but hopefully not my last trip to this iconic destination. I would certainly urge every diver to experience the Galapagos Islands at least once in their life.

We are delighted to announce the addition of the beautiful Red Sea Aggressor II to our liveaboard product range, enabling UK divers to once more experience the world-famous diving upon which Sharm built its reputation.

Operated by the acclaimed Aggressor Fleet, the Red Sea Aggressor II is a brand new luxury liveaboard providing the highest standards of quality and personal service. Itineraries run from Saturday to Saturday and depart from Hurghada.

Highlights include the world-famous wrecks of the Thistlegorm, Rosalie Moller and Abu Nuhas. Guests will also dive the legendary sites for which Sharm gained its reputation, including the Ras Mohamed National Park and Straits of Tiran, featuring the stunning reefs of Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon; known for their extraordinary diversity of coral and pelagics.

Our Director, Andreas Elia, said: “We are very excited to be able to bring this stunning new liveaboard into our Red Sea product range. With Sharm airport currently off limits for UK divers, this represents their best option to dive world famous sites that have been thrilling divers for decades. Due to the recent drop in divers visiting Sharm, the reefs are in excellent condition and there is an abundance of marine life. With the addition of the Red Sea Aggressor II we can offer our guests a truly memorable experience, which is already generating a huge amount of interest.”

Demand is high for the Red Sea Aggressor II, so If you want to experience the best diving in the Red Sea please call us now on 01353 659999.

Regaldiver Tony G. recently returned from a marathon 77 day trip around Indonesia. On his adventures he visited three island groups, travelled 1,000s of miles and logged a whopping 133 dives. Phew! We are exhausted just thinking about it!

Tony started his adventure at the East Kalimantan, before moving on to the Manado in North Sulawesi, and finally Cape Paperu Dive Resort.

This is Tony’s amazing report…

"As this was to be my first visit to Indonesia, I was a little unsure as to what to expect. I had read about how good the diving can be, but thought that I should keep an open mind and just enjoy the adventure. As it happens I enjoyed every single dive that I made (133). There was always something different to see, from mantas and fast drift diving at Derawan Island to wall diving at Manado, muck diving at Lembeh to unspoilt coral gardens and fish life on Saparua Island.     

The transfers and ground arrangements were excellent, though at first I thought them to be rather ambitious; 77 days; 3 island groups; 3 overnight hotels; 4 resorts; 6 ground transfers; 4 water transfers and 11 flights, something was bound to go wrong. In the end, apart from a 20 minute wait for a vehicle at Berau Airport, all transfers and ground arrangements went according to plan.

I like diving; just being in the water is a pleasure for me, and I can always find something of interest to look at. Because of the amount of time I spent at each resort it was inevitable that I would visit a dive site more than once, which in some ways was good because I knew where to spend time looking for things of interest.   

I found all of the dive centre staff, and in fact all of the Indonesian people that I met and talked to, to be very helpful, cheerful, and it was a pleasure to be amongst them.

I have so many wonderful memories of my trip, but a particular highlight was one of the first drift dives that I made while staying on Derawan Island. At the dive site, after hooking on to the reef and floating off the bottom in the current, I was slowly engulfed in a huge school of Barracuda, so close I could have reached out and touched them. I was completely surrounded by them on either side, below and above me. The school was so dense that it was as though the sun had gone in and clouds had darkened the sky.

I was extremely happy with Regaldive; you answered all of my queries promptly and were most helpful in every way. I will certainly book with you again."

What an amazing experience it was for Tony, who is now back at home and planning another extended trip. If you would like Regaldive to organise your next adventure please call us on 01353 659999. Who knows where it could lead…

Despite us divers believing we are an adventurous bunch we still tend to fall back on tried and tested resorts. So the next time you plan to go away, why not consider a new twist on an old friend? Here are just a few suggestions:

Red Sea: Hamata

The small town of Hamata lends its name to the region opposite the Fury Shoal reef system. This is the most southerly diving resort in the Egyptian Red Sea. The remoteness of this area - situated 180km South of Marsa Alam - makes it the ultimate in ‘get away from it all’ diving.

The legendary Fury Shoal is right on Hamata's doorstep, offering over 35 memorable dive sites. There are over 80 types of coral to discover in this region, all in excellent condition and inhabited by a rich variety of marine species.

There are very few resorts this far south, but Regaldive offer two excellent options: Wadi Lahami Azur Resort and Lahami Bay, and with direct flights to Marsa Alam from several UK airports travel to this region has never been easier.

Caribbean: Grenada

Grenada offers divers an exceptional variety of dives. There are over 30 sites concentrated around the South West tip of the island, ranging from beautiful coral gardens to adrenaline charged drift dives where encounters with a variety of rays and sharks are commonplace.

In addition to their fine reefs, Grenada is renowned for its wrecks, especially The Bianca C: a 200m luxury liner that sank in 1961. She supports a large amount of marine life and has numerous points of interest, including the swimming pool and the bridge. 

For divers seeking something truly different there is Moliniere reef which has been brought alive and transformed by the work of artist Jason de Caires Taylor. His human form sculptures present fantastic photographic opportunities whilst forming a new home for marine life and give an entirely new perspective to the diver.

Indonesia: The Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan

Kalimantan is the Indonesian part of Borneo. The Derawan Islands are famous for outstanding diving; providing an amazing range of large fish species as well as plenty to please the macro enthusiasts. 

Located in a biodiversity hotspot, the Derawan Islands feature 872 species of reef fishes, 507 species of coral, and invertebrates including protected species such as giant clam, two different sea turtles and the coconut crab. Some of the islands harbour the largest green turtle nesting sites in Indonesia.  Furthermore, at Kakaban island you can visit one of only two non-stinging jelly fish lakes in the world.

East Kalimantan offers that rare combination of big and small marine life: the Islands’ remote location mean that dive sites are rarely crowded, marine life is abundant, and there is the chance of seeing something new each day. 

Thailand: Liveaboards

The Similan Islands are located 100km Northwest of Phuket and are best dived by joining a liveaboard out of Phuket. The Islands lay claim to some of the finest dive sites in Thailand. Thriving reefs with abundant hard and soft corals highlight the dramatic terrain. 

North of the Similan Islands the dive sites of Ko Bon, Ko Tachai and Richelieu Rock enjoy a deserved reputation for their big pelagic sightings. Richelieu Rock in particular attracts both whalesharks and manta rays in good numbers over the diving season.

With snow-white beaches set against picturesque granite outcrops above the water and spectacular dive sites in often crystal clear water below, it is not surprising that the Similan Islands are ranked as one of the finest dive destinations in the world. 

A number of different itineraries provide divers with the choice of trip durations, from 2 nights to 10 nights, and can be combined with a land-based stay on Phuket.

We hope our small choice of alternative resorts has inspired you to look again at your tried and tested destinations. So when you are planning your next trip, instead of calling up an old friend, give serious consideration to a new relationship!

Lynne, the lucky winner of our terrific 7 night All-Inclusive Regaldive holiday at the Sunrise Marina Resort Port Ghalib is back in the UK and keen to share her wonderful experience with her fellow Regaldivers:

"To win a diving holiday with Regaldive was such a surprise, what an amazing Christmas present!  We've been diving in Egypt before so knew a little of what to expect, but this was our first time to Port Ghalib and it was great to experience somewhere new.

The booking process was really easy and before we knew it we were landing at the airport where we were swiftly driven the short 10 minute transfer the hotel by Ramadan, our Regaldive representative.  Ramadan was amazing and through his (extensive!) contacts at the hotel, managed to get us not just a room upgrade to a sea-view suite, but also full VIP wrist bands!

The Sunrise Marina Resort is a lovely hotel based right next to the marina edge, with a souk market and bars to explore.  Our suite was gigantic!  The all-inclusive food buffet always had an amazing selection of food, both Arabian and European, and we were blown away by the wonderful Egyptian hospitability.

We were diving with Emperor Divers, just across the marina.  After a very professional briefing, we enjoyed five days of excellent local diving on the reefs around Port Ghalib, and taking relaxing surface intervals in the Egyptian sunshine.  The locals all thought it was very cold and wintery, but we were basking in the 25 degree warmth and sunshine like we hadn’t seen blue sky in months!  (Which was true).

We dived every day on the house reefs, short boat rides away from the base in Port Ghalib.  The variety of fish and sea life and corals was stunning.  They even have a resident Dugong which we were lucky enough to dive with!  One day we tried to go to Elphinstone but the waves were too choppy for the journey, which was actually incredibly lucky as instead we dived my favourite dive of the holiday… we found seven turtles on one dive!  

I run a blog about reducing plastic waste (www.theplasticsoup.com) and I was determined to do my bit in the fight against plastic in the ocean by doing every dive as a Dive Against Debris for Project AWARE.  We were actually really impressed with the reefs that we dived – they are obviously well looked after!  On the first four days we only found one or two pieces of plastic we could safely remove.  Interestingly, on the last day of diving we were near an inlet where a river flowed into the sea.  Here we did find a lot of plastic being washed into the sea, and during one surface interval I managed to collect over 30 pieces of plastic from the surface alone.  It was mainly plastic bags, packaging, bottles and little water cups.  It was really interesting to see how concentrated the plastic was in one small area.

On our last day we didn’t dive, and enjoyed the beach and snorkelling on the beautiful house reef at the marina.  Our brilliant rep Ramadan had arranged an excursion for us to visit a Bedouin village in the desert, complete with a camel ride.  It was the perfect way to end a fantastic Egyptian holiday, thank you so much for everything Regaldive! 

Lynne Medlock"

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Lynne. All of us at Regaldive are delighted you both had such a great time. Please call us when you are planning your next diving trip.

Looking out of the office window and seeing nothing but grey skies and drizzle is the prefect motivator we need to consider a trip to somewhere totally tropical. With warm blue waters teeming with marine life, sun-kissed beaches fringed with palm trees and lush tropical rainforests the Caribbean offers travellers the perfect antidote to those winter blues.

Regaldive has a number of gorgeous Caribbean destinations to entice you.

Tobago
Tobago’s diving has a deserved reputation for enormous brain corals and thrilling drift dives. Mixed with the warmer Gulf Stream, the Guyana current flows along the island’s Atlantic coast, providing some of the most spectacular drift dives in the Caribbean. Divers can expect to see an impressive array of species including barracudas, jacks, tunas, tarpons, different type of sharks, rays including mantas and turtles.

By contrast the marine life on the Caribbean coast benefits from cooler water temperatures, less current and wind. Sheltered reefs of hard and soft corals, colourful sponges and a thriving fish population make diving the Caribbean coast a rewarding experience, regardless of your level of experience. This coast also boasts Tobago’s finest wreck, the Maverick, a former car ferry that was intentionally sunk in 1997 and lies in 30m.

Bonaire
Bonaire lies just north of Venezuela and is widely recognised as one of the Caribbean’s premier diving destinations. It rarely rains and the waters surrounding the island are rich in nutrients, giving rise to its fabulous marine diversity and beautiful fringing reef.

Bonaire is world-famous for its dive and drive packages, providing divers with complete freedom to investigate this beautiful island above and below water. Dive packages start with unlimited air access, available 24 hours a day. Shore entry dive sites are generally not crowded or exposed to strong currents. Divers often encounter turtles, dolphins, jacks and inquisitive tarpon. Seahorses, the island's emblem, thrive in Bonaire’s waters, alongside the rarely seen frogfish.

Curacao
Underwater, Curaçao has much in common with its smaller neighbouring island, Bonaire, with a fringing reef running the length of the west coast. The island's location ensures year round diving in crystal clear waters. Curaçao boasts excellent reefs with an attractive range of wrecks and has been voted one of the top three places for shore diving in the world.

The island has over 60 recognised dive sites, around 40 of them accessible from shore. There are also a number of excellent wrecks adding variety to the underwater scenery. The cargo ship Superior Producer sank just outside Willemstad harbour. Lying in 30m, the superstructure is covered in beautiful corals and anemones. A little further down the reef at Car Pile, old cars from the 1940s lie on top of one another, forming the base to a gently sloping reef. 

Grenada
Grenada offers divers an exceptional range of different dives. They range in character from beautiful coral gardens to adrenaline charged drift dives where encounters with a variety of rays and sharks are commonplace.

Moliniere reef, within the National Marine Park, has been brought alive and transformed by the work of Jason de Caires Taylor. His human form sculptures present fantastic photographic opportunities whilst forming a new home for underwater sea life and give an entirely new perspective to the diver.

Grenada is recognised for its exceptional range of wrecks. In all there are nine stunning wrecks to visit, including the world-famous Bianca C. The Bianca C is a 200 metre luxury liner that sank in 1961. Lying at a gentle angle the wreck supports a huge amount of marine life and has numerous points of interest, including the swimming pool and the bridge.

St. Kitts and Nevis
Sitting north-east of Monserrat St. Kitts and Nevis offer a lovely mix of above and below water beauty. The diving is diverse, with a wealth of coral colours on shallow pinnacles, walls, sandy gullies and deeper marine sea mounts.  The marine life provides divers with multiple sightings of moray eels, hawksbill turtles, jacks, barracuda and stingrays and divers will also find frogfish, seahorses and nudibranchs buried in the reefs.

On land, picturesque coves with brightly coloured fishing boats, laid back villages and lush rainforests offer the chance to experience a little Caribbean life.

Mexico
Mexico is one of the most diverse and exciting dive destinations in the world. From the world famous reefs of Cozumel to the once in a lifetime experience of diving the Cenotes, Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula really has it all!

Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, easily accessible by ferry. In contrast with the mainland resorts, Cozumel offers a more relaxed and laidback feel and is in keeping with what one might expect from a true Caribbean island. The southern end of the island is a protected national marine park, and home to the famous Planacar Reef, named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the best scuba diving spots in the world. The island is separated from the mainland by a deep oceanic trench, creating a funnel for the consistently nutrient rich currents that guarantee exhilarating drifts and dramatic wall dives.

Experienced divers will relish the chance to explore one of the longest submerged cave and cavern systems in the world. The Cenotes are justifiably known as the jewel in the crown of Yucatan diving. Float in gin clear fresh water amongst stalagmites and stalactites, bathed in shafts of light filtering through the jungle canopy above.

With so many different islands offering experiences to suit every diver, why not consider chilling in the Caribbean this year?