The leading dive destinations in Africa and Asia are the Red Sea, the Maldives and Japan. The first two are world renowned for clear blue seas; idyllic white sand encircled atolls, large marine life encounters and stunning coral. The Red Sea is convenient for divers from Europe and is home to many species of sharks, wrecks and abundant, vibrant corals.
The Maldives is recognised as a bucket list destination for the sheer beauty of the above-water vistas. It is acknowledged as one of the planet’s premier large species dive locations. Whether you are searching for tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, manta ray, or whale sharks, the Maldives firmly deserves consideration for your next dive trip.
Japan is perhaps one of the lesser-ventured dive destinations, but it is worth adding to your dive trip plans if you wish to experience schooling hammerhead sharks, mola mola and schooling pelagics. Japan is an accessible location and can easily be added to your itinerary as you travel to other dive spots in Palau or on a stand-alone dive trip.
Scuba diving in Asia, whether in the Pacific Ocean (Japan), Indian Ocean (Maldives), or Africa in the Red Sea, has a stunning range of biodiversity and marine life. From the vibrant coral reefs of the Red Sea teeming with different species of fish being hunted by pelagics to heart racing Tiger shark encounters, whale sharks, and schools of rays in the Maldives, to unique adventures with hammerhead sharks in Japan. This region has so much great scuba diving; you can easily plan several breathtaking and inclusive dive trips there.
One of the remarkable things about diving in this region is the variety of different dive sites that can be explored here. Whether your passion is wrecks, reefs, inspiring walls, heart-racing drift dives, sandy slopes, or blue water hammerhead encounters. There is something here for every taste. The world-renowned Thistlegorm wreck in the Red Sea, Tiger Sharks at Fuvamulah, Maldives and hammerheads at Mikomoto Island, Japan, are just some of the scuba diving experiences that await you.
From the historically rich desert cultures and the cradle of civilization in Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula to the Arabic and Islamic traditions of Saudi Arabia. From the laid-back island nation that has assimilated aspects of Indian, African, Arabic and Sri Lankan cultures in the Maldives to the depths of the Japanese Shinto traditions and agrarian lifestyle. You will find much to immerse yourself in here when not immersed in the water.
Traditional cuisine in these areas does not lean as heavily towards the vegan or plant-based diet as many Southeast Asian ones do. That said, adapted diets can certainly be catered for. With a bit of planning and guidance, we ensure that your scuba diving holiday to these fantastic regions is catered to the high levels of service and inclusivity you deserve.
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