Looking for an aquatic adventure? You may be thinking of a trip to the aquarium, a day at the beach or a marathon of The Little Mermaid, but we’ve found 10 deep sea adventures that are truly one of a kind. Check out these 10 remarkable destinations known for their unique and extraordinary snorkeling and diving experiences!
Raja Impat (Indonesia)
Lightly populated, secluded, stunning and perfect for snorkeling, the Raja Impat Islands have everything you’re looking for when it comes to lush waters and snorkeling. Raja Impat or “The Four Kings” is home to thousands of species of manta rays, sea turtles, fish, sharks and over 450 species of coral!
Whitsunday Islands (Australia)
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The Bait Reef is one of the most alluring coral reefs in the world. Arranged like toy soldiers, this flat top pinnacle of coral reefs is known as the Stepping Stones. You can look forward to swimming with schools of friendly tropical fish!
SIlver Bank Dominican Republic
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Get up close and personal to humpback whales in the Dominican Republic when you dive in Silver Bank. Peak season to spot the humpbacks is between April and December, when these striking whales migrate to warmer, shallower waters to mate and breed!
The Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
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Visible from outer space, this 1429 mile ecosystem is home to 600 types of hard and soft coral, various species of turtles, sharks, fish, mollusks and dolphins.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (Florida)
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This underwater park in Key Largo boasts endless aquatic adventures! With over 70 miles of ocean to explore, you’ll want to take advantage of everything this underwater playground has to offer!
White House Reef Snorkel Trail (Turks & Caicos)
If you’re looking for lobster, barracudas and friendly nurse sharks, the White House Reef Snorkel Trail in Turks & Caicos is the spot for you! Fully protected and located in Grace Bay Beach, this stunning beach features pillowy sand and calming waters. The reef was also recently restored by Volunteers of The Turks and Caicos Reef fund!
Great Blue Hole (Belize)
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Belize’s Great Blue Hole is more than just a pretty sinkhole. Made famous by deep sea diver, Jacques Cousteau, this mesmerizing sea-hole is home to majestic caves filled with stalactite, coral and sharks.
Western Blue Cut (Bermuda)
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Looking for a little bit of adventure and intrigue on your next snorkeling adventure? The Western Blue Cut is well-known for the remains of notable shipwrecks!
Isla Holbox (Mexico)
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As part of Yum Balam Nature Preserve, Isla Holbox is a notably acclaimed destination for swimming with whale sharks! Back on land, locals and tourists get around by golf carts!
Jellyfish Lake (Micronesia)
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Your bucket list just got longer. Until now you may have wanted to steer clear of swimming with jellyfish, but at Jellyfish Lake, these harmless sea jellies are a delight to swim with.
