Asia

Immerse yourself in the diverse underwater world of Asia. From the technicolor coral gardens of the Philippines to the manta ray-filled waters of the Maldives, we bring you the highlights of Asia’s best diving destinations.

Experience encounters with fascinating marine life, explore ancient shipwrecks, and dive into the rich cultural histories that lie beneath the waves in this captivating region.

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Header image for diving in Lembeh Strait titled Lembeh Gateway to a diver's Passport to Paradise pt III showing the transition to the muck diving capital.
Muck Diving in Lembeh Strait: Ultimate Passport to Paradise (Pt. III)
Header image for Gateway to a diver’s Passport to Paradise part two showcasing the tropical coastline of Bangka Island.
Bangka Island: Gateway to a Diver’s Passport to Paradise (Part II)
Exploring Bunaken Marine Park with Murex Manado Resort
Diving in North Sulawesi: Exploring Bunaken Marine Park with Murex Manado Resort (Part I)
Header graphic for Off the Beaten Track series featuring Qian Dao Lake, China.
Off the Beaten Track: Diving China’s Underwater Lion City in Qian Dao Lake
Diving the Banda Sea, Indonesia’s Kingdom of the Fish
Moon-pool mission: Diving Thailand’s tragic Seacrest drillship
The three frisky frogfish (Joel Bergsma)
Diver catches frogfish throupling up in Philippines
Raja Ampat’s Astonishing Biodiversity: Why This Region Leads the World
Raja Ampat’s Astonishing Biodiversity: Why This Region Leads the World
Inside the Dauin Dive Festival: Underwater Photography, Competition and Community
Inside the Dauin Dive Festival: Underwater Photography, Competition and Community
Scuba Diving in Alor, Indonesia: One of the Coral Triangle’s Last Untouched Paradises
Scuba Diving Alor, Indonesia: One of the Coral Triangle’s Last Untouched Paradises
Yellow trumpetfish in the limelight, Buoy 2 to 3
Wakatobi: Diving local-style
Muck to Magic: An Indonesia Liveaboard Diving Adventure from Lembeh to Raja Ampat
Muck to Magic: An Indonesia Liveaboard Diving Adventure from Lembeh to Raja Ampat
Adventure on the Amira Liveaboard Part Two: Banda Sea to Misool and Southern Raja Ampat
Adventure on the Amira Liveaboard Part Two: Banda Sea to Misool and Southern Raja Ampat
Thresher Shark Heaven: Sipaway’s Near-Guaranteed Encounters in the Philippines
Thresher Shark Heaven: Sipaway’s Near-Guaranteed Encounters in the Philippines
Diving in Malaysia: A Surreal Experience Above and Below the Surface
Diving in Malaysia: A Surreal Experience Above and Below the Surface
Welcome to Dauin, Philippines: World-Class Diving in the Heart of the Coral Triangle
Welcome to Dauin, Philippines: World-Class Diving in the Heart of the Coral Triangle
Diving Koh Lanta: Thailand’s Gateway to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Koh Haa
Diving Koh Lanta: Thailand’s Gateway to Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Koh Haa
Cenderawasih Bay Diving
Cenderawasih Bay Diving: Whale Sharks, Wrecks and West Papua’s Best-Kept Secret
Kirin with a Chinese sea krait, Nippulu Max
Safe in snaky seas: Diving Okinawa  
Lily Beach Resort Maldives: Five-Star Luxury Meets World-Class Diving in South Ari Atoll
Lily Beach Resort Maldives: Five-Star Luxury Meets World-Class Diving in South Ari Atoll
Diving the USS Ommaney Bay: Exploring a Virgin WWII Aircraft Carrier Wreck
Diving the USS Ommaney Bay: Exploring a Virgin WWII Aircraft Carrier Wreck
Tantalising Thailand Liveaboard: Diving the Similan & Surin Islands Aboard Thailand Aggressor
Tantalising Thailand Liveaboard: Diving the Similan & Surin Islands Aboard Thailand Aggressor
Saronde Island Diving: Macro Heaven, Pristine Reefs and Nudibranch Riches in North Sulawesi
Saronde Island Diving: Macro Heaven, Pristine Reefs and Nudibranch Riches in North Sulawesi
Sublime Sri Lanka Diving : The East and West Coasts, Wrecks, Reefs and Culture
Sublime Sri Lanka Diving: The East and West Coasts, Wrecks, Reefs and Culture
The Other Side of Malapascua Diving
The Other Side of Malapascua Diving: Beyond Thresher Sharks in the Philippines’ Diving Paradise
Beyond Diving: Island Excursions in Raja Ampat
Beyond Diving: Island Excursions in Raja Ampat
Island Dreaming: Diving Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands
Island Dreaming: Diving the Perhentian Islands of Malaysia – Reefs, Wrecks & Easy Adventure
Diving Komodo National Park: Aboard the Elegant Tiaré Liveaboard
Diving Komodo National Park: Aboard the Elegant Tiaré Liveaboard
Apo Island Diving
Apo Island: The Philippines’ Marine Conservation Success Story
The Wakatobi Experience||||||||||Wakatobi’s private flight services to and from the resort takes place on a ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop aircraft operated by one of the regional carriers||Sea fan||||
The Wakatobi Experience: Diving Pristine Reefs in Indonesia’s Banda Sea

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