Fiji is known as a hotspot for diving, with massive schools of pelagics such as Bigeye Trevally, Scad, and Barracuda, Gray Reef and Whitetip Reef Sharks, and unusual creatures like the Leaf Scorpionfish and Ornate Ghost Pipefish. Fiji's Bligh Waters even has a dive site called Humann Nature, named after REEF Co-Founder Paul Humann! The luxurious NAI'A is world-renowned for her crew of experienced Fijian divers and sailors known for their friendliness and expertise.
Cayman Brac Beach Resort has something for every diver. Comfortable accommodations, chef-prepared meals, and just steps from Reef Divers with daily morning and afternoon boat dives. The reefs and dive sites are healthy with abundant marine life due to the island’s population and a relatively small number of diver visitors each year.
The charming island of Nevis is known for its quiet villages, lush green mountains, and tranquil beaches. Nevis is separated from its sister island, St. Kitts, by a two-mile stretch of water known as the Narrows, home to interesting marine life like barracudas, eagle rays, and other fish. The leeward and windward sides of the island have plenty of variety including reefs, wrecks, and volcanic vents to explore. The picturesque topside scenery of this quaint Caribbean island makes this the ideal destination for both divers and non-divers to enjoy.
Yap is a lush tropical island located just 9 degrees north of the equator. Unlike many South Pacific islands, Yap is an uplifted portion of the Asian Continental Shelf. It is surrounded by a broad shallow lagoon and nearly 90 miles of the barrier reef. Highlights of Yap Diving are the mantas, daily year-round reef shark diving, nightly mating mandarin fish as well as rich coral walls and caverns. Enjoy Yap's luxurious Ocean-themed rooms, each one unique, and dine on their floating restaurant and bar.
The ideal place to experience the excellent service and the famous hospitality of the Filipino people. Anilao is world famous for its rare critters and muck diving. You will encounter colorful, healthy reefs, and a stunning underwater landscape. Marine life includes more than 600 different kinds of nudibranchs and over 700 species of fish! A popular highlight is the night dive on their house reef!
El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island is volcanic in origin with a moon-like, igneous rock landscape, making for a scenic underwater landscape filled with life. The volcanic nutrients create an abundance of life and with your proximity to the open ocean, anything can swim by, from Bryde’s whales, angel sharks, frogfish, manta rays, and sand tiger sharks. The island of El Hierro is the perfect place for a quiet relaxing vacation of counting fish!
From the Spanish-style buildings surrounded by lush tropical gardens to the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, you have arrived in paradise. The hotel directly faces the famous Belize Barrier Reef, found just a half-mile offshore. Containing three of the Western Hemisphere’s four total atolls and the second-largest continuous coral reef in the world, Belize is a diver's haven. A kaleidoscope of habitats is only a short 5-10 minute cruise from the SunBreeze pier.
This eco-adventure includes diving or snorkeling with Costa Rica's marine life as well as land-based tours through a vibrant tropical rainforest and an active volcano, and a wildlife-watching boat trip. The itinerary has 4 days of diving/snorkeling (including 2-dives/day) to conduct REEF surveys, as well as land tours throughout the diverse Guanacaste region. This weeklong family-friendly expedition welcomes divers and non-divers alike and has something for everyone.
Brazil's Fernando de Noronha archipelago is known as a great destination for ecotourism and diving. The islands are located about 200 miles from the mainland and the entire area makes up a protected marine park. Ocean currents from East Africa flow past the islands, creating excellent dive conditions year round, making this a perfect destination for REEF surveyors who enjoy warm, clear water. Unique underwater structures including rock formations and reefs attract many diverse species of fish and other marine life.
Our annual Cozumel trip is known for its many unique fish finds, including the Cozumel-endemic Splendid Toadfish as well as high concentrations of other interesting species like Cherubfish, Blackcap Basslets, and Sargassum Triggerfish. When not diving, you will enjoy all the wonderful food and culture that Mexico has to offer, as well as daily fish ID classes. Reserve your spot today because this popular trip is sure to sell out quickly!