Best dive sites in October

96 destinations at their best this month, ranked by our data-driven review.

01

Ras Mohammed National Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.6

★★★★★

02

Marsa Alam

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.6

★★★★★

03

Cozumel Marine Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.6

★★★★★

04

Bunaken Marine Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.5

★★★★★

05

Molokini Crater

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m — ideal for newcomers.

4.4

★★★★☆

06

Miyako Islands

Drift diving with visibility up to 30 m — ideal for newcomers.

4.4

★★★★☆

07

Kerama Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 35 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.3

★★★★☆

08

Bloody Bay Wall

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 35 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.3

★★★★☆

09

Grace Bay

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.3

★★★★☆

10

Nusa Lembongan

Drift diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

4.3

★★★★☆

11

Puerto Galera

Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

4.3

★★★★☆

12

Cabo San Lucas

Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.3

★★★★☆

13

Molasses Reef

Reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

4.3

★★★★☆

14

Gili Islands

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.2

★★★★☆

15

Agincourt Reef

Reef diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.2

★★★★☆

16

Roatan

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.

4.2

★★★★☆

17

Fernando de Noronha

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.2

★★★★☆

18

Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Cave diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.2

★★★★☆

19

Kas

Cave diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.2

★★★★☆

20

Lord Howe Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.2

★★★★☆

21

El Pit Cenote

Cave diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.2

★★★★☆

22

Catalina Island

Wall-and-reef diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.2

★★★★☆

23

Raja Ampat

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.

4.1

★★★★☆

24

Komodo National Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.1

★★★★☆

25

Moalboal

Wall-and-reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.1

★★★★☆

26

Ishigaki Island

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.1

★★★★☆

27

North Male Atoll

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.

4.1

★★★★☆

28

Bonaire Marine Park

Reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.

4.1

★★★★☆

29

Flower Garden Banks

Reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.1

★★★★☆

30

Monterey Bay

Reef diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

4.1

★★★★☆

31

Xiaoliuqiu

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.0

★★★★☆

32

Ari Atoll

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

33

Osprey Reef

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

34

Aliwal Shoal

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

35

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.0

★★★★☆

36

Gozo Blue Hole

Blue-hole diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

37

MV Zenobia Wreck

Wreck diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

38

Princess Alice Bank

Diving with visibility up to 30 m, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

39

USAT Liberty Wreck

Wreck diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

4.0

★★★★☆

40

Wakatobi Marine Park

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

41

Tioman Island

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.0

★★★★☆

42

Sha'ab El Erg (Dolphin House)

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

43

Giftun Island

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

4.0

★★★★☆

44

Sipadan Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.9

★★★★☆

45

Lembeh Strait

Macro and muck diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

3.9

★★★★☆

46

Koh Tao

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.9

★★★★☆

47

Dahab Blue Hole

Blue-hole diving with visibility up to 25 m — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.9

★★★★☆

48

Daymaniyat Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

3.9

★★★★☆

49

Cabo Pulmo

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

3.9

★★★★☆

50

Stingray City

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.9

★★★★☆

51

Coral Bay

Reef diving with 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

3.9

★★★★☆

52

Bat Islands (Islas Murciélago)

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.9

★★★★☆

53

Nuquí

Drift diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

3.9

★★★★☆

54

Mabul Island

Macro and muck diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

55

Nusa Penida

Wall-and-reef diving with challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

56

Green Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

57

Trincomalee

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

58

SS Umbria

Wreck diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

59

Silfra Fissure

Drift diving with visibility up to 100 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

60

Santorini

Cave diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

61

Apo Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.

3.8

★★★★☆

62

Perhentian Islands

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.8

★★★★☆

63

Namena Marine Reserve

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

64

Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay)

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.8

★★★★☆

65

Beqa Lagoon

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

66

Rainbow Reef

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

67

Tofo Beach

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

68

Mafia Island

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

69

Darwin & Wolf Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

70

Cocos Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

71

La Restinga Marine Reserve

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

72

Derawan & Sangalaki

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

73

SS President Coolidge

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7

★★★★☆

74

Mnemba Atoll

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — ideal for newcomers.

3.7

★★★★☆

75

Osezaki

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.6

★★★★☆

76

SS Yongala Wreck

Wreck diving with 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.6

★★★★☆

77

Kimbe Bay

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.6

★★★★☆

78

SS Thistlegorm

Wreck diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.6

★★★★☆

79

Kona Manta Ray Night Dive

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.6

★★★★☆

80

Medes Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.6

★★★★☆

81

Vaavu Atoll

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.5

★★★★☆

82

Sodwana Bay

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.5

★★★★☆

83

Tiger Beach

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.5

★★★★☆

84

Spiegel Grove Wreck

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.5

★★★★☆

85

Malpelo Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.5

★★★★☆

86

Vis Island

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.5

★★★★☆

87

Tufi Fjords

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.5

★★★★☆

88

Million Dollar Point

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.4

★★★☆☆

89

Ambon Bay

Macro and muck diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.

3.4

★★★☆☆

90

MUSA Underwater Museum

Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.3

★★★☆☆

91

Champagne Reef

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.3

★★★☆☆

92

Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.3

★★★☆☆

93

Alor Island

Drift diving with 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.3

★★★☆☆

94

Truk (Chuuk) Lagoon

Wreck diving with liveaboard access — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.1

★★★☆☆

95

Weizhou Island

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

3.0

★★★☆☆

96

Jellyfish Lake

Diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

2.9

★★★☆☆

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