Spanning up to 8m from wingtip to wingtip and weighing up to a huge 2400kg, oceanic mantas are enormous. They are also one of the smartest animals on Earth.
To say I was excited about going diving with mantas is a huge understatement. But first, we had to get to the place they call home; the remote Revillagigedo archipelago.
Read More“The atolls of the Maldives host some of the best-loved dive sites and most idyllic landscapes in the world.
This jewel in the crown of Indian Ocean diving is famous for its manta rays and whale sharks, plus rich coral reefs full of vibrant life.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced diver, the Maldives has plenty to offer, but it can be confusing knowing which atolls to visit and when to go.”
Get inspired for your next trip and find the right atolls for you in my latest article for Aggressor Adventures - Where to go diving in the Maldives.
Read MoreAre you looking for a new scuba diving destination this May? It is one of the best months for calm conditions, making May ideal for novice divers and those who suffer from sea sickness.
Fans of larger marine life can spot these May scuba diving highlights:
Manta rays
Hammerhead sharks
Basking sharks
Sea lions
Take your pick from my best May dive destinations and enjoy!
The iconic Galapagos are at the top of many divers wish lists and understandably so.
These rugged, remote islands are wildlife-rich and offer spectacular shark diving at Wolfe and Darwin Islands.
Go Galapagos diving in May and you can enjoy calm conditions, sunshine and lower currents than other times of year.
It's also one of the top Galapagos diving months for seeing numerous manta rays and hammerhead sharks.
Galapagos iguana
Discover the Galapagos Islands unique iguanas above and below the waterline
Another top May dive destination, Komodo has calm conditions and offers some of the best Indonesia diving - without crowds.
May is one of the quietest months to dive Komodo.
One of the highlights of Komodo diving is the sheer variety of underwater landscapes. Take your pick from:
Pristine & vibrant reefs
Pinnacles
Dramatic sea mounts
Plunging wall
Swim-throughs & caverns
With over 1000 fish species, turtles, mantas all year and numerous critters, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Indonesia diving
Explore Komodo National Park's rich and varied landscapes as you cruise
If you're up for a real adventure, pack your bags and go Papua New Guinea diving.
Seemingly forgotten by the modern world, Papua New Guinea offers incredible dive sites in the shadow of still-smouldering volcanoes.
Go diving Papua New Guinea and you'll discover underwater lava tubes, colourful reefs and plenty of WWII wrecks.
Wherever you look, the dive sites are teeming with macro life - which is not surprising given Papua New Guinea is known for its black sand muck diving.
Just remember to check out Kimbe Bay. Ranked as one of the best reefs in the world, it is not to be missed for its coral cover and numerous sharks.
Papua New Guinea
Immerse yourself in Papua New Guinea's fascinating cultures
Read my full article about Five Great May Dive Destinations on Scuba Diver Life to discover:
Cornwall's awesome basking shark dives.
Tobago's numerous manta rays & turtle nesting season.
Featured on Scuba Travel:It might be Shark Week but let's not forget about diving with rays! There are some fantastic places to scuba dive with rays around the world, including night diving with manta rays at Kona, Hawaii. Personally I can't get enough of hanging out with stingrays, as you can see in my picture here from a recent trip to Australia.Find out more in Top 5 Places to Scuba Dive With Rays.
Featured on Scubaverse:The Maldives is an iconic dive destination, thanks to its white sand beaches, coral reef diving in warm waters, and abundance of whale sharks and manta rays. Consisting of 26 atolls dotted across the Indian Ocean, it is picture-perfect and at the top of many divers wish lists.The different Maldives atolls each have their own characteristic dive sites and offer a variety of dive types; from atoll walls and channels to caves, swim-throughs, drift dives and lagoon diving. They each have an impressive array of marine life from large pelagic species through to tiny critters perfect for underwater macro photography. This variety of marine life and dive sites make the Maldives an ideal destination for all diver experience levels and interests.Find out more in Maldives: Mantas and more...
