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This article is a travel topic.  This page is an overview of scuba diving in Asia, primarily of dive destinations. Check individual destinations for operators and accommodation.
DestinationsIndiaAndaman and NicobarLakshadweep IslandsGoaKarnatakaIndonesiaBaliMenjanan Island, Tulamben (USS Liberty wreck) and Amed located along the north shore, offer some of Asia's most pleasant and accessible shore diving through wrecks, walls and reefs. Divers visiting Bali often base themselves out of Lovina to access the sites. ManadoWall diving at Bunaken PapuaJapanOkinawaMiyako IslandsYaeyama IslandsManta rays, hammerheads and mysterious underwater ruins MalaysiaPerhentian IslandsRedangTiomanSplendid coral, fish, turtles and reef sharks off the Malaysian East Coast SipadanReef diving on a wall that descends 600m into the ocean PhilippinesBoracayThe most popular place in the Philippines to become certified. Quality beginner diving as well as a few good intermediate dive sites. Sabang(also commonly refered to as Puerto Galera) Macro (i.e. small life) heaven. Approximately thirty dive sites that feature a dazzling variety of small sea life with the occasional shark, ray and/or turtle. Several sites are drift dives and often turn into (strong) current dives with the best diving (for coral and small life) being at 20m or 60 feet. PanglaoHome of the Alona Beach - A mix of relaxation and diving. Dive the islands of Balicasag, Cabilao and Pamilacan from here. ThailandAng Thong National Marine ParkA short hop from Ko Samui Similan Islands70 km due west of Phang Nga. Widely regarded as Thailand's best diving. Best accessed via liveaboard or a lengthy boat ride from Khao Lak Ko TaoGreat for beginners and almost certainly Asia's most popular place to get certified KrabiKo Lanta, Phi Phi, etc — less than 10 dive sites but most are certainly worth a visit with several sites rivaling the Similan Islands. All diving is located well off the coast, requiring a boat. PattayaItinerariesSee One month of Southeast Asian diving and culture for a possible trip. LearnWorkStay healthy
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