Where to See What

While the turquoise waters of some far-away utopia are an undeniable draw to any scuba diving holiday, the wildlife beneath the waves is the real clincher. Nothing beats the feeling of blowing bubbles below curious manta rays; swimming alongside the ocean's largest inhabitants (think snorkelling with whale sharks and humpback whales) and witnessing the Blue Planet-worthy interactions between species (the list goes on…).

Not to forget the satisfaction of spotting smaller species camouflaged across the ocean's most diverse landscapes, be it a pygmy seahorse wound around the tendrils of a gorgonian sea fan or a snake-like moray eel lurking under a wreck. So, whether you're a lover of the big stuff or are in the 'good things come in small packages' camp (or, like us, love both), discover a deeper cut of some of the must-sees under the sea and where to find them…