Scuba diving in Southeast Asia . . . relatively inexpensive and ideal for underwater photography . . .
South East Asia, as it is known to westerners, comprises of a massive area from China and Mongolia in the north, to Indonesia and The Philippines in the south. Ranging from the pollution of industrial China to the crystal clear waters with underwater visibility of up to 40 meters in The Philippines
The main scuba diving holiday areas are in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and The Philippines where the main attractions are the clarity of the water, the impressive coral reefs, the beautifully coloured fish that adorn the reefs and the opportunity of seeing some of the worlds largest pelagics, such as Whale Sharks. Diving in South East Asia is relatively inexpensive compared to other locations in the world and is ideal for underwater photography.
- Borneo - Sipadan, one of the top 10 dive sites in the world
- Indonesia - Bali
- Malaysia - WWII wrecks
- Philippines - WWII wrecks and Whale Sharks
- Taiwan - A big surprise for divers - schools of Hammerheads
- Thailand - Outstanding reefs and pelagics
And, if you want to read the best book about diving in southeast Asia, look no further than Beth and Shaun Tierney's fabulous book called just that! Diving Southeast Asia - a guide to the world's most diverse marine environment provides thorough coverage of the four main Asian dive destinations - Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. This guide covers the regions that people voted as being high upon their hit-list of must do destinations. It features personal opinions and anecdotes from both experts and other divers, as well as recommendations of what to do and see on dry land. | | |
South East Asia: Latest User Reviews
Great day with fun, friendly and professional staff!
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures, Borneo
5 Star Rating
Added: 2nd May 2012 by nicezim
I am just back from Borneo, where I spent 4 days between Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Sepilok. The entire trip was organized by 'Downbelow' travel centre. My contact Alice, senior consultant, was extremely efficient and proactive in giving advices, replying to all my queries in 24 hours or less. Everything...
Space 40 SCR Rebreather
Long-Dive, South East Asia
4 Star Rating
Added: 1st May 2012 by longdive
Good training in a professional ambiance.
Respect of the schedule and the prices.
I enjoyed Boracay.
PADI open water course.
Borneo Dream, Borneo
5 Star Rating
Added: 29th April 2012 by JasmineM
Had an amazing time doing my PADI open water course with the Borneo Dream team. Before we had even started the course they were very quick to respond to emails and queries and were always very helpful and informative. Overall it was a very well organised course with excellent and...
Trip of a lifetime!
Downbelow Marine & Wildlife Adventures, Borneo
5 Star Rating
Added: 29th April 2012 by hollykb
I visited Downbelow as part of a university trip, and as a very inexperienced diver. All of the team there made us really feel at home and put us at ease, and we were soon feeling comfortable kitting up and diving, as if we'd been doing it forever! I even...
The icing on the cake!
Divine Divers, Lombok
5 Star Rating
Added: 21st April 2012 by kdartnell
We were on Gili Meno for a short escape and while we are both certified I hadn't dived for 2 years, my husband for 20. Our intention was to enjoy the beach and island, and maybe, if we felt like it, we would do a a dive or two. Well...
Awesome Experience - Loved it!
Aqua One Watersports Phuket, Thailand
5 Star Rating
Added: 20th April 2012 by katinkafair
Thank you so much for the most wonderful dive experience. You are an hospitable, gracious and very entertaining hostess. We felt welcome from the moment we set foot in your shop, and safe and comfortable from the moment we dipped our toes in the water. Your guys were awesome to...
The TSF, True Safe Fun
Aqua One Watersports Phuket, Thailand
5 Star Rating
Added: 12th April 2012 by DeepInsideBlue
Hello,
my name's Vince and I spent a 2 months internship in the Aqua-One watersports in Phuket...in one word? AMAZING!
As soon as I arrived I felt like I was in a family...the Aqua-One team is perfectly coordinated, friendly and ready to satisfy every request. All the instructors are really experienced divers...
