You don't always need to venture into the depths to experience dazzling underwater spectacles and an array of marine life—these destinations prove that.

Thousands of readers voted in Scuba Diving’s 2025 Readers Choice Awards survey, putting Malaysia in the top 5 of multiple categories, including Best Overall.

Diver and adventurer Katie Leeper had the best dive day staying on the Sea Ventures Dive Rig and exploring the Sipadan Islands.

Tioman Island may be small, but the surrounding sea is packed with myriad sights, making it a dive destination you don't want to overlook.

A comprehensive guide to visiting and diving Malaysia's Perhentian Islands, including the best dive sites, topside activities and need-to-know information for visiting. 
 

Dive operators are sustainable travel to new heights by helping turtles, planting sea grass, and more.

Where you should dive, the conditions to expect and the animal encounters to be found beneath these waves.

Some famous and lesser-known spots to scuba dive with large schools of fish and bait balls.

Travel contractions in Cozumel, Boracay, and Sipadan offer a rare glimpse into its impact on small islands. Is Cuba's tight control of Gardens of the Queen a better model?