Dive destinations — worldwide

Diving in the
best places.

Five destinations Gennaro himself has dived — multiple times. No catalog descriptions. What you read below is based on personal experience in the water.

Red Sea — Egypt Maldives Philippines — Bohol Indonesia — Raja Ampat Caribbean
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Africa — Egypt
Red Sea
Hurghada & Sharm

The gateway for European divers. Excellent visibility, warm water, enormous diversity — and wrecks you won't find anywhere else.

Level Open Water and up
Best period Mar–May · Sep–Nov
divable year-round
Water temperature 22–28°C depending on season
Visibility 20–40m — exceptionally clear
Depth 5–40m depending on site
Exp. Gennaro Multiple safaris — 90s to present

Why the Red Sea is so special

The Red Sea is not a beginner destination in a bad way — it's a destination that offers something for every level. An Open Water diver enjoys the reef fish at 10 meters. An advanced diver dives the Thistlegorm at 30 meters — one of the most famous wrecks in the world.

What sets the Red Sea apart is its consistency. Visibility of 25–40 meters is normal. Water temperatures above 24°C are normal. The chance of seeing a hammerhead shark at Ras Mohammed is real — not guaranteed, but real.

Gennaro has been diving here for 35 years. He knows the sites most tourists never see — beyond the standard safaris.

Fauna — what you can see

Hammerhead shark Napoleon fish Sea turtle Moray eel Dolphins Giant moray Reef shark Stonefish Pygmy seahorse

Known dive sites

SS Thistlegorm Iconic WWII wreck — 27–30m — advanced
Ras Mohammed National park — sharks, reefs — all levels
Shark & Yolanda Reef point + wreck — diverse fauna — OWD+
Brothers Islands Remote islands — sharks — liveaboard required
Planned departure
Red Sea — Hurghada 2026
October 2026 · 7 nights · Max 8 participants · OWD and up
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Indian Ocean
Maldives
Liveaboard & Resort

Whale shark, manta ray, dolphins in open water — the Maldives reward the diver who is in the right place at the right time. Gennaro knows when that is.

Level Advanced OW recommended
Best period Dec–April · dry season
Water temperature 27–30°C year-round
Visibility 15–30m · current possible
Depth 10–30m · drifts up to 40m
Exp. Gennaro Multiple safaris — liveaboard and resort

Diving in the Maldives

The Maldives are not a one-time visit destination. Gennaro returned multiple times — because each atoll is different, and because the fauna is highly seasonal. You don't see the whale shark on command. The manta rays appear in places you need to know in advance.

Current is a factor that can surprise beginners. On many sites, you go on drift dives — you let yourself be carried by the current and enjoy what passes by. Not technically difficult, but it requires comfort in open water.

Liveaboard provides access to the best sites — far from the tourist hotspots. Resort-based diving is calmer and suitable for those who also want to snorkel and relax.

Fauna — what you can see

Whale shark Manta ray Dolphins Napoleon fish Sea turtle Reef shark Hammerhead Reef fish Octopus

Known dive sites

Maaya Thila Night dives — white reef sharks — Ari Atoll
Hanifaru Bay Manta aggregation — snorkeling — seasonal
Fish Head Shark paradise — current — AOW required
Kandooma Thila Pelagic fauna — open water — AOW+

No planned departures at the moment — contact us for 2027 dates or a custom trip.

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Asia — Philippines
Philippines
Bohol & Balicasag

One of the richest marine ecosystems in the world. Sea turtles staring at you. Nudibranchs in all colors. Wrecks waiting to be discovered.

Level OWD and up · wrecks AOW
Best period Nov–June · dry season
Water temperature 26–30°C · tropical
Visibility 15–30m · macro excellent
Depth 5–35m · wrecks deeper
Exp. Gennaro Bohol, Panglao, Balicasag

Bohol & Balicasag — biodiversity at its best

Bohol is the starting point for those who want to get to know the Philippines. Panglao island offers a varied range of dive sites — from shallow reefs full of turtles to drop-offs that descend to 60 meters. Balicasag, a small island 20 minutes by boat, is one of the best coral reefs in the Philippines.

The Philippines is the center of the Coral Triangle — the area with the greatest marine biodiversity on Earth. What lives here you won't find anywhere else: pygmy seahorses on gorgonians, frogfish disguised as coral, nudibranchs in unexpected forms.

For those who want wrecks: Coron in northern Palawan hosts one of the most spectacular WWII wreck graveyards in the world — worth a separate trip.

Fauna — what you can see

Sea turtle Whale shark Nudibranch Pygmy seahorse Frogfish Reef shark Manta ray Moray eel Ghost pipefish

Known dive sites

Balicasag Island Turtles, reef sharks — all levels
Panglao Sanctuary Macro diving — OWD
Cervera Shoal Mandarin fish — evening dive — OWD
Coron Wrecks WWII fleet — separate trip — AOW+
Planned departure
Bohol & Balicasag — Philippines
February 2027 · 14 days · Max 8 participants · from € 2.490
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Asia — Indonesia · West Papua
Raja Ampat
The untouched reef

The epicenter of the Coral Triangle. More species of coral and fish in one place than anywhere else in the world. For the diver who wants to go beyond standard destinations.

Level Advanced OW recommended
Best period Oct–April · dry season
Water temperature 27–29°C · tropical
Visibility 10–30m · current possible
Depth 5–40m
Exp. Gennaro Indonesia — multiple islands

Raja Ampat —
biodiversity without equal

Raja Ampat — "Four Kings" — is an archipelago of over 1,500 islets in western West Papua, Indonesia. Scientists counted over 600 species of coral and 1,700 species of reef fish here. These are not abstract numbers — you notice it immediately in the water.

The destinations in Raja Ampat are spread over a large area. Most are accessible via liveaboard — a week on a dive boat, new sites every day. The logistics are more complex than the Red Sea or Maldives, but the reward is proportional.

This is a destination for those who already dive and want to go further. Not for the first dive trip — but for the trip that will stay with you the longest.

Fauna — what you can see

Whale shark Manta ray Wobbegong Pygmy seahorse Bobbit worm Blue-ringed octopus Walking shark Reef fish — 1700+ species

Well-known dive sites

Cape Kri World record reef fish in one dive
Manta Sandy Manta aggregation — seasonal
Blue Magic Current dive — pelagic — AOW
Melissa's Garden Pristine soft coral — all levels

Raja Ampat — available on request. Liveaboard planning for 2027 in preparation.

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Caribbean — Mexico & Bonaire
Caribbean
Cenotes, Bonaire & Cozumel

Three completely different experiences on one continent. From the mystical cenotes of Yucatán to the whale shark paradise of Cabo Pulmo — the Caribbean surprises every time.

Level OWD to advanced · cenotes AOW
Best period Nov–April · dry season
Water temperature 24–28°C · cenotes 24°C constant
Visibility Cenotes: 50–100m · sea: 20–40m
Depth Variable per location
Gennaro's experience Bonaire, Cozumel, cenotes, Cabo Pulmo

Three experiences,
one region

Bonaire is the shore diving paradise of the Caribbean. Shore diving at 50+ sites, directly from the beach. The reef is at 10–15 meters depth — clear, colorful, full of life. Ideal for those who want to dive without a boat.

Cenotes of Yucatán are underground freshwater caves with visibility that defies belief — up to 100 meters in some cenotes. The water is a constant 24°C. The light effects through the openings are photographically phenomenal.

Cabo Pulmo is a marine reserve in Baja California — one of the most restored marine ecosystems in the world. The schooling fish gather in formations that surround divers. An extraordinary experience for those seeking biodiversity without the crowds.

Fauna — what you can see

Whale shark (Cabo Pulmo) Sea turtle Reef shark Napoleon wrasse Schooling fish Lobster Cenote fauna Moray eel

Well-known dive sites

Bonaire shore 50+ shore dive sites — all levels
Cenote Dos Ojos Iconic cave — visibility 100m — AOW+
Palancar Reef Cozumel — abundant fauna — OWD
Cabo Pulmo NP Schooling fish — protected area

Caribbean program available on request — tailor-made to your level and preference.

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All destinations
at a glance.

Five regions — each personally dived by Gennaro. Click on a destination for more info, or contact us for a tailor-made program.

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Which destination
suits you?

Gennaro will help you choose based on your level, your budget, and your preferred period. No standard package — an honest conversation.