Sometimes all you want to do is go on vacation and have all the tiny logistics taken care of so you can sit back, relax, and dive without having to worry about anything.
Dive resorts are becoming increasingly popular among diving enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why: with fantastic accommodations, dining, and diving all in one location, diving your way around the world has never been easier.
Here are the best diving resorts for your next vacation!
5.) Grand Hyatt- Muscat
Treat yourself and have a fantastic night in this opulent hotel! This is one of the largest and most luxurious hotels in Muscat. Omani seas are home to some of the world’s most magnificent marine species, making it the ideal area to base yourself if you enjoy water sports.
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4.) Tanjong Jara Resort- Malaysia
Tanjong Jara Resort focuses on physical and spiritual rejuvenation. It provides opportunities to unwind and relax with spa treatments as well as participate in a variety of exciting activities, including water sports.
There are over 20 dive sites, ranging from basic encounters to thrilling expeditions for the more experienced.
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3.) Tranquility Bay Resort- Florida
Does this ring a bell? This isn’t an Arctic Monkeys album, but rather a real-life diving resort! In this gorgeous resort near the Florida Keys’ pure seas, divers and snorkelers of all skills and experience levels can enjoy discovering mystery shipwrecks and remarkable coral reef ecosystems.
Certified divers should visit Thunderbolt, Marathon’s most famous wrecked dive site; the resort is a sanctuary for adventure lovers.
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2.) Green Turtle Club Resort & Marina – Bahamas
Green Turtle Cay, in the Outer Abacos, is a hidden gem distant from the crowded, mega-tourist magnet of Paradise Island, where you may often get a whole beach to yourself.
Green Turtle Club is based here, and its dive center attracts visitors from all over the world. Divers can see dolphins, turtles, manta rays, lionfish, a variety of sharks, and caves thanks to the expertise of top-notch dive masters.
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1.) Amankila- Indonesia
Amankila is situated in an idyllic setting for luxury diving. This is, without measure, the most costly diving resort on the list, but it is well worth the price tag. The lovely resort falls down the hillside, offering magnificent views and the intoxicating scent of island greenery carried in by the fresh sea winds.
The resort’s exclusive stretch of sand is just below, with surrounding waters teeming with manta rays, oceanic sunfish, and huge tuna. They can also arrange for PADI certification classes, which will allow you to explore deeper depths and get up and personal with a variety of marine life.
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