Thailand

Known as the “Land of a Thousand Smiles” Thailand is at the heart of Southeast Asia and is known for great diving, unique culture and of course the cuisine. Scuba diving in Thailand is not limited to one particular area but most of the top spots are on the west coast, which runs down from Myanmar to Malaysia, with dive sites of world-renown such as those of the Similan Islands, as well as Richelieu Rock, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, most of which now enjoy national marine park status. Divers will swim along spectacular walls and reefs encrusted with vibrant coral and can expect encounters with mantas, leopard sharks, silvertip reef sharks, abundant marine life and possibly a whale shark.