Scubaworld

Full of natural wonders, and offering an almost unparalleled levels of marine biodiversity, North Sulawesi has become one of the worlds premier destinations for ecotourism and adventure travel in recent years. Today, large numbers of scuba divers travel to this distant part of Indonesia, to sample some of the finest dive sites to be found anywhere throughout South East Asia.

The crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of the Perhentian Islands have for many years captured the hearts and imaginations of the backpackers and travellers who passed through. Recent years however have seen a different type of traveller coming to the Perhentian Islands, as their reputation as a premier diving destination has slowly increased amongst the scuba diving community.

Thailand is one of the world's most popular scuba diving destinations, and a growing number of people are travelling here every year to sample some of the underwater treaures that can be found in the waters surrounding this beautiful country.

The Great Barrier Reef has long held and almost mythical status amongst scuba divers, keen to sample the diving on the worlds largest living organism. In this article, we take a closer look at the diving on the Great Barrier, to see if it is deserving of its status as one of the worlds best diving destinations.