Exotic Blues

Our Earth’s two-thirds is covered by water and leaving a chance to witness the impeccable beauty of the underwater world can be considered as a sin. There is a call of wanderlust that knocks at everyone’s soul to explore the Mother Nature-embrace the new horizons of marine life, feel mesmerised and immersed in a different culture. Not resisting the bug to travel to these faraway destinations in pursuit of experiencing the deep treasures that is serene, divine and totally surprising should be at the top of your list. Let’s dive into some of the exotic underwater landscapes to embrace the adventurer hiding within us.

The Cenotes, Mexico

Imagine little sinkholes that take you into a new world filled with only beautiful elements and exposes a scenic water world underneath. Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has exotic water-filled cenotes. They were considered to be sacred for the Mayan people: a portal that would lead to the world below. These cenotes open into a fantasy land covered with adventures for the brave hearts. The most enchanting sight is of long rays of sun penetrating through the small openings above that guides one’s way through the tunnels in the pristine water. It is a must-visit place to dive back in time and swim in nature’s lap of tropical trees and vines. No doubt, why it kept the Mayans in awe!

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Sipadan Islands, Malaysia

Sipadan is a piece of art for divers. The islands are blessed with marvels of nature and picturesque sights. A heavenly view of blue skies above and clear waters below that unleashes a new dimension of attractions that includes barracudas, reef sharks and parrotfish makes it one of the top diving sites in the world. Sipadan, being Malaysia’s only oceanic island with a small area that can be covered in a day is a paradise for a large variety of tropical birds- sea eagles, sunbirds, starlings; exotic crustaceans- coconut crab that roam the beaches, clearing celebrating the harmony between mankind and nature.

Bradford Shoals, Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is home to some of the richest reefs on our planet. If ‘Finding Nemo’ made you fallen in love with exotic fishes then look no beyond the Bradford Shoals. This isolated reef structure houses both small and large school of fishes. It is an oceanic pinnacle surrounded by deep water that unveils the treasure of the reef world. The soft corals reward the divers with a view fulfilled with captivating colours, small species of reef fish and ensure a wonderful and unforgettable experience. However, the real reason that makes this place famous is big fishes-Pelagics, Barracudas, Pinfaro, Unicornfish, and Sharks. Bradford Shoals is the abode to the ultimate experience of marine life.

The Great White Wall, Fiji

Fiji is known for being one of the happiest countries of the world and why they wouldn’t be! Apart from being surrounded by shades of lush greens in scenic landscapes, lovely palm trees dancing in the cool breeze, the country is blessed with nature’s best-kept secret: the Rainbow Reef or the Great White Wall. It is deservedly famous and cited as a world-class dive site. Fiji is the soft coral capital of the world and paradise lies at the heart of it-soft corals of bright colours and reef animals. You can find an overwhelming diverse and rich marine life here- reef sharks, turtles, caves, rock formations, coral fans, even the famous Christmas Tree coral worms. This destination is every diver’s dream, offering a majestic marine show.

Yongala, Australia

A rich diving site unfolding historic events dated back to 100 years is every adventure junkie’s fantasy. Look no further than Yongala in Australia as it can transport you to the passenger ship SS Yongala which sank in 1911. History, mystery and wildlife- this diving site in the Great Barrier Reef is an experience to immerse oneself into a roller-coaster ride of adventure, learning about the tragic history, witnessing and experiencing marine life. Rated as the best historical wreck dive, you can expect to see turtles, rays, giant grouper, sea snakes, maori wrasse, sharks, and plenty more. This place is also a treasure for night dives. The nocturnal animals take over the wreck. You may catch a sight of majestic sharks coming out to stretch their fins, eagle rays streaming onto the wreck, hawksbill turtles returning from their daily expeditions. A visit to the SS Yongala cannot be missed. It is a gateway to a variety of marine life and the mysterious feeling of wreck dive, that sets it apart from others.