Where to go diving in January?

It is here, 600km off the coast, that the fictional Isla Nublar of Jurassic Park is supposed to be located. However, long-teeth giants do exist, under the sea: huge herds of hammerhead sharks mingle with Whitetip reef sharks, silky sharks and whale sharks. In January, the calm water will allow you to observe Mobula rays. Listen carefully, you might hear humpback whales singing. Discover the Isla del Caño, another beautiful site off the coast of Costa Rica. In this large natural reserve, you will encounter more friendly species such as porpoises, dolphins and large schools of tropical fish such as angelfish and snappers. Finally, turtles are the stars of Costa Rica’s beaches, with no less than 6 species living together. Prepare yourself for beautiful and exciting encounters!

In January, you will have the opportunity to observe humpback whales. Sea turtles are an endemic species of the island, you will see large number of them at “Place of Refuge” on the Big Island. But the most fascinating spectacle takes place at night: manta rays, attracted by plankton, gather off the coast of Kona, in Keahole Bay. In dark water, you will be able to observe hundreds of multicoloured pelagic creatures!

A diving cruise in Norway in January? What a strange idea! Yet, the ideal time to observe killer whales is from December to February. Hundreds of these creatures gather in the water of Tysfjord, attracted by schools of herring. A unique opportunity to get close to these sea giants: 6 to 8 meters (20 to 26 ft) long and weighing around 8 tons. You can only snorkel, because the bubbles upset these large cetaceans. If you are bold enough to brave the Arctic Ocean, expect some wonderful encounters!

Diving on the “Island of Beautiful Waters” will offer you many surprises. In Basse-Terre, marine life is very diverse, in coral gardens you will have the chance to observe beautiful sponges, jacks, grunts and barracudas. The many caves and drop offs are a real paradise for divers. In the Cousteau Reserve, you will be fascinated by its artificial wrecks.

This volcanic island once was a pirate’s lair, today, you can dive there in complete tranquillity. A huge variety of fish inhabit the water of the Caribbean Sea: groupers, large barracudas, angelfish, surgeonfish. In the coral gardens and colourful lava flows, you will also encounter turtles and several species of sharks. Don't miss out on the “Eye of the needle”, a deep-water pinnacle of over 17m / 180 feet tall, and the Tent Reef site with its hundreds of fish and famous macrofauna.