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Discover the most beautiful underwater destinations for your photography training.

Tenerife – Canary Islands

Basic Course
Best SeasonMay–Jul, Sept–Nov
Water Temperature18–24°C
Visibilityapprox. 30m

Dive Sites

Las Eras, Radazul Beach and other volcanic underwater landscapes offer unique geological formations and calm bays.

The volcanic underwater landscapes around Tenerife are unique in Europe. Black lava rock, bizarre formations and clear Atlantic water create a backdrop that is fundamentally different from Caribbean or tropical spots. The south of the island – especially around Las Galletas and Los Abrigos – is known for calm conditions and remarkable wildlife.

Marine Life

Angel Sharks
December–March
World population!
Butterflyfish Rays
Year-round
Elegant swimmers
Eagle Rays
Year-round
Spectacular flyers
Torpedo Rays
Year-round
Well camouflaged
Bottlenose Dolphins
Year-round
Intelligent companions
Pilot Whales
Year-round
Large & majestic
Tenerife – Canary Islands

Egypt – Red Sea

Basic Course
Best SeasonSept–Nov (year-round possible)
Water Temperature22–30°C
Visibility20–50m

Dive Sites

Ras Mohamed, St. John's, Brother Islands – some of the world's most spectacular reef landscapes with crystal-clear water and rich biodiversity.

The Red Sea is one of the most species-rich seas in the world and offers ideal conditions for underwater photography. Ras Mohammed impresses with sheer reef walls and crystal-clear water, while the Brother Islands are known for spectacular shark encounters. St. John's in the far south is an insider tip, with untouched reefs and a density of large animals that is hard to find anywhere in Europe.

Marine Life

Sea Turtles
Year-round
Nesting May–Sep
Hammerhead Sharks
Spring–Summer
Spectacular schools
Whale Sharks
May–Jul
Largest fish
Manta Rays
Spring
Elegant gliders
Dugongs
Year-round
Abu Dabbab
Dolphins
Year-round
Intelligent & curious
Egypt – Red Sea

Azores – Atlantic

Basic Course
Best SeasonJune–October
Water Temperature18–24°C
Visibility20–40m

Dive Sites

Princess Alice Bank, Condor Bank and dive spots around Faial & Pico – open ocean reefs with seamounts and dramatic depth breaks.

The Azores are the epicentre of pelagic diving in Europe. Seamounts concentrate nutrients from the open Atlantic and attract migratory animals that can hardly be seen anywhere else. What makes it special: here you dive with true ocean giants – sperm whales, whale sharks, blue sharks – often with no reef and no bottom in sight, which makes photography a completely different experience.

Marine Life

Whale Sharks
June–October
Open ocean water
Mobula Rays
Summer
Schools in the pelagic
Sperm Whales
Year-round
World-famous sightings
Dolphins
Year-round
6+ species
Blue Sharks
Spring–Autumn
Ocean giants
Hammerhead Sharks
Summer
At the seamounts
Azores – Atlantic

Blue Sharks of the Azores

The Azores had been on my diving wish list for a long time. Volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic and one of the best shark spots in the world sounded far too tempting. Bad weather and broken boats could not dampen our anticipation for the dives ahead. The trip out to Princess Alice, an underwater plateau 100 km off Pico, was a wonderful experience in particular. The biggest highlight, though, were the four shark dives with blue sharks in open water. The animals came so close that they touched our cameras. I think the videos speak for themselves.

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Maldives – Indian Ocean

Combi Course
Best SeasonDecember–April
Water Temperature27–30°C year-round
Visibility20–40m

Dive Sites

Hanifaru Bay, South Ari Atoll and Fuvahmulah – legendary dive areas with extraordinary biodiversity and crystal-clear water.

For many, the Maldives are the destination they dream of – and for good reason. South Ari Atoll is home to one of the most reliable whale shark populations in the world, while Hanifaru Bay (a biosphere reserve) draws spectacular manta ray aggregations during the monsoon season. Fuvahmulah is the wildest spot of all: tiger sharks, tuna and hammerheads on a single dive.

Marine Life

Manta Rays
May–November
Hanifaru Bay
Whale Sharks
Aug–Nov (South Ari year-round)
Gentle giants
Tiger Sharks
Year-round
Fuvahmulah
Sea Turtles
Year-round
Green & Loggerhead
Reef Sharks
Year-round
Blacktip, Whitetip, Grey
Coral Fish
Year-round
Colourful coral reefs
Maldives – Indian Ocean

Liveaboard trip in the Maldives

I have been on many trips that were purely about diving, but the Maldives had been planned long in advance. After more than a year of anticipation, the time had finally come. Our bucket list was long, and we were ready to experience everything this tropical paradise had to offer. First, Lisa – my dive buddy – and I spent five days on a resort island before boarding a liveaboard for a little over two weeks. During that time the trip took us to countless islands and atolls, each with its own fascinating underwater world. We dived with sharks, rays and endless schools of fish, and met playful dolphins. The sheer colour of the coral reefs and the incredible variety of marine life overwhelmed us again and again.

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