EDITOR’S NOTE

“Every time I slip into the ocean, it’s like going home.”

– Sylvia Earle

Welcome to the first edition of Asian Diver Scuba101! magazine. In this unique edition of the magazine, we pay tribute to some of the most amazing dive destinations around Southeast Asia. With hundreds of different dive sites, catering to all skill levels, around the region, it is often extremely difficult to decide which are the sites that we want to visit on our dives. The question that often pops into a diver’s mind when planning a trip is: “Where do I want to go, and what do I want to dive?” And from reefs to wrecks to underwater caves, the possibilities are absolutely endless and that only makes the decision so much more difficult. Fret not, because we’ve done the hard part for you by narrowing down some of our favourites from all around Southeast Asia. Diving into 21 different islands across the region, we introduce you to some well-known spots and some best-kept secrets to include on your short list for your next dive trip. Come and explore the underwater world of Southeast Asia with us and find out where you want to go as soon as we can start travelling again!