The 10 Most Amazing Freediving Destinations Around The World

OT Staff

Dean’s Blue Hole, Bahamas

Located on Long Island, Dean’s Blue Hole is the world’s second-deepest blue hole, plunging to 202 metres. Its calm, clear waters make it ideal for both beginners and advanced freedivers, and it has hosted numerous freediving competitions.

A view of the Dean’s Blue Hole, Bahamas | Shutterstock

Blue Hole, Dahab, Egypt

This famous dive site in the Red Sea is a sinkhole that drops to 110 metres. Known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, the Blue Hole is a favourite among freedivers for its challenging depths and stunning underwater scenery.

A diver at the Blue Hole, Dahab | Shutterstock

Koh Tao, Thailand

Known for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters, Koh Tao offers over 25 dive sites, including the HTMS Sattakut Wreck at 30 metres. The island is a freediver’s paradise, with opportunities to see whale sharks and vibrant coral reefs.

An aerial view of Koh Tao, Thailand | Shutterstock

Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

The Yucatan is famous for its cenotes, natural sinkholes filled with freshwater. Notable cenotes for freediving include Angelita, Casa Cenote, and El Pit, each offering unique underwater landscapes and crystal-clear waters.

The Casa Cenote of Mexico | Shutterstock

Riviera Maya, Mexico

This region has some of the world’s most beautiful cenotes and underwater caves. Freedivers can explore the intricate cave systems and enjoy the stunning visibility and unique geological formations.

The lovely Ik-Kil Cenote, Mexico | Shutterstock

Roatan, Honduras

Roatan offers warm, clear waters and a variety of dive sites, including shipwrecks and coral reefs. The island is known for its rich marine biodiversity, making it a top destination for freedivers.

A diver at Roatan, Honduras | Shutterstock

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Zanzibar is renowned for its pristine beaches and rich marine life. Freedivers can explore coral reefs, swim with whale sharks, and enjoy the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

An underwater view at Zanzibar | Shutterstock

USAT Liberty Shipwreck, Bali, Indonesia

This famous shipwreck in Tulamben is a popular freediving spot. The wreck is covered in coral and teeming with marine life, offering a unique underwater experience for freedivers.

At the site of USAT Liberty Shipwreck | Shutterstock

Antarctica

For the adventurous freediver, Antarctica offers ice diving in some of the most pristine and untouched waters on the planet. The extreme conditions and unique marine life make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Diving in Antarctica | Shutterstock

Fiji

Known for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant coral reefs, Fiji is a top destination for freedivers. The Great Astrolabe Reef and the Somosomo Strait are particularly popular for their stunning underwater landscapes and rich marine biodiversity.

Coral reef in Somosomo Strait off the coast of Taveuni Island, Fiji | Shutterstock

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