20 Best Scuba Diving Destinations in the World

"This Ecuadorean archipelago offers dramatic marine encounters—dolphins, eagle rays, turtles, and sharks—but diving conditions can be challenging, with strong currents that lead some outfitters to require 50 or 100 logged dives. For qualified divers, liveaboards provide access to remote sites like Darwin Island, where whale sharks, hammerheads, mantas, and even penguins create unforgettable big-animal experiences." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines