WHERE TO GO DIVING FOR CHRISTMAS
What a great opportunity to go overseas and uncover the underwater beauty this festive season! SUBEA by Decathlon gives you some ideas for your next trip.

What a great opportunity to go overseas and uncover the underwater beauty this festive season! SUBEA by Decathlon gives you some ideas for your next trip.
Near or far, popular or adventurous, there are plenty of options for you to choose from depending on your expectation and budget!
Here is a guide for you to find the right place to practice your favourite sport during your free time this holiday!
The best period to enjoy Langkawi Island is during the dry season that stretches from November to April.
Another of my personal favourite! Right in the middle of the Visayas, the splendid Bohol island offers a great variety of dives. Even though you can dive around Bohol during the whole year, the best period is from December to April.
The Marine Sanctuary of Balicasag island is 45min away from Bohol by boat. You can opt for a 1-day trip there. The dives around Balicasag are usually for more experienced divers as it is composed of wall dives and strong currents. This is a pelagic creature paradise. Schools of mackerels, barracudas and jackfish are commonly found there. Corals, sponges et gorgonians are numerous on the shallow part.
Not sure if you have heard about this popular diving location, but Malapascua is well known worldwide. It is said to be the place to observe the fantastic thresher sharks. To do so, you have to be brave and wake up at 4 am to dive at 5 am. This deep dive (30m) will leave you unforgettable memories. Gato island will give you the opportunity to meet white tip sharks, nurse sharks and if you’re lucky enough, bamboo sharks.
The best way to discover the beauty of the Similan islands is to embark on a liveaboard. Fret not if you worry about the pricing, there are many options available depending on your budget.
Did I just say Maldives?!
Discovering Raja-Ampat islands on a liveaboard is one of the "must-do" between November and March. Beyond the dream landscapes, you will be amazed by the diversity of terrestrial and marine scenery and wonderful colour contrasts.