Scuba diving is the type of travel activity that is really relaxing but that is not always the case. There are many reefs, wrecks and scuba diving sites that are extreme, perfect just for those that have experience and a better physical condition. If you really want a challenge, here are some locations that you have to consider.
Numidia and Aida – Egypt
These two spots are 60 miles away from the coast and are going to offer vertical wall diving together with a lot of exciting. Numidia was actually an English freighter. It sank in the year 1901. Its bow is now accessible at a depth of around 25 feet. After that the wreck is intact, going way down up to 260 feet. Aida is the name of a sank Egyptian troop transport vessel that appeared here in 1957. The section that is accessible for the diver ranges between depths of 130 and 200 feet. It is possible to dive both wrecks in the event that you have rebreathers or double tanks.
HMNZS Canterbury – New Zealand
This New Zealand warship stands out as a great experience for the wreck lover as it stands 372 foot long and the site was actually prepared by really good divers. There are many experienced local operators that will lead the divers way deep inside the wreck through so many interesting and long passageways. The holy grail of the experience is a large room featuring various artifacts that were left there and that are intact. You will surely love the bridge and the open hangar featuring many schooling fish regions.
San Francisco Maru – Micronesia
Although this diving site does not have a high depth, it is normally the most appreciate part of the diving experience in the region. We are talking about a cargo and passenger ship that is 385 feet long and located near Tonoas Island. It is actually one of the Japanese ships that were sunk during Operation Hailstone by the US military. The problem is that you will need advanced diving skills in order to be able to go through the wreck. However, if you do, you will get to see depth charges, munitions, 3 Japanese tanks, bombs and mines.
White Sea – Russia
The salinity of the water in the area is high and water temperature under ice is around 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice is quite impressive in the area and you will surely want to experience something like this as a diving enthusiast. Water color is green due to microscopic planktonic algae that absorbs red spectrum from the sunlight. You have remarkable underwater life with various strange creatures you will not see anywhere else.
Sardine Run – South Africa
Just as the name implies, you will get to see many sardines in the region. Predators come from basically all directions because of this. You will get the opportunity of seeing diving birds, tuna, dolphins and even sharks. Divers often visit during dolphin migration periods since the views are truly amazing. The adventure is always adrenaline packed, strenuous and only a great idea for those that do have a strong heart.
