What to dive with in December
The marine life in season this month, and the destinations where your odds are best.
Whale sharkPeak: Maldives, Sea of Cortez · Possible: Thailand, Seychelles
Scalloped hammerheadPeak: Socorro · Possible: Galápagos, Cocos Island
Manta rayPeak: Socorro, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Palau · Possible: Maldives, Solomon Islands, Myanmar
Sea turtlePeak: Red Sea, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Philippines, Truk Lagoon · Possible: Oman
DolphinPeak: Red Sea, Socorro, Maldives, Oman · Possible: Sea of Cortez
Grey reef sharkPeak: Palau, Maldives, Red Sea, Solomon Islands
Marine iguanaPeak: Galápagos
Thresher sharkPeak: Philippines
Oceanic whitetipPossible: Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Humpback whalePossible: Socorro
Diving in December: common questions
What can you dive with in December?
In December you can dive with whale shark, scalloped hammerhead, manta ray, sea turtle, dolphin, grey reef shark and more across our destinations — see where and how likely above.
Where is the best diving in December?
For whale shark, Maldives; For scalloped hammerhead, Socorro; For manta ray, Socorro.
Planning a December trip?
Tell us what you want to see and we'll match you to the right boat and week.
Prefer to search by animal? Use the Marine Life Finder, or see live departures.
