What to dive with in January
The marine life in season this month, and the destinations where your odds are best.
Whale sharkPeak: Maldives, Sea of Cortez · Possible: Thailand
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
Humpback whalePeak: Socorro
Marine iguanaPeak: Galápagos
Thresher sharkPeak: Philippines
Diving in January: common questions
What can you dive with in January?
In January 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 January?
For whale shark, Maldives; For scalloped hammerhead, Socorro; For manta ray, Socorro.
Planning a January 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.
