What to dive with in May
The marine life in season this month, and the destinations where your odds are best.
Whale sharkPeak: Maldives, Philippines, Saudi Arabia · Possible: Galápagos, Thailand
Manta rayPeak: Solomon Islands, Philippines · Possible: Maldives, Socorro, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Palau
Sea turtlePeak: Red Sea, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Solomon Islands, Philippines, Truk Lagoon · Possible: Seychelles, Oman
DolphinPeak: Red Sea, Maldives · Possible: Socorro, Sea of Cortez, Oman
Grey reef sharkPeak: Palau, Maldives, Red Sea, Solomon Islands
Marine iguanaPeak: Galápagos
Thresher sharkPeak: Philippines
Scalloped hammerheadPossible: Galápagos, Cocos Island, Socorro, Red Sea
Diving in May: common questions
What can you dive with in May?
In May you can dive with whale shark, manta ray, sea turtle, dolphin, grey reef shark, marine iguana and more across our destinations — see where and how likely above.
Where is the best diving in May?
For whale shark, Maldives; For manta ray, Solomon Islands; For sea turtle, Red Sea.
Planning a May 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.
