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