What to dive with in September
The marine life in season this month, and the destinations where your odds are best.
Whale sharkPeak: Maldives, Galápagos, Oman · Possible: Seychelles
Scalloped hammerheadPeak: Galápagos, Cocos Island · Possible: Red Sea, Sea of Cortez
Manta rayPeak: Maldives, Komodo, Solomon Islands · Possible: Raja Ampat, Palau
Sea turtlePeak: Red Sea, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Oman, Philippines, Truk Lagoon
DolphinPeak: Red Sea, Maldives, Sea of Cortez · Possible: Oman
Grey reef sharkPeak: Palau, Maldives, Red Sea, Solomon Islands
Thresher sharkPeak: Philippines
Oceanic whitetipPossible: Red Sea
Marine iguanaPossible: Galápagos
Diving in September: common questions
What can you dive with in September?
In September 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 September?
For whale shark, Maldives; For scalloped hammerhead, Galápagos; For manta ray, Maldives.
Planning a September 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.
