The Caribbean island of Bonaire is truly a diver’s paradise. With over 470 species of fish, more than 80 easily accessible shore diving sites, and year-round, dive-friendly weather, Bonaire is worthy of its reputation as an underwater playground.

Scuba diving has a unique way of opening doors to new worlds, offering a sense of freedom and discovery that is almost unparalleled. For Nic Carapanagiotu, the underwater world became not only a passion but a pathway to achieving his goals, despite being a thalidomide survivor. This means Nic was born with two short arms. Driven by a fierce determination, Nic’s path to becoming a PADI Pro is a story of resilience and the power of adaptive techniques in scuba diving, proving time and again that barriers can be overcome with the right mindset and support. 

I came to Tenerife almost five years ago, burned out from my corporate job as a front-end developer in Poland. At the time, I could barely swim and had no idea what diving was, but I was searching for a break from my life. After signing up for every course from Open Water Diver to Divemaster, I took my first breath underwater—and instantly fell in love.

Belize has the largest coral reef in the Caribbean and world’s second-largest barrier reef overall. All that inviting coral means there is an abundance of marine life in Belize, from microscopic to massive. A few highlights include:

With the world’s second-largest barrier reef, crystal-clear waters, and a wide variety of marine life, it’s no surprise Belize is a top scuba diving destination. However, these factors also mean Belize is home to a surprisingly large number of amazing dive sites. This can make choosing which ones to visit during your dive vacation a challenge. To help make this process a little easier, we’ve put together a guide to the six best dive sites in Belize.