Across the wide world of dive there are a few factors that elevate an ordinary dive site to a world-class dive site: reliable animal encounters, impressive wrecks, dramatic scenery and vibrant coral reefs come to mind. We cracked open our personal logbooks, reached out to our diverse group of contributing photographers, consulted our readers survey — which garnered more than 3,000 responses — and chatted up other industry pros to find the answer to one question: What’s your favorite dive site? Click the images below to find our picks for the world’s 100 best dive sites.

Best Scuba Diving Sites in the United States and Canada

From the reefs of the Florida Keys to the walls of British Columbia, these are the 16 best scuba diving sites in the United States and Canada.

Best Scuba Diving Sites in the Eastern Pacific

The Eastern pacific is full of pelagic magnets such as the Galapagos Islands and La Paz, Mexico. See the seven best dive sites in this region.

Best Scuba Diving Sites in the Caribbean and Atlantic

From the Great Blue Hole to Bonaire’s famed Salt Pier, these are the 27 best scuba diving sites in the Caribbean and Atlantic.

Best Scuba Diving Sites in Europe

Don’t let chilly temps keep you away from these 15 amazing sites. A flooded opal mine and the famed Silfra Crack are just two of the many unique experiences awaiting divers in Europe.

Best Scuba Diving Sites in Africa

Whether it’s great white sharks, sevengill sharks or the wrecks of the Red Sea you’re after, these seven sites in Africa are sure to deliver non-stop adventure.

Best Scuba Diving Sites in Asia Pacific

Abundant marine life and colorful reefs make this region so desired by divers. Make sure your next trip includes one of these 28 must-dive sites.