We asked, and you told us. These are the three best hotspots—according to our readers—to dive if your top priority is stunning photo opportunities.

If you’re willing to shoot outside the box, Lembeh Strait offers some very nice, “classic coral reef” wide-angle photography that only adds to the allure of this traditionally macrocentric muck-critter destination.

Discover exquisite underwater and topside beauty at your doorstep when you stay at this luxury resort

Overwater bungalows and PADI Five Star service in the heart of Raja Ampat

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Open-water certification is great, but the destinations on our list are best visited after mastering some advanced training. Here are six sites where extra certification goes a long way.

The MV Ambai and MSY Seahorse liveaboards offer extraordinary Indonesian itineraries, accommodations and customer service.

Sometimes, the hardest part about planning a dive trip is deciding where to go. These are the most exciting destinations at the top of our ever-growing must-dive list.

All Star’s Velocean liveaboard is in a class of its own — discover everything it has to offer during an enchanting itinerary in the heart of the Coral Triangle.