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Four questions. We rank the destinations that fit, and show you why, with the sources.

Open Water diver · October · big schools and pelagics

63 destinations fit

Showing the best 12.

  1. Broken Bay sea arch, Nusa Penida#1

    100% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: zubludiving.com
    • 10 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (10 with a published source for the level).
    • Big schools and pelagics: peak season in October.
    • 18 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    See dive sites and season
  2. Sipadan Island seen from the sea#2

    78% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: zubludiving.com
    • 3 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (3 with a published source for the level).
    • Big schools and pelagics: regularly seen in October.
    • 15 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    See dive sites and season
  3. Panglao Island from the air#3

    Bohol & Panglao

    Philippines

    76% match

    • October is a good month to dive here. Source: dive-the-world.com
    • 5 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (5 with a published source for the level).
    • Big schools and pelagics: regularly seen in October.
    • 7 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    See dive sites and season
  4. Green sea turtle on the reef at Moalboal#4

    Moalboal

    Philippines

    70% match

    • 5 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (5 with a published source for the level).
    • Big schools and pelagics: peak season in October.
    • October is off-season; the best months are Jan–May.
    • 4 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    See dive sites and season
  5. Kicker Rock (León Dormido) rising from the sea, Galápagos#5

    Galápagos

    Ecuador

    69% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: galapagosinsiders.com
    • 1 dive site suited to Open Water divers (1 with a published source for the level).
    • Big schools and pelagics: regularly seen in October.
    • 10 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    See dive sites and season
  6. Beach in Wakatobi National Park#6

    Wakatobi

    Indonesia

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: wakatobi.com
    • 17 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (17 with a published source for the level).
    • 28 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
  7. Goat Cay, Exuma, Bahamas#7

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: liveaboard.com
    • 10 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (10 with a published source for the level).
    • 5 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
  8. Mango Bay, Koh Tao#8

    Koh Tao

    Thailand

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: bigbluediving.com
    • 10 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (10 with a published source for the level).
    • 6 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
  9. Desert mountains meeting the Red Sea at Dahab's Blue Hole#9

    Dahab

    Egypt

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: divessi.com
    • 9 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (9 with a published source for the level).
    • 7 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
  10. Giftun Island seen across the sea off Hurghada#10

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: divingaround.com
    • 8 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (8 with a published source for the level).
    • 7 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
  11. #11

    Kona (Big Island)

    United States

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: dive-the-world.com
    • 8 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (8 with a published source for the level).
    • 3 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
  12. Hawksbill turtle on the reef at Ras Mohammed National Park#12

    68% match

    • October is one of the best months to dive here. Source: circledivers.com
    • 8 dive sites suited to Open Water divers (8 with a published source for the level).
    • 18 sites here need a higher level than yours.
    • Big schools and pelagics are reported here, but we don't know in which months yet.
    See dive sites and season
Why some destinations aren't listed (28)

How the match works

Out of 100: up to 35 points for the season in your month, 25 for the number of dive sites at your level, and 40 for what you want to see in that month (without a wish, season and level count for everything). A destination closed that month, without any site at your level, or where what you want to see isn't documented, is left out and listed with the reason. Nothing is paid for: no destination can buy its place.

Everything comes from the data shown on each destination page. Some site levels are still estimates; the destination pages say which ones. Always confirm conditions with a local dive centre.

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