Historic Sites

History is where the past collides with the present, and when it happens underwater it’s pure magic.

As a historically inclined diver, you are the Indiana Jones of the sea, constantly searching out ancient archeological sites to explore. For historic divers, there is nothing more fascinating than looking back into the past, to better understand a country and its traditions.

Step back in time with some of our top historic dives that have given us a more cultured outlook on the world.

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Joey Swimming Beside The Wheelhouse Of The Niagara II Shipwreck In Tobermory, Ontario, Scuba Diving Canada
Canadian Splash: Scuba Diving in Tobermory

Dive into Ontario's wreck junkie heaven. Tobermory's clear water and abundance of shipwrecks make it one of the top dive sites in Canada and the world.

Joey Illuminating The Large Discarded Whale Bone On The Bottom Of Dildo, Newfoundland, Diving Canada
Canadian Splash: The Whale Bones of Dildo

Newfoundland is a place chock-full of life, and scuba diving a whale boneyard is one of the many shore diving opportunities this Canadian province offers.

The Copper Coloured Water Of The Mattawa Voyageur River, Scuba Diving Ontario
Canadian Splash: Diving into the Voyageur and Logging Days

Mattawa is a far cry from wonderful diving, but given the region’s strong connection to its waterways - through the Indigenous people, Voyageurs and logging industry - Mattawa begs to be explored.

D-Day Landing Beach View With The Leftover Floating Pontoons, Normandy, France
France: Diving the D-Day Beaches

Rooted in history, you’d be hard-pressed to find a diving local that offers a better opportunity to witness World War II wrecks. Dive into the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy.

The Carwash Cenote Pond Opening, Tulum, Mexico
Mexico: Tulum’s Blue Netherworld

For some Tulum is a region of ancient civilization and crumbling ruins. For others, it’s one of the best cave and cenote diving places in the world.

Bell Island Newfoundland Shipwreck Scuba Diving, Canadian Scuba Locations
Canadian Splash: Wrecked in Newfoundland

Do you enjoy cold water wreck diving? This dive destination will let you experience the best shipwrecks and scuba diving opportunities on the Canadian east coast.

The Devil's Den Snorkelling And Scuba Diving Cave In Florida, USA
USA: Diving into the Den of the Devil

Dark, ancient and mysterious are a few words that can be used to describe the Devil's Den cavern in Florida. Find out what it was like to visit this world-class tourist destination and dive this prehistoric spring system.

A Lone Diver Floating Under The Water Of Peniche, Portugal No Watermark
Portugal: Go Scuba Wild in Peniche

Backroll into to the cold water world of Portugal's Berlengas Island Natural Reserve. Located off the coast of Peniche, this underwater paradise will have you have you gurgling with excitement into your regulator.

History Of Diving Museum Antique Hard Helmet Hero Florida Key's
Scuba Diving through the Ages at the History of Diving Museum

When in the Florida Keys, make sure to take the time to learn all about man’s quest to explore under the sea at the History of Diving Museum.

Joey In The Opening of the Ginnie Springs Crevice, Florida, Scuba Diving USA
USA: Taking on Florida’s Famous Ginnie Springs

The crystal clear water of Ginnie and Devil’s spring systems is arguably some of the best freshwater diving in all of Florida. As a scuba diver heading to the sunshine state, make sure to put this spot on your travel itinerary!

Roman Statues Under The Mediterranean Sea In The Gulf Of Naples At The Archeological Dive Site Baiae In Italy, Europe No Watermark
Italy: Baiae – Italy’s Own Version of Atlantis

Beneath the waters of the Gulf of Naples are the remains of an ancient Roman civilization lost to the seas of time and guess what? You can dive into it!

The Blue Cylinder Tank of the Italian Y-40 Pool
Italy: Scuba Diving the World’s Deepest Pool

When in Italy make sure to stop at the world's deepest pool, Y-40 the Deep Joy and try your hand at scuba or freediving for a bucket list experience.

Scuba Diver Heading Out From Under The Museum in Macedonia, Europe
Macedonia: Diving the Bay of Bones

Let history and archaeology collide as you plunge into Lake Ohrids Bay of Bones and scuba dive beneath a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Clear Water Of The Silfra Fissure With The Scuba And Snorkel Entry Ladder In The Distance, Iceland, Europe
Iceland: Scuba the Silfra Fissure

Iceland may be close to the Arctic circle, but that didn't stop us from diving into the clearest water on the planet.



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