Where to scuba dive in November
The best dive regions for November 2026, ranked by our forecast of marine life, coral health, visibility, water temperature, currents and weather. 36 of 86 regions score 7 or higher this month. Top of the list is Palau in Palau, rated great.
Best dive destinations in November
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- 2Banda Sea8.3Great
Indonesia · water 28 °C (82 °F) · better than usual for operations & access and weather & sea state
- 3Raja Ampat8.3Great
Indonesia · water 28 °C (83 °F) · better than usual for weather & sea state and operations & access
Peak season for reef manta
- 4Jardines de la Reina8.0Great
Cuba · water 28 °C (82 °F) · better than usual for weather & sea state
- 5Bahamas (Tiger Beach & Bimini)7.9Great
Bahamas · water 27 °C (80 °F) · better than usual for weather & sea state
Peak season for tiger shark
- 6Seychelles (Inner Islands)7.9Great
Seychelles · water 29 °C (84 °F) · better than usual for pelagic & big animals and visibility
Peak season for whale shark
- 7Sipadan & Semporna7.9Great
Malaysia · water 28 °C (83 °F)
- 8Ari Atoll7.8Great
Maldives · water 29 °C (84 °F) · better than usual for coral & reef health
Peak season for whale shark
- 9Deep South Maldives7.8Great
Maldives · water 29 °C (84 °F) · better than usual for coral & reef health
Peak season for thresher shark
- 10French Polynesia (Tuamotus)7.8Great
French Polynesia · water 27 °C (81 °F)
- 11Yap7.8Great
Micronesia · water 29 °C (83 °F)
- 12Fiji7.7Great
Fiji · water 27 °C (81 °F)
- 13Southern Red Sea7.7Great
Egypt · water 27 °C (80 °F)
- 14Triton Bay7.7Great
Indonesia · water 28 °C (82 °F) · better than usual for operations & access and pelagic & big animals
Peak season for whale shark
- 15Cenderawasih Bay7.6Great
Indonesia · water 29 °C (84 °F)
Marine life at its best in November
Best in each ocean in November
Indo-Pacific
- Palau8.4
- Banda Sea8.3
- Raja Ampat8.3