7 of the best scuba diving destinations in the USA

From artifact-filled quarries and historic shipwrecks planted in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea to thrilling shark encounters in the Pacific, you don’t have to leave the USA to experience a diverse and vibrant underwater world. 

There are endless dive sites in the USA that are suitable for everyone, from beginner divers to experienced pros, exploring everything from warm tropical oceans to cold water lakes. And American dive shops can help you learn to dive on courses certified by PADI, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors – the most recognized dive training system worldwide.

Whether you are just starting out as a diver or have hundreds of dives under your belt, here are six of the best US dive sites to put on your must-dive list.