Marine Fun

Scheveningen New Year’s Dive—Nieuwjaarsduik
A typical Dutch tradition with a chilly turn!

Bore Tide
A unique natural phenomenon that offers great opportunities to surfers and kayakers

Baby Turtle Watching
Enjoy watching turtles in their habitat and volunteer to help with their preservation

Qiantang River Tidal Bore
World's biggest tidal wave may easily sweep you into the river, and viewing platforms don't always guarantee your safety

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez
The sun, the breeze, the Bay of Saint-Tropez and, of course, the beautiful yachts. All this creates an unforgettable spectacle

Le Défi de Monte-Cristo or the Monte Cristo Challenge
You can either repeat Edmond Dantès' feat or watch the 2-kilometer swimming race and enjoy yourself on the shore

Sea Lions Breeding Season
Better not to intrude into the huge mammals' pre-breeding fights and stay away until they settle territorial disputes

Sea Turtles
Visit some of the wonderful Greek beaches, which are home to the adorable Caretta turtles

Body Board Down the Sand Dunes
It's like snowboarding, surfing and sledging, yet without snow, water or sledges, just sand dunes and a dose of adrenaline

Baby Turtle Release
Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Coral Polyps Spawn
Witness the birth of coral reef—a recently discovered phenomenon that sparks with bubbles and colour!

Speedy Turtles
Watching recently-hatched baby turtles "rushing" towards the sea is adorable and affordable for everyone

Fiestas del Charco
Enjoy the unforgettable emotions of this day full of fun. This fiesta of joy is one must-visit during your Canary vacations

Best Diving Experience
The Galapagos Islands offer you unforgettable diving experience both during wet and dry seasons

Spring and Autumn Surf Season
Spring season in Hawaii is a good time to enjoy waves and master your surfing skills

Swimming Pigs
Johnny Depp, Eddie Murphy, and Bill Gates—the Bahamas have quite a long list of notable residents. Who could ever know that the swimming pigs would outshine all the rest?

Texas SandFest in Port Aransas
One of the largest beach festivals in Texas welcomes everyone to get dirty and play in the sand and create beautiful sculptures

Surfing
New Zealand surf spot map boasts 28 marks on the North Island and 10 locations on the South Island

Beach Season
Provence is famous not only for wine and lavender but also for the beautiful beaches and the bright-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea

Perfect Diving
The beautiful picturesque waters of Bora Bora are perfect for scuba diving

Coasteering
The brave and curious will enjoy exploring the nearly inaccessible craggy coastlines of western and eastern Scotland

Watching the Sunset
The atmosphere and the magnificent landscape of the city make Rio a perfect place to enjoy the sunset

Bournemouth Air Festival
Check out one of Britain's greatest tourism events

Swimming with Turtles
Some sea turtles drift in the Caribbean waters year-round, but specific types gather near Barbados in certain seasons

Winter Surf Season
Hawaii is a surfer's paradise, especially in winter when it becomes a dynamic global surfing hot spot

Festa da Iemanjá
The festival of the Goddess of the Sea is a holiday for the Brazilian religion—Umbanda

Diving and Snorkeling
Coral reefs around the coast have caused many shipwrecks, which can now be seen up close

Swimming and Snorkeling Season
One of the most fascinating places for snorkeling welcomes you with spectacular underwater life in a natural setting, perfect visibility and comfortable temperature conditions

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Choose Maltese bays for enjoying your favorite wind sports

Laytown Beach Races
Check out the only officially approved beach horse race in Europe!

Diving and Snorkelling
Panama is one of the best places to go diving. You will be definitely amazed by the local underwater world

Diving and Snorkelling
Take a deep breath and dive into the diversity of the amazing underwater world of the Canarian coast

Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games
Nudist community of Australia organizes a large sports competition, which attracts hundreds of enthusiasts

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Rentals, lessons and kites are available at several beaches

Snorkeling
Meet unusual sea inhabitants at the bottom of the Adriatic Sea during the summertime

Diving with Sharks
An extreme Hawaii experience and a great photo opportunity

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Great waves and warm waters make for an unforgettable surfing experience in Ibiza

Seal Pups
The world's largest grey seal population and their cute pups inhabit the shores of the Scottish Orkney Islands

Diving in the West and South West
You can visit some awesome diving spots close to Colombo

Futevôlei or Footvolley
A typical Brazilian game that will keep you having fun on the beach

Swimming with Whale Sharks
Who would miss the opportunity to swim and snorkel with these harmless and surprisingly gentle sharks?

Scuba Diving
New Zealand's underwater kingdom lacks only little mermaids. Otherwise, the abundance of marine species is amazing

Great Week in San Sebastián
Join one of the biggest festivals with fireworks and music in San Sebastian

Torch Lighting and Cliff Diving
A romantic and touching experience on Maui Island, unique to Hawaii

Surfing Season
After the swimming season is over there begins the season of surfing on waves

Snorkeling with Leopard Sharks at La Jolla
These species of shark are peaceful and calm creatures that love summer and enjoy warm waters

Scuba Diving
Try Tasmania's scuba diving experience on the top beaches across Australia

Diving
Madagascar—an island of extraordinary wildlife, sea life, and breathtaking adventures. Let’s dive deeper into it!

Noche de San Juan
Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of St. John's Eve and summer solstice in Spain

Diving the North East Coast
Warm waters of Indian ocean promise incredible diving

Snorkelling and Diving
Meet the fauna of the Mediterranean Sea in the Bath of Aphrodite or near the wreck of the Accelo

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
Hit the waves in Miami or other spots along the southeast coast of Florida

Kiteboarding
Water sports, especially kiteboarding, is a must-try in Puerto Rico

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
Lake Arenal and Bahia Salinas offer the best winds in Costa Rica

Surfing
A dream destination for any surfer, Puerto Rico has a lot to offer to novices as well as pros

Whale Watching
Watch those lovely giants breaching the water surface gracefully

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing
One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Strong Antarctic winds make Chile a paradise for experienced riders

Red Bull Cliff Diving
Breathtaking competition in Polignano a Mare on the scenic Adriatic sea coast

Fuerteventura Windsurfing & Kitesurfing World Cup
If you are a windsurfing and kitesurfing fan, you can't miss the greatest world cup ever on an island called "The Great Adventure"

Swimming at Saint Peter's Pool
Check out the lunar terrain of this atypical beach—no sand but but smooth rock shaped by erosion. It's St. Peter's Pool!

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Conquer the wind in the city or explore the coast further

Surfing
The best place to surf in Foggy Albion is Cornwall with its extensive beaches and big waves

Blacktip and Spinner Sharks Migration
Tens of thousands of black shark fins just a few meters from the beach can scare the hell out of anyone

Fishing in Barbados
Buy some fresh catch at a local fish market or book a fishing charter for a more personal experience

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Nothing can beat the Windy City in terms of wind sports

Beaches on the Seine or Paris Plages
When sand is brought onto the asphalt, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and cool showers are placed atop and downtown turns into a beach

Playa Maya Water Park
The largest open-air water park in Eastern China can refresh you during the hot summer season

Swim with Stingless Jellyfish in Kakaban Lake
Change the way you perceive these soft and slippery jellyfish by joining their underwater dance

Scuba Diving
Leave your everyday routine and lose yourself in a sea full of exotic underwater beauty

Surfing
Southern California has the biggest number of surfers in the world for a reason

Labor Day Weekend in Seattle
Take advantage of an extra day-off to discover the Emerald City and to take part in its festive attractions

Snorkeling
Discover the incredible marine life of coral reefs and mangrove coves of Puerto Rico

Diving in Barbados
Get your fins wet while uncovering tropical waters with colorful undersea species and ancient wrecks

OC Air Show
Soak up the power and patriotism while watching aircraft acrobatics at the oceanfront

Turtle Town in Maui
A beautiful snorkel location with friendly Hawaiian sea turtles and a variety of colorful tropical fish

River Party in Nestorio, Kastoria
This music camp is the best in Greece and in the top ten of Europe

Snorkeling
Explore the mysterious Blue Hole and other fantastic snorkeling spots in Belize

Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta
You'll want to take a million pictures at this hot-air balloon festival, so be sure to grab your camera!

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Get familiar with famous Nortada and enjoy great waves

Diving and Snorkeling on the Caribbean Coast
Explore one of the best marine habitats in Colombia while diving and snorkelling on the Caribbean coast. The area is famous worldwide for its fantastic coral reefs

Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
The incredible Red Sea welcomes you to see its rich marine life, but Alexandria's harbour on the Mediterranean Sea is also perfect for discovering the ancient sunken cities of Egypt

Whale Watching in Hawaii
A spectacular and moving show of whales with their calves cresting and breaching around your boat

Barbados Kitesurfing
Dive into a Barbados kitesurfing adventure and catch your perfect wave

Kiteboarding
Phuket is Thailand's Mecca for kiteboarders with two major seasons

Beach Season on Long Island
The favorite summer getaway for wealthy Manhattan residents, celebrities, and hipsters

Sailing in Cambodia
A combination of low prices along with warm tropical climate and beautiful islands makes Cambodia a superb sailing destination

Surfing Off Victoria Coast
The wild coast of Victoria may offer the best surfing in the world, among the densely overgrown hills and cliffs

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival
Professional sand sculptors and amateurs compete at one of Florida's best beaches

Snorkelling and Diving
The rich underwater world of the Cook Islands opens its beauty for everyone. Warm and clear waters welcome visitors to enjoy the colours of the ocean floor

Midsummer (Midsommar)
Originating from pagan times, this holiday is a celebration of everything summery and Swedish

Surf Dog Competition
Dog surfers from all over the country gather along the Imperial Beach and Huntington Beach shoreline to take part in surfing competitions and win the first prize. You should witness it in order to believe it

Whale Sharks
Despite their large dimensions, these creatures are harmless to people

Turtles Laying Eggs
Watch sea turtles gracefully make their way to their nesting ground to lay eggs

Swimming with Manatees
Swim with the gentle giants in the warm waters of Crystal river

Diving
Explore the deepest secrets of the Caribbean and discover its underwater world hidden from the plain sight

Wind- and Kitesurfing
Catching a good wind is easy if you know where and when to go

Train de Charlevoix
Experience a railway trip around the most hardly accessible parts of Quebec

Festival of Sails in Geelong
Victoria's oldest sporting event and the southern hemisphere's largest annual keel yacht regatta

Paraw Regatta Festival
Take part in Asia’s oldest traditional craft event and the Philippines' largest sailing festival

Noche de San Juan
A massive midnight ocean plunge marks the feast of St. John in Puerto Rico

Surfing Santa Competition
Dressed like Santa, surfers raise money for people living with autism

Taiwan Open of Surfing
Taiwan's surfers' competition is a spectacular and exciting event for both surfers and non-surfers alike

Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The world-famous Penguin Parade on the Phillip Island is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Australia

Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Hawaii's top surfing competition for the best surfers in the world

Polar Bear Swim
Want to try something extraordinary on the first day of the New Year?

Lamu Cultural Festival
Celebrate donkey races, dhow sailing, ancient bao games, and everything about the rich Swahili heritage

Ibiza Spray
Ocean Beach floods in champagne and music at the Ibiza Spray parties

Red Bull King of the Air
The highlight on the kitesurfing calendar of Cape Town

Surfing
Surfers' dreams come true in Tahiti—home to the world's best waves

Surfing Around Sydney
Learn the art of riding a surfboard on high-quality waves!

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing
Grab your board and catch the wind at the best windsurfing destination in Europe

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Explore picturesque lagoons, tunnels, reefs, and underwater canyons of the Hawaiian Islands

Galapagos Penguins
The Bartolomé island is a unique place to meet and even swim with the Galapagos penguins

Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
One of the world's most anticipated races that has a long history and offers some spectacular sights!

Fort Lauderdale Air Show
A breathtaking air display above the ocean—enjoy it in person or virtually

Scuba Diving
Seize a perfect opportunity to swim next to mantas, whales, sharks, and countless of other fascinating species

75 Mile Beach Road
Buckle up for an iconic adventure on the largest sand island in the world

Sitges Film Festival
Visit one of the world's premier international festivals

Tall Ship Races (Tallinn Maritime Days)
Visit the largest marine festival in Estonia and try delicious seafood from the Baltic Sea

Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
One of the major firework shows in the world, with different competitions between plenty of countries

Surfing Experience
Since Vietnam is a country of three weather systems, when rains are flooding one part, there is perfect wind for surfing in another one!

Snorkeling
Cambodia has two major snorkeling destinations: never sleeping Sihanoukville and alternatively calm Kep

Gosau Lake Diving
Experience diving and other water activities at Lake Gosau in Salzkammergut

Swimming with Whale Sharks
This huge fish might look frightening, but, fortunately, it prefers plankton to meat

Diving
Clear waters of the Adriatic are popular with divers. Take a chance to explore marine life, ship wrecks and underwater caves

Scuba Diving
The underwater wealth of Guatemala's basins includes abundant flora and fauna, ship wrecks, and entire ancient settlements

Beach Season
Beaches in Taiwan are varied, from white and golden sand to black

Surfing and Windsurfing
Thousands of kilometres of coastline, huge Pacific waves, and the mild crowds fall season makes for great surfing

Scuba Diving
The rich underwater world of the Adriatic and Ionian seas promises excellent scuba diving in Albania

Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival
Fulong beach, a 3 km stretch of golden sand, has been recognized as the best place in Taiwan for sand sculpting

Guava or Guayaba
Guava apple is a tropical and subtropical fruit, that has distinctive red colour of the flesh and bright green colour of the peel

Diving
Reefs, wrecks, colourful wildlife, underwater museums, and sink holes—diving in Mexico is like nowhere else in the world

Lunan Bay Bathing Season
Every princess would have enjoyed a swim on an appealing pink beach overlooked by a castle

Surfana Festival
The best weekend for all surf-minded people spiced up with music, food, and arts

Diving and Snorkelling
Life size statues, starfish, turtles, sharks, manta rays, and schools of multicoloured fish—what isn't there at the bottom?

Swimming with Dolphins
Unique opportunity to see and swim with bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat

Diving
Thailand offers spectacular diving any time throughout the year, but only a limited period is considered the best!

Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Plenty of beaches with thermal winds to choose from

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
In Cyprus, you can enjoy warm water year-round and occasional strong winds

Surfing
Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners

Labor Day Events
The weekend full of outdoor concerts, picnics, and BBQs wraps up the summer season in Michigan

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Find out why Australia is one of the best countries in the world for wind sports

Marine Turtle Nesting Season
Watch these baby-turtles in a once-in-a-lifetime struggle for survival!

Surfing on the Caribbean Coast
Enjoy surfing at the best beaches on the Caribbean coast

Surfing
Having caught a wave on Mar del Plata, you'll understand why this is the surf capital of Argentina

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Explore the seabed around Maldives—its numerous channels and lagoons teem with marine wildlife

Surfing
It is not true that the treacherous Scottish waves leave no opportunities for inexperienced surfers—there are options for everyone

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
A real Mecca for kitesurfers and windsurfers where surfing is a way of life

Surfing
India is for surfers! Just find your own perfect spot and enjoy the waves

Washington State International Kite Festival
One of the largest kite festivals in the United States

US Open of Surfing
If you are looking for some amazing moves on waves, this event is definitely for you

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
The Japanese capital offers plenty of spots for wind sports enthusiasts

Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Ride strong thermal winds in the paradise of Mediterranean

Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
One of the best destination in Europe for surfing of all kinds

Diving
Discover the spectacular underwater world of the Mediterranean and you may find the treasures of the ship wrecks in the deep cerulean waters

Surfing
An all-time favorite surfing destination, with half a year swell on the ocean and another half on the sea