Destinations

M/F Ærøsund is a former ferry that served the islands in the South Funen archipelago. It was scuttled in 2014 in a sheltered bay just 550m off Funen’s southern coastline where it now rests at a depth of only 19m. It is easily visible from the surface.

Approximately right in the centre of Jutland, the western peninsular part of the realm, there is a region called Søhøjlandet, which translates to “The Lake Highland.” It is a sparsely populated and largely forested area with many lakes, a large part of which make up a reserve.

Diving in Denmark, how does it really measure up? Since Morten Bjørn Larsen lives in Copenhagen, he talks about his favorite dives in and around the island of Zealand, where the capital city is located. Several wrecks in Øresund and a bridge in Isefjord top the list.

The seas around Denmark have seen thousands of shipwrecks from ancient times until today. We take a look at a selection of wrecks from WWII minesweepers to WWI Battle of Jutland armoured cruisers to Age of Sail vessels with cannons.

Halmahera, located in the North Maluku province of Indonesia, is home to stunningly beautiful reefs and a high level of biodiversity. Claudia Weber-Gebert takes us on a liveaboard cruise through this paradise for divers.

The small, tranquil seaside town of Anda, on the southeastern corner of Bohol in the Philippines, is a hidden gem with its white sandy beaches, beautiful reefs and an impressive array of marine life species just off its coast. Matthew Meier takes us there.

Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea boasts a rich history and culture, with diverse marine species in its waters, from fascinating nudibranchs, reef fishes and flamboyant cuttlefish to sea turtles, sharks, rays and dolphins. Pierre Constant recounts his adventures there.

The small volcanic island of Pulau Weh lies northwest of Sumatra in Indonesia, where the Indian Ocean meets the Andaman Sea. Nature and wildlife are diverse both above and below the waves. Pierre Constant recounts his revisit to Sumatra.