Saipan has complete transportation facilities, making the diving journey simple
Saipan is located in the Northern Mariana Islands and is a diving resort comparable to the Maldives. Big blue water, glass sea, coconut palm trees, clear water and fine sand, these are no longer exclusive words for the Maldives, you can also enjoy them when you come to Saipan! Many famous diving spots are in relatively remote places, and most of them require 1-2 flights to reach them. In comparison, direct flights to Saipan are much more convenient. The hotel on the island has complete facilities. After diving, you can order a cocktail at the hotel and enjoy the sunset on the beach.
Saipan is like summer all year round, but the diving season is very different
Saipan has an average temperature of about 24-31 degrees throughout the year, making it suitable for diving basically 365 days a year. Although there is no difference in temperature, there are actually so-called seasons, which are even more obvious at the bottom of the sea.
It is winter in Saipan from about October to March/April next year. The visibility on the seabed is twice as high as in summer, and sometimes it can reach 60 meters. It is a veritable glass water. ! Because the visibility on the seabed is high, it is generally recommended to go to dive sites with wartime ruins, such as sunken ships or fighter planes. It is really shocking to observe huge sunken ships and fighter planes at close range on the seabed. One of the dive sites has a downed Sichuan West II airship. The dive guide will stop at every wreckage of the fighter plane and use a whiteboard to tell you which part of the fighter plane it is, including the cockpit, propeller, and machine gun…near the machine gun. And a row of bullets!
In addition to wartime ruins, another must-visit dive site in winter is Icecream. In winter, you have the opportunity to see a large group of Eagle Rays wandering near Icecream. Looking at the spots on their backs is really like looking at the stars in the sky. It will definitely bring you an unforgettable memory!
As for June to September, it is summer in Saipan. Although the seabed is not as clear as in winter, the average visibility is 30 meters. If you want to go diving in summer, you must go to The Grotto or Spotlight, the second most famous blue hole in the world! This is the most famous diving spot in Saipan. Every year, many divers from all over the world come here to take a life shot under the beautiful “Jesus Light”! 🥹 If you want to take photos with the Jesus light effect, remember to go diving between June and September. There won’t be any in winter!
Saipan has a stable climate and water flow, suitable for verification
Diving in Saipan is relatively easy. The depth and current of the general diving sites are not large, so even novices can easily cope with it. Friends who do not have a diving license can also consider signing up for a beginner’s course at a local dive shop. The water in Saipan is clear and flow-free, and the course price is affordable, making it very suitable for beginners. Most dive shops will arrange a special car to pick you up from your hotel and take you to the class location, so you don’t have to worry about unfamiliarity!
In addition to beginner diving courses, there are also deep dive sites near Saipan. If you want to sign up for advanced courses, it is also very suitable!
Purchase additional itineraries in advance to make your journey smoother
You can consider purchasing a diving itinerary when ordering a free travel package. It is generally recommended to reserve 1-2 days for diving. Remember that you can only fly 18-24 hours after diving. It is best to arrange the diving project in the first day or two of the trip, so you don’t have to worry about suffering from decompression sickness!
