For the water lover, and for those who want to stay wet, Sanya is the best place, the scuba divers' heaven due to its clear water and warm climate. It harbors extensive coral reefs and abundant marine life.

You can either choose Yalong Bay or Dadonghai Bay for diving. If you stay at Yalong Bay, all the beachfront hotels offer water sports including jet ski, water ski, banana boat, sand motorcycle, hobie cat, kayak, snorkeling, skin diving, scuba diving, deep sea diving, night diving, fishing etc. You can check and reserve with the hotel recreation office or email us to get the best rate as we have cooperate with the biggest diving club in Sanya -- Sanya Red Coral International Water Sports Club (A member of CMAS and PADI Association).

Brief Introduction of Sanya Weather

Sanya weather is famed for its clear, fresh air and abundant sunshine and is nicknamed as "Natural Oxygen Bar". According to the air quality appraising over 148 cities of 45 countries by the World Environmental Protection Organization from 1998 to 2003, Sanya ranked No.1 in China, No.2 in the world in terms of air quality. Sanya weather upreared a large original tropical rain forest, it has 63% of forest coverage with121 thousand hectares forestland and 62 thousand hectares forestation. There are 9 national, provincial and municipal level nature preserves with 13,497 hectares. According to a general survey, the average life-span of Sanya people is 73.5 years, it is a place exports air and sunshine to the whole world, the place where people live the longest in China.

Brief Introduction of Sanya Red Coral International Water Sports Club

This club was open in 1997, with ten years' profound experience in water sports training and operation. The office is located at the center part of Dadonghai Bay. The club won the titles of many domestic water sports championship. In 2000, they attended the first Asian Open Water Area Competition in Doha, Cartel, in 2003, it offered wonderful water sports to the candidates of 53rd Ms World Competition, and rendered their professional service to the representatives of International Water Sports Association. The club has several travel centers around Sanya City.

Scuba diving and Snorkeling at Yalong Bay
Scuba Diving at Yalongbay is as good as that in Bali Island, Indonesia or Thailand. If you are traveling independently, and you just want the occasional dive, make sure you bring your scuba certification. Most of the main qualifications are recognized, including those of PADI, NAUI, CMAS. Keen divers might also bring their own mask and regulator, though all the equipment is available for rent from the water sports club.

There are two bays close to Yalong Bay for exciting dives: Baifu Bay & Sun Bay.
They are the best diving sites. You will reach the both bays by taking a speedboat from Yalong Bay by 10 min. the visibilitiy of the water is up to 8-16 meters with a lot of red coral and beautiful tropical fish underwater.

Scuba diving and Snorkeling at Dadonghai Bay
Dadonghai, which is another popular place especially for beginners, water sports and scuba diving will cost less than Baifu Bay & Sun Bay in Yalong Bay area.

Sunny's advice:

1. those who suffer from heart disease, asthma, hypertension and tympanitis cannot engage in diving.
2. Please strictly follow the rule that you should always be accompanied with a coach.

How To Beat Seasickness
1. take a good rest before diving,
2. avoid over tireness
3. take big boats or speedboat
4. avoid thinking too much about the diesel or other fuel emission from the boat or ship
5. avoid looking at the weave, but the deck
6. avoid reading on board
7. take deep breath, and balance your mind
8. take some medicine before taking boat
9. apply for finger massage
10. avoid doing scuba diving when you are a little bit sick

All our special offers are provided by Sanya Red Coral International Water Sports Center, which is a member of CMAS and PADI Association, reservation in advance is a must. For booking, please email to Sunny at travel@globalsanya.com or call her at 86-13617519978.

Scuba diving or snorkeling also available in Boundary Island, Wuzhizhou Island & West Islet upon requests, for indipendent travelers or groups. Please write to us, we will make an elaborated tour for you.

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