Taiwan Dive has many trips to various places both on the mainland and the islands of Taiwan, see our diving sites section for details.

The weather is starting to warm up now so anyone thinking of taking courses or enjoying dives in Spring and Summer. should be careful to wear something to protect themselves from the very hot sun. A hat is a good idea, waterproof suntan lotion with a protection factor of at least 15 is essential. Go for a higher protection factor if you have sensitive skin. Wear sunglasses [brown or grey polarised lenses are best do not wear pink or orange] Drink plenty of water before and after diving as dehydration is a real risk. Visibility in spring and summer varies a great deal according to the amount of recent rainfall. You can expect anything from 5m to 20m, more if you dive well offshore. Water temp is usually between 26C to 30C but thermoclines on very hot days can bring the water temp right down to 22C. Generally speaking a 2 or a 3mm wet suit will suffice. I would advise against diving with a 'shortie' as there are sometimes stingers in the water and difficult exits so full length wet suits are best. If you wish to buy gear I can offer 20-25% off any gear purchased in Kaohsiung [wetsuits, fins etc] and up to 35% discount off Regulators and BCDs. Please mail me here for prices.

Beginners Open Water Diver Courses, Advanced Open Water courses, Rescue Diver courses and Dive Master courses will be conducted throughout the year. I will also organise fun diving trips around Taiwan, in the Kenting area and abroad. Anyone interested in learning how to dive, improving their diving skills or simply having fun diving in Taiwan or Asia see the courses section and please contact me, Andy by email or phone @ divingintaiwan@yahoo.com.tw or andy@taiwandive.com call 0916 130 288 or 07 226 8854

See videos and images of underwater Taiwan - pictures by Andy Gray, David Drake & Michael Botti here

(All times are flexible and can be moved forwards or backwards one week according to the weather.)