Ocean Lovers Taganga

Malpelo Island, Colombia

Look, Malpelo isn't for the faint of heart, and that's exactly why we rate Ocean Lovers Taganga so highly. They get it. This isn't a place for your first discovery dive, it's where you go to stare a hammerhead in the eye, and the Ocean Lovers crew are the people you want guiding you there. We love their serious, professional approach to what are often challenging, exhilarating dives. Out on the pinnacles, where the currents really rip, we've seen schools of silky sharks so dense they just block out the sun, a living wall of silver and muscle. You'll feel the surge pulling and pushing, the cold upwellings on your face, and then BAM – a whale shark cruises past, slow and majestic. The guides are always right there, calm and focused, pointing out the manta rays gliding overhead or the giant schools of jacks swirling like a silver tornado. Their briefings are thorough, no-nonsense, and they truly understand the conditions at Malpelo. We'd suggest asking them about the best time for specific pelagics; they’re an absolute wealth of knowledge. This centre is perfect for experienced divers craving big animal encounters and serious dive conditions, led by a team who lives and breathes Malpelo’s wild beauty.