Sandals Ochi Beach Resort

Set on the shores of Ocho Rios, Jamaica, this Caribbean dive centre taps into everything that keeps the region on serious divers' shortlists: excellent underwater visibility, warm water and an abundance of marine life across sites that welcome beginners and seasoned divers alike.

Courses and diving

The variety here is the draw. Expect wondrous shipwrecks, dramatic drop-off wall sites, drift dives, underwater cave adventures, and both shore and boat diving. A trained professional staff leads all dives and provides instruction, backed by a high-quality line of Cressi SUB equipment. Non-certified guests can try a resort course, while PADI and NAUI certification courses are available to take you further.

As a PADI 5 Star CDC with 5 PADI Instructors on hand, the centre suits everyone from first-timers who don't yet know a regulator from a wet suit to experienced certified divers looking to log more of the Caribbean's underwater treasures. A focus on conservation rounds out the experience.