Diving Overview
Taiwan sits at the crossroads of the Kuroshio Current and the South China Sea, creating a unique marine ecosystem. The island boasts over 300 species of coral and more than 1,500 species of fish. From the black-water diving of Anilao-style macro photography sites to the magnificent manta ray encounters near Orchid Island, Taiwan delivers world-class diving experiences that rival the best in Southeast Asia.
Water Temperature
Visibility
Dive Depth
Best SeasonPopular Dive Spots
Xiaoliuqiu (Little Liuqiu)
Green Island
Kenting National Park
Orchid Island (Lanyu)
Penghu Islands
Northeast Coast
Wanli / Longdong
Hualien / Taroko Coast
Best Diving Months
Spring (Mar-May)Excellent
Summer (Jun-Aug)Excellent
Autumn (Sep-Nov)Good
Winter (Dec-Feb)Moderate
Marine Biodiversity
1,200+ fish species
300+ coral species
Sea turtles, rays, sharks
Unique endemic species
Local Transport
High-Speed Rail (HSR)
Trains
Buses
Ferries: Essential for offshore islands
Taxis/ Ride-Hailing (Uber)
Rental cars recommended for flexibility
Getting There
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - Main international gateway
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) - For southern destinations
Taichung International Airport (RMQ) - Found in central Taiwan
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) - Focuses on China, Japan, and South Korea.
Emergency Services
110 (Police)
119 (Fire / Ambulance)
112 (General Emergency (works without SIM))
118 (Coast Guard (Maritime Rescue))
+886-2-2394-5900 (Foreign Affairs Department, National Police Administration)
Diving Emergency
+1-919-684-9111
(DAN International 24/7 Diving Emergency)
+61-8-8212-9242
(DAN Asia-Pacific 24/7 Diving Emergency)
+1-319-448-3483
(DiveAssure, 24/7 Diving Emergency)
+886-2-8792-3311
(Tri-Service General Hospital (Hyperbaric Center))
Tourist Hotline
0800-024-111
(International Community Service Hotline (24/7))
+886-2-2717-3737
(Tourism Bureau Travel Information (8am-7pm))
0800-011-765
(24hr Multilingual Travel Hotline)
