Discover the Best Underwater Photographs of 2023

As boaters like above and below the oceans, we're delighted to unveil the outstanding winners of the 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest.
Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest, regarded as the world’s leading underwater photography competition and is being held annually. Here are some of the winners of 2023.

Also please remember that the entries for the 2024 contest is still open till 5th January 2024.

"© Theo Vickers/UPY2023”

Image caption: An Island's Wild Seas
Country taken: United Kingdom

"© Kat Zhou /UPY2023”

Image caption: Boto Encantado
Country taken: Brazil

"© Ollie Clarke /UPY2023”

Image caption: The Swarm
Country taken: Australia

"© Alvaro Herrero /UPY2023”

Image caption: Hopeless
Country taken: Mexico

We applaud the winners of the 2023 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest. If you are inspired with this photos, you can explore the wonders of the deep by considering a yacht charter in destinations known for their remarkable underwater beauty.

Chios-Premuda-Kas

The Aegean Sea's island of Chios stands as one of Greece's and Europe's top-rated dive destinations, offering a diverse array of underwater marvels. From sunken historical shipwrecks to intricate caverns and imposing walls, divers are treated to a rich tapestry of underwater landscapes. The Great Wall, a premier dive site in Chios, showcases a sheer cliff adorned with vibrant corals and teeming with marine life.

Premuda, situated in Croatia's Adriatic Sea, boasts one of the nation's most remarkable dive sites. You can dive to The Cathedral (local name “Katedrala”) is a system of connected caves with depths from 10-30m. The underwater landscape is alive with the presence of octopuses, spider crabs, vibrant rainbow wrasse, and a plethora of colourful sponges. Beyond the cave network, divers can explore intriguing relics from both World War I and II, adding a historical dimension to this underwater haven.

On the Aegean coast in Kas located in Turkey, divers can explore a varied underwater environment with reefs, drop-offs, caves, and wrecks. The waters are home to a diverse array of marine life, including hawksbill turtles, moray eels, octopuses, rays, and colourful nudibranchs. As you navigate through this underwater world, you'll uncover a rich history, encountering ancient artifacts like Roman amphorae that date back 2,000 years, remnants of light aircraft, Ottoman wrecks, and lively walls and pinnacles filled with a vibrant mix of fish species.