About this site
The Coral Reef Guide is an independent guide to the world’s coral reefs, published at coralreefs.net.
The Coral Reef Guide is an independent guide to the world’s coral reefs: where to see them, when to go, how to get there, and how to help protect them. It began in 2014 as a list of the world’s top 20 coral reefs, and every guide was rewritten and fact-checked in 2026.
We’re independent
We are not connected with any government, marine park, tour company or conservation organisation. Information comes from official park authorities, scientific bodies such as the Australian Institute of Marine Science and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and published research. Fees, seasons and rules change, so always check with the park or your operator before you travel.
How this site makes money
Some links on this site go to our booking partner, GetYourGuide. If you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects which reefs we include or what we say about them.
Photographs
Most photographs come from Wikimedia Commons and are credited under each image with their licence.
Corrections and contact
Spotted a mistake, or have news from a reef? Use the form below and we’ll get back to you.