37 Surreal Places to See the Clearest, Bluest Water on Earth

There's nothing more tantalizing than seeing a body of clear, blue water, and some of the most impressive places to get your fill (pun intended) are so stunning you won't believe they're real. But seriously, these hot spots are otherworldly. No need to book an international flight to take a peek at these surreal watery wonders, we've rounded up the best shots for your viewing pleasure. (Although you may want to fly to your favorites after you see them!) Check out the most incredible oceans and lakes that you can visit and dive right into — they're calling your name!

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Sua Trench, Samoa

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Cayo Coco, Cuba

03

Bodrum, Turkey

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Peyto Lake, Canada

05

Wakatobi, Indonesia

06

Kauai, HI

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Rio Sucuri, Brazil

09

Calanque de Sormiou, France

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Crater Lake, OR

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Fiji

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Tortuga Bay, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

13

Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

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Barbados

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St. George's Island, Bermuda

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Cebu, Philippines

18

Hvar, Croatia

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Virgin Gorda, Virgin Islands

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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Aitutaki, Cook Islands

23

Anguilla

24

Tahiti, French Polynesia

25

Saint Lucia

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Koh Hong Island, Thailand

27

Musha Cay, Bahamas

29

Cala Azzurra, Sicily, Italy

30

Hyams Beach, Australia

31

Algarve, Portugal

32

Five-Flower Lake, China

33

Cala Macarelleta, Spain

34

Panari Island, Okinawa, Japan

36

Pupu Springs, New Zealand

37

San Blas, Panama

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