When, Not If

We're all agreed it's now a case of 'when, not if' we'll be travelling again this year, but where should you be going and what should you be doing in 2021 and beyond?

Where To Go When

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Travel Less, Travel Better

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Where Can I Go On Holiday Now?

Tailor-Made Luxury Diving Holidays from Original Diving

Where to Go

There's a whole world of possibilities out there...

Maldives

St Vincent & The Grenadines

Northern Atolls

Central Atolls

Southern Atolls

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Itinerary Ideas

What to See

Hammerheads

Whether witnessing a solitary silhouette or a school of hundreds, these peculiar-headed species are the gold standard of sightings in any diver's...

Humpback Whales

While this gentle giant derives its common name from the distinctive hump on its back, the humpback's scientific name Megaptera (meaning 'big-winged'...

Manta Rays

We like to think of manta rays as underwater acrobats, but in Spanish manta means 'blanket'. Their massive noggins have also earnt the nickname...

Nudibranch

For the uninitiated, the idea of marine slugs might conjure up images of slimy green blobs plaguing reefs, but this couldn't be further from...

Sharks

Thanks to Jaws, sharks are the most iconic yet most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves. And as lovers of all things subaqueous we're going...

Turtles

Did you know that sea turtles don't have teeth? They have beaks adapted for their diet which, depending on the species, can range from seagrass...

Whale Sharks

According to the ancient folklore of tribes in Mozambique (niche, we know), God and his angels had a jolly sojourn to the ocean and were so enamoured...

Coral

Picture this: A kaleidoscope of colourful corals, from gargantuan brain corals to gently swaying fan corals, haloed by schools of dancing anthias...

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About Us

Life is in the Detail

We are a creative luxury travel company who take a thoughtful approach to creating tailor-made diving holidays.

Louisa Fisher

India Tyndall

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13 Dive qualifications in the team

3,020 The number of tailor-made itineraries created... so far

2,500 Hours spent underwater

Our Service

All of the below come as standard on an Original Diving Holiday.

Our Local Concierges

Live like a local and get under the skin of a destination with our in-country concierges.

UK Departure Assistance

Our team will meet you at the airport and fast-track you through.

Fast-Track UK Check-in

We'll speed you through check-in.

Fast-Track UK Security

We'll whisk you through the security queues (where available).

UK Airport Lounge

Enjoy the comfort of an airport lounge with free drinks and snacks, even if you're flying economy.

Pre-Booked Seats

Avoid airlines' random seat allocation.

100% Carbon Off-Setting

We are proud to off-set 100% of the carbon generated by our clients' flights.

Plus Much More...

From our 24hr helpline to our expert local guides and selection of handpicked reading lists.

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Tailor-Made Luxury Diving Holidays from Original Diving

Where to Go

Maldives

St Vincent & The Grenadines

Northern Atolls

Central Atolls

Southern Atolls

Itinerary Ideas

Maldives by Liveaboard

Sailing in the Maldives

Southern Atoll Exploration

What to See

Hammerheads

Humpback Whales

Manta Rays

Nudibranch

Sharks

Turtles

Whale Sharks

Coral

About Us

Our Service

Our Local Concierges

UK Departure Assistance

Fast-Track UK Check-in

Fast-Track UK Security

UK Airport Lounge

Pre-Booked Seats

100% Carbon Off-Setting

Plus Much More...

From the Blog

Five of the Best House Reefs

The Azores Best Dive Sites

Top Six Places to Dive With Hammerheads

Nudibranchs - Facts About The World's Prettiest Slugs

Top Dive Sites in Raja Ampat

The Top Seven Short Haul Diving Destinations for 2020

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