Caught yourself reminiscing about coral reefs and sea turtles between storybooks and snack times? Although the itinerary might look a little different now that you have a family, it doesn't mean your underwater escapades have to end. In fact, many of the world's best dive resorts have…
When it comes to top-notch knowledge and personal experience, our team of expert diving holiday specialists is second to none. From Conde Nast Top Travel Specialists and expert adventure travellers, to an experienced PADI instructor and detail-oriented Divemaster, we've sourced a team…
Like everything else in the world, ocean technology is evolving fast, and for divers, that means shinier gadgets, smarter kit and plenty of revolutionary new gear making waves (pun intended). But it's not all about us humans: innovative dive tech, such as AI-powered reef monitoring and…
David Attenborough turned 100 this year - a timely reminder that a life well lived is one driven by curiosity, wanderlust and a healthy sense of adventure. While we can't all spend a century exploring the world, we can certainly take inspiration from Attenborough's enduring spirit to keep…
When it comes to diving, few topics spark debate quite like baiting and chumming. For some, they're an exciting way to get up close with the ocean's apex predators. For us at Original Diving, they're practices we view with caution. Sure, they can bring sharks closer - but they also raise…
Some things just work together: strawberries and cream, heroes and villains, ski and scuba holidays... We might not be experts on the first two, but we have you covered on the last one. From Japanese jaunts to American adventures, there are so many ways to combine an alpine ascent with a…
From hidden coastlines to secret reefs, there are plenty of dive spots that fly under the radar. Whether you're visiting Indonesia's remote Halmahera Island - home to walking sharks and spider crabs - or diving into the unspoilt waters of Tanzania's Mafia Island, wonders await beneath the…
A dive adventure aboard the Mermaid II to the Banda Sea is the perfect diving experience. You can see marine life you might never have encountered before, from mobula rays and sea snakes to zebra urchin crabs and blue whales (yes, more than one). You could even spot hammerhead sharks gliding…
With access to elusive marine life, lesser-explored dive sites and scenic underwater landscapes, there are many perks to dipping your flipper in colder waters. But preparation is key - whether it's choosing the right gear, staying warm between dives or navigating unpredictable visibility.…
You've heard of epic land migrations (hello, wildebeests), but what about those that happen beneath the waves? Every year, marine species great and small undertake mighty migratory journeys across the ocean in search of food or a mate, or both. From wandering whales to cruising sea turtles,…