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Person diving in a dry suit in icy water
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 15th September, 2025

Dry Suit Diving – Worth the Chill?

  • Iceland
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • The Azores

Dry suit diving is all about making cooler diving experiences possible (in every sense of the word). Designed to keep you dry and warm, switching your wetsuit for a dry suit allows you to enjoy longer dives, discover cold water destinations and explore remote underwater sites. Keen to learn…

Three women learning to dive
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 4th September, 2025

Top Tips for your First Time Scuba Diving

  • Gozo
  • Malta
  • Maldives
  • Egypt
  • Grenada

Nothing can quite prepare you for your first time scuba diving, but we'll try our best. From ensuring you're fighting fit and scrubbing up on your front crawl to practicing your breathing and having a good night's sleep, there's plenty to consider before you dip your toe (fin) into the…

Scuba diving in Mexico cenote
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 4th August, 2025

Best Dive Sites in Mexico

  • Baja California
  • Socorro Island
  • Yucatan Peninsula

From the biodiverse Sea of Cortez to far-flung volcanic islands and crystal-clear cenotes, Mexico's dive sites are a broad-ranging bunch. So, where to begin? Whether you'd rather meet friendly manta rays, swim among stalactites or explore a decades-old shipwreck, take the plunge with our…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 18th July, 2025

PADI Women’s Dive Day

On the 19th July 2025, PADI will celebrate its 11th annual Women's Dive Day, an event that empowers female divers to explore the wonders of the ocean. And what better way to join the celebration than by honouring our very own all-women team here at Original Diving? Read on to discover why…

Two free divers underwater
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 14th July, 2025

Best Freediving Films

  • Finland
  • Egypt
  • Indonesia
  • South Africa

Freediving is a testament to the resilience of the human body. Liberated from the weight of an oxygen tank and the constraints of diving equipment, it's all about being fully immersed underwater. From the freezing waters of Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive to the extreme depths of The Deepest…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 23rd June, 2025

Best Dive Sites in Indonesia

  • Raja Ampat
  • Komodo
  • Northern Sulawesi
  • Bali

Comprised of over 17,000 islands dotted across the equator, Indonesia is a watery wonderland high on every diver's bucket list. Boasting crystal-clear seas, kaleidoscopic corals and diverse marine life, this idyllic island-nation packs a strong punch. Ready to take the plunge? Whether you're…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 13th June, 2025

The Ocean’s Best Fathers

Forget everything you thought you knew about absent underwater fathers. Not every marine species simply scatters their offspring and crosses their fins for the best (we're looking at you, tuna). Some marine fathers step up in sensational ways, from pregnancies to months-long sacrifices.…

Stingray in Belize
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 10th June, 2025

The Best Dive Sites in Belize

  • Belize

With its crystal-clear waters, warm temperatures and incredible biodiversity, Belize offers some pretty stellar diving opportunities. And it's no surprise really, given that the country is home to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. From the Outer Atolls to the Cayes, Belize's…

Fish swimming through coral in Egypt
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 27th May, 2025

The Best Dive Sites in Egypt

  • Egypt

From enchanting caves and colourful coral to abandoned wrecks and silver-hued sharks, Egypt is one of our favourite places in the world for diving. Whether you're a skilled diver or you're just starting to dip your fins in, Egypt's Red Sea dive sites offer clear waters, incredible marine…

The Maldives atolls from above
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 12th May, 2025

Best Islands in the Maldives for Diving

  • Maldives

With its tapestry of pearly white beaches surrounded by sun-dappled waters, Maldives diving holidays are all about island hopping. From the serene Northern Atolls to the pristine Southern Atolls, many of the best islands in the Maldives are just a speedboat or seaplane away from the capital.…