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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.…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 28th April, 2025

Top Yoga and Scuba Diving Destinations

  • Oman
  • Maldives
  • Philippines
  • Grenada
  • Bali

It's no secret that yoga brings many benefits - but what if it could help you when scuba diving? Flexibility, strength and balance are not just useful in daily life; they're all crucial components of hoisting on a wetsuit and dive gear (trust us). Just like physical control, breathing drives…

Two men looking out to sea in the Bahamas
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 21st April, 2025

The Best Caribbean Dive Resorts

  • Caribbean

Vast and varied both above and below the water, the Caribbean is the ultimate dive resort destination. With its laid-back beachfront bungalows to exclusive sea-view villas, you're sure to have a rejuvenating stay. They're also the perfect launchpad to dive into vibrant coral reefs, explore…

Komodo Diving
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 1st October, 2024

Just Back from Indonesia: Rachel’s Underwater Indo-Intro

  • Bali
  • Komodo
  • Indonesia

Earlier this year, one of our Original Divers, Rachel, embarked on an exciting mission: to uncover the crème de la crème of diving in Indonesia. With a keen eye for the best underwater experiences and a chance to sample top-notch luxury above the surface, Rachel set out on her 'Indo-intro,'…

Underwater photo of a scuba diver giving the 'OK' sign next to a coral reef wall
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 7th May, 2024

Just back from the Red Sea

  • Egypt
  • Northern Red Sea

Is there a better feeling than waking up at sea? To throw back the curtains and see the glistening blue waters staring back at you. And knowing that the only thing to do that day is explore the reefs, walls and wrecks below them. Well, I can confirm that there is no better feeling,…

Overhead of snorkeller on the reef
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 25th January, 2024

Blue Horizons - Ten Holidays for Waterculturalists

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Tanzania
  • Mozambique
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji
  • Maldives

In the face of mounting challenges posed to our reefs and seas, divers have long been at the forefront of efforts to protect, preserve, and understand the issues affecting our beloved underwater ecosystems. The inclination to actively engage in local programs and initiatives while exploring…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 10th November, 2023

Day Trips to Cozumel

  • Mexico

There are two reasons why you'll find yourself on a day trip to Cozumel. The first involves an unseemly cruise-liner plus a few thousand passengers elbowing their way off it to snag a subpar souvenir and mediocre margarita from Señor Frogs. The second (and infinitely better) reason is…

diver on wall
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 4th October, 2023

Top Wall Diving Destinations

  • Cayman Islands
  • Mexico
  • Indonesia
  • Fiji
  • Egypt

There's nothing quite like hovering at the edge of a wall, schooling fish and candy-coloured corals on one side and the deep blue on the other. These underwater skyscrapers serve as a barrier between the deep, open ocean and the shallower, protected water, creating a highway for reef fish…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 18th August, 2023

The Family That Dives Together

  • Indonesia
  • Gozo
  • Mexico
  • Maldives
  • Fiji
  • Mozambique

There's no time like the present to book your family holiday, and we are firm believers that the family who dives together, stays together. Whether bonding with your partner, pushing your pre-teen to try new things or expanding the dive skills of your grown-up children, having built in dive…