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By Rich Reardon
On: 11th November, 2022

Scuba Diving vs. Snorkelling

  • Egypt
  • Bali
  • Palau
  • Mexico
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands

While dipping below the ocean's surface and venturing into the silent world has become an addiction for many of us, there are times and circumstances when simply grabbing a mask, snorkel and fins is enough to allow us a glimpse of the majestic marine life below. Whether it's age…

Hawaii Surfing
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 20th October, 2022

Top Five Surf and Scuba Destinations

  • Costa Rica
  • Indonesia
  • Hawaii
  • Mexico
  • The Azores

The age old conundrum: to surf or dive? Whether you're team Kelly Slater or Jacques Cousteau, Carissa Moore or Sylvia Earle, there's no better feeling than being out on the water. From riding a turquoise wave as it gently barrels, to casting your eyes on the world's that lie beneath, surfing…

Oman wadi

By Eleanor
On: 24th August, 2022

Autumn of Extras - Dive Destinations With Excitement Above and Below the Surface

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • Tanzania

Whether you're a family of divers or a couple with contrasting interests, these destinations offer something for everyone to prep for the post-summer blues. Read on for a bit of autumn inspiration…

Sharks in the Bahamas
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 29th July, 2022

Top Ten Spots for The Best Diving in the Caribbean

  • Bonaire
  • Bahamas
  • Turks & Caicos
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Grenada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Mexico
  • Belize

The Caribbean has long seduced divers looking for calm, warm waters, white sandy beaches and world-class dive sites. But with 7,000 islands and 13 countries to explore, where's best to go? That's where we come in. Our diving experts have explored the breadth of the archipelago and…

Diver and coral wall
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 18th May, 2022

Top Ten Best Diving Locations in the World

  • Socorro Island
  • Maldives
  • Raja Ampat
  • French Polynesia
  • Chuuk Lagoon
  • Philippines
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Iceland
  • Fiji
  • The Aldabra Group

Call us biased, but there are few things more exciting than strapping a tank to your back and rolling into the deep blue. From colourful coral cities with blizzards of life to lone giants circumnavigating the open ocean, diving allows us to explore another dimension. While you can dive just…

By Eleanor
On: 27th October, 2021

Top Dive Destinations for Non-Divers

  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Bahamas

When it comes to diving, people sometimes fall into two camps: the die-hard divers who will happily dedicate their entire holiday to underwater exploring, and the landlubbers who prefer to spend their time above the waves. But what happens when you're trying to plan a holiday that appeals to…

Schooling hammerheads

By Eleanor
On: 1st October, 2021

Amazing Marine Life Behaviours You Have to See

  • Maldives
  • Baja California
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Turks & Caicos

Coming face to face with wild animals in their natural habitat and observing their behaviours has an almost universal appeal. It's why we have such a soft spot for the likes of David Attenborough and Steve Backshaw (ask the children). But while the animal kingdom above the waves is home to…

Whale Shark, Djibouti
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 2nd March, 2021

Our Top Bucket List Diving Experiences

  • Australia
  • Mexico
  • Mozambique
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • Philippines
  • French Polynesia
  • Palau
  • Solomon Islands
  • Indonesia

Looking for ideas for your next diving holiday? Here are our top bucket list diving experiences to inspire your next diving adventure with Original Diving.

Snorkelling in Belize
Scuba diver

By Guest blogger
On: 5th November, 2020

The Best Snorkelling in the World

  • Europe
  • Northern Norway
  • Norway
  • Gozo
  • Mexico
  • Yucatan Peninsula
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Belize
  • The Belizean Coast
  • Maldives
  • Seychelles
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Raja Ampat
  • Banda Islands
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji
  • Northern Red Sea
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast

When it comes to underwater pursuits, there is a whole lot to love about snorkelling - not only is it suitable for all ages and abilities and only requires minimal equipment, it also offers the chance to see a multitude of marine species closer to the surface. From the vibrant coral reefs of…

Raja Ampat
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 23rd July, 2020

Longer Term, Longer Haul

  • Indonesia
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Socorro Island
  • Seychelles
  • French Polynesia
  • Maldives

What with all the recent confusion surrounding air bridges, travel corridors and quarantine, short-term travel is still very much up in the air. Or not. It's hard to keep up, sometimes. Looking further ahead, though, we believe that a year hence travel will have returned to at least a…