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By Alexandra Hill
On: 27th October, 2022

The Best Coral Diving in the World

  • Philippines
  • Indonesia
  • Egypt
  • Papua New Guinea

When most of us began our diving journey, we envisioned ourselves in turquoise waters, exploring vibrant coral reefs and swimming through shoals of shimmering fish. That, and hanging out on a white sand beach, sipping on coconut water during surface intervals (go on, tell us we're wrong).…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 8th December, 2021

Hope Spots for a Healthier Blue World

  • Maldives
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Palau
  • Raja Ampat
  • Indonesia
  • Papua New Guinea

When asked what her favourite dive destination in the world is, Sylvia Earle - National Geographic Explorer, marine biologist, oceanographer, author, teacher and all-around phenomenal ocean advocate - said:

coral reef
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By Jacqui
On: 11th February, 2020

Where to Dive in Spring

  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Mozambique
  • Oman
  • Cayman Islands
  • Anilao
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Caribbean

Spring in Blighty: a season typified by daffodils in full bloom, the half-forgotten sensation of warm sun on bare skin and channelling The Sound of Music while frolicking through fields. But lest we forget, the British weather can be rather… unpredictable. Elsewhere, however, some of our…

bait ball mexico
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By Jacqui
On: 23rd January, 2020

Where to Go Diving in 2020

  • Dominica
  • Maldives
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Seychelles
  • Komodo
  • Sudan
  • Indonesia
  • Mexico
  • Bahamas
  • Raja Ampat

Whether you're interested in learning to dive or an old hand looking to expand your portfolio of deep sea adventures; a trend-setter among your dive buddies or simply curious on where the best places to dive are this year; discover our definitive list of the best places to go diving in 2020…

Humpback whales

By Emily
On: 29th April, 2019

Our Planet

  • Papua New Guinea
  • Indonesia
  • Raja Ampat
  • French Polynesia
  • Rangiroa
  • Mexico

Considering how much we loved David Attenborough's iconic documentary series, Blue Planet II (which we enjoyed so much that it might as well have been tailor-made just for us), it's safe to say we were pretty excited about his latest hurrah: Netflix's Our Planet. And it did not disappoint.…

Hammerhead Shark
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By Jacqui
On: 6th March, 2019

The World's Top 10 Dive Sites

  • Raja Ampat
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Rangiroa
  • Milne Bay
  • Maldives
  • Taveuni
  • Indonesia
  • The Azores
  • Cocos Island
  • Belize

The term 'bucket list' was first coined in 1941 by famous explorer John Goddard, who at the ripe old age of 15 listed everything he wanted to achieve in life. Since then, the concept has spread across the globe, evolving with each generation to include everything from milking a poisonous…

diving in socorro
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By Jacqui
On: 5th December, 2018

Dive Into 2019

  • Seychelles
  • Socorro Island
  • Iceland (inactive)
  • New Britain
  • Belize
  • Alor
  • Komodo

As the nights draw in, the temperature drops (we had a good run) and businesses start to compete for the best Christmas TV ad (move aside Elton, Waitrose's Stollen takes the crown), the festive season is upon us. So, naturally, we've decided to bypass all of that and look straight ahead to…

fish on coral reef in Raja Ampat
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By Jacqui
On: 30th August, 2018

New Kids On The Block

  • Alor
  • New Britain
  • Komodo
  • Seychelles
  • Raja Ampat

Regularly topping just about every 'top diving' list and hogging a number of world records for marine biodiversity, it's irrefutable that Raja Ampat, located in the bullseye of the Coral Triangle, is home to some of the best diving on earth. But the Coral Triangle is vast and varied, with a…

diving off the grid
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By Jacqui
On: 3rd May, 2018

Get Off The Grid

  • Costa Rica
  • Komodo
  • Chuuk Lagoon
  • Southern Red Sea
  • St Vincent & The Grenadines
  • Fiji
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Pemba Island

Are you a slave to your smartphone? Can't get through a meal without checking your emails? Fingers twitch if you're not scouring through social media? We're sorry to tell you, but you're addicted to the internet. Luckily for you, we've got the remedy. Whether setting sail to new horizons or…

Papua New Guinea culture
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By Jacqui
On: 18th May, 2016

The Wonders of Papua New Guinea

  • Papua New Guinea
  • Milne Bay
  • Tufi

Since arriving at Original Diving in 2012, Papua New Guinea has always been at the top of my travel list. Not only did the diving appeal, but the wildlife and culture is so varied that I was eager to experience it all (I have David Attenborough to thank for a lot of this!) Luckily, last…