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macro diving clown fish

By Emily C
On: 5th December, 2022

Best Macro Diving in the World

  • Philippines
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania

Every diver is different. There are divers who travel far and wide in search of the next best wreck to explore, those who can't get enough of megafauna or 'the big stuff', then there are those of us who can't keep our eyes off the seafloor, searching for the extraordinary, tucked away within…

Man on sailboat
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 1st December, 2022

Philantourism: The Best Dive Spots for Doing Good

  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania
  • Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maldives

Often, when catastrophe strikes, or a community falls on hard times, we watch and wonder 'how can I help?' Some people choose to donate money, participate in food/clothing drives, volunteer their time or open their homes. Short-term relief is just the beginning though. To truly extend a…

Oman wadi
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
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…

girl diving into water

By Emily
On: 28th January, 2021

When, Not If

  • Grenada
  • Gozo
  • The Azores
  • Maldives
  • Egypt
  • Seychelles
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Dumaguete and Dauin
  • Bohol

The temporary closure of the UK's travel corridors is sad news, but it still feels like the whole country is poised and ready to head off on holiday as soon as is humanly possible. The race between vaccines and virus makes this latest lockdown feel particularly tough, but that's why we…

Snorkelling in Belize

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…

reef sharks
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 9th March, 2020

Dive Under The Radar

  • The Aldabra Group
  • Baja California
  • Solomon Islands
  • French Polynesia
  • Mafia Island
  • Fiji
  • Andros

The world's best dives: regularly topping just about everyone's bucket list, and for good reason. But the world's ocean covers a mind boggling 139,000,000 square miles, and as the world's largest playground (official title), there are endless opportunities for adventures. Whether you're a…

Hawksbill Turtle, Mozambique

By Charlotte
On: 30th August, 2019

What is the Best Diving in Africa?

  • Mafia Island
  • Mozambique
  • Pemba Island
  • Tanzania

Africa is a continent of astounding beauty above and below the surface. While Egypt may be the most well-charted when it comes to diving, divers flock back year-after-year to explore coastlines that stretch from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. From the wreck-strewn waters of Egypt to the…

Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 19th August, 2019

Fluo Diving

  • Australia
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Wakatobi
  • Mafia Island

Imagine swimming through a coral reef where every surface emits radiant greens, reds, and blues, turning the ocean into a magical, neon landscape. This is fluorescent diving, or fluo diving. By using specialised lights and filters, fluo diving allows you to witness the underwater world in…

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By Jacqui
On: 1st August, 2019

The Top 11 Dive Sites For Shark Diving

  • Cocos Island
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Grand Bahama
  • Malapascua
  • Guadalupe
  • Beqa Lagoon
  • Rangiroa
  • Socorro Island
  • The Azores
  • Maldives
  • Mafia Island

Did you know that sharks have been around for more than 400 million years? Not only do they pre-date humans but also dinosaurs, making them some of the oldest living creatures to patrol our planet. Despite this, over 100 million sharks are killed each year by human activity, from bycatch to…

whale shark ningaloo reef
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By Jacqui
On: 22nd March, 2019

Top 6 Places to Dive and Snorkel with Whale Sharks

  • Ningaloo Reef
  • Mafia Island
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Mexico
  • Indonesia
  • Maldives

As the ocean's largest fish whale sharks are found in tropical seas around the planet, making for some pretty comfortable dive conditions - unusual when diving, or snorkelling, for some of the ocean's bigger beasts. Yet despite being one of the most recognisable marine creatures, these…