For a number of years I have heard the myth of Manta Valley. A place where manta rays dance around you in dozens while they swim inches from your face. It’s not the Maldives and it’s not Indonesia. It’s Mexico! I cannot say that I’ve seen it all, but I’ve been diving since I was a child, and ever since I became a scuba instructor in 2014 I’ve checked a few good items off the megafauna list such as whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins, and even orcas… I have seen manta rays a few times in my life too, both on the Pacific and Caribbean… But the trip we took…

For all the new divers out there we have put together some tested scuba diving tips for beginners! Here is some pro advice for your first post-certification open water dives. Diving can be intimidating especially when you’re surrounded by a bunch of much more experienced divers. But don’t worry, follow these 8 tips and you’ll be on the right track to having a great experience on your first open water dives!   8 Scuba diving tips for beginners 1. Practice Don’t go a long time without getting your feet wet. I always recommend getting in a pool or calm body of water to practice before a trip to make sure…

Surely, you know that diving in Aqaba is something really special, but do you actually know that there are 25 wrecks just off the Jordanian coast? In this article, our guest author Sarah shows us the most iconic wrecks and shares her fascination with diving at these incredible underwater landmarks around her second home, Aqaba. Photo by Noam Kortler   Wreck diving in Aqaba is not only about sunken ships When looking for the next destination for a dive holiday, Jordan usually is not the first location that comes to mind.  Well, it’s time to rethink that! Jordan, and in particular Aqaba, has some unique dive sites to offer, especially…

Let’s go on an underwater journey and discover the dreamy scuba diving in Southern California. Close your eyes, and imagine diving into an enchanted kelp forest. Friendly, bright orange Garibaldi greet you while you descend into the crisp water. As you swim, you spot a Giant Black Sea Bass resting among the kelp. You move away into a rocky reef, where a Moray Eel is sticking its head out of a hole, and an octopus camouflages among the rocks. Does this sound like a dream? It can be your reality – just come diving in Southern California! The waters of Southern California may be chilly, but the scuba diving is…

We know you can’t wait to see our top picks for dive sites in Koh Tao. And we promise, you won’t be disappointed! But let us also tell you a bit about the island itself. If you’ve done a bit of research into scuba diving in Thailand, it wouldn’t have taken you long to come across the island of Koh Tao. Known for it’s easily accessible dive sites suitable for beginners and advanced divers alike, people flock to this tropical paradise to break away from the mainland and experience the ocean environment. Situated in the Gulf of Thailand, a few hours ferry ride north of Koh Samui, the island is…

What is it like to swim with dolphins in Mozambique?” This is what we asked our guest author, Cassie, who has spent 90 days in the water, swimming with wild dolphins in Ponta Do Ouro, Mozambique.   Swimming with wild dolphins (& more) in Mozambique I don’t know about you, but ever since I was little, it was always a dream of mine to one day swim with dolphins (or be a mermaid). I’ve been pretty obsessed with them for as long as I can remember. Reading nothing but cetacean and ocean books as I was growing up. As I got older, I got a degree in Natural history photography…

One of the top things to do in Bali is definitely to go scuba diving in Tulamben. Surely, you know the most famous dive site – the Tulamben wreck, USAT Liberty. But did you also know that because of the volcanic sand Tulamben is also a hotspot for muck diving? You can encounter the weirdest little critters there, so get your macro lens ready! In this article, our guest author Vlad’ka takes us from the black-sand beach straight to the most interesting dive sites in Tulamben. Photo by Mike Sinner Visiting Bali? Don’t miss the phenomenal diving in Tulamben! Hi, I am Vlaďka, a scuba diving instructor and ocean enthusiast.…

You are on a quest to find out whether scuba diving the Riviera Maya is any good and what you need to know before going on holiday there. In short, you’ll love it!! Allow us to elaborate. Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is home to some of the most unique diving in the world. But what is so unique about it? It is on the Riviera Maya where you will find the world’s largest underwater cave system as well as the second largest barrier reef. Stunning cave and cavern diving as well as ocean diving in a marine protected are, all in one trip. Can dive holidays get any getter? Oh yeah,…

You are going diving in the heavenly Maldives and with so many possibilities, from the far north to the deep south, it can be overwhelming to take a pick. On top of that, you can choose to dive from a resort, a local island or a liveaboard… Allow us to help you plan a mind-blowing dive vacation! In this article, our guest author Megan is taking us along on a liveaboard to the north atolls. She has been diving the north, south and central Maldives as a dive guide and knows the best dive sites inside-out. Photo by Lluís Masuet   To hell with 2020! Take me back to the…

With 26 coral atolls to pick from, the Maldives are an extremely diverse diving destination. If you are looking for unexplored spots, you are best off heading far north or deep south. One of the most splendid and untouched atolls is Huvadhoo atoll. In this post we are going to explore the best dive sites in Gaafu Dhaalu (the southern part of Huvadhoo). The vivid stories of our guest author, Cate, will simply make you fall in love with the diving in Gaafu Dhaalu, so read on!   Falling in love with the Maldives Hi! I’m Caterina Fattori, marine biologist and dive instructor. At the moment I am on stand-by…