Scuba diving in Roatan, Honduras should be on everyone’s diving bucket list. With its warm tropical sea, an abundance of marine life ranging from macro to cetaceans and a warm climate annually, Roatan epitomizes a flawless scuba diving trip. The variation of locations situated in the Caribbean Sea gives you a lot of options. In this blog post I am going to tell you why I was drawn to the largest of the Bay Islands, located on the Mesoamerican reef system. I will also share with you a bunch of useful insights about the scuba diving in Roatan, Honduras. You will also find everything you need to know to help…

The dive sites in Cozumel are undoubtedly some of the most dazzling in the world. Dramatic seascapes, breathtaking swim throughs, lush walls, speedy drifts and a wrecks. The reefs of Cozumel are a stunning part of the Mesoamerican reef system and the best dive sites can be found on the south-west part of the island, which is a marine protected area.  The underwater realm of Cozumel is characterized by sandy terraces at the edge of which there are coral block steps. Because of this shelf-like topography around the island, the reefs have grown at different depths, like distinct chains parallel to the shore. This, combined with the constant currents that…

Hats off to Red Sea Diving Safari! We just experienced a completely different adventure to anything we’ve done before. We are so impressed with our trip and the diving in Egypt, that we decided to dedicate a whole post to tell you about the amazing wonders we discovered there.   Never been diving in the Red Sea Imagine this: two hardcore European divers who have NEVER been diving in the Red Sea – that’s probably unheard of…   Well, that’s us! And if we’re going to be finally doing this, then we’ll do it right and go straight for the best. I know what you’re thinking already – that we…

Komodo National Park has it all! It is one of the most dreamy destinations in Indonesia combining stunning topside scenery with unique snorkeling and diving. The chain of volcanic islands is home to some of the most extraordinary terrestrial and marine creatures. One of the absolute highlights on land are the gigantic Komodo dragons. These endemic lizards are the largest on earth! Here you can also see flying foxes, trek up to the most breathtaking sights, enjoy pink beaches and kayak to remote sandbanks.  The diving in Komodo National Park is otherworldly. Here the Indian and Pacific oceans collide. They culminate in some of the strongest currents on Earth and…

If you are a muck diving addict then behold! The Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, is a treasure chest packed with the most peculiar creatures.   Established as the critter capital of the world, Lembeh has a remarkable biodiversity. The black lava sand and rubble in the strait reveal a crazy concentration of unique and exotic marine animals. Macro lovers will fall head over heels with the muck diving here! You can be sure to tick off a huge chunk of your bucket list on a single holiday and even see species you didn’t know existed.  Every dive is a marine biology workshop, observing bizarre creatures you would only see…

When it comes to diving, the Maldives is such a diverse country. From north to south each of the atolls has its own characteristics and highlights. If you are planning on exploring this piece of heaven from a local island and indulging in some ravishing diving, then you’d love the idea of going to Vaavu atoll. It is only 1.5 hours from Male by speed boat, which makes it an easy getaway. In this post we share with you the best dive sites of Vaavu together with some tips on staying on a local Maldivian island, all through the eyes of an expat and a local insider. Enjoy!   Submerging…

For almost everyone returning or planning a trip to Cozumel diving is the magnet that pulls them to this lush Mexican island. Cozumel is undoubtedly the best place to dive in the Riviera Maya and we also have the best dive center for you. The island is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which is the second largest in the world. Endless visibility, massive coral blocks stacked on top of each other, creating a maze of swim-throughs, dramatic walls and different species of sea turtles, nurse sharks and rays as you drift along some of the healthiest and most beautiful coral reefs in the world. Some of the best scuba…

Azure sky, turquoise water, white sand beaches and lush green palm trees – this must be paradise. Hundreds of islands bunched in 26 atolls, their emerald lagoons dotting the Indian Ocean like chains of pearls. This absolutely dreamy holiday destination can only get better when you submerge in the ultramarine waters. Many people visit the Maldives to swim with the giants – whale sharks and mantas, but for divers this is a mecca for shark diving. Why? Because of the unique location of this archipelagic nation. Situated right on the equator and literally in the middle of nowhere, the atolls are the tips of huge underwater mountains which are constantly…

So you’re going on a liveaboard! Have you ever been so excited about a holiday that you forgot to take the obvious? Or stressing out at work to finish all your deliverables before you go on vacation that packing is the last thing on your mind? Or maybe this is your first scuba safari and you are wondering what to pack for a liveaboard dive trip? I am a master in packing and I have still managed to go on an exotic holiday to a remote island without my sunglasses or to realise on the day of departure that I don’t have the cable to charge my camera. And usually…

Happy Hour at Hanifaru Bay! “A shrimp cocktail for all the mantas, please.” Hanifaru bay is the biggest manta feeding hotspot in the world. However, the underwater bay is actually quite small. While the uninhibited island Hanifaru, like many other islands in the Maldives, is just a tiny sand patch. The grandness comes from the number of reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) that show up just in time for plankton happy hour and have a lavish feast together with some fellow filter-feeding whale sharks. The site is a protected marine park and the whole Baa Atoll, where Hanifaru bay lies, has been declared a UNESCO biosphere reserve. This remote atoll…