If you are an ocean lover and seek exhilarating adventures beneath the waves, then scuba diving in Curaçao is an experience not to be missed. Curaçao is a tiny hidden gem in the Caribbean. The beautiful island offers scuba diving to first-time divers, certified and more experienced divers. Scuba diving can be done easily and comfortably from shore, but there are also a few boat dive sites you do not want to miss. With its turquoise, crystal-clear water and abundance of small and larger marine life, it is THE perfect destination for any aquaholic! All photos by Tobias Friedrich – BELOW SURFACE   Curaçao is one of the most underrated…

Whenever you ask someone in Mexico which cenote to visit, cenote Dos Ojos is probably going to be in the top 5. There are many reasons why it is one of the top dive sites on the Yucatan Peninsula.  The cenote is part of a whole community called “Parque Dos Ojos” with Dos Ojos being the main cenote because it was the first to be discovered by the owners. They decided to name it Dos Ojos because it has two entrances or “two eyes” that are both connected underwater and create one of the most amazing cenote dives in the area. These eyes, also known as cenotes, are where natural…

If you are looking for an easy dive with rich marine life in Bali, then Amed should be on your bucket list! Located in the northeast of Bali, Amed is very protected against the Indian Ocean swells and the usual south-east trade winds, making the area known for its gentle currents and glassy waters. All these factors create the perfect habitat and this is one of the reasons why macro critters are a main highlight in the area. There are plenty of hydroids for nudibranchs to feed on, crevices for shrimps, crabs and octopuses to hide, and a bunch of sea fans and soft corals that are home to a…

Everyone knows that the scuba diving in Fiji is amazing, but until you have seen the explosion of colour and life with your own eyes it is hard to imagine the sensation of submerging in these South Pacific waters! Which diver doesn’t dream about Fiji’s pristine coral reefs? Currents coming from the outer reefs let colourful soft coral thrive, which, by the way gives Fiji its nickname: the soft coral capital of the world. Standing in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the archipelago is home to a tremendous variety of marine life and is visited by many pelagic species. Therefore, Fiji usually delights the divers seeking the big and…

Scuba diving and snorkelling allow you to explore the underwater world so it’s only natural you would want to capture the moments whilst there to share with friends and on social media. But with the steep prices for new GoPros and crazy underwater camera setups wouldn’t it be awesome if you could just take your phone in the water with you? That’s where Divevolk’s SeaTouch 4 Max housing comes in. This is the first full touchscreen phone case for underwater photos and videos. It is waterproof up to 60m/200ft and allows you to take your phone safely whilst diving or simply going for a swim.   The best phone case…

So you are thinking of booking a Maldives liveaboard trip? Maybe you are wondering whether to stay in a resort or dive from a liveaboard. Maybe you have already made up your mind about a liveaboard trip but not sure which route to take. In this article we tell you everything about the Central Atolls route, aka “Best of Maldives”. On our blog, you can also find why the Maldives Deep South route is a top bucket list experience. You can also read what a trip to the North looks like and what the pros and cons of resort vs liveaboard diving are. Now to the iconic itinerary, which covers…

If you could define scuba diving in the Maldives in a few words those would be “spectacular” and “diverse”. In a country where 99% of its surface is the ocean, marine life thrives in unimaginable ways. This is what makes the Maldives an absolute paradise for scuba divers! Each atoll in the Maldives has its own unique marine life. In this blog post we describe the different scuba diving highlights of the best areas.    Northern atolls Baa  Baa atoll is the manta ray capital of the Maldives. Although its most popular manta hotspot, Hanifaru Bay, is for snorkelling only there are many cleaning stations. You can see mantas on…

Black water diving is a hit amongst experienced divers and especially photographers. What is so exciting, why do people get hooked and what do you need to know before your first black water dive? Award-winning underwater photographer Simon Lorenz shares with us everything you need to know about this incredible experience and how to take stunning images.   So what exactly is black water diving?
 Black water diving is a night dive which focuses on life in the water column, ignoring the reefs around. The target of these dives are animals in larval or juvenile life stages, or permanently pelagic animals, meaning animals that never live on the reef. During…

Invaluable tips about diving Raja Ampat and everything you need to know before your trip to “The Last Paradise”. Raja Ampat, a remote region in the north east of Indonesia, has been labeled as the bull’s eye of marine biodiversity on the planet. Its reefs host so many different species of fish and corals that it is a true paradise for divers and scientists alike. Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat has become the place to go for any diver who wants to see pristine and remote reefs teeming with life. Raja Ampat is definitely at the top of any diver’s bucket list. All photos in…

If you are a bit of an adventurer looking for a unique diving experience, SCUBA HUNT is just for you! Wait, what? What do you mean by SCUBA HUNT, and what are we hunting for? Let us tell you, YOU are up for a treat as we are hunting for an unforgettable underwater experience.    SCUBA HUNT, what’s that? Have you ever heard of the game called Scavenger Hunt? Well, it is sort of that but underwater. The idea was to create an underwater playground where people could share a unique, exciting and entertaining experience whilst diving.   How does it work? It starts with a thorough briefing that includes…