Dive into Life

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…

The Cancún underwater museum of art is an amazing project promoting coral life and conservation. The constellation of over 500 life-size sculptures is one of the top attractions in Cancún and you can enjoy the different galleries of the museum scuba diving, snorkelling or freediving.   What is MUSA? Back in the 2000’s the protected marine areas of Cancún were in a dire condition. At the time, there were millions of visitors swimming, diving and snorkeling in the area. The number of people and boats in the ocean at the same time was immense. As a result, the level of water contamination increased and the reefs became sick. This led…

The aggregation of whale sharks just off Cancún is one of the biggest in the world! If you want to experience one of the best marine life migratory events on our planet, swimming with the whale sharks in the Mexican Caribbean is definitely something you need to have on your bucket list! In case you didn’t know, whale sharks are the biggest fish in the sea and one of the most graceful animals in the water. Keep reading this article to find out everything you need to know about the whale sharks visiting Cancún and the tours you can go on to swim with the gentle giants! Photo by Lluís…

Freediving in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is an experience out of this world! The Riviera Maya and especially the area around Playa del Carmen and Tulum is one of the best places in the world to freedive.  The sport of freediving (diving underwater on one breath without scuba gear) has grown in popularity in the last few years. It is a fascinating activity that pretty much anyone can try. With the proper training, freediving can open up many possibilities to enjoy the underwater environment in a natural way. You can experience amazing animal encounters that would not be possible or practical when scuba diving. If that sounds appealing, then you…