Research updated: 19 September 2026. US and European price references below. A good dive computer should make it easier to pay attention to the dive. You want to check your depth, understand your remaining no-decompression time and get back to watching the reef. The best choice depends on how you dive, how easily you can […]
After a long stretch with no logged dives for me, considering the pandemic that’s been putting the travel world on hold for the past 2 years and the fact that I don’t do cold water diving, it’s been a wonderful return to bubbles and coral! If you have read my previous post, you are aware […]
I’m so very happy to be writing these lines as I am sitting in an airplane, on my way to an exotic destination for the first time in more than two years. Needless to say that with the scuba diving and travel industries having considerably been slowing down in the past years, we followed the […]
Guest post by Claire from Remote & Afloat In 2017 I made a life-changing decision to embark on an epic journey around South East Asia, in search of some of the world’s richest coral reefs. At the heart of my trip was Indonesia, where I spent the best part of two and a half years […]
Guest post by Camille from The Smiling Seahorse Every scuba diver wishes to one day be the first person to blow bubbles on a new dive site, but the reality of it is that there are very few remaining places on our planet that we haven’t yet discovered. The Mergui Archipelago might very well be […]
This article is from the wonderful initiative of CoroVent, a team of programmers, scientists, and technicians in the Czech Republic that have been putting their skills together in order to develop medical ventilators. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to sweep the globe, people from all corners of the world are coming together to help […]
Since a lot of us are going to be quarantined in order to stop the propagation of the now sadly famous Coronavirus, we figured we can still travel from behind our screens! Of course, the situation is frustrating for many, having to cancel travel plans is never what we want, and is highly disappointing. Plus, […]
Despite all the raising controversy surrounding the full-face masks, they are clearly becoming more and more trendy in the snorkeling and scuba diving world these days. Some people are calling the full-face masks dangerous while others are loving it… so we thought it would be a good idea to go to the facts and get […]
Guest post by Austin Tuwiner About this trip report Austin’s account describes his own visit and the conditions he experienced then. Operator availability, access rules and travel arrangements can change. For a new trip, see the Eilat diving guide (opens in a new tab) and Eilat travel guide (opens in a new tab). Planning links […]
We can’t be everywhere at once, and so sometimes we have fellow divers keeping us, and you, informed about the best diving spots, trends and much more. Plus, what is better than having a local diver sharing tips about scuba diving in Australia ? Read below to discover more about scuba diving in Western Australia […]
Sometimes I get off my computer screen and right into the deep blue, and it was that time of the year a couple of weeks ago. Indeed, I flew to Hawaii for fun vacation time and took this opportunity to do plenty of scuba diving and snorkeling. I’ll talk about the latter in a different […]
The island of Bali is a world renowned travel destination that stands out quite a bit from the rest of Indonesia. Indeed, Bali tends to be thought of as a destination on itself since there’s so much to see and do. The landscapes are dramatically different from an area to another on the island and […]
Guest post brought to you by Lionel Kobi I was always very much an indoor dweller. Sure, I like sports and going outside on occasion. But I always came to life behind at least two 22 inch monitors. My career demanded a lot of screen time and once I got home and was supposedly free […]
It’s a fact that scuba divers generally spend more time on a boat than under the boat, and this is were the seasickness problem roots. Whether it is because one suffers from seasickness in general, or because one heads out to the open ocean on rough seas, it seems that every scuba divers has a […]
Guest Post by Sophie | Leagues Ahead Diving Gran Canaria The Canary Islands are renowned for having some of the best scuba diving sites in Europe. With warm crystal clear water, impressive volcanic rock formations and over 550 different species of aquatic life. But what makes diving in the Canary Islands even more impressive is […]
Drift diving: the essentials & the best dives! Did you ever wonder what it would feel like to fly underwater? Divers that describe their drift diving experience often say it’s like gliding underwater. It sure sounds like an interesting type of diving to try! This post will answer a few critical questions when it comes […]
In the midst of summer, the water sports are what we love to do best, aren’t they? Indeed, scuba diving and snorkeling are often brought up to the top of the list for many travelers! Scuba diving is an amazing sport to add to any travel adventures, just like snorkeling! Preparing a scuba diving oriented […]
Just off the plane from my first travel in the Balkans, I realize that I need to start planning my summer around Europe… and to decide where I will dive in Europe! Indeed, whether it is the darker blue of the Mediterranean Sea, the brighter shades of the Adriatic Sea or even the not so […]
Are you one of those individuals fascinated by the marine world, with a thing for extreme sports, but a desire to stay safe? Watching videos of shark attacks and lurking online to find articles about the sea life that can harm you, or kill you? Oh well, it’s kind of something I do too. So, […]
Guest post by Rachel Kerr Have you ever experience the sheer joy of diving in open water? Experts say that 71% of our planet is made up of water, so it’s understandable that so many of us want to explore the world that lies beneath the surface. If you would like to explore the underwater […]
The scuba diving industry has been expanding quite rapidly during the last few years. Indeed, there are more divers everyday, exploring every bit of the world. Following the trend is the liveaboard industry. The basic definition of a liveaboard vessel is simply a boat that has been fitted so people can comfortably live their everyday […]
I’m still not sure how and why, but the Philippines are often overlooked by traveler exploring South East Asia. Indeed, most travelers and divers I met along the way have never touched base on any of these beautiful islands. Let’s explore them through this post, and see why the Philippines should be the next country […]
Scuba diving is mostly a social sport as it involves a somewhat crowded boat, and a dive buddy. The dive buddy is a major part of all scuba diving certification courses. Indeed, you’re taught underwater team work and to always care for and rely on your dive buddy. Solo diving is often thought of as […]
I know this blog post might make everybody’s scuba diving bucket list much longer than it already is, but the curious ones will sure be happy. Plus, the seasoned scuba divers will be probably discover some destinations they might not have considered as diving destinations before. The adventurous traveler that scuba dives might be tempted […]
Liveaboard dive boats are nothing like big cruise ships and we think that’s why they are so well loved by divers, and everyone else too! Indeed, these dive cruise vessels are often like floating hotels with dive centers on-board! You can find them in almost every corner of the world, they come in every shape, […]
