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There are hundreds of tropical destinations where you can spend an afternoon snorkeling a bay, reef or rock pile. But if you are passionate about the sport, you'll want to focus on a handful of... Read More
If spinner sharks were airplanes, they'd be fighter jets. These mid-sized sharks are built for speed with sharp snouts, streamlined torsos and swept-back pectoral fins. Read More
Most every coastal or island destination around the Gulf of Thailand deliver thriving coral reefs and an abundance of marine life. But to experience the best diving Thailand has to offer, you'll want... Read More
From the movie wrecks of New Providence and the sharks of Grand Bahama to the blue holes of Andros and the big walls of San Salvador, the Islands of the Bahamas offers a lifetime of diving... Read More
Swimming with the largest fish in the world is an experience that will never be forgotten. There are many places around the globe where in-water sightings of whale sharks are possible, and about a... Read More
Magnificent muck diving and virgin reefs in one of the world's last truly wild places The view from your balcony takes in the calm waters of a tropical... Read More
Tahiti conjures visions of emerald peaks rising from encircling sapphire lagoons. That's an apt description for islands such as Moorea and Bora Bora, but it's not what you'll find in the atolls that... Read More
Of all the places around the world where divers can meet big animals in open water, none can compare with the waters of the Sea of Cortez and Mexico's Eastern Pacific for sheer numbers and variety.... Read More
An idyllic beachside eco-resort with direct access to some of the world's best dive sites Matava Eco Adventure Resort is an off-grid oasis where you can escape from civilization and play... Read More
A Short Story on one of Earth’s Oldest Animals Sometimes, simple is better. Case in point are the starfish – more correctly known as sea stars. These simple animals lack eyes to see an... Read More
Anilao is one of the most popular dive destinations in the Philippines. Originally discovered by local divers from the Manila area, the region surrounding this village at the southern tip of Luzon... Read More
From dive outpost to premier resort Anthony's Key is one of the Caribbean's premier dive resorts and a long-time favorite on the Island of Roatan. From dive site access to... Read More
By Chase Sheldon,Matava Eco Resort is located on the majestic island of Kadavu in Fiji. Where other islands are more developed, with cities and strong roadways to get around, Kadavu offers something... Read More
From Bahamian blue holes and Red Sea sharks, to black coral groves in Cuba, golden stag horns in the British Virgin Islands and the rainbow hues of Indonesia's Citrus Ridge. The boats of the All Star... Read More
The waters surrounding Indonesia's Sulawesi Island are some of the richest on earth. Divers come from around the world to hunt for rare creatures in Lembeh Straits and experience the underwater walls... Read More
“Micronesia's Mystical Isles Where Mantas Dance” is the official slogan of the Yap Visitors Bureau. A more specific, if less poetic, description of the destination would be “one of the best... Read More
By Chase Sheldon, Resting peacefully on Fiji’s north-most ‘major’ island of Vanua Levu, the Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa is a retreat from the drab and dreary, pulling you into the beauty... Read More
The Portuguese islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are popular with European divers, but almost unknown to North Americans. Caradonna is now working with Portugal Dive to introduce these destinations... Read More
By Chase Sheldon, Deadly with just a bite. Capable of brief sprints of up to twelve miles per hour. Coming in at over ten feet in length and weighing in at over three hundred and thirty pounds. And... Read More
The Cayman Islands, the water will look clearer, the sand will feel softer, the dream will be worth the wait. In the interim start dreaming about a future dive adventure in the Cayman Islands with... Read More
It is not an exaggeration to say that Captain Don Stewart brought scuba diving to the island of Bonaire. Stewart sailed into Bonaire in 1962 aboard his vintage wooden schooner, Valerie Queen. Tucked... Read More
The world's oceans are filled with an amazing assortment of marine life. Some are abundant and well-known to divers; others are rare and exotic. Finding one of these unique creatures adds excitement... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Sitting comfortably off the coast of Malaysia is a tiny little island that offers massive opportunities. Tioman Island has some of the most spectacular diving that you can find in... Read More
For many years, Palau held a top spot on my must-dive wish list. My chance came in March of 2025, and it didn't disappoint. Here are some of my thoughts and notes from that trip. Learn more about... Read More
There's a lifetime of diving waiting in the Waters of the Red Sea. Scores of dive resorts on Egypt's shores access hundreds of dive sites and a first-class liveaboard fleet ups the ante with an... Read More
Buddy Dive Resort is one of Bonaire's best-known and most popular vacation destinations for divers. The resort earns top marks on review sites and enjoys a significant number of repeat guests. Here... Read More
By Chase Sheldon, Flying in from Boston was a long flight, with four hours from Boston to Texas and then fourteen hours on the flight from Texas to Fiji itself, it was one of the longest flights I... Read More
Divers in the know call St. Eustatius the hidden gem of Caribbean diving. Known to locals as “Statia,” this small, less-visited island offers an attractive combination of historic charms,... Read More
Indonesia's Komodo region is best known for its namesake dragons. A chance to see the world's largest lizards is certainly an incentive to visit, but for divers, the real rewards lie in the... Read More
By Chase Sheldon, Sitting on the beach just a little bit off San Miguel, on the beautiful island of Cozumel, there is an incredible resort, nestled between the island’s verdant greenery and the... Read More
In Curaçao, it's OK to miss the boat because there are dozens of sites along the island's southern coast where the reefs lie within a few fin kicks off shore. Choose the right resort and you won't... Read More
Set on the shores of the Western Caribbean, overlooking the Great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Ambergris Caye is Belize's favorite beach, dive and water sports destination. Vacationing divers have... Read More
A DIVER'S GUIDE TO THE BAHAMAS Spreading some 600 miles north to south and 200 miles east to west, the 700 islands of the Bahamas are a diver’s and fisherman's playground and a... Read More
The Philippines island of Bohol combines world-class diving experiences with memorable and exciting land activities and adventures. Dive travelers looking to get the best of Bohol both above and... Read More
Big fish, small fish, weird fish and everything in between. That's the allure of Magic Island Dive Resort. This dive resort sits at the southern tip of Cebu Island's Moalboal peninsula, which is... Read More
Any diver who has witnessed a flight of eagle rays gliding along a coral wall will understand why these polka dot-clad fish – yes rays are fish – are likened to birds of prey. The graceful... Read More
An authentic off-grid Out Island resort delivering legendary diving adventures on the world's third-longest barrier reef. That's Small Hope Bay Lodge. For 65 years, this landmark family-owned... Read More
Diving in the Maldives is one of the most unique and enjoyable experiences that a diver can have. Made up of twenty-six atolls, Maldives offers a huge variety of marine ecosystems for any diving... Read More
The waters surrounding North Sulawesi Island are home to two of Indonesia's top dive destinations. Bunaken Marine Park is known for spectacular hard coral reefs and big walls. Lembeh Strait is one of... Read More
With 240 miles of coastline facing the Western hemisphere's longest barrier reef and three of the Caribbean's only coral atolls just offshore, great diving is a given in Belize. Avid aquatic... Read More
For more than two decades family-owned Buceo Carey Dive Center has remained one of Baja's premier dive operations. The dive center is ideally located in the La Paz Marina, with a fleet of fast boats... Read More
This is not your average night dive. You float weightless in darkness; the seafloor is a mile below; a single light suspended on a downline beckons unknown creatures from the void. This is... Read More
Hammerheads, mantas, whale sharks – these are the superstars of Galapagos diving. The supporting cast is even more impressive. Sitting at the convergent of ocean currents, these UNESCO World... Read More
Reef sharks, hammerheads, tiger sharks, lemon sharks, bull sharks, great whites... there are destinations around the world where divers can expect reliable encounters with these apex predators. By... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Humpback whales are one of the best reasons to visit Tahiti between the months of August and November. These gentle giants are massive, weighing over forty tons and growing to... Read More
Liveaboards are one of the best ways to experience diving in Thailand, where you can be brought on a multi-night journey to several dive sites, opening up the experiences that you can enjoy without... Read More
A laid-back out-island escape that's just minutes away from premier dive sites. That's the appeal of Blackbird Caye, a boutique property that earns consistently high marks from guests and is a top... Read More
“Some of the most biologically diverse and environmentally pristine reefs in the Coral Triangle.” That's how a scientific survey conducted by the Australian Institute of Marine Science described... Read More
Modern humans rarely get the chance to come face-to-face with a true apex predator — and zoos don't count. Divers, on the other hand, never know what might swim up out of the blue, especially when... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Sailors of old used to tell tales of mermaids and sirens that called out to them from misty shores and shoals, enticing them to their doom as they traveled and drove their ships onto... Read More
Sea cucumbers are quite important to the marine environment. But before getting into why, let's take a couple of minutes to get past all the anal references that are almost inevitable when describing... Read More
By Cammie Akins, Vice President of Caradonna Adventures “Are you nervous or scared?” Friends repeatedly asked this question repeatedly when I told them of my upcoming plans to see mountain... Read More
The Misool Foundation was established in 2005, as part of the Misool private resort. Built upon a former shark-finning site, where hundreds of wild sharks were killed, this location’s history was... Read More
The word from scuba insiders is that Indonesia's Forgotten Islands offer some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean. So why don't you hear more about this region, and why aren't there any dive... Read More
The Philippines' Salaya Beach Houses delivers a rare combination of world-class diving and boutique luxury resort experiences. With just nine private suites set in an oceanfront garden, guests are... Read More
Diving is a passion, something that you can live for your entire life and never feel a single moment is wasted. The greatest dive spots in the world are a mix of mystery and revelations, that excite... Read More
From massive sunken craters and intricate volcanic labyrinths to ancient sunken temples, the oceans of the world are filled with mysteries and wonders. And while visiting some of these sites might... Read More
An eco-luxe resort experience, just minutes from the Rainbow Reef and Fiji's most acclaimed dive sites. That's the promise at Sau Bay Resort & Spa. Proximity to the reef makes this boutique... Read More
With so many fascinating subjects to discover on the world's coral reefs, divers sometimes ignore the more common residents during searches for the rare and exotic. This is unfortunate because... Read More
Picture this. You are twenty-five meters below sea level, exploring a long coral reef, beautiful brain corals and webbed fans sway in the ocean currents. A few meters in front of you, you saw a sea... Read More
Fish 'n Fins is Palau's original dive shop. But there's a lot more to the story than just being first. When a local man named Francis Toribiong started a fish export business in 1972, he supplemented... Read More
In May of 2024, dive travelers have a unique opportunity to combine exploration with altruism. Starting on the day of May 5th, the Damai 1 Liveaboard will set out on a ten-day cruise to Indonesia's... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Komodo National Park consists of almost thirty islands, of which the three largest are Padar, Rinca, as well as the island of Komodo itself. These islands sit in the Coral Triangle,... Read More
For more than three decades Nautilus Adventures has connected divers with an exciting collection of marine life encounters in the Sea of Cortez and the Socorros Islands. In 2023, the company... Read More
Coral restoration and replanting programs are good news for the oceans. Healthy coral reefs nurture a quarter of all oceanic marine life, shelter coastlines from storm damage and are a vital natural... Read More
By April Fung, Caradonna Agent What can I tell you about gray whale encounters in Mexico's San Ignacio Lagoon? For starters, it's nothing like the trips where you spend a few hours on an offshore... Read More
AllStar Liveaboards and Reef Rescue Network are offering something special. Something that will not only be a blast and a half but will make you feel good deep down in your soul as well. Traveling on... Read More
This Favorite Bonaire Resort Has Everything Needed For A Family-Friendly Dive Vacation There's an old saying that “the family that plays together stays together.” And when it comes to... Read More
When a place is nicknamed “The Diver's Paradise,” you know you are in for a great dive vacation. But what happens after the gear is rinsed? Unlike some SCUBA-centric destinations where surface... Read More
The island of St. Lucia is home to some of the liveliest and most colorful coral reefs in the Caribbean. The team at Scuba St. Lucia is working to make sure these reefs stay that way. ... Read More
The islands of Fiji are surrounded by some of the world's most colorful reefs and healthiest marine environments. One of the best ways to take in Fiji's exceptional diving opportunities is aboard the... Read More
These ten locations are scattered across the globe, so many tiny pinpoints on our wonderful green and blue marble. From island getaways to beaches of white sand to deep waters that run still, each... Read More
The 10 oldest species on earth have one thing in common: they live underwater. Sponges hold the record, having survived more than 600 million years. Other species that have been around for more than... Read More
If you aren't into long boat rides to get to a dive site, why not bring the dive site to you? It's been more than 50 years since this simple idea launched the first stay-aboard dive boats and created... Read More
From Mild to Wild Mention that you've swam with sharks, and you'll immediately have the attention of anyone within earshot. But bragging rights aren't the real reason why you should... Read More
World-class diving and snorkeling experiences with premier accommodations at coveted 4 & 5 star resorts. That's what Pro Dive International promises visitors to Mexico's Rivera Maya and Cozumel... Read More
A vacation at Waidroka Bay gives you access to world-class diving. But that's just the beginning. What set's this Fiji favorite apart from the majority of dedicated dive resorts is the roster of... Read More
If you're into nature, aren't big on crowds, and crave a vacation experience that's unique and authentic, this is the place for you. A stay at Dominica's Hotel The Champs provides a refreshing change... Read More
Dominica is famously known as the Caribbean's “Nature Island,” home to a treasure trove of unique natural attractions and eco-adventures. It is a land where the Caribbean's longest hiking trail... Read More
Bottom time is probably the number one goal of your vacation. But most divers also want a bit more from their trip, whether it's hiking, shopping, water sports or just relaxation. At several of... Read More
By Chase Sheldon There are almost fifty known species of dolphin living today, swimming throughout our world's oceans, seas, and even up into our rivers in some cases. Right now, there are... Read More
By April Fung I recently returned from my third aboveboard trip to the Maldives and was my best trip so far. Our group was aboard the Blue Force One, which I would enthusiastically recommend to... Read More
There are many stories about how the beautiful Bahamian Island, named Cat Island, received its illustrious name. There is some level of lore that Cat Island was a reference to the large number of... Read More
While some divers could care about slimy sea slugs, there are many more who devote a lot of time and effort into finding and identifying the colorful little creatures known as nudibranchs. For these... Read More
Margaritaville Beach Resort Bahamas and Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas are teaming up to provide you with the best possible vacation that you can dream of. Combining the underwater adventures and... Read More
From banana-leaf wrapped meats to vegetable and noodle soups, there are as many meals and their variations as there are stars in the sky. You source so many ingredients from your own kitchen, your... Read More
Imagine a tropical island where a thatch-roof bungalow sits over the waters of an azure lagoon. This is the iconic image of Tahiti that lures visitors from around the world. And for divers, the... Read More
The Azure Dive Resort is located in the small coastal town of Dauin, which is in the acclaimed Dumaguete region of Negros Oriental Island. The waterfront resort grounds face a private beach and... Read More
Divers who put equal value on bottom time and topside attractions will love Grand Bahama Island. This is a destination that combines the amenities of a vibrant international port and world-class... Read More
By Chase Sheldon One of the strangest creatures on this little blue and green planet would have to be the Manta Ray. Closely related to sharks, these creatures are long, thin, and flat, with their... Read More
The Bahamas offers world-class resorts, international shopping, exciting water sports and chic nightlife. But there's another side to this nation of islands, a quieter side where night skies are... Read More
By Chase Sheldon The Alam Batu Resort and Wellness Spa in Bali Indonesia is a masterclass in luxury and relaxation. This beautiful locale sits right on the edge of the water and takes advantage of... Read More
If you are into shark diving — as in really into shark diving — you should put South Africa on your “must go” list. It's a destination that's justifiably famous for great white shark... Read More
Look carefully as you cross a patch of sand or rubble between the reefs and you might spot two of the ocean's most interesting roommates. Look for a small fish hovering just above a hole in the... Read More
When you land in Roatan, the drive from the airport to Turquoise Bay takes a few minutes longer than if you were headed for one of the dive resorts on the island's west end. But it's time well spent... Read More
If you didn't know better, might think nature played a cruel trick on hammerhead sharks. But in reality, what at first glance might seem like a deformity actually provides these apex predators with... Read More
Year after year, travelers from around the world name Buddy Dive their favorite Bonaire dive resort. To dig a bit deeper into the reasons why this landmark property is a perennial first choice, we... Read More
The islands of Tahiti have some of the world's most beautiful lagoons. These shallow and protected bodies of water form natural aquariums where colorful tropical fish and rays swim in crystal-clear... Read More
By Chase Sheldon, Stuart Cove's diving operations sprung from a situation that could never happen the same way again. Hired by the people who worked on the film "For Your Eyes Only", Stuart Cove... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Heron Island Resort sits on the tiny Heron Island, only about fifty miles off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and is a coral cay surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef. While... Read More
Vacations are about getting away from the everyday, and that's exactly what you'll get at True Blue Bay. What makes this place different? For starters, it's set on the island of Grenada, which is a... Read More
The Wakatobi region holds 150 of the some 17,000 islands of the country of Indonesia, a hidden gem of southeast Asia, and a great location to discover your own diving legacy. What kind of diver do... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Fifty-five kilometers long and twenty- two kilometers wide, the Island of Pemba is not as developed as its sister island of Zanzibar, but this has led Pemba to be a more natural,... Read More
Why Tobago for a dive trip? Because it's an island that doesn't require an either/or decision. It is a place that offers something for every diver from novices and vacation divers to photographers,... Read More
Whales, sharks, dolphins manta rays, billfish, sea lions and more! This is the promise of underwater adventure that makes Nautilus Fleet the go-to choice for big animal liveaboard diving. With a... Read More
Nassau, Bahamas is one of the best diving destinations in the Caribbean, as voted year after year by Scuba Diving Magazine’s Reader Choice awards. With wrecks, walls, reefs, movie sites and more,... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Warm throughout the year, even in the depths of the winter months. Crystal clear waters that never fail to take away your breath and leave you speechless. The Cayman Islands offers... Read More
Anyone familiar with the term “muck diving” has probably heard of Lembeh Strait. But just in case you are unfamiliar with the term, muck diving is not about big walls and spending reefs. It's... Read More
They say that quality beats quantity nine times out of ten. They also say that quantity has a quality all on its own. What if though, you could have both? Quality diving, and a quantity of dive sites... Read More
You could spend a lifetime diving the Solomon Islands and not see it all. This collection of more than 900 islands stretches 500 miles across the South Pacific Ocean and includes more than 2,600... Read More
From the street, you'd never guess that Cozumel Hotel & Resort by Wyndham looks a bit like an ordinary roadside hotel. The property is located just south off the inland side of Cozumel's busy... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Hawaii is one of the quintessential paradise destinations for diving, whether you are young or old, accomplished or just starting out. With warm waters year-round, crystal clear... Read More
Small critters or big walls; boat rides or shore dives; dawn-to-dusk diving or vacation relaxation? At Borneo Divers Mabul you won't have to choose one or the other, because you'll be right on the... Read More
By Chase Sheldon Taveuni Island is the third largest island of the nation of Fiji, and one of the world’s hot spots for diving adventures. While not home to very many beaches, being a volcanic... Read More
If you are looking to dive with really big manta rays — and a lot of them — the place to go is San Benedicto Island. At certain times of the year, as many as 400 to 500 of these graceful giants... Read More
By Chase Sheldon In 1503, the Cayman Islands saw their first European explorer, Christopher Columbus. These uninhabited islands were then known to be called Las Tortugas, named after sea turtles... Read More
LIVELY LAGOONS AND THRILLING DRIFTS Paradise on Earth — a place of swaying palms, white-sand beaches, emerald-green islands and sapphire waters. That's the allure that has people around the world... Read More
By Chase Sheldon “There are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophy”. This line, written by the Bard himself, William Shakespeare, was penned to express the idea... Read More
Few things in life match the exhilaration and awe of coming face-to-face with a large marine mammal in open water. And while there are a number of places around the world where divers can experience... Read More
DISCOVERING FIJI'S DIVING DIVERSITY – A GUIDE TO THE ISLANDS Fiji is one of the planet's top diving destinations, known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World. The reefs surrounding these lush... Read More
There are many reasons why the Red Sea is one of the world's premier dive destinations. Ample year-round sunlight illuminates colorful coral reefs that sustain rich populations of marine life; no... Read More
Indonesia is a vast nation of islands, oceans and coral reefs. More than 17,000 islands span a 3,200-mile swath of ocean that encompasses some of the most bio-diverse marine ecosystems on earth.... Read More
By Chase Sheldon - When I was younger, every vacation I went on was special, because I was spending it with people I love, my family. We went to all types of places, from the Bahamas to Cozumel to... Read More
The Maldives seem tailor-made for liveaboard diving. This nation of islands is a vast underwater playground made up of nearly 1,200 small bits of land ringed by reefs and grouped into a collection of... Read More
The Bligh Waters of Fiji are widely considered one of the world's top diving destinations. This deep-water passage between Fiji's two primary islands is punctuated by bommies, seamounts and small... Read More
Coral reefs around the world are threatened by human impact, but the news isn't all bad. In a growing number of locations, protection and restoration programs are ensuring the health of our reefs for... Read More
The Bay Islands of Honduras reward divers with a wide assortment of underwater opportunities ranging from shallow reefs and coral-covered slopes to walls, wrecks, sharks, macro life and more. With... Read More
By Chase Sheldon I have had the opportunity, and the privilege, of being in the water with sharks a total of three times in my life. Well, three times in my life so far, and I have no... Read More
Bonaire is open, and Buddy Dive is welcoming divers back to the island with a combination of familiar favorites and noteworthy upgrades. That's the message from Tina Nicolass-Wall, a long-time team... Read More
Thanks to its central location on the island's calm west coast, Buddy Dive Resort is one of the most convenient and enjoyable places to stay and dive on Bonaire. As a full-service dive resort, they... Read More
How the Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji became the ultra-mate dive vacation experience My wife Nowdla and I serve as the Co-General Managers here at The Namale Resort & Spa in... Read More
Most dive trips begin with a boat ride. But when the schedule calls for returning to the docks by lunchtime — or happy hour — that sets a limit on the sites that can be visited. Some of the... Read More
Diving Curaçao's Eastern End with Ocean Encounters Text and Photos by Walt Stearns The eastern end of Curaçao has always held an attraction to me. It's just a tad wilder, a bit less... Read More
Cenote diving is one of life's great adventures, and Mexico's Yucatan peninsula is the best place on earth to experience the magic and mystery of these sparkling natural pools. Fed by steady flows of... Read More
If you set out to create a destination just for divers, you'd probably start with warm, clear waters, add in plenty of shallow to mid-depth sites suitable for divers of all levels, decorated with... Read More
The island of Bonaire has some of the healthiest and best-preserved coral reefs in the Caribbean. This is no accident, it's the result of decades of proactive protection and coordinated resource... Read More
8 Reasons why Buddy Dive Resort is the best destination for your next dive trip The island of Bonaire and Buddy Dive Resort are ready to welcome visitors when borders open. After months... Read More
A collection of the underwater world's most awe inspiring and photogenic formations Some dive sites are famous for big fish. Others are renowned for the small stuff, or the vibrancy of... Read More
The Maldives is a diver's paradise. Imagine more than 1,200 islands spread out around 26-atolls, all ringed by coral reefs rich in marine life and underwater adventures. From calm coral gardens... Read More
After weeks of staying at home and doing our part to flatten the curve, we're all ready to get back in the water. Probably at a local dive site first, but also waiting for the time when we can once... Read More
Have weeks of home sheltering and social distancing got you dreaming of blue water and far away South Pacific islands? Well don't stop dreaming, although we don't know exactly when, the time will... Read More
Imagine yourself diving on some of the world's finest reefs. Then add some extras, like gourmet dining, awe-inspiring views, immaculate and indulgent service, and rooms that are sure to make your... Read More
Have you ever seen a seahorse? If you dive in tropical or temperate waters, you've almost certainly swum right past them without knowing. And it's not just you. Seahorses are among the most elusive... Read More
Each fall, an upwelling of nutrient-rich waters washes the west-central coast of Mexico's Baja Peninsula. This flowing buffet nurtures millions of small baitfish such as Spanish sardines and tinker... Read More
By Stephen Frink This is an excerpt from a story published in Alert Diver Magazine, based on a trip to Malaysia by the magazine's publisher Stephen Frink, which was coordinated through... Read More
On any given day, the docks at Buddy Dive Resort are busy with groups prepping for a boat or shore dive. Most are kitting up with familiar recreational scuba gear used around the world. But every so... Read More
Diving a coral reef is a great way to relax. But that's because we divers are just visitors to the aquatic realm. We may not fully understand the constant cycles of life and death unfolding before... Read More
You've probably seen it on the cover of a travel magazine, or perhaps viewed it on the Travel Channel. Anse Chastanet is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated boutique resorts, set in one of the... Read More
Indonesia is a nation of islands and coral reefs. There are more than 17,000 islands and thousands of miles of reef stretching across a 3,000-mile swath of the world's most bio-diverse tropical seas.... Read More
If you want to add an extra touch of class and luxury to your Cozumel dive vacation, this is the place. The Presidente InterContinental is an island landmark that offers a five-star lodging... Read More
The Sea of Cortez has been called the “World's Aquarium.” Dive pioneer Jacques Cousteau said it first, and a lot of people have quoted him ever since. The thing is, Jacques was right. There may... Read More
Australia's Great Barrier Reef sits high on any list of must-dive destinations. And for 50 years, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions has been showing divers the best the reef has to offer. The company... Read More
You love to dive, and you want to share the sport with your significant other. Or maybe it's one of the kids who is ready take the plunge. Whatever the reason, you can make their first underwater... Read More
Dominica is diver’s paradise. Its beautiful underwater topography contains a wealth of sites with healthy reefs, bright colors and a myriad of macro life. With its volcanic structure and its... Read More
There are plenty of islands in the Caribbean where you can go zip lining, offroading or parasailing. But there aren't many places like Dominica. Here, adventure takes on a whole new meaning, and... Read More
Experience Bonaire in an Intimate, Luxurious Setting No matter how luxurious the setting, at the end of the day a hotel room is just... a room. And sometimes, that's OK. But there's also... Read More
Dive trip or family vacation? It doesn't have to be an either-or choice if the destination is Cozumel, and the resorts are the Allegro Cozumel or the Occidental Cozumel. Stay at either of these... Read More
Land-Based Adventures with Caribbean Club Bonaire and Belmar Oceanfront Apartments Bottom time may be the primary goal of a Bonaire dive vacation. But you have to come up for air at some... Read More
Special Caradonna packages put divers first at two of Cozumel's premier beach resorts Scuba divers put Cozumel on the tourism map. Long before the first cruise ship docked, wetsuits hung... Read More
A chip shot away from the dock, the sunlit shallows transition to turquoise then fades to cobalt blue, signaling the edge of the drop-off. The mid-morning light catches a flash of silver. It's a... Read More
We have partnered with one of the world's top dive resorts to create exceptional deals on dive packages that showcase some of the Caribbean's best reefs, wrecks and marine life encounters. For 50... Read More
The Caribbean's Nature Island is once more welcoming divers On a path to recovery, Dominica is offering special stay-and-dive packages with the promise of underwater treasures waiting to... Read More
There is an island in Malaysia where the waters are filled with riches, and divers see flashes of gold and silver. But don't go fanning the sand for gold bars or silver coins, because these treasures... Read More
The Cayman Islands are synonymous with Caribbean diving. This is where the concept of the dive vacation and dedicated dive resort was born, and where wall diving became a thing. Fast forward 60 years... Read More
Relaxation or recreation—what's your vacation style? In reality, most visitors to the Caribbean do a bit of both, balancing time spent relaxing by the pool and napping under a beach umbrella with... Read More
Bonaire seems tailor-made for divers. The entire island is ringed by a marine park; some of the best reefs in the Caribbean begin just yards from the shore; and the entire western coast is sheltered... Read More
There are many reasons why Malaysia should be on every diver's must-see list of destinations. The waters are among the most bio-diverse in the world, home to more than 3,000 species of fish, hundreds... Read More
Fiji is one of the world's premier scuba destinations, deserving of a top spot on any diver's bucket list. And for many, it's also a place that deserves a repeat visit, because it's impossible to... Read More
There are several places in the world where you can dive beneath an oil rig, but only one place where you can dive from an oil rig. But don't worry about getting grease on your wetsuit, because this... Read More
Arguably as one of Earth’s most fascinating animals, whales have long held a place of awe and reverence in our psyche. By: Anna Kurcirkova ... Read More
Magic Island Dive Resort in Moalboal, Cebu offers more than 30 dive sites, all accessible within 20 minutes by one of the Banka boats. One of the dive sites is the amazing house reef. Why? Because of... Read More
By Walt Stearns The are many reasons why Wakatobi Dive Resort is recognized as one of the world's most celebrated diving and snorkeling destinations. Guests travel from Bali by direct charter flight... Read More
Pescador Island is the top dive site of Moalboal, in Cebu, Philippines. While diving at Magic Island Dive Resort, this is the place you have to explore for sure and after one dive, you’ll probably... Read More
We all know about the worldwide crisis coral reefs are facing on a day to day basis. From overfishing, pollution, climate change and chemical disruption via personal care products such as face wash... Read More
From reefs to rainforests, and whales to waterfalls, Dominica has it all. Often described as the Caribbean's “Nature Island,” this green jewel of the Windwards is a mecca for eco-adventurers and... Read More
Sabang Beach in Puerto Galera, Philippines Arrive early and to claim the best spot. It's true for parking lots, outdoor concerts and... beach resorts. At... Read More
To see why the Maldives are one of the world's top dive destinations, start with Google Earth. Zoom in to discover that those ring-like patterns of light blue in a deep blue sea are made up of small... Read More
Malaysia is a land of contrast. It is one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic commercial centers, but it is also a land of pristine jungles and coral reef that hold treasures for nature lovers and... Read More
Before we begin our countdown of the top five special creatures that can be found at Magic Oceans house reef, it seems very important to note that this reef is open 24/7! As many keen divers will... Read More
This is not your average dive resort. In fact, there may be no place quite like The Villa on Dunbar Rock. This boutique property isn't just in the water; it is entirely surrounded by water. Located... Read More
Magic Oceans Dive Resort is tucked away in the small town of Anda, Bohol. The marine life found thriving in Anda’s corals make Magic Oceans the perfect destination for divers wanting to immerse... Read More
And Where to Find Them Fish watching and fish photography are favorite activities for many divers. But though most all fish can be interesting, some are especially memorable, either for... Read More
Sometimes, it's what's below the water that's most important. But there are also those dive vacations where our time on the surface isn't just about off-gassing and prepping for the next submersion.... Read More
Cozumel Drift Diving the Easy Way Cozumel has some of the healthiest reefs in the Caribbean. You can thank the currents for that. The western shores of this Mexican island are washed by... Read More
The Indonesian islands of Raja Ampat have been called diving's last frontier. It is a region of tremendous bio-diversity and stunning underwater beauty, far removed, but now reachable by jet service... Read More
Learn how to make shore diving in Bonaire easy There's a good reason why Bonaire is known as the Shore Diving Capital of the Caribbean. More than 50 named sites are scattered along the... Read More
There's nothing wrong with saving up for that dive trip of a lifetime. But along the way, why not also reward yourself with some bottom time that may prove equally as enjoyable — and far less... Read More
Imagine a dive vacation where the reefs and wrecks come to you. No long walks through a hotel lobby to get to the waterfront, no packing and unpacking of dive gear, and no riding the bench on a dive... Read More
First Class Access to World Class Sites Thailand has more than 2,000 miles of coastline, and a wealth of scuba centers and dive lodges spread across the shores of both the Andaman Sea... Read More
A bucket list destination with experiences to match For many divers, Palau is a bucket list destination. This small group of South-Pacific islands is prized not only for the quality of... Read More
Discovering the underwater riches of St. Eustatius The island of St. Eustatius isn't the best-known or the most popular island in the Caribbean. And that's just fine for those who are... Read More
The best diving and cultural adventures in one of the world's last wild places In a world where the Internet and smartphones provide ubiquitous connectivity, it's rare to find places... Read More
In 2019, Divi Resorts will celebrate 50 years of Caribbean hospitality. From the original Divi Aruba property, so named for the island's iconic Tradewind-sculpted Divi-Divi trees, this... Read More
An Update on Bonaire's Home of Diving Freedom By Pierce Hoover When I made my first dive trip to Bonaire in the mid-1980s, Captain Don's Habitat was already celebrating its tenth... Read More
How to take in the full diversity of Bonaire's reefs and landscapes With more than 80 dive sites to choose from, even the most ambitious aquanaut... Read More
By Daniel Sherwin Having kids doesn’t mean you have to stop taking vacations! That said traveling with kids in tow does require some special considerations. Read this advice as you plan your next... Read More
Playtime meets personal restoration at this unique Caribbean resort If your idea of an ideal tropical vacation is a chaise lounge at the pool and a succession of colorful fruit-garnished... Read More
A Night-Time Hunt for the Creature Known as The Thing By: Walt Stearns There are a lot of things still waiting to be discovered in the underwater world,... Read More
Lesleen M Wreck The Lesleen M is a gorgeous shipwreck. I discovered it on my first trip to Saint Lucia in 1991. Revisiting it on a recent stay on the island,... Read More
An island where bottom time blends seamlessly with topside adventures and relaxing indulgences Vacationing divers looking to accrue maximum bottom time... Read More
From Reefs to Rainforests, there's much to discover Saint Lucia is one of the most scenic islands in the Caribbean. Iconic mountain peaks rise dramatically from palm-shrouded Caribbean... Read More
Premier Beach Resorts with Premier Diving An island-style bar at Sunscape Sabor.... Read More
A tour of the underwater landscapes that make these islands famous There's one thing that's certain about a scuba vacation to the Cayman Islands: you will dive a wall. These are the... Read More
The Caribbean Island of Martinique is Welcoming North American Divers Tucked in the middle of the Caribbean's windward island chain, between Dominica and St. Lucia, Martinique is a... Read More
By: Walt Stearns I'm not usually a fan of using words such as “ultimate,” “amazing” or “best ever” in a review. But, there are certain destinations and experiences that... Read More
In case you hadn't heard, the Philippines have some of the best diving in the world. Everything from spectacular coral reefs and walls to intriguing macro and muck diving, big animal encounters and... Read More
It's easy to understand the appeal of this place. A limited number of guests are welcomed to a private tropical island, where they have near-exclusive access to some of the best dive sites in the... Read More
The shipwreck capital of the Caribbean has a new addition to its collection of wrecks Grenada is known as the shipwreck capital of the Caribbean. And that's not just hype. Divers can... Read More
Luxury diving in the fish-rich waters of the Maldives The Maldives is a nation of islands. There are more than 1,100 small, low lying islands set within the coral rings of 26 coral... Read More
Don't come to Paradise Taveuni for the white sand beaches... because there are none. What lies off the palm-lined volcanic shores of this boutique resort are clear waters and some of the world's most... Read More
Underwater treasures live in abundance on the shores of the country's Calumpan Peninsula ... Read More
By Pierce Hoover The Fiesta Americana Cozumel Resort is well known to divers, perched on the island's west coast just north of Chankanaab National Park, the twin seven-story wings of... Read More
It's like having a private island retreat and a personal scuba valet. You'll stay at a boutique oceanfront property on a white sand beach, enjoy exclusive access a variety of... Read More
From walls and reefs to shipwrecks, blue holes and sharks, these are the islands that showcase the full diversity of the Bahamas underwater riches. There are more than 700 islands in the... Read More
A report on one of the Philippine’s most popular diving destinations | By Walt Stearns Welcome to Dumaguete ... Read More
A diver's guide to close encounters with the ocean's apex predators. Reef Shark Sharks! Get into the... Read More
The diving's great, but that could be said about many places in the Bahamas. It's all the other things that make this out island outpost special. It's getting there by water taxi, and getting around... Read More
And why should you go! Get a group of divers talking about dream destinations and sooner or later someone will mention Raja Ampat. Even the name sounds exotic. But unless someone in the... Read More
You've probably met them, but do you know them? Sea turtle sightings make most any dive more interesting—especially if it's a big animal. Back on the dive boat, everyone will be saying... Read More
Exploring the Islands of Puerto Rico and Vieques By Cathryn Castle “This story is excerpted from Dive Training magazine, September 2015 issue.” On a recent dive trip to Puerto Rico,... Read More
How working with Caradonna can give you an inside advantage on travel Thanks to the Internet, anyone can book their own flights and hotels. So why use a travel agent? If you had an hour... Read More
A preview of the underwater attractions of the Islands of Tahiti The Islands of Tahiti are the definition of a dream destination. They tempted the crew of the Bounty to mutiny, inspired... Read More
If the goal of your Cozumel trip is just to log as much bottom time as possible, there are plenty of options. After all, it was divers who first put this island on the vacation map, and there are... Read More
Go beyond the expected to discover a different side of the island The Cayman Islands is not one of those “been there, done that” destinations. With 365 named dive sites and three... Read More
Takes in the country's top eco-adventures Costa Rica is the undisputed eco-adventure capital of Central America. There's surfing, snorkeling, diving, paddling, volcano climbs, rainforest... Read More
A Three-Island Diving Safari with Added Topside Adventures | By Cameron Akins There are more than 7,500 islands in the Philippines, stretching nearly 1,000 miles from north to south... Read More
Top 6 Destinations for Big Animal Encounters The biggest shark in the ocean won't bite. But that doesn't diminish the thrill of coming face-to-face with a 15-ton feeding machine, even if... Read More
Three Tropical Islands That Are Ideal For New Divers Congratulations. You've earned your dive certification and checked one more item off the bucket... Read More
Take in a full range of adventures by combining water time with a trip to the jungle A juicy lobster or a prime steak? If you can't decide, why not have both. It's called a surf n'... Read More
A liveaboard dive adventure that takes a pair or premier Caribbean destinations By: Karen Stearns A step from the swim platform erases the last remnants of sleep and offers a welcome... Read More
The Place to be for Mantas and More Divers come to Manta Ray Bay Resort in hopes of seeing the resort's namesake marine animals. And it's an almost certainty that they will come face to... Read More
The islands of Fiji are revered by divers, who come from around the world to experience some of the planet's most colorful and pristine reefs. Many consider the area between the islands of Vitu Levu... Read More
For anyone who has dreamed of traveling to a remote tropical atoll, but can't spend weeks getting there, this might be the answer. A two-hour flight from Miami or Houston, followed by a boat ride or... Read More
A Unique Marine Life Encounter in the Waters of the Cayman Islands At sites all around the island of Grand Cayman, divers may run into sleek silver tarpon during any time of the year.... Read More
Premier Liveaboard Diving on the Great Barrier Reef Australia's Great Barrier Reef is big. Really big. It stretches more than 1,400 miles along the continent's northeast coast, taking in... Read More
Escape to a place where nature reigns, adventure awaits and traditions remain. Adventure or comfort? Nature or nurture? Excitement or Relaxation? No need to choose, because you can... Read More
By Pierce Hoover There are dive resorts, and then there are resorts that offer diving. The difference? Dive resorts are typically smaller properties filled with fellow scuba enthusiasts.... Read More
A look at the surprisingly fascinating life of sea sponges Underwater photographers sometimes focus on a colorful spray of tube sponges or a big barrel sponge, but otherwise, divers... Read More
Cute Characters with Hidden Talents Some of the fish you meet on the reef seem like cartoon characters. There are the rail-thin trumpet fish, the doe-eyed squirrelfish, the rectangular... Read More
Imagine a ruthless attack predator, lurking in hidden corners of the reef. It has stalk-mounted eyes that provide trinocular vision and multispectral imaging capabilities. Its lightning-fast claws... Read More
A closer look at the fascinating habits of triggerfish Divers love to seek out rare and elusive marine life. But sometimes, the most interesting fish are easy to find, and watching them... Read More
Dive on a coral reef in places like Fiji, the Philippines or Indonesia and you may encounter one of the most venomous creatures on earth. The banded sea krait can administer a dose of neurotoxin that... Read More
Understanding the reasons why fish get together What do you call a bunch of fish all hanging out together? Most people would call such a gathering a school. And they might be right. Or... Read More
There's nothing common about these familiar reef dwellers Make a dive on most any coral reef and you will probably see a parrotfish or lots of parrotfish. These close relatives of the... Read More
A diver's guide to finding the smartest animals on the reef Octopus Eating a Crab An array of powerful... Read More
A closer look at the quirky habits of the flying gurnard There you are, finning across a rather ordinary bit of sea floor that's strewn with a few rocks and some patches of sea grass.... Read More
From muck diving to steep walls to vibrant coral gardens, from the XXL-whale shark to the XXS Bargibanti Pygmy Seahorse; Anda has it all and the experienced Dive Masters at Magic Oceans want to share... Read More
The island of Curaçao rewards divers with a wealth of underwater adventures and some of the most colorful coral reefs in the Caribbean. And the best way to experience the full spectrum of the island... Read More
From muck diving to steep walls to vibrant coral gardens, from the XXL-whale shark to the XXS Bargibanti Pygmy Seahorse; Anda has it all and the experienced Dive Masters at Magic Oceans want to share... Read More
10 Simple Tips for Taking Better Underwater Photos In the age of the ubiquitous selfie and the constant need for a social media feed, more and more... Read More
By Walt Stearns, Editor, Scuba Diver North America For many of us who grew up in South Florida, Cuba was seen as the forbidden fruit. We could only imagine what might await on the more than 3,500... Read More
Whether you're all about the diving, or just want to slip some bottom time into an island vacation, Curaçao is the place. Down below, you'll find colorful reefs and wrecks. Dive from shore or board... Read More