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Diving Thailand's Similan and Surin Islands
- 12/23/2025
- Diving , Thailand Overview
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
Resort Report: Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina
- 12/19/2025
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
Trip Report: Pro Dive International Whale Shark Safaris
- 12/15/2025
- Diving , Riviera Maya Overview
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
Resort Report: Tufi Dive Resort
- 12/12/2025
- Diving , Papua New Guinea Overview
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
Little Cayman's Gregarious Grouper
- 12/01/2025
- Diving
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
Diving Tahiti's Amazing Atolls
- 11/24/2025
- Diving , Tahiti Overview
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
Baja's Expedition's Big Animal Adventures
- 11/18/2025
- Diving , Baja Overview
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
Resort Report: Matava Eco Resort
- 11/11/2025
- Diving , Fiji Overview
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
Seeing Stars
- 11/04/2025
- Diving
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
Resort Report: Aiyanar Beach & Dive Resort
- 11/01/2025
- Diving , Philippines Overview
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
Resort Report: Anthony's Key Resort
- 11/01/2025
- Diving , Honduras Overview
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
Matava Eco Resort and the Great Astrolabe Reef
- 10/24/2025
- Diving , Fiji Overview
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
Diving with All Star Liveaboards
- 10/21/2025
- Diving
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
Sulawesi Safari Adventures
- 10/01/2025
- Exotic , Indonesia Overview
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
Yap's Magnificent Mantas, And More
- 09/26/2025
- Diving , Micronesia Overview
“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
Dreaming of Rainforests at Koro Sun Resort
- 09/23/2025
- Diving , Fiji Overview
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
Dive Report: Madeira Islands, Portugal
- 08/28/2025
- Diving
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
The Isle of Dragons
- 08/22/2025
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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 Story of Captain Don Stewart and Bonaire's Home of Diving Freedom
- 08/04/2025
- Diving , Bonaire Overview
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
Six FIN-tastic Sea Creatures And Where To Find Them
- 07/28/2025
- Diving
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
Retreat to Tioman Resort
- 07/28/2025
- Diving , Malaysia Overview
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
Trip Report: Diving Palau
- 07/14/2025
- Diving , Micronesia Overview
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
The Red Sea's Perfect Ten
- 07/08/2025
- Diving , Egypt Overview
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
Resort Report: Buddy Dive Bonaire
- 06/30/2025
- Dive into Bonaire , Bonaire Overview
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
My Dive Vacation: Volivoli and Pearl Resort Exclusive
- 06/27/2025
- Diving , Fiji Overview
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
Resort Report: Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort and Statia Divers
- 06/23/2025
- Diving , St. Eustatius Overview
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
Diving Komodo National Park
- 06/03/2025
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Diving in Wonderful Cozumel
- 05/16/2025
- Diving , Cozumel Overview
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
Curaçao's Best Shore Diving Resorts
- 05/13/2025
- Diving , Curaçao Overview
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
Resort Report: Alaia Belize
- 05/12/2025
- Diving , Belize Overview
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
- 04/09/2025
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
Resort Report: Magic Oceans Dive Resort
- 04/03/2025
- Diving , Philippines Overview
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
Resort Report: Magic Island Dive Resort
- 04/02/2025
- Diving , Philippines Overview
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
Diving With Eagles – An Introduction To The Spotted Eagle Ray
- 03/24/2025
- Diving
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
Resort Report: Small Hope Bay Lodge
- 03/20/2025
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
Scubaspa Maldives Liveaboard Experience
- 02/28/2025
- Diving , Maldives Overview
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
Resort Report: Coral Eye Marine Outpost
- 02/07/2025
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Belize Land And Sea Adventures
- 01/14/2025
- Diving , Belize Overview
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
Resort Report: Buceo Carey Dive Center & Villa Carey
- 12/16/2024
- Diving , Baja Overview
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
Blackwater: SCUBA Diving's Dark Art
- 11/21/2024
- Diving
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
Liveaboard Report: Humboldt Explorer and Tiburon Explorer
- 11/11/2024
- Diving , Galapagos Overview
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
Cat Island's Sharks and Greenwood Beach Resort
- 11/04/2024
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
Te Moana and the Whales
- 09/16/2024
- Diving , Tahiti Overview
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
The Aggressor or The Phinisi?
- 09/13/2024
- Diving , Thailand Overview
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
Resort Report: BlackBird Caye Dive Resort
- 09/11/2024
- Diving , Belize Overview
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
Resort Report: Tawali Resort
- 08/15/2024
- Diving , Papua New Guinea Overview
“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
Diving With The Fearsome Five
- 08/12/2024
- Diving
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
Modern Day Mermaids
- 07/29/2024
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
The Straight Poop on Sea Cucumbers
- 07/22/2024
- Diving
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
Meeting The Mountain Gorillas
- 06/28/2024
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
Misool Foundation Protecting Our Underwater World
- 06/21/2024
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Discovering The Forgotten Islands
- 06/11/2024
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Resort Report: Salaya Beach Houses
- 05/17/2024
- Diving , Philippines Overview
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
Turks & Caicos Explorer II A Floating Paradise
- 05/17/2024
- Diving , Turks & Caicos Overview
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
Five Amazing Underwater Formations You Can Dive
- 05/16/2024
- Diving
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
Diving Rainbow Reef With Sau Bay Resort
- 04/29/2024
- Diving , Fiji Overview
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
Darting About: A Closer Look At A Shy Reef Dweller
- 04/18/2024
- Diving
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
Scuba Signs For Safe Underwater Adventures
- 03/28/2024
- Diving
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
Discovering Palau's Diving Legacy With Fish 'N Fins
- 03/18/2024
- Diving , Micronesia Overview
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
A Diving Adventure With a Purpose
- 02/23/2024
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Liveaboard is the way to go at Komodo
- 02/20/2024
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Nautilus Adds Costa Rica Diving and Rainforest Adventures
- 01/30/2024
- Diving , Costa Rica Overview
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
How Divers Can Help Save Corals With The Reef Rescue Network
- 01/26/2024
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
Glamping With Gray Whales At San Ignacio
- 01/22/2024
- Baja Overview
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
Citizen Science With Cat Ppalu
- 01/19/2024
- Bahamas , Bahamas Overview
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
7 Reasons Why Buddy Dive Is Perfect For Families
- 01/16/2024
- Diving , Bonaire Overview
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
Bonaire, Beyond The Reefs
- 01/02/2024
- Bonaire Overview
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
Anse Chastanet's Reef Restoration Projects Keeps Things Colorful
- 12/18/2023
- Diving , Saint Lucia Overview
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
Liveaboard Report: Nai'a
- 11/30/2023
- Diving , Fiji Overview
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
Top Ten Destinations For Young Divers
- 11/20/2023
- Diving
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
Fascinating Feather Stars
- 11/06/2023
- Diving
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
Resort Report: Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Honduras Overview
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
What's The Deal With Hammerheads?
- 01/01/1970
- Diving
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
Buddy's Favorites
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Bonaire Overview
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 Annual Coral Spawning Week at Anse Chastenet
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Saint Lucia Overview
By Chase Sheldon, The island nation of St. Lucia is known for many things, first and foremost is its stunning beauty. With twin tapered mountain peaks to the west, giving elevation perfect for... Read More
Swimming With Tahiti's Shallow Water Sharks
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Tahiti Overview
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
The Success Story of Stuart Cove's
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
The Great Barrier Reef's Tiny Diving Haven: Heron Island
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Australia Overview
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
Resort Report: True Blue Bay Boutique Resort and Aquanauts
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Grenada Overview
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
Wakatobi, The Pelagian and Indonesia's Diving Possibilities
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Pure and Untouched Pemba Island
- 01/01/1970
- Diving
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
Dive into the Rich Waters of Tobago
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Tobago Overview
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
Liveaboard Report: Nautilus Fleet
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Baja Overview
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
5 Reasons to Dive Nassau This Summer
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Bahamas Overview
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
Crystal Clear Waters of the Cayman Islands
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , The Cayman Islands Overview
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
Lembeh Resort: Muck Magic and More
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Indonesia Overview
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
Saba, The Caribbean's Tiny Tropical Treasure
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Saba Overview
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
Discovery Diving in the Solomon Islands
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , The Solomon Islands Overview
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
Resort Report: Cozumel Hotel & Resort by Wyndham
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Cozumel Overview
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
A Diving Paradise in Kona, Hawaii
- 01/01/1970
- Diving , Hawaii Overview
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