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Scuba diving in the Maldives
Two monsoons, two seasons: clear water and sharks from January to March, whale sharks and mantas from June to October.
Scuba diving in the Red Sea, Egypt
Wrecks and reefs in the north, sharks on the offshore reefs in the south, and when to go.
Scuba diving in Raja Ampat
When to go, which sites suit your level, and whether to book a liveaboard or a resort.
Top 5 destinations for manta ray encounters
Hanifaru Bay is our pick, by snorkel. Four more places to find mantas, and the months to go.
Are tiger sharks dangerous to divers?
Second only to great whites for recorded bites on people, but the risk to a diver on a managed dive is very low. The numbers, five rules and where to dive.
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Best liveaboard destinations in December
Where a liveaboard is at its best in December, which diver each place suits, and why the Christmas weeks sell out first.
Best liveaboard destinations in January
Where a liveaboard is at its best in January, what changes since December, which suit and level each place needs, and what is still bookable.
Where to dive each month of 2026
Four seasons, a dozen destinations, and when each one is at its best.
Best Maldives liveaboards 2026
Twelve boats ranked, and how to choose between the central atolls, Hanifaru Bay and the deep south.
Best Red Sea liveaboards 2026
Eight boats ranked, and how to choose between the north and south circuits.
Dahab Blue Hole: depth, the Arch and how to dive it
A shore dive within recreational limits on the inner rim or the Bells entry. The Arch is the technical dive that gave the site its reputation.
Hanifaru Bay: manta season and how to get there
A small bay in Baa Atoll where mantas feed in numbers. Only permitted operators can enter, so choose your boat and your month early.
Red Sea liveaboard: north or south?
Book north for wrecks, history and forgiving diving. Book south for sharks and open water.
Diving the Banda Sea, Indonesia
Scalloped hammerhead schools, sea snakes and volcanic peaks, reached by liveaboard in two calm windows a year.
Best time to dive the Maldives
Choose your month by what you want to see: mantas, whale sharks, tiger sharks or the clearest reefs.
Diving the Brothers Islands, Red Sea
Two remote islands with two wrecks, steep walls and oceanic whitetips. Reached by liveaboard only, and for experienced divers.
Diving Daedalus Reef, Red Sea
A remote offshore reef with oceanic whitetips, hammerheads and a manned lighthouse, reached only by liveaboard on the south circuit.
Diving Abu Nuhas: four wrecks on one Red Sea reef
Giannis D, Chrisoula K, Carnatic and Kimon M: depths, levels and how to dive them.
Diving Marsa Alam, Red Sea
A base for dugongs at Abu Dabbab, day trips to Elphinstone and the south circuit from Port Ghalib.
Diving Elphinstone Reef in the Red Sea
A submerged ridge off Marsa Alam: oceanic whitetips from October to December, two plateau dives and an advanced drift.
How to choose a Maldives liveaboard
Go premium, check the itinerary and group size, and book early for Hanifaru Bay snorkelling and the whale sharks.
Raja Ampat liveaboards: cost, season and boats
Why a boat beats a land base here, what the mandatory fees add, and which boats to compare.
Diving Ras Mohammed National Park
Walls that drop past 80 metres, grey reef sharks at Shark Reef and a wreck full of bathroom fittings, 45 minutes to an hour from Sharm.
Red Sea wreck diving: the six best wrecks and where to start
Six wrecks with depths and levels, and the order to dive them in: Abu Nuhas, Dunraven, then the Thistlegorm.
Diving Nusa Penida: mola mola and manta rays
Mantas all year, mola mola at Crystal Bay from July to October, and drift dives on the north coast.
Diving the Straits of Tiran, Red Sea
Four reefs, hammerheads at Jackson and strong, shifting current. Advanced for Jackson, day trips from Sharm.
Best liveaboard destinations in November
The Maldives, the Red Sea or Raja Ampat in November, and which kind of diver each one suits.
Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm is a base, not the reason to go: the Thistlegorm, Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran are all within a few hours of the marina.
Diving Fuvahmulah Atoll
Resident tiger sharks, threshers and oceanic mantas on a single island in the far south of the Maldives.
Scubaspa Yang vs Yin: which boat, which cabin?
The two boats are identical, so the choice that matters is the cabin tier.
Diving the SS Thistlegorm
A 128-metre wartime cargo ship at 30 metres, best dived at dawn from a liveaboard. What to expect and the skills to bring.
Pre-dive safety check (BWRAF)
BWRAF in five steps: check your BCD, weights, releases, air and buddy at setup and again just before you enter the water.
Scuba wetsuit temperature guide
Which thickness for which water, how to choose a suit type, why fit beats brand, and why you need a hood.
Maldives liveaboard or resort for diving?
A liveaboard gives you more dives and more sites. A resort gives you a bed that stays put, a beach and a gentler start.
Raja Ampat: liveaboard or resort?
A liveaboard covers the whole archipelago, and a resort goes deep into one region. Choose by how much water you want to see.
Scuba diving Komodo Island
Three zones that dive very differently, from northern pinnacles to southern macro. Most divers see them best by liveaboard.
Best Raja Ampat liveaboards 2026
Seven boats ranked, with prices, what is included and the park fees that come on top.
Diving with hammerheads in the Banda Sea
Go in September to November, or March to April, on a liveaboard, with Advanced certification.
Komodo liveaboards: cost, season and boats
Do you need one, what it costs once park and fuel fees are added, and which four boats to compare.
Raja Ampat vs Komodo: which to dive?
Raja Ampat is about abundance, Komodo is about adrenaline: choose by the diving you want.
Scuba diving in Hurghada, Red Sea
The base for Abu Nuhas and flexible north or south liveaboards. Sharm is better for the Thistlegorm and Tiran.
South Ari Atoll diving and whale sharks
Whale sharks all year, best seen snorkelling, with reef and channel dives for scuba.
Banda Sea liveaboard hammerheads
Go from September to November, or March to April, and expect remote sites, strong current and Advanced-level diving.
Best time to dive the Red Sea
Choose your month by what you want to see: wrecks, oceanic whitetips, hammerheads or the warmest water.
What to pack for a liveaboard dive trip
Bring your own mask, dive computer and cards even if you rent the rest, and pack light.
Balanced scuba regulator: how to buy and care for one
Seven short chapters: how a regulator works, balanced or not, DIN or yoke, which brands, servicing and care.
Scuba diving ascents and descents
Nine short chapters on going down and coming up in control, and what to do when it goes wrong.
Essential underwater photography tips
Three short chapters: get close, put buoyancy before the camera, and understand light, settings and composition.
Mastering scuba diving buoyancy
Six short chapters: hover still, use less air and stop floating up.
Scuba diving equipment for beginners
What to buy, what to rent and in what order, so you don't buy the wrong gear twice.
Scuba diving panic: what to do and how to prevent it
Five short chapters on how panic builds, what to do if it starts, how to help another diver and how to prevent it.
How to plan a Banda Sea liveaboard
Choose the window first, then the route, and book at least 10 to 12 nights.
Your first liveaboard: what to expect and how to choose
What a liveaboard is, how to choose your first one, what life onboard is like, and the tips that matter.
How to choose a liveaboard
Start with what you want to dive and what you can spend, then compare boats, reviews and terms.
How to choose your first dive computer
A wrist-mounted unit without air integration, a conservative algorithm and a readable display covers most beginners.
What wetsuit thickness for the Maldives?
The water is 27–31 °C all year, but several dives a day add up. Pack by season and dive style.
How to defog a scuba mask
Four short chapters on why masks fog, how to prepare a new one, and the rinse most divers get wrong.
How to choose a scuba BCD
Back inflation, jacket, backplate and wing, or travel BCD: what each does underwater and who it suits.
Red Sea diving on a budget
Shore diving has the lowest entry price. A liveaboard gives the most dives for each dollar.