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Mexico Closes Isla Guadalupe to All Tourism

Situation： Closed | Marine Conservation | January 2023 — Ongoing

For decades, divers travelled thousands of miles to come face-to-face with great white sharks off a remote volcanic island. Now, the Mexican government has shut the door — indefinitely.

Diving the Edge of the World: A Guest Report from the Galápagos

Introduction: There is diving, and then there is Galápagos diving. We recently caught up with our client, George, who just returned from a week-long liveaboard focused on the legendary northern islands. From massive hammerhead schools to navigating "scary big" swells, here is the raw, unfiltered log of his adventure.

🌊 Wildlife Highlights: What We Saw

The trip lived up to its reputation, delivering almost every bucket-list species imaginable:

Saudi Arabia: The Red Sea’s Final Frontier

For decades, the Red Sea was synonymous with the bustling docks of Hurghada and the crowded reefs of Sharm El Sheikh. But in 2026, the real magic has shifted east. Saudi Arabia is no longer a "forbidden" mystery; it has become the most prestigious frontier for liveaboard enthusiasts who want the Red Sea’s legendary visibility without the "bubble-curtain" of a dozen other dive groups.

Logbook & Turkish Coffee: My Week on a Diving Gulet Along the Turquoise Coast

May 8, 2025 | Fethiye to Kaş, Turkey

My wetsuit is currently dripping over the wooden railing of our gulet, slowly baking in the late afternoon Mediterranean sun. I’m sitting cross-legged on the aft deck, a tiny cup of thick, muddy Turkish coffee in one hand and my dive log in the other.

In the world of scuba diving, timing isn't just a detail—it’s the difference between a quiet reef and a swirling tornado of barracuda. For liveaboard enthusiasts, choosing the right month is the key to unlocking the ocean’s VIP guest list.

Whether you’re hunting for microscopic nudibranchs or massive oceanic mantas, here is your month-by-month guide to the world’s most iconic dive destinations.

January: The Similan Islands, Thailand

Kick off the year in the Andaman Sea. January offers glass-like conditions and peak visibility.

A Week Aboard the SS Thorfinn in Truk Lagoon

If there is a "Holy Grail" for wreck divers, it’s hidden in the emerald waters of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon. This isn't just a dive destination; it’s an underwater time capsule. In 1944, Operation Hailstone sent dozens of Japanese warships and aircraft to the seafloor, creating the world’s most spectacular "Ghost Fleet."

To see it properly, you need a base that’s as legendary as the wrecks themselves. Enter the SS Thorfinn.

The Boat: A Classic Behemoth

The Eerie World of Praya dubia

If you were to dive deep into the "Midnight Zone" of the ocean—about 700 to 1,000 meters down—you might encounter a shimmering, pale ribbon drifting through the darkness. It looks like a single, massive organism, but it’s actually something far stranger.

Meet Praya dubia, the Giant Siphonophore. It’s one of the longest animals on Earth, a masterpiece of evolutionary "weird," and a reminder that the deep sea doesn't play by our rules.

Explore Mexico's Underwater Paradise: A Scuba Diving Guide

Mexico stands as one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations, offering divers an extraordinary palette of underwater experiences. From the biodiverse waters of the Sea of Cortez to the crystalline Caribbean cenotes, Mexico's diving scenes are as diverse as they are breathtaking. Whether you're a seasoned diver or exploring the underwater world for the first time, Mexico delivers unforgettable adventures beneath the surface.

Beyond the Blue: Guide to the Fish of the Seychelles

If you’re currently browsing liveaboard itineraries for the Seychelles, you already know about the turquoise water and the white-sand beaches. But for us divers, the real "Seychelles" starts about 15 meters down. Whether you’re drifting past the prehistoric granite boulders of the Inner Islands or exploring the remote coral atolls of the Outer Islands, the fish life here is as diverse as the geology.

Here is your quick-reference guide to the underwater locals you’ll meet on your next voyage.

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you lose sight of land and your world shrinks to the size of a 104-foot schooner. I just got back from a week-long liveaboard trip through the Bimini Atoll, and honestly, my "land legs" are still a bit suspicious of solid ground.

If you’ve never done a liveaboard, the rhythm is addictive. You don’t check your phone; you check your tank pressure. You don’t worry about traffic; you worry about whether you’ve got enough anti-fog in your mask. Here’s a peek into my dive diary from the crystal-clear edge of the Gulf Stream.