PADI or SSI – which is best?
…than any other? PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is owned by an American venture capital company; SSI (Scuba Schools International) is owned by Mares, in turn owned by HEAD…
…than any other? PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is owned by an American venture capital company; SSI (Scuba Schools International) is owned by Mares, in turn owned by HEAD…
…six months’ validity when you travel. Many people have let their passports expire during lockdown, so it may take a lot longer to get yours renewed! Scroll down for more…
Download Scuba Diver Asia Pacific issue 10 – read all about Scapa Flow 100 years on, Solomon Islands, Raja Ampat, Lembeh Strait and the latest gear reviews….
Dive in luxury Galapagos Master offers 7 and 10-night dive cruises in the Galapagos Islands. The dive cruise includes dive sites at Wolf Island and Darwin Island, as well as the best dives sites in the Galapagos around the central islands. At 32m, the Galapagos Master is a stable boat able to travel at a…
…for entry, and what you are allowed to do when you are there. Your home country, or even state, has specific requirements for coming home. The different airlines also have…
At Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, it’s not just about the great diving and access to the Namena Marine reserve, but Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort also focuses on rest and relaxation, authentic cuisine and culture, and providing plenty of activities for non-divers – especially kids. Designed in an environmentally friendly style, the individual one – and two-bedroom bures…
Komodo National Park, famous for dragons, adrenalin diving, manta aggregations and stunning coral reefs. If you’re thinking about a dive trip, read on for everything you need to know. Getting…
…to trek in the forest for a glimpse of the standard wing bird of paradise. Diving in Weda Halmahera has a complex geography, and rich coastal habitats. In a report…
The Barefoot Manta Resort provides guided dives on surrounding reefs and also manages a marine conservation program. Depending on numbers, Barefoot Manta usually offers morning and afternoon double dives. Night dives are also easy to arrange as they are on the house reef. Between May and September, mantas visit the channel between two islands, and guests…
Sorido Bay Resort is operated by one of the pioneers of Raja Ampat diving, Max Ammer and his team, and its picture-perfect setting on a deep water lagoon combines luxury Western amenities with relaxed Papuan lifestyle. Resort Facilities There are two main buildings completing the resort set up. There is a spacious dining area with…
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