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ChrisH
Liveaboard Dive Packing List (2025 Edition)
Indonesia
Planning a liveaboard dive trip? This ultimate 2025 packing list covers everything you’ll need – from must-have dive gear and personal items to handy extras that make life onboard smoother. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned diver, this checklist helps you dive in fully prepared.
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Jacqui
How to Travel to Puerto Galera from Manila Using Public Transport
Philippines
Domestic land and sea travel can be challenging and overwhelming, especially in a foreign country you aren't familiar with. It might seem scary to use public buses and ferries to reach your destination, and private transfers can be pricey. Tim took public transportation from Manila to Puerto Galera during a recent trip to the Philippines and documented the process to help you decide what transfer option is best for you.
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JennyH
Using a Smartphone for Underwater Photography
Worldwide
Over the past two decades, we have become accustomed to always having a camera on us in the form of a smartphone. So, it only makes sense that technology would develop to enable us to take these miniature supercomputers everywhere even underwater.
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Chris H
Beginner’s Guide to Swimming with Whales & Whale Sharks
Worldwide
Swimming with whales or whale sharks is a breathtaking, bucket-list experience—and yes, it's accessible even to beginners! This guide will prepare you with everything you need to know before jumping in.
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Chris H
Raja Ampat Dive Season Explained
Worldwide
When is the best time to dive Raja Ampat?
This Indonesian paradise offers world-class diving year-round, but conditions can vary depending on the season. From manta ray migrations to peak visibility and quiet off-season months, this guide breaks down what to expect month by month — so you can plan your perfect trip to Raja Ampat.
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Chris H
Maldives Dive Resorts vs Liveaboards
Indian Ocean
Thinking of diving the Maldives but not sure whether to stay at a luxury resort or book a liveaboard?
With its warm waters, vibrant coral reefs, and world-famous marine life — from manta rays to whale sharks — the Maldives offers some of the best diving on Earth. But how you experience it can vary hugely depending on your choice of accommodation. This guide compares Maldives dive resorts and liveaboards to help you decide which is best for your dive style, travel preferences, and budget.
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Chris H
World’s Best Snorkeling Destinations for Beginners
Worldwide
Snorkeling is one of the most magical and beginner-friendly ways to connect with the ocean. Whether you're drifting over shallow coral gardens or meeting sea turtles face-to-face, you don’t need to be a scuba diver to witness the underwater world.
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Jenny Hanna
Essential Cabo Airport Arrival Guide
Mexico
We've been through the Cabo Airport countless times on the way to lead our Travel with Bluewater group trips and have put together this guide so you'll know what to expect when you land, can navigate the airport with expert ease, and focus on your holiday ahead.
