Cayman Brac

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS CONSIST OF THREE ISLANDS — Grand Cayman and Little Cayman; Cayman Brac, however, is not as well-known among dive aficionados despite the island’s infrastructure and …

St. Eustatius

WHEN I THINK OF PARADISE, it’s warm blue water, friendly people, and pristine, uncrowded dive sites. Such places are rare these days and are usually expensive to visit — or that’s what I thought until I learned about St. Eustatius, a tiny island in the Caribbean that is also known as Statia.

caves and niches at Vis Island create environments rich in sponges, gorgonians, bryozoans, tunicates, encrusting algae, yellow polyps, and various soft corals, Alert Diver magazine Q4 2023, Vis Island, Croatia, Two dive spots off the bay of Komiža — Sika 3 and Sika 6, , The wreck of the steamship Vassilios T., Conger eels inhabit the shallow wreck ofthe steamship Teti , B-24 Liberator nicknamed “Tulsamerican, B-17 Flying Fortress, The Adriatic Sea is a crossroads of old trade and more modern military routes, scorpionfish, lobsters, and dogfish , Red sea fans, caves and niches at Vis Island create environments rich in sponges, gorgonians, bryozoans, tunicates, encrusting algae, yellow polyps, and various soft corals, jewel anemones, hydroids, and crinoids

Malapascua

About 7,641 islands in the western Pacific Ocean comprise the archipelagic state of the Philippines. The country’s waters are integral to the Coral Triangle and feature some of the world’s most incredible biodiversity and eclectic dive attractions. 

Tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier)

Cozumel Revisited

Cozumel is a year-round diving destination boasting colorful reefs and doesn’t involve many extensive travel logistics. One diver shares his opinion about why he loves going back to Cozumel.

A female diver swims next to a sea turtle.

Diving the World Heritage List

The World Heritage List recognizes outstanding places that offer value to mankind. Sites can be cultural, natural or a mixture of both. These sites are sources of inspiration and sources of life.

A giant grouper pokes its head out of some coral

Finding Treasure in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) inspired the book “Treasure Island” and is itself a treasure to dive. Learn more about diving the BVI and what to expect.

Nurse shark swims over coral

Humpback Whales: Tonga and the Silver Bank

Although they are oceans apart, both the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific and the Silver Bank off the Dominican Republic offer intimate encounters with majestic humpback whales. Read more about these fantastic creatuers.

A breaching humpback looks like its clapping its flippers together

The Revillagigedos Islands

If you like being dwarfed by marine life, Socorro is the place for you. This seasonal destination offers incredible opportunities for communing with whales, mantas sharks, dolphins and more.

Orange fish follow a giant manta

Jurassic Brazil

Brazil is home to inland waterways which are packed with fascinating and strange wildlife. Learn more about what Brazil offers and how to see it for yourself.

Split shot of croc with open mouth

Sketches of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is home to exotic and colorful birds, culturally rich indigenous tribes and fantastic diving. Learn more about what Papua New Guinea has to offer.

Volcano on a bay at sunrise