Category Archives: Liveaboard Diving

The Maldives’ qualities of remoteness, refreshing ocean atmosphere and laid back island life are synonymous with relaxation holidays. In turn, a relaxation holiday conjures up thoughts of being pampered while surrounded by luxuriousness.   You can imagine yourself in a spa, … Continue reading →

When it comes to planning your dive holiday it’s easy to become overwhelmed.  There are so many options, from the destinations to the tour companies to the individual boats and itineraries.  Let’s assume you’ve chosen the Maldives – good choice! … Continue reading →

The underwater world can be compared to any vibrant city, traffic in all directions and there’s a completely different feel to its atmosphere at night.  Creatures and characters come out that we don’t see by day and the darkness adds … Continue reading →

Dive safaris have not famously been synonymous with romance and luxury cruises. While the resorts and island beaches are known to hold the romantic side of things, the dive cruises seem to be for the avid divers who are thinking … Continue reading →

Dive holidays may officially start when you’ve taken your first plunge into the sea but the preparations start long before that.  Scuba diving holidays are more complex than the average beach holiday yet divers know their efforts will be worth … Continue reading →

The Maldive Islands are known for strong currents.  While they make diving more difficult at times, thanks to these currents the archipelago is especially known for the Maldivian ”big five” (whale sharks, reef sharks, manta rays, eagle rays, and dolphins .  The surrounding … Continue reading →

As scuba divers we are often sticking our noses into environments filled with natural wonders and we often come close to rare or important species.  Some of the dive sites we visit are recognized for their special characteristics and protected … Continue reading →

In a tropical country made up almost entirely of water it’s natural that most of the activities take place in the water, like scuba diving.  As you know well, there’s a whole world below the land for divers to discover.  … Continue reading →

As it turns out, the serene atmosphere of the Maldives is good for more than just soothing relaxation for holiday makers.  It’s also home to underwater species that produce the base for many potentially lifesaving medicines, taking the healing process … Continue reading →

Time and time again the name Ari Atoll comes up when searching anything to do with Maldives diving. Take that as a hint – it’s popular for its outstanding dive spots in this secluded country, made up solely of islands … Continue reading →