While neighboring Bali is firmly established on the tourist circuit, nearby Lombok remains something of a hidden gem. Here’s some of the best scuba diving in Lombok.
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We all marvel at beautiful underwater shots and wish we could take similar photos. According to Utila photographer Brad Ryon, it’s not as hard as we think.
In the early 1980s, a young Japanese diver discovered the Yonaguni Monument. Could it be the lost city of Atlantis?
With winter upon us, you may be considering a tropical dive vacation. But instead, don’t fight the cold and try one of our five top spots for ice diving.
Some liveaboards and destinations are so famous that when you do finally visit, it feels almost familiar. Diving the Solomon Islands onboard the Bilikiki was just such an experience.
Far north of the Arctic Circle lies Andenes, Norway. This tiny town is ground zero for adventure-seekers who come to snorkel with orcas in the frigid waters of the fjord.
Recreational diving in Malta offers warm water, great visibility and accessibility for many divers. But the technical diving in Malta is just as impressive.
Scuba diving in Tufi, Papua New Guinea is some of the world’s best, with stunning offshore reefs and vibrant inshore critter sites.
Although it takes a bit of work to access, the scuba diving in Tela, Honduras, is well worth the effort.
Some locations are more beginner friendly than others. What are the world’s best places to learn to scuba dive?
Most tech divers have heard of famous sites like the Andrea Doria or the Britannic, but there are plenty more off-the-radar tech dives. Here are five of the best.
The small town of Kavieng in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea sits at the nexus of powerful water flows. And the scuba diving in Kavieng takes full advantage.
A tiny dollop of sand measuring just 79 acres off the northeastern tip of Australia is home to one of the largest green turtle nesting sites in the world. Plan a visit with Mike Ball Dive Expeditions.
On the final leg of a whirlwind tour of Indonesia, the scuba diving in Raja Ampat lives up to its legendary reputation.
The nation of Timor-Leste (until recently known as East Timor) has a long history of conflict and colonialism. But it’s begun to open to travelers, and the scuba diving in Timor Leste is world-class.
The scuba diving in Komodo, Indonesia, is legendary — and for good reason. But the spectacular wildlife in Komodo means not only mantas underwater, but dragons on land.
Some dive sites beg for extended bottom time. Steve’s Bommie, on the Great Barrier Reef, will leave you wishing you could stay underwater forever.
Two words sum up the scuba diving in Alor, Indonesia: color and current. Fantastically vibrant dive sites awash in (sometimes) strong currents make for an exciting destination.