Yap is a lush tropical island located just 9 degrees north of the equator. Unlike many South Pacific islands, Yap is an uplifted portion of the Asian Continental Shelf. It is surrounded by a broad shallow lagoon and nearly 90 miles of the barrier reef. Highlights of Yap Diving are the mantas, daily year-round reef shark diving, nightly mating mandarin fish as well as rich coral walls and caverns. Enjoy Yap's luxurious Ocean-themed rooms, each one unique, and dine on their floating restaurant and bar.
Bequia is one of the best-kept secrets of the Grenadines, surrounded by a fringing coral reef teeming with diverse aquatic life and a complement of wrecks, and swim-throughs. Enjoy a more personalized experience with a smaller boat and group size as well as short boat rides. Plantation Hotel is on a prime beachfront location, secluded at the southern end of Admiralty Bay, and has one of the most breathtaking views on the island.
The ideal place to experience the excellent service and the famous hospitality of the Filipino people. Anilao is world famous for its rare critters and muck diving. You will encounter colorful, healthy reefs, and a stunning underwater landscape. Marine life includes more than 600 different kinds of nudibranchs and over 700 species of fish! A popular highlight is the night dive on their house reef!
From the Spanish-style buildings surrounded by lush tropical gardens to the breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, you have arrived in paradise. The hotel directly faces the infamous Belize Barrier Reef, found just a half-mile offshore. Containing three of the Western Hemisphere’s four total atolls and the second-largest continuous coral reef in the world, Belize is a diver's haven. A kaleidoscope of habitats is only a short 5-10 minute cruise from the SunBreeze pier.
This eco-adventure includes diving or snorkeling with Costa Rica's marine life as well as land-based tours through a vibrant tropical rainforest and an active volcano, and a wildlife-watching boat trip. The itinerary has 4 days of diving/snorkeling (including 2-dives/day) to conduct REEF surveys, as well as land tours throughout the diverse Guanacaste region. This weeklong family-friendly expedition welcomes divers and non-divers alike and has something for everyone.
Brazil's Fernando de Noronha archipelago is known as a great destination for ecotourism and diving. The islands are located about 200 miles from the mainland and the entire area makes up a protected marine park. Ocean currents from East Africa flow past the islands, creating excellent dive conditions year round, making this a perfect destination for REEF surveyors who enjoy warm, clear water. Unique underwater structures including rock formations and reefs attract many diverse species of fish and other marine life.
Our annual Cozumel trip is known for its many unique fish finds, including the Cozumel-endemic Splendid Toadfish as well as high concentrations of other interesting species like Cherubfish, Blackcap Basslets, and Sargassum Triggerfish. When not diving, you will enjoy all the wonderful food and culture that Mexico has to offer, as well as daily fish ID classes. Reserve your spot today because this popular trip is sure to sell out quickly!
Explore northern Raja Ampat in the largest wooden liveaboard dive boat in Southeast Asia. Explore over 50,000 sq km with hundreds of islands and an astounding diversity of habitats, translating to wildly different diving experiences. They range from pelagic drift dives to magic muck dives and even some habitats that are special to Raja Ampat, such as clear water mangroves with corals growing right next to them! There are thousands of potential dive sites. Exploration is still continuing, and there are chances for new and amazing discoveries on every trip.
Curacao was rated as one of the top 10 diving destinations by Scuba Diving Magazine readers in 2022. This trip offers diving through Ocean Encounters and lodging through LionsDive. Enjoy 5 days of 2 tank morning dives and 6 days of unlimited shore diving! LionsDive Beach Resort has a cozy, casual atmosphere set amidst a stunning tropical location, whether you’re a diver or snorkeler, it’s the perfect trip for you.
At just 10 square miles, Little Cayman remains true to what a Caribbean Island should be. The Island was mostly uninhabited and rarely visited until the mid-19th century and to this day continues to have limited development. With three marine protected areas, home to the world's largest spawning aggregation of Nassau Grouper, and an international shark sanctuary, fish life is prolific.