Asia Pacific
News and views and special offers plus top travel tips from the best scuba diving destinations in the Asia Pacific region including Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and more
Wakatobi – the business of conservation through sustainable tourism
Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell talks to Wakatobi founder, Lorenz Mäder, about the hard grind of making sustainable tourism work
Fiji no longer requires Covid-19 vaccine for travel
The government of Fiji has announced that travellers to the country will no longer be required to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccine.
Siladen Resort & Spa – an underwater photographer’s paradise
Siladen Resort & Spa is a paradise for underwater photographers - expert photographer Lisa Collins tells us why.
Win a 3-night/6-dive stay at Siladen Resort & Spa!
Siladen Resort & Spa is offering one lucky diver the chance to win a 3-night stay with 6 free dives at its exclusive Bunaken resort
Papua New Guinea’s sea of plenty
Steve Jones celebrates Papua New Guinea's remarkable Bismarck Sea, and shows why the nation plans to extend its marine protection
OBLU NATURE Helengeli – explore, dive in, and experience the wonder!
Surrounded by magical flora and fauna, OBLU NATURE Helengeli is a tropical Maldives diving wonderland just waiting to be explored
Small wonders: macro photography magic of the Philippines
Underwater photographer Tom St George heads to Dumaguete and Puerto Galera, Philippines, for some weird and wonderful macro photography magic
Wakatobi’s ‘double dip’ diving experience
Wakatobi's scuba diving double-delight: a stay in a remote and luxurious resort followed by spectacular diving from a first-class liveaboard
Diving in Shark Heaven: Tubbataha Reefs in the Philippines
MMF co-founder Simon Pierce talks about 'Shark Heaven' in Tubbataha, Philippines - and how you can join an upcoming MMF liveaboard trip
Nekton mission reveals Maldives ‘trapping zone’
Nekton scientists announced the discovery of 'The Trapping Zone’, a distinct new deepwater ecosystem in the Maldives
The best scuba diving in Bali
Finding the best scuba diving in Bali isn't difficult - most of it's pretty amazing - but there's a lot more to it many people realise.
Galápagos: can even the fittest survive?
The Galápagos Islands are still one of the most exciting places on earth to dive. But for how much longer?
Divers report Wakatobi reefs and resort better than ever
Visitors who waited more than two years for Wakatobi Dive Resort to reopen are returning to find that the vibrant marine life is thriving
New e-book celebrates the wonders of Wakatobi
Divers and marine life enthusiasts around the world are invited to take a visual vacation to the reefs of Wakatobi…
Spirited Away: the strange and wonderful scuba diving in Japan
As with many things in Japan, this enigmatic country’s rich and exciting diving is a mystery to most people who don’t live there.
Highest Great Barrier Reef coral cover in 36 years
Australian Institute of Marine Science reports the highest levels of coral cover across the northern and central Great Barrier Reef since 1985
Fuvahmulah: the next great shark-diving destination
Could the little-visited island of Fuvahmulah in the south of the Maldives be the next great shark diving destination?
Wakatobi’s House Reef – by Pam Osborn
A visually stunning book created by Wakatobi guest Pam Osborn documents the rich and diverse marine life of Wakatobi's House Reef
Emperor Harmoni Indonesia liveaboard launch offer
Emperor Divers is offering huge discounts for customers who make early bookings for a spot on its new Emperor Harmoni liveaboard.
Philippines Dive Expo returns to Manila in August 2022
The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is returning for 2022, from August 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay, Manila.
A pirate’s life: the story of Raja Ampat’s Calico Jack
Calico Jack is a tale of two unlikely partners who built their own ship, survived a pandemic, and now run one of the most successful liveaboards in Raja Ampat
Ari Atoll’s high-energy thila diving
The vast Ari Atoll is blessed with some of the Maldives’ top dive sites and almost as impressive hotels. Chloe Smith found both irresistible
10 best dive resorts in the Maldives
Our round-up of the best diving in the Maldives with a range of resorts and islands to suit all tastes and pockets
Fiji drops pre-arrival Covid-19 test requirement
Fiji has announced that from 1 May 2022, visitors will no longer be required to produce a negative Covid-19 PCR test as a condition of entry.
7 reasons Wakatobi Resort is a scuba divers’ favourite
Seven reasons why the luxury resort of Wakatobi in southern Sulawesi is one of the world's top scuba diving destinations
Bali brings back visa on arrival
Bali has announced that its visa on arrival service will return for fully vaccinated tourists from 7 March 2022
Wakatobi reopening in June
Wakatobi is set to green light the reopening of its eco resort on 3 June this year, as Indonesia starts to ease its Covid-19 restrictions.
Book now for Siladen’s November ’22 video workshop
Siladen Resort & Spa will be hosting an underwater videography workshop by Julie Ouimet & Michel Labrecque of N2Pix in November 2022
Night diving with Siladen Resort & Spa
Night diving is considered by many divers to be the best way to see coral reefs - and night diving Siladen Resort & Spa will not disappoint!
Papua New Guinea reopens to tourists
The government of Papua New Guinea has announced that as of 16 February, 'fully-vaccinated' tourists will be allowed into the country,
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