Dive Worldwide Brochure 2025 by The Natural Travel Collection Ltd

Outstanding tailor-made and small group dive holidays

Welcome

Welcome to our latest seasonal brochure, filled with inspiring ideas for your next diving or snorkelling holiday. This year marks a significant milestone for myself and the team, as Dive Worldwide celebrates its 25th anniversary.

For a quarter of a century, we’ve taken enormous pride in creating many thousands of magical diving itineraries, and precious memories for our clients. Dive Worldwide had small beginnings, with the idea of offering much more than Red Sea diving holidays, when a whole globe of exciting underwater experiences were there to be explored.

When I founded Dive Worldwide 25 years ago, I couldn’t have imagined the remarkable journey we would take. I’m incredibly proud of the reputation we’ve built, the professional and dedicated team behind our success, and all the unique experiences we continue to offer our valued clients. As we reflect on our achievements, we also look forward to the future with excitement and a continued commitment to crafting exceptional diving adventures for eager divers.

In this edition, we showcase a range of new additions to our portfolio on pages 6-7, including new diving options in Indonesia, Mexico, and the Maldives, along with itineraries in Oman and the Galapagos Islands. We also take you to the Pacific to explore some of the incredible opportunities of this extraordinary part of the world, where the Dive Worldwide journey began. We introduce you to our latest range of small group adventures on page 17, share a personal insight into the Philippines on pages 20-21, and present our widest range of suggested itineraries across the globe.

The team and I look forward to welcoming you on your next dive adventure.

Teresa Bennett Founder & Director

Our Marine Charity Partners

When booking our holidays, a small donation is made to help protect the oceans for the future and each year we proudly partner with a marine charity. In 2024, we were thrilled to team up with Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation, raising £3,800 thanks to the incredible support from our clients.

Our chosen partner for 2025 is the Manta Trust, a charity dedicated to the conservation of manta rays and their relatives through research, education, and collaboration.

A Message from Bite-Back

The support we received from Dive Worldwide in 2024 was truly remarkable. It’s allowed us to expand our education programme in schools across the country and develop exciting campaigns for 2025 that will accelerate our mission to save the sharks and protect the oceans. We’re enormously grateful to the fantastic team at Dive Worldwide and to its customers who have helped make this possible.

Graham Buckingham Founder

Our Diving Holidays

We offer exceptional tailor-made and small group liveaboard and resort-based dive holidays in over 200 locations worldwide. With 25 years’ experience, our friendly Dive Team includes highly experienced divers who take pleasure in hand-picking the best diving and snorkelling experiences for you!

Liveaboard Adventures

We offer the UK’s widest range of liveaboards, including a range of exclusive departures. Liveaboards allow divers to explore areas beyond the reach of dive resorts, transporting you to some of the most remote and spectacular diving destinations on Earth for world-class diving.

Resort-Based Holidays

We feature a wealth of resorts around the world to suit all tastes and budgets. As a specialist diving tour operator, we select resorts with on-site dive centres which offer a friendly, professional service and excellent diving. Our portfolio of accommodation options range from stylish resorts to smaller, characterful hotels and guesthouses.

Small Group Diving Adventures

Our collection of small group and expert-led adventures offer a unique experience, superb diving, great value and plenty of camaraderie along the way. Planned departures for 2025 include Indonesia, the Maldives and the Philippines.

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Why Book a Holiday with Us?

At Dive Worldwide, we offer an incredible range of diving and snorkelling holidays across the globe, with expertly planned itineraries designed to help you make the most of your underwater adventure. We stand out in the UK dive market by offering both classic and lesser-known destinations, always with an eye on new and exciting locations that have yet to be extensively explored by divers. With all logistics and details taken care of by our experienced team, you can fully immerse yourself in the thrill of your diving holiday.

We’re absolutely delighted that in 2024, our clients rated us an incredible 4.8 out of 5 for customer service and knowledge; a testament to our commitment to provide exceptional diving holidays.

Here are a few great reasons to choose a dive holiday with Dive Worldwide!

Knowledgeable Team of Dive Experts

Our knowledgeable dive experts have explored the globe, accumulating thousands of dives. With their extensive experience in both travel and diving, the team knows exactly where to find the most breathtaking dive sites, vibrant marine life, and thriving coral reefs.

Outstanding Personal Service

We pride ourselves on personal service, built on the foundations of quality, knowledge, expertise, reliability and professionalism. A dedicated expert Personal Dive Travel Consultant is available to discuss your holiday at any point.

Tailor-made Specialists

We excel at customising your trip to perfectly suit your preferences and requirements. Whether you’re looking to combine specific destinations, encounter certain marine species, or dive from particular liveaboards or resorts, we can create the ideal itinerary for you.

Worldwide Destinations

Our portfolio features a superb selection of resort and iconic liveaboard diving adventures in over 200 locations, all hand-picked by the team of diving professionals for the finest dive experiences.

Trusted Dive Centres & Liveaboards

We only work with the most professional local operators and dive centres, applying our own expertise to ensure that you experience not only exceptional diving, but also excellent accommodation, seamless travel arrangements and the very best service.

Sustainable Travel

We strongly believe that the sustainable growth of dive tourism can play a key role in supporting conservation efforts, delivering lasting benefits for marine life, the environment, and local communities.

24 Hour On-Call Support

Before you embark on your journey with us, we make sure you’re fully prepared by providing you with our 24-hour emergency contact number. While we hope you won’t need it, we want you to feel reassured knowing that assistance is always just a phone call away, no matter the time or situation.

100% Financial Protection

Rest assured we’re a fully-bonded tour operator and offer 100% financial protection. We’re an ATOL licensed tour operator authorised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and a fully-bonded member of ABTOT (Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited).

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Meet The Expert Team

You want to be in safe hands when arranging your diving adventures. Our team have travelled and dived all over the world, amassing over 14,000 dives in the process. Find out a little more about the people behind the magic …

Teresa Bennett, Founder & Managing Director

Founder & Managing

After many years working in the travel industry, Teresa branched out in 2000 to form Dive Worldwide. After noticing tour operators focussed mainly on Red Sea diving, she made it her mission to showcase all that Australasia and Pacific had to offer for divers

Starting Dive Worldwide did not stop the itchy feet, and whenever possible Teresa is off exploring new destinations. She loves nothing better than to explore more remote areas, with a special affinity for the Pacific and her many islands.

Phil North, Dive Worldwide Manager

Phil’s fascination with the underwater world began in Thailand, where he completed an Open Water course in 2002. By 2005 he had the bug and qualified as a Divemaster before working in Indonesia, Malaysia, Egypt and Thailand.

Favourite dive destination: Indonesia

“I find the complexity and diversity of Indonesia so alluring. There are over 17,000 islands to explore, and the warm, tropical water surrounding every one holds mystery and delight for divers. You could spend a lifetime exploring and only scratch the surface!”

Number of dives: 1,700+

Level: Divemaster

Cath Bates, Dive Travel Consultant

Cath Bates,

Cath spent 11 years as an instructor in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, where she specialised in both technical diving and conservation. It was here that she logged over 6,000 of her many dives. Her diving adventures have also taken her to Indonesia, the Philippines and Mexico.

Favourite dive destination: Socorro, Mexico

“A Socorro liveaboard experience will exceed your expectations, due to the personal and close-up interactions with giant Pacific manta rays and playful dolphins, alongside the chance of meeting 12 different species of sharks on the itinerary.”

Number of dives: 6,000+

Level: TDI Advanced Trimix Instructor, PADI MSDT

Anna Williams, Dive Travel Consultant

Anna started her dive career in Croatia, Wales and Tobago, moving on to Belize, where she lived and dived for many years. She then managed a small dive centre on the island of Sulawesi near Lembeh and the Bangka islands in Indonesia.

Favourite dive destination: Belize

“I spent nearly ten years as a dive instructor in Belize and fell in love with the country. It has everything from beautiful rainforests and nature to incredible atolls, wonderful Mayan archaeological sites and friendly, welcoming locals.”

Number of dives: 2,000+

Level: PADI Staff Instructor, SSI & BSAC Instructor

Georgia Randalls, Dive Travel Consultant

Dive Travel Consultant

Georgia learnt to dive in Australia in 2010, where she quickly fell in love with the marine environment and her fascination evolved into a passion. She soon qualified as an instructor and has been diving ever since. Georgia has been lucky enough to travel and dive extensively across the world, including in Thailand, the Caribbean and St Helena.

Favourite dive destination: St Helena

“I simply loved my time in St Helena. The locals are charming, and to dive so far from any other landmass, in pristine waters was a privilege. Snorkelling with whale sharks is a real highlight. They’re so friendly. By far the best whale shark experience I’ve ever had!”

Number of dives: 400+

Level: PADI Instructor

Jobi Chan, Dive Travel Consultant

Jobi Chan,

Jobi started her working life as a travel journalist and during her time travelling made the most of any opportunity to dive. Following an Advanced Open Water course and Divemaster course in Asia, Jobi became a PADI Dive Instructor and spent time teaching in the Maldives.

Favourite dive destination: Maldives

“I was lucky to work as a diving instructor in the South Ari Atoll. Encountering whale sharks along the outer reef was undoubtedly my best diving memory. With the migration of manta rays and stunning reefs, such as Rheeti Thila (Five Rocks) or Kudurah Thila, this atoll offers so much for divers old and new!”

Number of dives: 500+

Level: PADI Instructor

Philippa Anderson, Dive Travel Consultant

Philippa Anderson,

Philippa (aka Flipper) learnt to dive in 1997 on a gap year and spent the next 20 years diving and travelling extensively in Egypt, the South Pacific and Indonesia among others. Philippa has a wealth of experience as an instructor, Liveaboard Cruise Director and now Dive Travel Consultant.

Favourite dive destination: The Solomon Islands

“In the Solomon Islands, no two dives are the same. You can be swimming through a whirlpool of jacks on vibrant reefs one dive, then through the mangrove roots and muck sites searching critters, or a WWII wreck deep in history the next. With nearly 1,000 islands and very few visitors, there’s so much to explore and discover!”

Number of dives: 3,000+

Level: PADI MSDT

Joanna Charter, Product Manager

Joanna Charter,

Jo has been surrounded by divers since she was young, going on her first dive in her early teens and nearly 20 years later she hasn’t stopped! She qualified as an instructor in 2016 while spending time in Bali, and has been lucky enough to visit the Galapagos, Maldives, Red Sea, and Indonesia to name a few.

Favourite dive destination: The Philippines

“A particular favourite of mine is Dumaguete, because there’s a great mix of diving and the marine life is so easy to access. You’ll find everything from tiny frogfish along the Dauin coast to big green turtles on Apo Island. I love it!”

Number of dives: 800+

Level: PADI MSDT

What’s Bubbling

We’re continually evolving and expanding our portfolio to bring you the very best choice of new destinations, resorts, liveaboards and trip ideas for your next dive holiday. To keep up-to-date, sign up to ‘What’s Bubbling’ our regular e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Discover the Galapagos & the Amazon TripIdea

Discover the Galapagos & the Amazon

Combine the aquatic wonders of the Galapagos with the fascinating biodiversity of the Amazonian rainforest on this adventure. Staying on a liveaboard enables you to fully experience the nutrient-rich waters, offering the chance to encounter whale sharks and manta rays in the summer months, and hammerhead sharks during the winter months. With up to four dives per day,

you can be sure to encounter these unique underwater species, in addition to a host of other fascinating sea life. After immersing yourself in underwater wonders, venture into the rainforest, spotting jaguars, vibrant birds, and exotic flora, explore Yasuní National Park in the company of a jungle guide.

15 days from £7,995

Oman Highlights TripIdea

Oman Highlights

Experience some of the best diving in the Indian Ocean on this varied itinerary, which features land-based exploration of Oman’s rich culture. Beginning in Muscat, tour the Grand Mosque, and discover the Bait Al Baranda Museum, learning about the evolution of this unique country and the historical heritage that’s still evident today. Marvel at the green mountain of

Jebel Akhdar, and watch the sun slowly drop across the desert plain before spending the night at a desert camp. After soaking up the beauty of Oman, take a deep dive into the magnificent Muscat waters to experience turtles, leopard sharks, barracuda, and the wreck of Al Munassir.

11 days from £2,795

Agulhas House & Diving, South Africa

Catering for divers looking to explore the exciting dive sites of South Africa’s eastern coastline, this characterful and tastefully-furnished guest house and dive centre offers a calm, relaxing retreat. Landscaped gardens surround a generously-sized swimming pool, with plenty of space to relax, while well-appointed rooms ensure a comfortable stay.

The on-site dive centre calls on 40 years of combined experience and offers safe and professional excursions to dive the Aliwal Shoal. Two morning dives are offered daily, with other activities offered in the afternoon. The Aliwal Shoal is home to an abundance of marine life, with shark encounters a highlight.

10 days from £1,875

Nautilus Two Liveaboard, Maldives

The Nautilus Two is a traditionallycrafted, luxury liveaboard operating throughout the year in the Maldives archipelago. Her unique and stylish design affords ample space and comfort for guests and the boat features many details to ensure an outstanding diving safari. Generous cabins accommodate up to 24 divers. Each cabin is 25sqm, with a large side

window, while the vessel also offers indoor and outdoor seating areas, and a hot tub. Unusually for a modern vessel, the captain steers the ship from the central salon, allowing you a unique and personal insight into the navigation of the liveaboard. Diving is conducted from a separate dhoni; the Dhe Kafi.

10 days from £2,695

The Dive Worldwide team are constantly on the lookout for quality new diving opportunities for you to enjoy on your next holiday. We’re excited to introduce a range of new options for 2025, from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Is it time to grab your fins?

Phil North, Brand Manager

Resort

Carey, Mexico

This charming villa is the ideal base for exploring the delights of the Sea of Cortez and is the exclusive lodging for guests of Carey Dive Centre. The property on the Baja California Peninsula features just 12 wellappointed rooms, while the beaches and vibrant restaurants of La Paz are just minutes away. Calling on over 30 years’ experience, this family-run dive

operation is renowned for offering safe, friendly and professional diving adventures, along with whale shark excursions in season. Snorkelling is also available to the Espiritu Santo archipelago, where you can interact with a colony of over 650 sea lions in their natural habitat.

10 days from £2,675

Alor Tanapi Resort, Indonesia

Nestled in the remote Alor Archipelago, this intimate, eco-friendly hideaway is home to just six bungalows, all offering views over the ocean. The bungalows are nestled amongst the hillside and blend seamlessly with the lush surroundings, each furnished with a king-size bed, open-air bathroom, and a terrace to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.

The resort is a gateway to some of the world’s most biodiverse dive sites. Beautiful, densely-covered reefs are full of marine life, and the area is also renowned for excellent muck diving. Hammerhead sharks, mola mola and even blue whales are also known to frequent these waters.

15 days from £3,745

Manta Lodge, Tobago

Ideally located to enjoy Tobago’s finest dive sites, the new Manta Lodge is a tropical haven promising both sophistication and adventure. Ocean view rooms are thoughtfully furnished with contemporary decor and modern amenities, including a private patio with alluring ocean views. Mobility Access rooms have accessible features and roll-in showers, while the Executive

Suite offers additional luxury. Diving services are provided by Tobago Dive Experience, the island’s leading dive operator, catering for all levels of diver. Tobago’s unique location gives rise to some of the Caribbean’s healthiest and most vibrant reefs, and there are 30 dives sites to enjoy in the area.

9 days from £1,945

Solitude Gaia, Palau

Cruising the pristine waters of Palau, the new Solitude Gaia liveaboard is crafted to share the passion of the ocean that each guest holds. The steel hull and aluminium superstructure creates a lower centre of gravity making the vessel incredibly stable. The interior’s decor exudes openness, with soothing neutral tones and subtle touches of luxury, while most cabins

feature ocean views. Seven and ten night itineraries are offered throughout the year. All diving is conducted in small groups from purpose-built, lightweight skiffs, while underwater photographers are very well catered for. Diving highlights include the Blue Corner and exhilarating German Channel.

14 days from £5,945

Villa Carey, Mexico

25 Years of Great Partnerships

Our portfolio of dive resorts, dive centres and liveaboards has evolved a great deal over the past 25 years, but we’ve always kept the same ethos at heart.

We only work with the most professional partners, calling on our own expertise to ensure that you experience not only exceptional diving, but also memorable accommodation, seamless travel arrangements and the very best service. Although we use a variety of properties, our preference is always for small, characterful, owner-managed properties, which –

Sea Bees – West Coast Explorer, Thailand

Explore the most famous dive sites on the west coast of Thailand, combining the convenience of a liveaboard with the comfort of a dive resort, where you can relax in tropical surroundings. Spend four nights on a liveaboard exploring the Similan and Surin islands, including the colourful Richelieu Rock, one of Thailand’s best dive sites for whale shark encounters, and Koh Bon, famed for its manta ray sightings.

14 days from £2,345

crucially – provide access to the best dive sites.

Whilst we’ve greatly expanded our offering to you over the years, some accommodation and liveaboards have been part of our portfolio since the very beginning, and have been enjoyed by hundreds of our valued clients over the years. What better way to select your next diving holiday than calling on 25 years’ experience?

From one continent to another, here are just a handful of our fantastic partners we have the pleasure of working alongside.

Filitheyo Island Resort, The Maldives

Filitheyo is the only island resort on the unspoilt Faafu Atoll, a favourite choice for many divers who enjoy large pelagic encounters, spa facilities and a laid-back atmosphere. The island’s located on the eastern side of the atoll where you can find a superb house reef. The island’s location also gives access to a spectacular array of dive sites and an amazing diversity of marine life. What’s more, you’re likely to be the only divers there.

9 days from £2,895

Blue Waters Inn, Tobago

Blue Waters Inn is a boutique haven in the northeast of Tobago. The property looks out over Batteaux Bay and is surrounded by tropical rainforest, ideal for divers, nature lovers and bird watchers. The property features 38 seafacing rooms and bungalows, with magnificent views of Goat Island and Little Tobago. Walking trails can also be enjoyed in the lush rainforest famed for its spectacular bird life.

9 days from £1,965

True Blue Bay Boutique Resort, Grenada

This small family-run resort is a unique colourful property, situated on the south coast of Grenada, surrounded by tropical gardens. Each room has been carefully designed, built and individually decorated by the owners. Dive sites include a variety for all experience levels and tastes. Grenada is renowned for its large portfolio of wrecks, the most famous being the Bianca C nicknamed the ‘Titanic of the Caribbean’.

9 days from £2,145

Wakatobi Dive Resort, Indonesia

Wakatobi Dive Resort,

Dive the most pristine reefs at Wakatobi from land or liveaboard, whilst participating in the protection of the area’s rich marine heritage. Wakatobi Dive Resort is located on the beautiful tropical island of Onemobaa in the remote and peaceful Tukang Besi Archipelago, southeast Sulawesi. You get a chance to dive up to four times per day to explore the pristine reefs and topography of the wider region.

12 days from £5,275

Garden Island Resort, Fiji

This boutique resort located on the waterfront has an idyllic location within a 30-minute boat ride of a variety of excellent dive sites, including Rainbow Reef and the well-known Great White Wall, where you can experience a variety of marine life from macro to pelagic. With daily tidal currents, nutrient-rich waters move through the strait sustaining a great diversity of marine life including bull and grey sharks, big eye jacks, and nudibranchs.

14 days from £4,995

Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire

Just north of Kralendijk, this relaxed dive resort offers diving and snorkelling courses for all ages, comfortable accommodation, a range of restaurants, and unspoilt views across the Caribbean Sea. A lively house reef is a stone’s throw away, in addition to 80 other dive sites offering beautiful coral reefs and a host of fascinating marine life, most with excellent conditions for underwater photography.

9 days from £2,445

Atlantis Resorts, The Philippines

Elevate your diving experience at a luxurious dive resort in Puerto Galera, Philippines, offering great facilities and exceptional opportunities for all experience levels. With over 30 dive sites nearby, discover coral gardens, astonishing walls and wrecks, and intriguing caverns and caves. In the intervening years, a second Atlantis Resort in Dumaguete has opened its doors, allowing for a wonderful twin-centre experience.

13 days from £4,795

Dive into the Pacific

The largest and deepest of all the world’s oceans, the Pacific has some of the most biodiverse and exotic marine life on the planet. With remote and pristine waters, it’s an ideal destination for those seeking a dramatic and authentic underwater experience.

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BIKINI ATOLL

NEW GUINEA

SOLOMON ISLANDS

Micronesia & Palau

Truk Lagoon & Palau

The perfect destination for history lovers, here lies some of the finest wrecks in the world. Explore the underwater museum of a Japanese fleet in Truk Lagoon, or visit Palau for wrecks, rich corals and exciting marine life.

13 days from £4,095

Vanuatu

New Guinea

Papua New Guinea

Set in the centre of the Coral Triangle, expect stunning marine biodiversity.

Dive sea mounts, channels or fringing reefs, take in superb muck diving sites or head to the Highlands to witness unique culture and rituals.

17 days from £5,995

Island hop your way around this unique archipelago for the perfect blend of tribal culture, beautiful beaches, volcanic topography and spectacular diving. Expect protected shallow reefs, deeper drop-offs and fascinating wrecks.

15 days from £4,795

VANUATU

PAPUA

PALAU

TRUK LAGOON

The unique location of Truk Lagoon was awesome. The MV Odyssey was excellent, Captain Brandi and the crew were courteous, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble. All the travel, accommodation & transfer arrangements went very smoothly without any issues whatsoever.

Kim F, Micronesia & Palau, Feb 2024

Bikini Atoll

Atoll

The pinnacle of wreck diving, this remote lagoon is the resting place of some of the most significant warships. Highlights include diving the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier and the 250-metre-long HIJMS Nagato. Technical and rebreather divers only. 15 days from £6,395

Fiji

Crowned the soft coral capital of the world, Fiji offers magnificent reefs like nowhere else. Discover spectacular displays at ‘Rainbow Reef’ or the ‘Great Astrolabe’, or meet up to eight shark species in Beqa Lagoon. 16 days from £5,495

Solomon Islands

Islands

Encompassing over 900 islands, this Pacific archipelago is home to pristine reefs and wrecks. Discover an immense array of marine life, World War II wrecks and some of the most photogenic seascapes in the world. 12 days from £6,345

TAHITI

Tahiti

Home to world-famous beaches, crystal-clear waters and lush green landscapes, Tahiti offers a pictureperfect diving location. Marvel at manta rays and turtles in Bora Bora, or brave a thrilling drift dive with numerous sharks in Fakarava. 15 days from £5,465

Vanuatu’s Hidden Treasures

Team member Helen Cox spends most of her time arranging topside wildlife adventures but recently took some time out to dive the famous SS President Coolidge, an American luxury liner that sunk after running aground in 1942. In addition to the fascinating relics and treasures found during this dive, Helen also reflects on the incredible variety of coral and marine life she experienced.

There’s something surreal about looking out across an idyllic azure sea, knowing there’s an enormous 200-metre-long luxury cruise liner turned troopship submerged close below, the boat’s bow marked by a buoy.

This dive site is rightly legendary; known to be one of the best World War II wreck dives in the world. Well-preserved, and lying on its port side, there are intriguing decks, holes and cargo holds to swim through and explore, with a variety of both civilian and military artefacts to be seen. Whilst excitedly discovering these treasures, we were joined by many colourful fish, clams, a moray eel, harlequin shrimp, and hard and soft corals that have made the ship their home.

We swam past the chain locker and a seven centimetre gun, took a look at an ammunition store, and went inside a cargo

hold with the remains of Jeeps inside. From there, we ascended to a cooking pot which had been brought up from the deep, so that recreational divers can look at branded American saucers, cups and a gas mask. There were several rifles here too, that you can pose with if you feel inclined!

The SS President Coolidge is worthy of several dives to explore further. An iconic sight is of ‘The Lady’, a porcelain relief of a woman riding a unicorn at 40 metres - a sign of the liner’s former grandeur. However, there are many other fascinating items and rooms to discover in the range of recreational diving such as a typewriter, a pile of uniforms, bottles filled with interestingcoloured liquid, a barber’s chair and more.

There are 20 recognised routes to take over a range of depths (the stern lies between 60 and 73 metres). I took the opportunity to do a night dive, the highlight

of which was several hundred flashlight fish that sparkled magically in the dark inside the wreck. A really special experience - like floating in outer space with twinkling stars in every direction.

Ascending from the Coolidge, there’s nice fish life and colourful corals, with electric clams, nudibranchs, turtles and even dugongs possible.

There are other wrecks and wonderful reef dives on Santo, and other islands in Vanuatu such as Efate and Tanna. Whilst in the country, diving can be combined with excursions, learning about the fascinating culture of the locals, enjoying the beauty of blue holes, waterfalls and rainforests filled with exotic birdsong, watching lava explode from an active volcano, kayaking, snorkelling and more. The super-friendly, ever-smiling people of Vanuatu are ready to welcome you into their slice of paradise.

NEW Dive & Discover Vanuatu

Discover the underwater world of the remote archipelago of Vanuatu, home to a plethora of exciting pelagic species living in a range of environments from shallow reefs to deep drop-offs. Primarily known for its intriguing wrecks steeped in history and stories from the past, the famous President Coolidge sunk in 1942, lying at a 70 metres on the coast of Espiritu Santo. In addition to a unique diving encounters, experience tribal communities, beautiful beaches, and fascinating volcanic topography on this twin-centre adventure. 15 days from £4,795

Vanuatu

Fiji, Where Happiness Comes Naturally

Dive Travel Consultant Anna Williams shares captivating insights from her whistle-stop tour of Fiji last year, highlighting top diving spots, spacious resorts and other local experiences. Read on to discover her recommendations for exploring every corner of this tropical paradise, from manta ray sightings in the north to one of the largest barrier reef systems in the south.

Consisting of hundreds of islands over a land area roughly the size of Wales (but with less than a third of its population), the archipelago of Fiji is famed for its white beaches, luxurious hotels and of course incredible diving. On my recent whistlestop visit, I vowed to return – not just for diving, but for the mountains, tropical forests, waterfalls, rivers … and for the many new friends I made there.

Like the more vast and famous diving meccas of Indonesia and the Philippines, Fiji boasts several distinct dive areas. Thankfully Fiji’s smaller size means you could easily cover two or three areas overland on Viti Levu (the island you arrive on) in a 10-day trip.

I stayed at Pacific Harbour’s spacious Waidroka Bay Resort on the south coast for access to Beqa Lagoon and the Shark Reef Marine Reserve. Established 20 years ago, the reserve boasts the largest aggregation of bull sharks anywhere in the world. With regular sightings of up to seven additional shark species, the dive is worth doing more

than once! Superbly organised and accessible for all diving levels, you definitely get a thrill seeing these magnificent creatures up close.

Left wanting more, I headed to the Yasawa Islands, a sprinkling of about 20 volcanic outcrops up the west coast of Viti Levu. After an early breakfast, a couple hours’ drive and a comfortable and superefficient catamaran ferry ride to Barefoot Kuata Island Resort, I was in the water for my next dive by early afternoon. Beautiful topography and technicolour corals keeps even the most discerning diver interested. North of the Yasawa Islands is yet another island chain, the Mamanucas, where huge manta rays cruise its deep channels year-round.

Back on the mainland near Nadi, a couple hours’ drive north along the coast brings you to the famous marine protected area within Bligh Water. A stay at the luxurious Volivoli Beach Resort will not disappoint, with pinnacles, walls and schooling fish.

A scenic 50-minute flight south of Nadi is Kadavu Island, surrounded by one of the

largest barrier reefs in the world, Great Astrolabe Reef. With 40+ dive sites, this alone could occupy your entire holiday. If time allows, hop across islands from Nadi and venture over to the almost 200-kilometre-long Great Sea Reef to the west of Vanua Levu. It’s the thirdlongest barrier reef in the world, known for its hard coral, many fish species and massive parrotfish. On the east side of the island lies the Somosomo Strait, home to Rainbow Reef, which has deservedly obtained the nickname ‘the soft coral capital of the world’.

One of the many advantages of Fiji is that dive sites are mere minutes from your resort, most offering additional water activities and inland adventures. You’ll be spoiled for choice deciding between rafting spectacular gorges, kayaking the coast, paddleboarding the mangroves or hiking the tropical forest – in addition to a plethora of cultural activities. With excellent road networks, reasonable transfer costs, and friendly people in a place ‘where happiness comes naturally’, you’re guaranteed to want to return.

NEW Dive Fiji’s Soft Corals

Discover the best of Fiji’s Soft Coral Capital on this tailormade diving itinerary. Your adventure begins in tropical Taveuni where you can experience world-famous dive sites such as ‘The Great White Wall’ and the nutrient-rich ‘Rainbow Reef’, before transferring to Bligh Water where you can uncover magnificent vibrant reefs and dive amongst manta rays, sharks and large schools of fish. For more experienced divers, you can drift along the plunging walls here. Adventure awaits!

16 days from £5,775

BIG in Fiji: Dive Great Astrolabe Reef & Beqa Lagoon

A must for adventure lovers, this exhilarating diving trip takes you to two of Fiji’s most famous dive locations. Visit one of the largest barrier reefs in the world, Kadavu’s Great Astrolabe Reef, which hosts an abundance of corals, tropical fish, year-round manta ray sightings and action-packed shark encounters. Then take a short scenic flight to the magical Beqa Lagoon. Famous for some of the best shark diving, you can encounter up to eight different species here including bull sharks and tiger sharks.

16 days from £5,495

Dedicated Snorkelling Adventures

In response to a growing interest in snorkelling-specific itineraries, we’ve introduced two new trips for 2025. The new liveaboard trips to Indonesia’s Coral Triangle and the Maldives offer the same exciting marine encounters as a traditional diving holiday, but with greater accessibility for those that are unable to dive or prefer the ease of snorkelling. Both trips present opportunities to share the water with some of Earth’s most magnificent oceanic species, and discover a vast array of beautiful underwater, coral-studded landscapes.

Experience the ultimate snorkelling holiday in search of incredible marine life on this 9-day cruise in the Maldives. With a focus on conservation and environmental awareness, our trips run in partnership with the Manta Trust and the Maldives Whale Shark Programme, allowing snorkellers to encounter these magical pelagics on an intimate yet non-invasive level.

Trips can focus on either manta rays or whale sharks, with manta ray trips visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hanifaru Bay, and whale shark trips visiting the South Ari Atoll. Designed specifically for ocean enthusiasts, this trip promises a magical experience with the majestic inhabitants of the underwater world.

9 days from £2,495

Coral Triangle Snorkelling Adventure

Embark on a unique snorkelling cruise in the Coral Triangle aboard the Bugis; a new vessel aiming to achieve the lowest environmental impact possible. With preventative measures in place including no singleuse plastic and the use of synthetic fuel made from plastic waste, the Bugis offers unforgettable wildlife encounters across Indonesia. In the summer months enjoy the beauty

of shallow tropical reefs, spot manta rays, and head land-side to encounter Komodo dragons. At other times of year, the vessel heads to other areas of Indonesia, including departures to Raja Ampat. Enjoy colourful reefs bustling with hard and soft corals, dolphins, mantas and graceful turtles.

11 days from £3,995

Maldives Conservation Cruise NEW Maldives Conservation Cruise

Expert-led Small Groups

Joining like-minded divers on a diving tour is incredibly rewarding. Share your passion with new friends, save money and enjoy plenty of laughs, all whilst our experienced and professional guides ensure you have the best dives possible!

Muck & Magic with Saeed Rashid Muck Magic with

Join underwater photographer Saeed Rashid on a 17-day adventure in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Explore the unique marine life of the Lembeh Strait and the Bangka Archipelago on 36 thrilling dives, with expert guidance from Saeed. Start with a week of muck diving in Lembeh Strait, capturing strange yet beautiful marine creatures, before

heading to the pristine coral reefs of the Bangka Archipelago. Travel between locations by boat, enjoying two exploratory dives en-route. This laid-back trip is perfect for marine life enthusiasts and budding photographers to refine their skills in incredible underwater environments.

Departure: 17 Jun 2025 17 days from £4,995

Maldives Manta Ray Extravaganza

Maldives Manta

Led by a marine biologist and manta ray expert from the Manta Trust, this exclusive liveaboard adventure to the Maldives is perfect for megafauna enthusiasts. Dive the Baa, Raa, and Lhaviyani atolls and snorkel at Hanifaru Bay during the annual manta ray aggregation. This trip coincides with the peak season for reef manta rays and a total lunar eclipse in 2025, adding to the magic.

Expect encounters with whale sharks and vibrant marine life, while capturing unforgettable moments with fellow nature lovers. Experience the Maldives like never before!

Departure: 2 Sep 2025

13 days from £3,995

Departure: 19 Sep 2026

12 days from £3,895

Malapascua & Moalboal with Simon Rogerson

NEW

Malapascua & Moalboal with Simon Rogerson

Join photo-journalist Simon Rogerson on an odyssey to the heart of the Philippine archipelago. This fun trip showcases vibrant coral communities and offers a chance to dive with the elusive oceanic thresher shark. Our journey focuses on two celebrated dive spots on either side of Cebu – the vibrant island of Malapascua in the north and Moalboal in the south,

renowned for its immense shoal of sardines and courting mandarin fish at twilight. Besides the exciting opportunity to see several shark species, underwater highlights include frogfish, seahorses, colourful walls and atmospheric caverns.

Departure: 30 Nov 2025

15 days from £2,865

Southeast Asia

Home to the Coral Triangle, Asia boasts vibrant reefs, iconic dive sites and marine biodiversity. It’s an attractive destination for all with so much to explore both in and out of the water.

Dive Lembeh

Lembeh

Lembeh Strait, famous for its exceptional biodiversity, is a top destination for marine enthusiasts and photographers. This adventure offers access to rare marine life, including mimic octopus, flamboyant cuttlefish, and vibrant nudibranchs. The area’s black volcanic sand hides an astonishing variety of creatures. Dive guides, known for their keen eyes, ensure encounters with even the smallest critters. The trip can be extended to explore nearby Bunaken National Marine Park and Bangka, renowned for soft corals and turtles.

10 days from £2,545

exclusive access to Sumbawa and the western Komodo area’s rarely explored dive sites. Dive at renowned spots such as Gili Banta, famous for drift dives and pelagic schools, or explore the unique marine life around Sangaeng Volcano’s black sand muck sites. The resort’s house reef is rich in rare species, ensuring exceptional underwater encounters. The trip ends with time in Bali, where you can relax, dive, or explore the island’s beauty.

14 days from £3,575

NEW Dive Bunaken

Dive Bunaken

Having won numerous international conservation awards, the Bunaken National Marine Park in North Sulawesi offers world-class dive sites and an incredible variety of marine life. Divers and snorkellers of all levels can enjoy warm waters, clear visibility and pristine walls covered in soft corals and sponges as you surround yourself with barracuda, moray eels, Napoleon wrasse, turtles and more. Night diving is especially spectacular, providing frequent encounters with rare nocturnal creatures. Extend your stay in either Lembeh, Bangka or Halmahera. 10 days from £2,575

Raja Ampat Liveaboard

Raja Ampat, located in northwest West Papua, is an archipelago of four main islands—Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo—plus over 1,500 smaller islands. Known for its pristine beauty, it offers rich marine life including fish schools, sharks, manta rays, and turtles. The uninhabited islands provide vibrant ecosystems free from population pressure. Liveaboard trips ranging from seven to 12 nights depart from Sorong. With endless diving opportunities, Raja Ampat is perfect for divers eager to explore diverse marine environments. 12 days from £4,995

West Komodo Explorer

Every site was incredible. Our highlights included seeing manta rays, pygmy seahorses, cuttlefish, turtles, stunning corals and more fish than any of us could count! The dive guides were excellent at taking care of us divers, finding incredible wildlife and helping photographers get the photos they were hoping for.

Beth S, Indonesia, Nov 2024

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Dive into Luxury Philippines

Dive Into Luxury Philippines

Enjoy a luxury island-hopping adventure in the Visayas with a 5-night stay at two top dive resorts. Located in the Coral Triangle, the Philippines offers world-class diving with exceptional reef biodiversity. Atmosphere Resort and Spa in Dumaguete is a photographer’s paradise, promising unique marine life, along with stunning coral reefs at nearby Apo Island. Amun Ini Resort, nestled in Bohol, offers easy access to a 15-kilometre stretch of pristine coral reef, showcasing dazzling underwater diversity … an unforgettable diving adventure awaits!

14 days from £3,895

BIG in Bali

Bali

Dive the vibrant reefs of Nusa Lembongan, Ceningan, and Penida, where majestic manta rays are a yearround highlight. For the adventurous, time your trip to spot the elusive mola mola. This tropical escape offers something for all, with a blend of relaxation and adventure. Nusa Lembongan provides a laid-back atmosphere for divers and non-divers alike. Daily boat dives explore sites like Manta Point and Crystal Bay, where visitors create unforgettable memories in this big marine life haven.

11 days from £1,745

Discover the Visayas

Island Hopping Dive Safari

Enjoy stress-free diving adventures as you island hop between a range of exceptional locations in the Visayas, exploring the vast variety the Philippines has to offer. This flexible itinerary allows you to dive some of the best sites in the region, with anything and everything from macro life to larger pelagics, and shallow coral reefs to plunging walls and pinnacles. You can mix and match a number of resorts, choosing how many islands you wish to visit. Possibilities include Malapascua, Anda, Dumaguete, Moalboal, or Sipalay.

18 days from £2,875

Dive Coron Bay

Discover the World War II wrecks and vibrant reefs of Coron Bay, just a short boat ride from Sangat Island Dive Resort. Located on a 300-metre stretch of white sand, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and palm trees, Sangat Island offers the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Known for its 11 Japanese wrecks, sunk in a surprise 1944 aerial attack, Coron Bay is a diver’s paradise. The resort caters to divers, snorkellers, and holidaymakers, offering activities such as island hopping and water sports.

13 days from £3,245

Tubbataha Liveaboard

Liveaboards visit the remote Tubbataha Reef from February to June, offering divers access to some of the Philippines’ best dive sites and unparalleled marine biodiversity. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tubbataha Reef is located in the central Sulu Sea. Its towering walls, adorned with barrel sponges and gorgonians, host a variety of marine life from reef fish to manta rays, turtles, and shoals of jacks. Dive sites such as Seafan Alley, Delsan Wreck, and Washing Machine provide thrilling encounters with sharks and rays.

10 days from £3,795

Learn to Dive Thailand

Dive

Learning to dive is fun and you’re in safe hands with our multi-awardwinning partner who have been providing courses in Phuket for over 20 years. The diving season on the west coast is from November to April, when there are plenty of hours of sunshine and the average land and the average water temperature is balmy.

If you’re wanting to learn to dive outside of these months, we can arrange for you to learn to dive in Koh Tao or elsewhere.

10 days from £1,795

Mesmerising Malapascua

Our client and friend Charlotte Breen reflects on her dive trip to Malapascua, where she experienced an array of fascinating marine life in crystal-clear waters including nudibranchs, octopuses, and of course the iconic thresher shark.

I was very excited to be diving with Evolution. Environmentally-friendly diving is at the forefront of any trip that I make and Evolution has been recognised as a ‘Top 10 Member’ by Green Fins – making them one of the most environmentally-friendly dive operators in the world.

Malapascua truly is a diver’s haven; it’s a tiny island – around a half-hour stroll from one end to the other – situated off the northern coast of Cebu in the Philippines. Most significantly, Malapascua is the home of Kimud Shoal and the famous Pelagic thresher sharks, attracting divers from all over the world, year-round. Alongside the dive sites in the immediate surrounding areas of the island, nearby islands are only a short boat ride away, meaning you’ll never be short of new dive sites to explore.

My first dive of the trip was a short boat ride from the island to a site called Deep Slope. Our lovely guide, Albert, led me and two other guests through a magnificently

colourful collection of corals. Visibility was fantastic and we had great sightings of clownfish, frogfish, sea cucumbers and even a sleeping sea horse. Albert was also an excellent spotter of nudibranchs, and as we found more and more I soon understood the hype surrounding these little fluorescent creatures.

I was up bright and early the following morning (a perk of the initial jet lag!) to catch the morning dive to Kimud Shoal, in the hopes of finding the thresher sharks.

And they surely didn’t disappoint! One shark came into view – then two, and after a while, it was difficult to know where to look. We made sure to stay below their eyeline, to avoid frightening them. Looking around, I had one five metres to my left, another ten metres to my right and another circling dozily above. Their tails glimmered like ribbons as they cut gracefully and purposefully through the water. It was mesmerising to watch and I imagined how powerful and precise they

must be in order to stun their prey.

Once out of the water and back on the boat, we were even lucky enough to see one of the sharks breaching – a behaviour I wasn’t even aware these sharks showed. It was an incredible first sighting and the guides were very excited at how fortunate we’d been that morning – that’s when you know you’ve got really lucky!

The following day I made a day trip to Kalanggaman Island – a tiny island a short boat trip away, with an iconic sand bar stretching out into the ocean. The underwater landscape was breathtakingly beautiful as we descended a vast wall, thick with soft coral, through a huge school of angelfish. Topography like this is one of the things I love most about diving. When immersed in an abundance of marine life, it’s an other-worldly feeling, inexplicable to those who have never dived.

Malapascua Dive Adventure

Malapascua, one of the best diving locations in Asia, is home to impressive corals, incredible macro life and thresher shark. Visit the infamous Monad Shoal for encounters with both hammerheads and tiger sharks, and take a trip to the popular dive sites Bugtong Bato and Lapus Lapus. Stay at the fabulous Evolution Resort on this 11-day trip, where 16 well-equipped and comfortable rooms are just a short walk away from beautiful white sandy beaches.

11 days from £1,995

Indian Ocean

Stretching from Africa to Australia, the Indian Ocean offers a tropical and luxurious diving experience. You can expect crystal-clear waters, beautiful white sandy beaches and large pelagic species. It’s an enjoyable destination for divers and snorkellers alike.

Ari Atoll Diving Experience, Maldives

Ari Atoll Diving Experience

A favourite amongst the diving community, Vilamendhoo Island Resort is surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and long stretches of palmfringed, white sand beaches. With 40 local dive sites to discover, divers can explore the impressive house reef for most of the week, and it’s possible to get out on the boat to some incredible dive sites such as Vilamendhoo Caves and Khudarah Thila. There are plenty of channel dives where you can look out for large pelagic encounters, including turtles, sharks and rays, plus a few wrecks to explore too.

9 days from £3,175

Discover

Maldives

& Sri Lanka

Discover Maldives & Sri Lanka

The adventure begins in Malé as you embark on your liveaboard for a week of diving in the Maldives. Here you can expect a variety of diving experiences and encounters with sharks, rays and turtles, in addition to plenty of colourful marine life on the reefs. The second week is spent discovering the exotic island of Sri Lanka. You head north and split your time between Anuradhapura and Sigiriyaboth long-established UNESCO World Heritage Sites - visiting national parks renowned for spectacular wildlife viewing and ancient cities. It’s a journey of discovery!

16 days from £4,495

Best of Maldives Liveaboard

Spend one week or ten days exploring the North and South Malé Atolls, and Ari Atoll. These trips don’t follow a set itinerary, instead relying on the expertise of the crew to guide you to the best dive sites for the season. Highlights include manta cleaning stations, thrilling whale shark encounters, and mesmerising drift dives. With each dive tailored to the conditions, you can experience some of the Maldives’ most diverse marine life and pristine underwater environments, ensuring a truly unforgettable diving adventure.

9 days from £2,945

Dive Daymaniyat

Dive Daymaniyat, Oman

The rocky outcrops around the Daymaniyat Islands Nature Reserve are home to migrating birds, turtles, rays, and whale sharks. Diving highlights include leopard sharks at Noodle Daymaniyat, soft purple corals, honeycomb moray eels, and stingrays along Hayut Wall, in addition to vast table corals at Junn Daymaniyat. In season, you may even encounter the magnificent whale shark. This trip offers some of the best diving in Oman, with the comfort of an excellent hotel. It’s also perfect for non-diving partners and snorkellers, as a variety of alternative activities are available.

9 days from £2,245

I felt very relaxed and safe throughout the entire time I was in Maldives. We had sharks, rays and turtles on nearly every dive and lots of colourful reef fish. Cath was exemplary in all her help and assistance. I’ll definitely travel with Dive Worldwide again. Sula A, Maldives, Nov 2024

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Oman Liveaboard

Join the MY Oman Explorer in the Gulf of Oman for a unique dive adventure exploring the Daymaniyat Islands with spectacular walls, drop-offs and submerged reefs. Coral reefs cover up to 70% of the dive sites and marine life is abundant with prolific numbers of colourful reef fish, stingrays, honeycomb morays, rays, occasional turtles and leopard sharks. There’s also a great chance of seasonal whale shark encounters. Other diving highlights include the wreck of the Al Munassir, and the drop-offs of Ras Abu Dhaut, Fahal and Bandar Khayran.

9 days from £2,195

Liveaboard Diving in the Seychelles

Explore the beautiful islands of the Seychelles by land and sea on this 9-day liveaboard holiday. Stay on a modern yacht or traditional schooner with an onboard instructor who guides you through granite swim-throughs to coral gardens and points out marine life including turtles, eels, sharks and rays. Topside trips to nature reserves, national parks and conservation initiatives are included in the holiday, in addition to a range of non-diving activities including snorkelling, kayaking and paddleboarding.

9 days from £2,895

Dive the Maldives

Dive the

Escape to the tropical island resort of Eriyadu in the North Malé Atoll, offering a blend of paradise and easy access to popular dive sites. Non-divers can relax on the beach, visit the spa, or enjoy various activities. Divers and snorkellers will love the house reef with five entry/exit points, teeming with corals, rays, and turtles. The shallow lagoon is perfect for beginner divers, while experienced divers can explore famous dive sites, featuring coral gardens, channel dives, wrecks, and diverse marine life in vibrant colours.

9 days from £2,495

Southern Maldives Liveaboard

Diving in the Southern Atolls is a very rewarding experience, renowned for exceptional drift diving, superb visibility, unspoiled coral reefs and some exciting shark encounters including grey reef, hammerhead and silky sharks. On this 10-day holiday, explore the prolific fish life in the channels of Laamu Atoll, experience night time whale shark encounters at Huvadhoo and expect to see manta rays in Fuvamulah. There’s also the opportunity to visit the thrilling tiger shark site and also dive a WWII wreck at Addu Atoll. These trips are for experienced divers only. 10 days from £3,745

Americas

Full of opportunities, this off-the-beaten-track diving destination is loaded with undiscovered gems, remnants of lost civilisations, colourful reefs and pelagic encounters simply waiting to be discovered.

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Socorro Liveaboard

Socorro Island is more formally known as the Revillagigedo Archipelago. It consists of four small islands: San Benedicto, Socorro, Roca Partida and Clarion. Only accessible by liveaboard, these waters are famous for up close and personal encounters with giant Pacific manta rays, wild bottlenose dolphin, whale sharks and humpback whales who come here to breed. Up to seven species of shark also visit these waters, including schooling hammerheads, Galapagos and silky sharks. Socorro is suitable for the more experienced diver.

12 days from £5,145

Belize Discovered Belize Discovered

Discover Belize above and below the waves, exploring the mainland, islands and magical barrier reef, a vibrant and thriving underwater landscape home to tropical fish, nurse sharks, turtles, stingrays, and many other unique marine species. Spend time off the coast of popular island Ambergris Caye, where you can dive Hol Chan (the Cut) and Shark Ray Alley. Head inland to enjoy the natural history and rich culture of the Mayan civilisation, with a visit to Mayan ruins, in addition to rainforest adventures and wildlife encounters.

13 days from £3,095

Cocos Island Liveaboard Cocos Island Liveaboard

Embark on an epic liveaboard journey from the west coast of Costa Rica to this remote Pacific outpost. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, these waters are famous for encounters with vast schools of scalloped hammerheads. This diving destination is not only a magnet for hammerheads, but also other shark species including bull, silvertip, Galapagos and white-tip, which are all likely to be seen here. Aside from the excitement of the sharks, divers can also see manta rays, dolphins, tuna and barracuda can also be seen in these diverse waters.

14 days from £6,295

Galapagos Liveaboard

Liveaboards head to the Wolf and Darwin Islands for the most exciting encounters. These small outcrops to the northwest of the main group of islands attract huge whale sharks, schools of hammerhead and silky sharks, Galapagos sharks, manta rays and more. Upwards of 17 dives are offered depending on your liveaboard itinerary, while land excursions are also scheduled on most trips to allow you to enjoy some of the Galapagos’ unique topside wildlife encounters. Seven and 10-night liveaboard itineraries are available.

10 days from £6,495

Caribbean

Ideal for all abilities, diving in the Caribbean ranges from shallow reefs to thrilling wreck dives and drift dives. No two islands are the same so we recommend exploring more than one!

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Dominica attracts visitors year-round for its incredible diving, ecoactivities, and unspoiled nature. Based in Roseau, the capital, you’re perfectly positioned for diving, whale watching, and hiking. Each day offers the option to explore above or below the waves, from diving the Caribbean reefs to discovering waterfalls and emerald pools. You can also take an optional trip to observe one or more of the 20+ species of cetaceans found in the waters here throughout the year, making for a truly unforgettable experience.

9 days from £2,495

Experience the vibrant culture, warm clear waters, and diverse dive sites on a one-week trip to Grenada, the Caribbean spice island. Easily accessible from the UK, Grenada offers friendly hospitality, stunning beaches, and exciting dive sites, including wrecks and the sculpture park. Stay at True Blue Bay Resort, enjoying a warm climate yearround. This trip is perfect for those seeking relaxation and adventure. For alternative accommodations, enquire about Blue Horizons Garden Resort or the luxurious Spice Island Beach Resort.

9 days from £2,145

Tigers in the Bahamas Tigers in the Bahamas

On this week-long liveaboard trip, spend time at the famous Tiger Beach and experience plenty of exciting shark encounters. On nonshark diving days, there are plenty of dive sites off the West End including wrecks, reefs and walls in addition to possible interactions with pods of wild dolphins. Departing from the elegant Old Bahama Bay Resort in the West End of Grand Bahama, up to five dives per day are on offer, with a choice of twin cabins, or a quad cabin to save on pennies.

10 days from £4,125

Visit St Eustatius, a hidden gem in the Caribbean known for its spectacular shipwrecks and diverse marine life. Perfect for all levels of divers, the waters surrounding this island boast an impressive array of marine life, including turtles, stingrays, black-tip reef sharks, barracudas, and whale sharks. On this 10-day dive package, explore breathtaking natural coral reefs and fascinating artefacts, and spend the afternoons either relaxing at the resort or exploring the volcanic peaks and lush forests that St Eustatius has to offer.

9 days from £2,795

Dive & Discover Dominica & Discover Dominica

Visit Grenada Dive Grenada

Red Sea

The Red Sea is one of the most popular diving destinations. With its warm and clear waters, rich biodiversity, beautiful coral reefs, varied dive sites, and stunning topside scenery, we certainly understand why!

Pyramids & Reefs Pyramids & Reefs

Explore the pyramids of Giza and Cairo before heading to Egypt’s southern Red Sea coast for world-class diving. Explore the Fury Shoal reef system near Hamata, offering over 25 dive sites and vibrant coral reefs. Alternatively, stay in Marsa Alam, diving Elphinstone by day boat, shore dive along the coastline and settle into blissful house reef dives. Choose from a boutique beachfront lodge built from repurposed fossilised limestone or a more traditional, remote resort located in the most southerly resort area of the Egyptian Red Sea.

10 days from £1,745

Soma Bay Dive Adventure Soma Bay Dive Adventure

Spend a week relaxing at Breakers Diving and Surfing Lodge, conveniently located with easy access to fantastic reefs, beautiful beaches and topside activities. Soma Bay is a great choice for those looking to spend time together and explore independently. Here you can delight in the diverse marine life on the house reef, or embark on daily boat diving to see colourful reefs with the highly professional on-site dive centre. The purpose-built water sports resort area caters for holidaymakers looking to combine relaxation and an active lifestyle.

8 days from £1,445

Sharm Dive Extravaganza Sharm Dive Extravaganza

Enjoy this superb value itinerary to Sharm El Sheikh, on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. With easy access to some of Egypt’s most spectacular reefs, this cosmopolitan region features bays, beaches, and restaurants to enjoy. Underwater, Sharm El Sheikh gave the Red Sea its international reputation as one of the world’s most coveted diving destinations, and remains an outstanding holiday choice for divers. Based at the exceptional Camel Dive Club and Hotel, enjoy the on-site facilities including a restaurant, cafe, bar and exclusive beach access, along with an on-site dive centre.

8 days from £1,295

Jordanian Highlights Jordanian Highlights

Explore Jordan’s cultural and historical treasures before diving in the Gulf of Aqaba. Visit the preserved city of the Decapolis, the ancient GrecoRoman city of Jerash, a 12th-century castle in Amman, and the Dead Sea. Discover markets, mosaics, and Mount Nebo, followed by a day in Petra. In Aqaba, enjoy uncrowded reefs with shore-access dive sites, including the Cedar Pride wreck, Power Stations’ colourful wall dive, and Kiwi Reef, known for juvenile species and excellent photo opportunities. This trip offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and underwater adventure.

10 days from £2,635

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Africa

Africa presents a unique opportunity to combine marine life with topside safaris. You can expect rich marine biodiversity here from turtles and octopus to whales, sharks and manta rays.

Spend your week at Mafia Kivulini Lodge, a small resort with a relaxed atmosphere. The lodge sits amidst palm trees on a beachfront, along the shores of Chole Bay in the heart of a marine park. This backwater on the Swahili coast offers great value and is an ideal winter escape. The waters of Chole Bay are home to vibrant and varied marine life. Expect turtles and possibly whale shark encounters. It’s also great for snorkellers. Diving on the outside of the bay there are plenty of vibrant walls and reefs to explore.

11 days from £2,535

SharkWEEK Diving Adventure SharkWEEK Diving Adventure

Designed for shark enthusiasts, this trip aims to encounter as many species as possible, including ragged tooth, oceanic black-tip, bull, hammerhead, guitar, white-tip, and tiger sharks, all frequenting Aliwal Shoal. You can learn to identify species, understand their behaviour, and how sharks interpret yours. Spend a week diving the shoal’s sites and exploring two wrecks, experiencing close encounters with sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, whales, and more. The trip offers 10 or 12-day itineraries, with departure dates available year-round based on your shark preferences. Suitable for experienced divers and perfect for groups.

10 days from £2,295

Kruger & Mozambique Dive Safari Kruger & Mozambique Dive Safari

Begin your African safari with a stay at a lodge on the edge of Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve which borders the iconic Kruger National Park. Here you can encounter an incredible diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. The rest of your adventure concentrates on the magnificent underwater marine life of southeast Mozambique. The small town of Tofo is located on the Indian Ocean coast offering spectacular views of pristine beaches. The area is known for manta rays and whale sharks, while humpback whales cruise by in season.

16 days from £3,440

Dive & Discover Madagascar Dive & Discover Madagascar

Discover the fascinating fauna and natural wonders of northern Madagascar on board Oceane’s Dream. The itinerary begins with a visit to Amber Mountain National Park, which boasts an incredible wealth of wildlife, notably species of lemur and the world’s smallest chameleon. Continue to Ankarana National Park with its spectacular karst scenery. Your dive adventure gets underway in Nosy Be, where you embark on a liveaboard to explore relatively untouched dive sites amongst the remote northern islands. The area around the islands is renowned for encounters with humpback whales and whale sharks, both seasonal visitors.

16 days from £5,095

Dive Mafia Island

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St Helena: The Atlantic’s Best

Kept Diving Secret

Last year Dive Travel Consultant Georgia Randalls visited the tropical and remote island of St Helena in search of whale sharks and it certainly didn’t disappoint. In fact, she claims it was the best whale shark experience she’s ever had! Read on to discover why Georgia believes you should add St Helena to your bucket list, and her recommendations for other activities to do on the island.

As we approach St Helena, the island rises from the ocean seemingly out of nowhere. The view from above is magical: lush, green landscapes blanket the island, contrasting with its dramatic volcanic formations.

St Helena is a small island with just under 5,000 inhabitants, and the airport has only been operating commercial flights since 2017, so the area truly is an unspoilt diver’s paradise!

We arrive on Saturday evening and the harbour is full of life with pop-up bars playing music and serving drinks. We stayed in Jamestown, a small town perfect as a base for a week’s diving!

History is everywhere on the island, although it’s most famously known as the place where Napoleon was exiled.

Plantation House, The Governor’s residence is home to four giant tortoises, including 193-year-old Jonathan who holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest living land animal!

Diving and whale shark encounters in St Helena

The highlight of St Helena is undoubtedly the diving and snorkelling. The beautiful blue, warm and clear waters have visibility up to 40 metres and the island is famed for whale shark encounters.

For our first day of diving, we headed out to Long Ledge. It’s a breathtaking area full of archways and swim-throughs in the crystalclear water. Light streamed through the caverns, creating excellent opportunities for photography and the site was thriving with marine life including endemic species such as the hedgehog butterflyfish.

The following day we grabbed our snorkelling gear to look for whale sharks.

Dolphins danced in the distance and whale sharks rose from the depths. We excitedly entered the water as these gentle and elegant creatures swam around us, gliding effortlessly and undisturbed through the endless blue and seemingly staying with us forever. This was by far the best whale shark experience I’ve ever had.

Another diving day took us to the Frontier Wreck, a drug-running fishing boat which was confiscated and then scuttled in 1994. It’s mainly intact and is surrounded by an abundance of healthy marine life including more whale sharks. It makes for some great atmospheric photo opportunities.

What other activities can you do on St Helena?

On non-diving days, St Helena still has so much to offer. You can snorkel from the harbour to the wreck of the Papanui, show off your skills on the rope swings, or swim in the harbour. There are also 25 Post Box Walks dotted around the island. Coffee

tours are a must do. St Helena’s coffee is famous worldwide, so make sure you pick up a bag or two!

So, do I recommend St Helena as a holiday destination?

Absolutely!

One of the wonderful things about St Helena is the sense of community. This creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making you feel like part of the family from the moment you set foot on the island.

I can honestly say St Helena is one of the friendliest places I’ve ever visited. The Saints, as the locals are known, are welcoming, fun, and full of laughter. They truly make St Helena the wonderful place it is.

Put this hidden gem at the top of your bucket list!

Untouched St Helena

One of the most exciting dive areas to open up in recent years, this remote Atlantic outcrop is now accessible to divers, promising endemic species, seldom-dived shipwrecks and aggregations of whale sharks in season. Travelling via South Africa, spend seven nights or more on this charming island, enjoying two dives per day, and the option of whale shark snorkelling in the afternoons in season. Itineraries can be combined with time in South Africa for an extended adventure. 12 days from £3,150

St Helena

Europe

From temperate waters to some of the finest cold-water diving experiences in the world, Europe presents a myriad of possibilities for divers. It’s the perfect short-haul diving destination.

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Malta & Gozo Diving

With an abundance of dive sites located just off the shores of Malta, visit a plethora of majestic wrecks, reefs and caves. Whilst the underwater world is breathtaking, explore Malta’s capital, Valletta, and admire the charming Baroque architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The small

With warm waters and diverse landscapes, the volcanic island of Madeira offers fantastic opportunities for both above and below water exploration. The unique underwater topography of the Garajau Marine Park makes the perfect home for various marine life, including damselfish, seahorse and barracuda,

Gibraltar promises excellent diving opportunities, with a high chance of seeing a range of beautiful fish, and other unique sea creatures including conger eels, octopus, and spider crabs. Wrecks are another highlight of this unique destination, dotted around the peninsula, attracting diving enthusiasts from around the world.

Santa Maria, the ‘Sun Island’ of the Azores, is warmer, flatter, and drier than the other islands. It offers something for everyone, regardless of certification level. Most dive sites are protected by the marine park, with sea mounts rising from the deep to just below the surface, making them accessible for both snorkellers

island of Gozo also offers great dive opportunities, with 25 dive sites featuring fascinating caves and caverns. Amongst the exciting dive spots is the famous Blue Hole at Dwejra, perfect for discovering different marine life at varying depths.

11 days from £1,245

plus garden eels and rays on the sea floor. Making the most of the mild climate, explore the topside landscapes of this small island on beautiful walking routes and mountain biking trails, and indulge in the fine cuisine of local restaurants after a day of discovery.

8 days from £1,395

Whilst some wrecks are historical, many are artificial allowing reefs and fish life to thrive. You can also enjoy a plethora of landbased activities, including a visit to the iconic ‘Rock’ of Gibraltar, or explore Roman ruins, historical mountain tunnels and spectacular panoramic viewing platforms.

5 days from £1,275

and divers. Explore volcanic topography and a variety of marine life, from nudibranchs to colourful wrasse, pelagic fish, and crustaceans in caves. Devil rays visit Baixa do Ambrósio, while more experienced divers can explore the renowned Formigas and Dollabarat reserves.

9 days from £1,495

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Client Feedback

We love to hear about our client’s diving adventures and really value the feedback we receive. We’re delighted to share just some highlights from trips over the last few months.

Faye W, Maldives, Sep 2024 Faye W Maldives, Sep 2024

Snorkelling with over 50 manta rays in Hanifaru was an absolutely magical experience and a memory that will last a lifetime. I really liked the variety of diving and snorkelling to see reefs and mantas, plus sharks, turtles, rays and lots of other marine life. Food was varied and delicious, cabins very clean, spacious and comfortable, and the hot tub on the top deck was a very nice addition.

I enjoyed the sheer variety of different marine life and the opportunity to photograph them. Our highlights of Magic Island were the whale sharks of Oslob, the mandarin fish, night dives and in general the sharp-eyed guides who led me without fault to the interesting fauna. At Evolution Resort our highlights were the thresher shark dives and the Gato Island excursion.

Faye W, Maldives, Sep 2024 Lynne H,

Our experience with bull shark diving and diving the Cenotes was amazing. The staff at Dive Worldwide and in Mexico did everything they could to ensure we had everything we needed. We had some lovely drift dives and even saw a moray out hunting and caught a fish! Thank you!

As always from start to finish everything was in place for the holiday all I had to do was get to the airport. The centre were brilliant to dive with, and I really enjoyed both the house reef and the boat dives. I saw some of the biggest moray eels I’d ever seen, in addition to turtles and a reef shark. We also dived an open cave system!

Faye W, Maldives, Sep 2024 Philip M, South Africa, Nov 2024

The overall experience was first class and made for a really enjoyable trip. The diving was excellent, boat captains were very good, food was excellent and the overall atmosphere in the dive centre and on the boats was great. I saw dolphins underwater for the first time, had plenty of shark encounters (ragged tooth sharks, oceanic black tips, tiger, bull) in water and hammerhead sightings on the surface.

Mexico, Nov 2024

Faye W, Maldives, Sep 2024 Scott C, Egypt, Nov 2024

Kieran S, Philippines, Nov 2024 View

Maldives Manta Ray Extravaganza

Coinciding with the peak aggregation of reef manta rays at Hanifaru Bay and the total lunar eclipse in the Maldives, this must-do small group trip offers some truly magical moments.

Maldives Manta Ray Extravaganza

Key Highlights

• 11-night luxury Seascape liveaboard.

• Snorkel with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay.

• Explore rarely visited atolls.

• Onboard Manta Trust marine biologist.

2 Sep 2025, 13 days from £3,995

19 Sep 2026, 12 days from £3,895

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Photographs courtesy of: Jasmine Carey, Helen Cox, Michael Gallagher, Simon Lorenz, Didi Lotze, Clemente Mariano Jr, Bernard Radvaner, Saeed Rashid, Matt Reed, Simon Rogerson, Beth Taylor, Craig Williams, Shaun Yeo, Manta Trust, & Wyatt Gallery.