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Hello Indonesia experts, After five years I am finally going back to Indonesia again this summer. Seems that there has been lots of development on Penida, and wondering if it makes sense to stay there ? For instance two fish have setup an outfit. I have only seen Penida from the boat when...

Just came across this: Famous Phang Nga dive site found devastated Is it true ? In my opinion the best site I have dived in Thailand... Fond memories of everything from whale shark to sea horses with nice schools of fish and beautiful soft corals in between

For those who have recently visited Bali, did you notice any significant amount of bleaching ?

My son would like to enrol into the junior open water course. The idea would be to do the pool sessions and open water dives this summer during our holidays, and we are thinking about getting him to do the self study via the e-learning ipad app. Has anyone had experience with kids using the...

I have never dived in the Red Sea and am currently in the process of booking a two week cruise in August. Tentative itinerary combines both North and South routes. I was hoping to get some pointers as to the likely conditions (water temp, viz.) and marine life - I am thinking of a 3mm...

I am going to spend a few days in Trawangan next week with family, and thinking of doing a few dives. From what I have read, the diving is not fantastic and most dive shops specialise in training. Any recommendations as to what the better sites are, and on dive shops ? Thanks !

I'll be in Tulamben next week. I have been there many times and know well the wreck, coral gardens, the drop-off and Seraya secrets. I am looking for some recommendations for other sites in the area, with specifics on their highlights. I am not interested in Amed, but more for sites very...

I have dived several times in Thailand on liveaboards around Similans/ Richelieu as well as Hin Daeng/Hin Muang. This time I will be in Phuket just for a week-end, and planning to do a day's diving; heard good feedback about King Cruiser/ Anemone reef/ Shark point, so that's where I would like...

Considering a Komodo trip for late April, but only have one week to spend on the boat. Only boat I have found during this period that seems to be reasonably comfortable and does one week trips is the Komodo Explorer. Anyone has been on board ? Feedback ? Also, do you know of other...

Hi all - I am starting to plan a one week visit with my wife and 3 kids (between 7 and 2) in late April/ early May; we would probably also bring the nanny who is filippina. What we are after: - comfortable place, with swimming pool if possible but not a must - nice beach from which the kids...

Continuing my search for my dream liveaboard, and couldn't find much feedback on a relatively new boat: Tambora. Has anyone got any feedback on this operation ? Thanks !

I am looking at a trip to RA in the near future, and am considering doing a cruise on Shakti - Haven't found any recent feedback on the operation, so was wondering if anyone would have any advice. Cheers !

Is there any recommended configuration for the above ? Couldn't find the lens in the port charts. I would like to use the compact dome port, but not sure which extension / Thanks

I am thinking of finally taking my DM course, and considering Bali as I may have the opportunity to spend a month there. I would be staying in Amed. Does anyone have a good instructor to recommend? Experiences to share ?

I am the lucky owner of a D300 and just bought the housing - For those who have started shooting underwater with the camera, do you have any recommended settings (assuming I shoot JPEG) ?

Has anyone been on one the Far northern GBR live aboard trips that tend to run in November each year ? Would love to hear some feedback in terms of what to expect and the overall quality of the diving Thanks !

Did a couple of dives in Blue Lagoon next to Padangbai (Bali) - Water was very cold for me (21C) but still had a great time - Here are several pictures. Let me know what you think

I am considering this place which is the only one that I have found around Manado which offers multiroom bungalows (as we will be traveling as a family) - Does anyone have anyfeedback with regards to the quality of the resort and the dive operation ? Thanks in advance

... Had 3 days of great diving and have loaded a few pictures - link to the gallery: http://www.scubaboard.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/990

Just came back from the Maldives and thought I would post a couple of pictures