Nothing against Diviac or any other travel agency, but what are the advantages vs. booking with the liveaboard or resort direct ?
Hi ronscuba,
You probably don’t need this answer from us, but the following is how we see liveaboard booking platforms as being helpful.
Using an online booking platform like
diviac.com could be compared to using booking.com. It’s a step away from a traditional travel agency in that you book everything online. You benefit from live availability and live booking. And this process takes away the needless exchange of lengthy emails and the delays this brings, saving you loads of time.
There are several advantages to using Diviac over booking directly with a liveaboard or with a traditional travel agency, including:
1. As I hinted at above, Diviac offers online booking. It’s fast, easy and safe.
2. You pay the same price as you would booking directly with the liveaboard.
3. However, you get customer service that’s able to advise you on liveaboards from multiple companies. We give unbiased advice and don’t favor one boat over another. So you can get info on a wider selection of liveaboards, and therefore find a boat that is better suited to your needs.
4. You can compare and review multiple boats yourself. Read independent diver reviews and find info on each boat laid out in an easy-to-read format.
5. Paying for liveaboards online can be challenging when booking direct. Some require wire transfers or for you to send sensitive credit card information over email or fax. We use a secure credit card booking system and don’t charge any booking fees. This alone can save you up to 3%.
6. As already mentioned, we provide free dive insurance.
7. Our customer service agents are available 24/7, so you’ll always have support - from the first inquiry until you are finished with your scuba diving holiday.
8. Finally, Diviac has its own web portal. This way you can keep track of your bookings and reservations. You’ll always have this information at a glance, and you won’t have to fill in hundreds of registration forms - again saving you loads of time.
I could go on, but I think you get the idea. We’d love to help you out when you book your next liveaboard. Even if you don’t intend to book with us, feel free to drop us a message through the live chat on our website, Facebook or at
travel@diviac.com. We’re always happy to help