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Finally managed to get time off and hoping to go on a liveaboard in the Maldives end of January. Unfortunately, at this late stage, choice is almost non existent. Reviews on Tripadvisor about the Emperor Explorer are mixed to put it mildly, but I’d rather get your opinions on here please. Is it...

Anyone know where Serge and Carine from Fakarava Diving Centre have gone to now please?” I know they sold the dive shop there, but have they set up somewhere else?? Is there any way Incan find out? Thanks.

Is the sardine run in Moalboal still happening or has it all finished? Was hoping to go this June/July....

My intial trip plan was to dive Sipadan and then Layang Layang for the Hammerheads but now I have to abandon the Sipadan plan because I can't get insurance for the area as there's an advisory against travel there. So, where else can I go diving that's easy to get to from Kota Kinabalu and it's...

Does anybody know of any insurance companies that will cover Sipadan and Layang Layang as the UK Foreign Office advises against all non essential travel to the area!! I was planning to go in April but what about insurance?? Any help or advice please???

For insurance purposes, as a Padi Rescue diver, what is the maximum depth Im qualified to go to? I thought it was 30m but I am now told it's 40m. I was about to do a Deep Diver qualification just so Im officially covered to 40m but now Im confused and don't know whether I need it or not in order...

Hi all, I've confused myself reading all the threads on here and everywhere. Is there more chance of whalesharks in the north atolls or south at the end of September? Looking for land based diving. Any advice will be massively appreciated!!!!!

Hi guys, Popping over to Bermuda for a few days and want to do a couple of dives there. Im quite an experienced diver (over 200 dives) and I want to avoid being on a boat with a lot of novice/ discover scuba groups. I've read that Hangover Hole is one of the best dive sites for someone a bit...

Hi all, I'm hoping to finally take the magical trip to Galapagos and I need some advice on when to go. August is not an option for me as it's impossible to get leave from work, is there any difference or benefit between late June/ early July and September - October? The main aim here is those...

Just got back from Mexico and I wanted to write a quick review on Cenote Xperience and Nico. If you are looking to dive the Cenotes I would definitely recommend you go with him. He is a full cave diver with all the knowledge and experience and that's surely what you need in there!!! He is really...

Hey all, Planning a week in Cozumel end of June. This will be our first time ever there and I'm very confused as to which dive operator to go for. Have been reading various reviews but I'm not sure about locations, best areas etc etc. We're planning to stay at Secrets (wherever that is) so...

I've got two weeks end of June to beginning of July when I' hoping to plan a trip to Mexico. The idea is to snorkel with Whale Sharks in Isla Mujeres, dive the Cenotes and also dive in Cozumel as I hear the diving is better there than Playa del Carmen. I need some advice in how to actually go...

I know there's a similar thread already but it doesn't really concentrate on the issues I'm asking. so I was hoping I could get some help from here. Between Sam's and Fish n Fins, who would you recommend? The distance to the hotel is not an issue as they both offer pick up service anyway, so my...

Is it REALLY horrendous?? Are there cyclones, winds and endless rain every February? Is it a lot better in March? Please help!!! Was planning to go in Feb to see (hopefully) the whale sharks, but I just realised that perhaps this is THE month to avoid??

Hey all, Looking to go diving on the hope of seeing whale sharks in Feb. I understand that the place that I may get luck is the S. Ari Atoll. Has anyone got any resorts to recommend that have beautiful house reefs nad good dive operations? I've been to Filitheyo twice and loved it, but it's not...

What's the best currency to have in Egypt? We are spending one week on a liveaboard and one week all inclusive. What currency do they use on the liveaboard for drinks etc? Do I need tipping money? Will I need Egyptian pounds and if so should I get them there or before I go? Thanks for any advice!!!!

Please, can anyone let me know if there is a pharmacy at Hurghada airport. We'll be taken straight to the liveaboard so I don't think we'll get a chance to stop anywhere else.

Any reviews, tips anything on the Sea Serpent? I'm thinking of going on it in May, I know tha Grand Sea Serpent is newer and nicer but the itineraries and dates don't match unfortunately so I'm considering the Sea Serpent. If anyone has anything on this vessel, please please let me know! Thank...

Has anyone been on it? Does anyone know anything about it? The search doesn't bring anything up and I'd like to know what it's like if anyone has any input please!

Hi all, Clearly nothing is ever guaranteed but can anyone give me an indication of the months with the best chances for spotting whale sharks please? I understand that they are mostly encountered either at the South Ari Atoll or in the north at the Baa atoll. When is the best time to try either...