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Hello everyone, There does not seem to be so much info on Mauritius diving here but I will give it a go - plan on being in Grand Baie (northwest), Mauritius towards the end of February 2024. I am a rescue-certified diver with several hundred dives all over the world and would love a recommended...

I dived out of Tofu and Vilanculos in January 2023 and as someone with decent experience around the world and an appreciation for the "bigger" animals, I was quite disappointed by my (albeit limited) dive experiences in Moz. While Tofu was rather charming independent of whether you dove or not...

Hello all, In follow up to my previous thread, I have now decided that after my 10 day trip through South Africa, I will spend another 10 days in Mozambique to focus mostly on beaches and diving. I am splitting my time between Tofo and Vilanculos. While I am set for plans in Tofo, I could use...

Hey folks, I am signed up for a solo trip to South Africa for 10 days in December (Capetown, safaris and such) and would like to dive thereafter (I'd have another 10-11 days to play with). I would be finishing my first trip in Jo'burg. I have always wanted to go diving in Aliwal Shoal/Protea...

I went late August/early September 2019 and it was probably the best diving experience of my life (otherwise I have done LOBs in Cocos, Socorro, deep south Maldives, BDE in Egypt, Tubbataha and elsewhere in Philippines, Rowley Shoals, Malaysia, French Polynesia etc). The water was relatively...

Hi folks, I am trying this again (I made a similar call-out a few years ago) - has anyone done a liveaboard in the Azores (particularly in August)? I like the idea of an intimate sail around these lesser known islands and mixing it up with some diving (with some sharks, mobulas etc). Saildive...

Its official now (and reflected on IMUGA). Fully vaccinated travelers only need to fill out the health declaration before arrival. No more PCR needed.

Official government pages haven't updated yet but I am getting news from my LOB and travel agency pages that the Maldives have now dropped the PCR requirement for entry for tourists that are fully vaccinated (2 doses at least 14 days ago)... hope its true!

Hello all! Does anyone have any insider scoop on whether the Maldives will be maintaining the PCR testing requirements for (fully vaccinated and boosted) tourists entering the country, for the foreseeable future? These requirements have largely been dropped in Europe and North America and...

Nope, never. Never encountered anyone or seen any reports online of previous guests. Still interested to hear though as I am back in Europe now and the Azores is definitely on my list!

Hi folks! I will be in Dubai the week between Christmas and New Year's and will have a few days on my own. I might be keen to do some diving one of the days - any recommendations on places/shops to go to? I am rescue-level and would be happy to just get back in the water though I prefer (big...

I'm sure this response is too late for the OP but perhaps it could benefit on-lookers in the future. I dove Cocos over last Christmas and was on one of the last Deep South Maldives LOBs before quarantine hit in March 2020. Both are great destinations though both fell a bit short of my...

Hey folks, Apologies if this is a repetitive inquiry but the SB search function does not appear to be working. What is the diving like in Sardinia? Specifically asking about diving around La Maddalena and the Golfo di Orosei. Hopefully heading there in September and wouldn't mind getting...

This is an interesting review! I did the BDE trip with JP Marine back in August 2018 but looks like I neglected to share a trip report - I honestly thought I had! For the most part, it looks like not much has changed on this LOB. On my trip the Russian owner was not there (luckily, it seems)...

We are all diving here - been diving within the public health mandate since last summer. I just finished my Rescue Course this past weekend. Not sure about the other shops but the Diving Locker has maintained obligatory mask wearing for in-classroom activities and the van rides to and from the...

Silkies like that are more common in May, but now less reliably so. We saw plenty of silkies on my trip but not schools. The schools of hammerheads however... like every dive. Fingers crossed you have a similar experience! Stay safe and have a great one out there.

Don't worry about the Buenaventura safety issue. They have actually done amazing work to revitalize the town centre near the harbour - they had brand new Subway and strip malls. I was impressed (after not having been in Southwest Colombia for a number of years)! They bus you in and then you...

I hope you get to go but I honestly wouldn't hold my breath. Cali is the centre of the resistance in the National Strikes right now and the situation remains very unstable with lots of violence, road blockades, lack of public transport (taxis too fearful to be out, 61 intersections have no...

I believe the humpback swimming is mainly done in and around Moorea and not in the Tuamotus but you will have to look into that information elsewhere as I have not done it myself. I also know those activities tend to be booked up well in advance (I myself had to book my humpback swim in Tonga 2...

For insurance I can recommend Dive Assure. It is medical and travel insurance geared towards LOB diving. I always go with them because they will cover you if you happen to miss your LOB's departure due to circumstances out of your control (like late/missed flights etc). They also cover you in...