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With four dive liveaboards departing from Nassau in our fleet, it's no secret that we love the Bahamas. We have 42+ years of experience running Bahamas dive trips, and that's because it's a fantastic destination! Though there are countless reasons to visit this stunning country, here's our new...

Hey! I'd love recommendations of the best brands and models of gear bad(s) or case(s) for carrying your scuba diving gear (and/or photo/video gear) when going on trips abroad (taking a flight or many). I'd love comments on your experience with a specific setup: - while traveling and the...

I have an international trip coming up soon from the US to Bonaire. Bonaire has a 48 hour test result timeline requirement. I fly out on a Saturday, mid day. I'd love to hear how long it took for others to get their results and how they navigated the required timelines to get tested prior to...

How can you make the most of your liveaboard trip? We've put this list together to help make your trip great. Top 7 Dive Liveaboard Tips for a Great Scuba Diving Trip Packing well, self care, and enjoying your company are the key ingredients to a great vacation! Next time you find yourself on...

Liveaboards in the Bahamas are booking up fast! If you're looking for a great trip for a small group, All Star Cat Ppalu still has a few weeks with space, but they won't be available long. You can still book the boat for the weeks of: October 16th November 6th, 13th, and 27th and December 11th...

Out with Covid and in with friends! You can save up to 33% per person with our group liveaboard specials. Choose from select departures throughout 2021. Don't miss your chance! The sale ends Wednesday, June 30th! Details here *Discount depends on destination.

It's now easier to visit the British Virgins Islands! Follow the link below for a detailed description of BVI travel protocols for vaccinated travelers. Scroll down to find the BVI section. COVID-19 Update - Updated June 16, 2021 - All Star Liveaboards The Highlights: - Vaccinated travelers...

It's now easier to visit the British Virgins Islands! Follow the link below for a detailed description of BVI travel protocols for vaccinated travelers. Scroll down to find the BVI section. COVID-19 Update - Updated June 16, 2021 - All Star Liveaboards The Highlights: - Vaccinated travelers...

Perfect Travel Wing. But going sidemount Route and looking to reduce my "inventory". Bought before Covid and never got to use it. I will happily keep this if it does not sell. Just checking the interest with this one.

Open to all, but especially for landlocked Midwesterners: I'm an assistant instructor (soon to be open water instructor) with Diventures and will be leading a trip to Cozumel at the end of October. We'll be staying at the Fiesta Americana and diving with Dive House. We'll be doing 5 days of...

Here's a link to our blog post for a great packing list for your next liveaboard trip! The Ultimate Liveaboard Packing List - All Star Liveaboards It's got everything you need to have a great time at sea - without worrying that you've forgotten something important. Is there anything you like...

Pristine, critically endangered coral like few have ever seen! Come with us as we take you into Bonaire's restricted Willem Alexander Reserve. Largely untouched and unseen by humans for over 40 years, it is one of two restricted reserves on the island. Yet, STINAPA, Bonaire's National Marine...

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Hi all, I'm just beginning to investigate getting my 15yo son OW certified. In the ~20 years since I did mine, I still feel like the local pool work + tropical checkout dives is the way to go. While I enjoy diving our local quarry, if I had done my checkout there (40 degrees + 20' viz) , I...

Hey everyone! My name is Anna and I got certified last October with my fiancé Michael! We got certified partly on a charter boat at a wreck off the coast called The Sherman and partly at a rock quarry in Raleigh NC called Mystery Lake. The quarry was awesome! We can’t wait to go back. We took...

Greetings everyone, Usually I check a bag and get all my scuba gear inside... but be that as it may I am taking a short trip and need to pack light and move fast. Long story short... has anyone bungee their fins to their backpack or carry-on and got onboard the flight without checking a bag...

Hi everyone! Last month we posted a series of cover shot options for our Grand Cayman dive guidebook and asked you to vote for the one you felt best captured the island’s underwater experience. We received an incredible response through social media and here on ScubaBoard.com. We’re excited to...

I’m thinking of selling my Pathfinder with Tetradon wing, top-of-shoulder counterlungs, primary controller, and the ISS bailout valve (which is the guts of the APEKS regulator). Unit is in excellent condition. I’ve done about 60 dives on it and always meticulously cared for it. It’s quite a...

Hey Guys! my name is Nik and I am currently writing my master thesis in „Sustainable Tourism Management“. In the course of my thesis I am investigating whether the decline of coral reefs has an impact on the travel behaviour of diving tourists. I am in desparte need for more Divers worldwide and...

Hey, I travel to dive, and I'm considering investing in some gear (ScubaPro Jet fins, a generic backplate-harness combo, and a Halcyon Eclipse wing - I noticed that BPWs give me much better trim than jackets), as well as a bag to transport it in. I was eyeing the Cressi Gorilla Pro, but...