Boat vs shore diving: pros, cons, what to choose when
Compare boat diving vs shore diving costs and logistics. We analyze site access, gear hauling, and typical price differences for 2024 trips.
Trip planning
8 guides on planning your trip: cost, insurance, packing, school selection.
Dive logs in 2026: paper, digital, or none
Is paper dead? We examine dive log books, digital apps like Subsurface, and data standards for 2026 diving.
Choosing a dive school: what to actually check
Stop relying on Google ratings. Learn how to spot real dive instructor quality and safety standards using 5 specific technical criteria for your next trip.
Diving SE Asia budget: realistic 2026 numbers
Plan your 2026 Southeast Asia diving trip with real numbers. Expect per-dive costs between $35 and $65 depending on your chosen destination.
Dive insurance compared: DAN, DiveAssure, travel
Compare DAN, DiveAssure, and travel insurance. Learn why standard policies often exclude depths below 18m during your next Southeast Asian trip.
Liveaboard vs day-trip diving compared
Compare liveaboard vs day boat diving costs and logistics. Learn why a $450 daily liveaboard rate differs from an $80 day trip in Southeast Asia.
Dive trip packing: what to bring, what to rent
A practical guide to dive trip packing. Learn what to bring and what to rent to save weight and money on your next 2024 trip.
Thailand vs Indonesia for divers
Compare Thailand vs Indonesia diving costs, seasons, and sites. Plan your trip between $45/dive in Thailand and $55/dive in Bali for 2024/2025.