Diving and snorkelling
Whether you have never dived but want to learn or you are an experienced diver, there is a fascinating underwater world out there to be discovered! Depending on the time of year you want to go, destinations will vary and there are certain natural wildlife migrations that you may want to see such the Sardine Run in South Africa or Whale Sharks which move around the world at different times.
You can be land based at a gorgeous tropical beach lodge or a luxury spa in the Indian Ocean or be water based on a live aboard dive package using a variety of boat sizes from small yachts to larger cruisers.
If you have a non diving partner travelling with you, that’s fine, they can snorkel or we can arrange different activities for them.
The calendar of diving events around the world offers a huge amount of choice, I am listing here some ideas to get you started, give me a shout to look at specific diving holidays for you.
January – whales in Mexico, sharks in Tahiti and Turtles hatching in Australia. Best water clarity Jan – April around the Maldives.
February – Turtles in South Africa, Whale Sharks along the East African coast and Humpback Whales in Turks and Caicos.
March – Stingrays in New Zealand, Jawfish in Borneo and whales around Cape Verde.
April – Manta Rays in Indonesia and whale sharks in Belize.
May – All kinds of great diving around Galapagos for the next few months.
June – The world famous ‘Sardine Run’ off the coast of South Africa and Manta Rays in Fiji.
July – Turtles in Costa Rica and many places Humpback Whales arrive for calving.
August - Great White Sharks of the Mexican coast and many species of whales off the Canadian coast.
September – Green Turtles hatch in Malaysia and you can see Manta Rays in Tahiti.
October - Hammerheads in the Canary Isles and Great Whites in the Seychelles.
November – Great diving in many destinations incluing Costa Rica, South Africa and Australia.
December – Groupers in Belize, Eagle Rays in Mexico and my favourites, Manatees off the Florida coast!
Suggested experiences
The Great Barrier Reef
Off the north east Queensland coast sits the Great Barrier Reef – an amazing site of natural beauty and the most extensive coral reef system in the world. Visit any number of the islands surrounding the reef or take an amazing diving holiday.
Mafia Island
Mafia Island is a gorgeous archipelago in the Indian Ocean off shore from mainland Tanzania, steeped in history of the trading routes and a real Robinson Cruisoe getaway! Fabulous diving and snorkelling including Whale Shark sightings.
Sleep in a Treehouse!
Sleep in a treehouse feeling the sea breeze looking out over the leafy canopy to the ocean beyond …. An authentic castaway experience with romantic rooms built around huge ancient Baobab trees, on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean.
Fowl Cay Island
Experience the ultimate in tropical paradise getaways! Fowl Cay Island is a private 50 acre islands in the Exumas, part of The Bahamas. Discreet and unpretentious but with world class service and standards, this is a fabulous destination, whether in a private villa for just two or taking over the whole island.
Thai Andaman Adventure
A 15 day group holiday combining off the beaten track parts of Southern Thailand with volunteering in a rural village, exploring Bangkok and the rainforests of Khao Sok National Park with free time on tropical Koh Samui island.
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