Destinations·22 May 2026
Raja Ampat in shoulder season: why September & April are quietly the best
Everyone targets peak Raja Ampat. Here is the case for booking the bookends — fewer boats, the same fish, half the price.
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Destinations·18 May 2026
Mantas, hammerheads, whale sharks: a calendar for big-animal divers
A worldwide month-by-month guide to where the megafauna actually shows up — and which liveaboard itineraries put you in the right water at the right time.
Destinations·9 May 2026
Galapagos vs Cocos: which Pacific liveaboard is right for you
Both are remote, expensive, and shark-heavy. Here is an honest comparison of Galapagos and Cocos Island so you can pick the one that matches the trip you actually want.
Destinations·4 May 2026
Maldives liveaboard seasons: when to dive each atoll
A practical month-by-month guide to the Maldives — which atolls fish best in which season, and how to read an operator itinerary before you book.