South Lombok is becoming known as the next Raja Ampat of Indonesia with stunning reefs, pristine beaches and few diving boats in the region. South Lombok has been traditionally an area for the intrepid traveler but now it is easier to reach than ever before! Air Asia has now recognised this as a prime destination…
Okay – so you’ve made the decision to change your life, to live your dream and become a PADI Instructor – congratulations! Now here’s how to rock your PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course) and ensure that you get the most possible from your experience! Here are our top tips for maximising your program and ensuring…
As we all know, after scuba diving we need to wait 12 hours prior to flying if we have made a single dive. As most of our divers stay and dive for repetitive days or make repetitive dives (more than one dive in one day), the waiting time becomes 18 hours. So what does one…
Mandarin fish have got to be one of the most colourful and truly ornate looking fish that we see in the Indo-Pacific. During the day time, whilst we do have occasional sightings, these little critters lay low and hide within the branches of staghorn corals. During sunset however, they leave the reef and perform one…
Did you know that some of the most iconic critters found when scuba diving in Indonesia come out to play after the sun has set? Many of our favourite species are nocturnal and can only be spotted during night dives. Other critters may be seen during the day but their most intriguing behavioral action can…
Underwater photography etiquette varies the world over, according to different diving conditions and different operators individual “do’s” and “don’ts”. It can be confusing to know what is acceptable and what isn’t – especially for those who are new to taking underwater images. Here we outline some of the basic principles of responsible underwater photography which…