The Andaman Islands are in Indian territorial waters, but due to the fact that they are far closer to Thailand (with Phuket some 450 km to the southeast) than to India itself (with the mainland well over 1000 km to the northwest), diving here has, so far been pioneered by long-range liveaboard dive boats, such as ours! The Andaman Islands cover an area of just over 8,000 sq km, and with 500 isl......

Antarctica is a place of extremes. The coldest, windiest and highest continent, it has no permanent residents yet the mystery and beauty of this vast wilderness has enticed explorers, scientists and adventurers for centuries even before the first recorded landing in the 1820s. The southernmost continent, Antarctica is roughly 1.5 times the size of the United States and is almost completely cove......

The Arctic Circle is defined by a curious phenomenon only observed in these latitudes known as the midnight sun. During the summers, when the pack ice allows vessels to explore the spectacular scenery of icebergs and calving glaciers, the sun never sets. During the polar winter, when the sun does not rise above the horizon, the average temperature is -40°F. Much of the soil is permanently froze......

Australia is the land of contrasts. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland`s lush rainforests to the otherworldly beauty of the vast outback, there is something for everyone here. The rambunctious Aussies are some of the warmest and funniest people on earth. Stop a while and have a tinny (a beer) or billie tea with an Aussie and you have made a friend for life. A......

Just south of Mexico, once part of the Mayan and British Empires, English-speaking Belize offers the best of worlds; a soft white sand coastline home to the second largest barrier reef in the world and a lush interior jungle with its Mayan ruins, exotic birds, waterfalls and adventures. Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves, ......

British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is famed for it's natural beauty. The capitol of British Columbia is Victoria and the largest city in the province is Vancouver. British Columbia is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, by Alaska on the northwest and to the east Alberta.......

An easy trip from the US, a visit to the Caribbean islands is the perfect introduction for a new diver or a relaxing and easy getaway for the more experienced. Between dives wander colonial plantations, hike volcanic peaks, plunge into freshwater pools below sparkling waterfalls, and stroll along white sandy beaches at sunset. Join the party at the local hot spot and sample some spicy barbecue......

Costa Rica is recognized worldwide for its national parks system, conservation efforts and stable government without an army. They have pioneered the concept of ecotourism. Visit the impressive active volcanoes, rainforests and cloud forests, bird and turtle nesting sites, butterfly reserves and more. Costa Rica is in Central American with Nicaragua to the north (309 km or 192 mi of border) an......

Discover Darwin´s laboratory - the enchanted isles of the Galapagos are home to an amazing array of curious creatures. Get up close to blue-footed boobies, Galapagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, waved albatross, Galapagos penguins, playful sea lion pups and many other species unique to this national park. Cruise onboard a hand-picked fleet of intimate to mid-sized vessels - all safe, comfor......

Located in northern Africa, Egypt is more influenced by the Middle East culturally, and it is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Defined by the Sahara Desert and the Nile River, the country spans about 390,000 square miles. The vast majority of the population is concentrat......

Sprinkled across the sunny face of the South Pacific are the 330 friendly, idyllic islands of Fiji. Known as the "Soft Coral Capital of the World", Fiji is one of the world´s premier dive destinations. Cruise aboard a fabulous dive liveaboard to discover the technicolor world of the famous SomoSomo Straits, Astrolabe Reef and beyond. Stay in traditional style thatched bungalows with all the amenit......

French Polynesia covers over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of 118 islands spread over five great archipelagos. Many islands are crowned with jagged peaks while others appear to barely float above the breaking waves. Spread over an area as large as Western Europe, the total land mass of all the islands adds up to an area only slightly larger than the tiny sta......

Explore Hawaii`s Big Island, and sense the power of volcano goddess Pele as she creates new land over old. See new vegetation growing in seemingly impossible pockets -- micro views of natural cycles that civilization obscures elsewhere. Molten lava flows glowing in the dark night are a spectacular sight -- destruction and creation on a grand scale. Molten lava is the Big Island`s hottest attracti......

Christopher Columbus happened upon Honduras in 1502 on his fourth voyage to the new world. He named Honduras (deep water) after spending several days off the island of Guanaja, Honduras Bay spotting manatees and trading with native groups. Slightly larger than Tennessee, Honduras is one of the biggest countries in Central America. A lush forested mountainous country, Honduras` coastline, on the Pa......

Known for its stunning landscapes, colorful cultural traditions and world class diving, Indonesia is best explored in more than one trip. Each island has its own personality with tribal villages in Papua, ornate stone temples in Bali, arid volcanic peaks in Flores, endangered orangutans in Kalimantan and tiny tarsiers in Sulawesi being just a few of the experiences you can enjoy. Indonesia off......

Located between Singapore and Thailand, Malaysia lies just north of the equator and is slightly larger than New Mexico, with a population of 18 million people. The capital is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is an ethnically diverse country, with Moslem, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist and several local religions being practiced. Malay is the official language but English, Chinese and Indian dialects are......

The Maldive Islands are scattered across the Indian Ocean, like gems skipping across the equator. This nation of islands depicts a rare perfect vision of tropical paradise. Gilligan never had it so good! Palm fringed islands with sparkling deserted white beaches, turquoise lagoons, clear warm waters and coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna fascinate visitors as the......

Mingle with whales, dolphins and more on boat and kayaking trips with Baja Expeditions. Stay in a comfortable and flexible condo or in a seaside hotel and dive with Amigos del Mar.......

Almost three thousand years before Europeans explored the vast Indian and Pacific Oceans, local seafarers from the Pacific rim had navigated thousands of miles of ocean to discover the islands of Micronesia. Scattered over three million square miles of the Pacific Ocean are more than two thousand tiny, tropical islands. These postcard-perfect island paradises with swaying palms and shimmering whit......

Bathed by the Indian Ocean, Mozambique is a land full of life and hidden beauty, with untouched nature stretching from the pristine beaches in the far north to the diving hot spots in the south. Mozambique is working to protect its wildlife with a great variety of nature reserves, and it is likewise devoting resources to tourism and developing greater awareness of the environment. In the towns......

From the jungle-clad volcanic mountains of the highlands; to the flooded delta regions; to the sandy white beaches and pristine coral atolls of the coastal and island provinces; the landscape of Papua New Guinea is as diverse as the people that inhabit it. With vast tracts of wild and undeveloped country, in Papua New Guinea, you’ll find it’s easy to imagine that you're the only person on earth!......

Stray away from the main tourist routes of Asia and explore the beautiful Philippines. The vast island nations offers spectacular diving with WWII wrecks, pristine reefs, and a great selection of dive resort and liveaboards. An archipelago of over 7,100 islands, the Philippines stretches from the south of China to the northern tip of Borneo. The three main Philippines island groups are Luzon, ......

From the brilliant atolls of Rennel and Bellona to the dense green rainforests of Malaita, the volcanoes of Savo and waterfalls of Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands is a land of contrasts. Spend seven or ten nights on the Bilikiki or the Spirit of the Solomons exploring the Russell and Florida Islands and Marovo lagoon. The wonderful Uepi Island Resort sits on a palm-fringed white sand beach ove......

Located on the eastern edge of the African continent and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is home to amazing wildlife, spectacular landscapes and rich history. From diving to mountain climbing, wildlife safaris to archaeological sites, choose your adventure in Tanzania. Snow-capped Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the continent and invites climbers with several enticing routes to the top. T......

The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. By the maritime boundary, the country is bordered to the southeast by Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, to the southwest ......