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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

What to Look for in a Dive Operator

What to Look for in a Dive Operator Planning a dive trip can feel overwhelming. In many popular dive destinations, there are countless operators to choose from. Some islands even…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

The Best Shark Diving in The World

The Best Shark Diving in the World Sharks are one of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. Despite being feared by more than half of Americans, they don’t even…

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Diagram showing gas volume shrinking as pressure rises with depth, from 100% at 1 ATM at the surface to 17% at 6 ATM at 50 metres

Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Pressure and Density Underwater

Pressure and Density at Depth: Why It Matters When Scuba Diving When we scuba dive, our bodies and equipment are affected in many ways by changes in pressure and gas…

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Diver checking a wrist-mounted dive compass underwater over a reef

Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Underwater Compass Navigation

How to Use a Compass Underwater: A Simple Guide for Divers Compass work can seem daunting. Plenty of new divers shy away from guiding dives or using a compass because…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Is The Bermuda Triangle Real?

Diving in Bermuda: Exploring the Shipwreck Capital of the Atlantic Surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda is a small island with a huge maritime history.…

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Blue Horizon Diving group posing on the beach by the Little Cayman Beach Resort sign and dive dock

Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Little Cayman Trip Report 2026

Little Cayman Trip Report 2026 Picture this: you step off a tiny plane, the warm Caribbean air hits you, and within minutes you’re sitting by the pool with a cocktail…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Is Scuba Diving Safe?

Is Scuba Diving Safe? If you’ve ever told someone you’re a scuba diver, you’ve probably been met with the same response: “Isn’t that dangerous?” Scuba diving has a reputation as…

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Diver holding up a lionfish on a pole spear on a white sand beach

Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Managing the Invasive Lionfish

Managing the Invasive Lionfish by Catching and Cooking A Fish That Doesn’t Belong Few marine creatures are as striking as the lionfish. With their flowing fins, bold stripes and graceful…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Dominica Travel Guide: Know Before You Go

Dominica Travel Guide: Know Before you Go If you’re looking for a Caribbean destination that’s more than just white sand beaches and cocktails by the pool, Dominica should be at…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving a Sunken Roman City in Italy

Scuba Diving a Sunken Roman City in Italy Italy is famous for countless reasons: pizza, gelato, ancient ruins, the Amalfi Coast, and, of course, Rome. But what many people don’t…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Which Indonesian Dive Destination is Best?

Bali vs Gili Islands vs Nusa Penida: Which Indonesian Dive Destination is Best? Indonesia is a diver’s dream. Made up of more than 17,000 islands spanning almost two million square…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

How to Travel with Scuba Equipment

How to Travel with Scuba Equipment Without Blowing Your Baggage Allowance Scuba diving and travel go hand in hand. Airlines, however, don’t always seem to agree. Most airlines limit checked…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Egypt Trip Wrap-Up: Exploring the Southern Red Sea

Egypt Trip Wrap-Up: Exploring the Southern Red Sea When most people think of Egypt, they picture ancient pyramids, magnificent temples, and the mighty Nile River. What many don’t realise is…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Diving Mozambique: Tofo vs Ponta do Ouro

Diving Mozambique: Tofo vs Ponta do Ouro Our next stop on our travels took us to Mozambique, one of East Africa’s most renowned diving destinations. Known for its healthy reefs,…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Diving in Cape Town: What to Know Before You Go

Diving in Cape Town: What to Know Before You Go South Africa gets a bad rap, mostly for its safety. People deem it as unsafe to visit and don’t bother…

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Dive Instructor, Diving Skills, Scuba Diving

Dive Like a Pro: Mastering Buoyancy Control

Dive Like a Pro: Mastering Buoyancy Control When I’m teaching an open water course, I always ask my students if they think they should swim horizontally or vertically underwater. They…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Diving in Panama: What to Know Before You Go

Diving in Panama: What to Know Before You Go In April 2026, Mark and I were supposed to be heading to Mozambique. But with travel routes through the Middle East…

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Dive Travel, Dive Travel Tips, Scuba Diving

Why Dive Travel?

Why Dive Travel? Diving gives us access to the 80% of the planet that most humans will never explore. From vibrant coral ecosystems to eerie shipwrecks and murky quarries, the underwater…

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Dive Instructor, Diving Skills, Scuba Diving

Ear Pain and Scuba Diving: How to Protect Your Ears Underwater

Ear Pain and Scuba Diving: How to Protect Your Ears Underwater There are few things more frustrating than sitting out a dive because your ears hurt. You already know how…

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Dive Instructor, Diving Skills, Scuba Diving

Dive Computers Explained: Terminology, NDL, MOD & How They Keep Divers Safe

Dive Computers Explained: Terminology, NDL, MOD & How They Keep Divers Safe Dive computers are one of the most advanced and important pieces of scuba diving equipment, helping divers stay…

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Dive Travel, Scuba Diving

The Fiji Dive Trip Report

The Fiji Dive Trip Report! As flights depart Fiji bound for the United States, Hong Kong, Bermuda, and Australia, we look back on an incredible week spent on Taveuni Island.…

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Dive Travel, Scuba Diving

The Vanuatu Dive Trip Report

The Vanuatu Dive Trip Report! As I sit at home looking through photos from the Blue Horizon Diving Vanuatu trip, I reminisce on the memories made, the incredible dives, and…

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Dive Travel, Scuba Diving

The Red Sea Dive Trip Report

The Red Ses Dive Trip Report! That is a wrap for Blue Horizon Diving’s Red Sea trip, and what an insane adventure it was! From the moment we set sail…

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Dive Travel, Scuba Diving

The Bali Dive Trip Report

The Bali Dive Trip Report! The first official Blue Horizon Diving trip is officially in the books, and it couldn’t have kicked off in a better place than the stunning…

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Dive Instructor, Scuba Diving

Holly Wakely Becomes The Youngest PADI Course Director In The World!

Holly Wakely becomes the world’s youngest Course Directors Holly Wakely has already carved a name for herself in the diving industry and now, at the tender age of 21, she…

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Dive Instructor, Scuba Diving

What Does It Take To Become A Dive Instructor

What It Takes To Become A Dive Instructor! The life of a dive instructor looks incredible from the outside; getting to be in the water all day, on boats, having…

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Diving Skills, Scuba Diving

Little Bit Of A Night Diving Ramble

Some people say scuba diving is like being in outer space. I’ve not actually met an astronaut to confirm this yet, but realistically it would be because of our lack…

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Diving Skills

Preparing Your Dive Mask 101!

Whether you’re a brand new or a long time diver, it’s likely that you’ve experienced a foggy mask. It’s not a hard problem to fix, just add a little water…

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