Best Scuba Fins of 2024: My Review [A PADI Instructor’s Test]

Best Scuba Fins of 2024: My Review [A PADI Instructor’s Test]

Sifting through an ocean of scuba fins can be agonising but now you can pick out the ideal fins sure to help you effortlessly glide through the ocean. Find the perfect fit with different scuba fins to pick out – with robust options, split fins and more. You’re also able to find the ideal fins … Read more

Scuba diving calories

How Many Calories Does Scuba Diving Burn

Does scuba diving burn calories? Yes, but there are many factors… According to research, scuba diving can burn approximately 400-700 calories per hour. This is due to the physical exertion required while diving, maintaining neutral buoyancy, breathing at depth, swimming against currents, and controlling your breathing. The amount of calories burned can also depend on … Read more

Food on boat with sea in background

What To Eat Before Scuba Diving: A Complete Guide

Are you worried about what you should eat before a big dive? The last thing you want is to feel stuffed underwater. Our aim is to be comfortable and stay safe.  Avoid eating heavy meals and use this advice to ensure ultimate preparation before you scuba dive. Why Is It Important To Eat Properly Before … Read more

Do tanks float: example of buoyancy

Do Scuba Tanks Float? Exploring the Buoyancy of Scuba Tanks

Scuba diving is an exciting and rewarding experience that allows us to explore the fascinating world under the sea. But have you ever wondered if scuba tanks float or sink? Aluminum scuba tanks are designed to float when empty, but become negatively buoyant (sink) when filled with air. This is because the air inside the tank … Read more

Scubaspa Yin Liveaboard Review 

This exciting Maldives liveaboard is ideal for not only scuba divers but for non-divers too.  If you’re searching for a luxury cruise with the most magical diving you could wish for, then this could be the relaxing fusion you’re looking for, but it doesn’t come cheap. With beautiful, white sandy beaches and incredible coral reefs, … Read more

Aqualung regulator

Best Scuba Diving Regulators 2024 [A PADI Instructor’s Test]

Everyone wants to breathe safely underwater and the diving regulators allow you to do this. As a scuba diver, and in my opinion, your most important pieces of kit are your regulator, mask and computer. Purchasing a regulator may just be one of the most important purchases of your life. It’s no small investment and, … Read more

Bearded Scuba Diver Underwater

Can You Scuba Dive with a Beard or Moustache?

It’s okay to scuba dive with a beard, I’ve taught numerous students with beards, and they’ve gotten along just fine. But there are some things that bearded divers should know before taking up scuba diving. Your facial hair could present potential issues and discomfort if you don’t get it right. Read on to find out … Read more

Scuba diver rolling backwards from a boat at sea

Why Do Scuba Divers Fall Backwards?

If you’ve been watching scuba diving documentaries or you’re an aspiring scuba diver, you might be wondering why some scuba divers dive backward into the water. Just like the diver down flag, decompression protocols, roll calls and dive buddies, it’s part of a safety measure. There are times when the backwards roll is the safest way … Read more

Best Cuba Liveaboard – My 2024 Review & Dive Guide

Cuba is certainly one for the bucket list and the most exciting way to travel their dive sites i via the Best Cuba Liveaboards.  Despite neighbouring islands enduring overfishing and bleached corals, this country is known for pristine conditions, diverse species and a healthy coral. Dip under water and visit the marine life, Caribbean Reefs … Read more

Best Full Face Scuba Mask [PADI Instructor Tested]

Scuba diving can be one of the most rewarding experiences – believe me! That being said, no scuba dive is ever complete without the perfect equipment. The first item on any diver’s list is their mask. But, have you ever considered full face scuba dive masks before? A full face diving mask gives you an … Read more