Dive Articles & Guides
The latest scuba diving articles, underwater guides, and tips from the Diveity community.
The Cheapest Way to Get Scuba Certified (Without Cutting Corners)
Cheapest way to get scuba certified: whether certifying abroad saves money, which countries offer the lowest course prices, and hidden fees to check for.
Similan Islands Diving Guide: Thailand's Granite Boulder Reefs
Similan Islands diving guide: best season, beginner suitability, liveaboard vs day trip, marine life, and whether Richelieu Rock is included.
Pamilacan Island Diving: Bohol's Quiet Marine Sanctuary
Pamilacan Island diving guide: best season, beginner suitability, how to get there from Bohol, marine life, and how it compares to Balicasag.
Best Underwater Camera for Beginner Divers in 2026
Best underwater camera for beginner divers: phone housing vs dedicated camera, attaching photos to a dive log, and whether it helps identify species later.
Malapascua Diving Guide: Beyond the Thresher Sharks
Malapascua diving guide: best season, beginner suitability, dive sites beyond Monad Shoal, how to get there, and how it compares to Moalboal.
Maaya Thila Diving: The Maldives' Most Famous Night Dive
Maaya Thila diving guide: why the night dive is famous, what you will see, beginner suitability, best season, and how it compares to nearby thilas.
Best Dive Log App for Technical Divers (Deco, Gas Mixes, CCR)
Best dive log app for technical divers: which apps track gas mixes, staged decompression, and CCR profiles, and what to check before you commit.
Koh Lanta Diving Guide: Gateway to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
Koh Lanta diving guide: best season for Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, beginner suitability, how to get there, and how it compares to the Similan Islands.
Donsol Whale Sharks: Season, Rules, and Where Divers Actually Dive
Donsol whale shark season guide: exact timing, interaction rules, snorkel-only correction, booking a tour, and how it compares to Oslob.
Best Dive Computer for Beginners in 2026
Best dive computer for beginners: whether you need one over tables, syncing to a log app, and realistic budget expectations for a first computer.
Dauin Muck Diving Guide: Critters on Negros' Black Sand
Dauin muck diving guide: what critters to expect, comparison with Anilao, best season, and combining Dauin with Apo Island in one trip.
Diving Apo Reef: The Philippines' Biggest Atoll (Not Apo Island)
Apo Reef diving guide: how it differs from Apo Island, liveaboard vs day-trip access, beginner suitability, best season, and marine life.