Top Liveaboards for Every Diver In 2019

Are you looking for your next dive travel adventure? Liveaboard diving is a great way to experience the magic of the oceans and world-class scuba diving. You can scuba dive all day long, relax as you cruise the ocean, and do it all again the next day.

With so many dive destinations to choose from, it can be difficult to know were to start when choosing the right liveaboard destination for you.

Here are my top liveaboard destinations for every diver:

top Liveaboard destinations for New Divers

The Seychelles and Turks and Caicos are two great choices for new divers.

With relatively easy dive conditions and calm waters, you can spend your days enjoying shallow reef dives and cruising idyllic islands.

The Seychelles is particularly good if you want to combine diving with sailing and watersports, or relaxing at easy snorkelling sites.

liveaboard diving Seychelles

Explore stunning bay and islands with a dive and sailing Seychelles safari

top Liveaboard destinations for Advanced Divers

If you've got some scuba diving experience under your belt, it's time to try some more challenging dives!

Maldives liveaboard diving is an ever-popular choice, offering a broad range of marine life and scuba dives.

Take your pick from:

• Diving with whales sharks

• Witnessing hundreds of feeding mantas at Hanifaru Bay

• Diving with curious nurse sharks and stingrays at Alimatha House Reef

Whatever your preference, the Maldives will have a liveaboard safari for you.

Galapagos liveaboard diving

Nothing beats the vibrant marine life of the iconic Galapagos Islands. Don't miss it!

top Liveaboard destinations for Experienced Divers

If you're an experienced diver looking for an adventure, go Galapagos scuba diving. You won't regret it!

The Galapagos Islands are on many divers wish list and rightly so.

The dive conditions might be challenging but the rewards include diving with hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, silky sharks, whale sharks and more.

You can dive with feeding marine iguanas, friendly sea lions and enjoy incredible nature watching topside.

If that isn't enough for you, how about liveaboard diving Antarctica?

Discover more of my top liveaboards for every diver on Deeperblue.

Interpol's 30 Days at Sea identifies offenders in marine pollution crime

“Interpol, the world’s largest international police organization, has carried out a global investigation into marine pollution crime, and identified more than 500 offenses.

Interpol’s operation, code-named 30 Days at Sea, was initiated in response to a call to increase international enforcement against environmental crime.

More than 5,200 inspections were carried out, identifying waste crimes and administrative violations in 84 countries and territories around the world.”

Read my full article on the Jakarta Post: Interpol's 30 Days at Sea identifies offenders in marine pollution crime

8 Great Reasons To Try Liveaboard Diving

“Liveaboard diving opens up a whole new world of adventures. It offers the chance to explore remote destinations and uncrowded dive sites, plus enjoy the benefits of a personalised service and more dives per day.

The list of reasons to try liveaboard diving is almost endless, so here are a few to whet your appetite. Dive in and you might just find the perfect liveaboard for you!”

Read my full article on Scubaverse: 8 Great Reasons to try Liveaboard Diving

10 Great Shallow Wrecks for Less Experienced Divers

“Wreck diving isn't just for experienced wreck divers! Go wreck diving and you’ll be immersed in living history as you explore coral-covered wrecks and peer into rooms filled with remnants of the past.

It is a fascinating type of diving and there are some great shallow wrecks for novice divers to enjoy at top liveaboard destinations around the world.”

Read the full article on Deeperblue: 10 Great Shallow Wrecks for Less Experienced Divers

Best Liveaboard Destinations for Every Diver

“Liveaboard diving opens up a new world of dive adventures but it can be tricky to know where to start when navigating the variety of liveaboards available.

Thankfully there are liveaboard options to suit every type of diver; from new and intermediate divers wanting to enjoy peaceful coral reefs, right through to experienced divers looking for remote and challenging destinations.”

Find out more in my latest article for Scubadivermag: The Best Liveaboard Destinations for Every Diver

Five Great January Dive Destinations

“It’s the start of a new year and there’s no better time to plan your next dive trip! There are some great choices in January, from swimming with orcas in the Arctic to whale shark diving in one of the world’s newest liveaboard hotspots. Here are our picks for five great January dive destinations.”

Read my latest article for Scuba Diver Life: Five great January dive destinations.

Unmissable Micronesia Wrecks

“Micronesia scuba diving has everything a diver could wish for; from thriving reefs to coral-encrusted WWII wrecks, plenty of large marine life and tiny colourful critters. Palau and Truk Lagoon are the places to go if you’re a fan of wreck diving, with numerous wrecks on offer.”

Read Unmissable Micronesia Wrecks to discover my top wreck dives in Micronesia. There’s something for every diver at this wreck diving mecca!

Best Scuba Diving Liveaboards for Single Travellers

“Travelling on your own is a great way to meet people and there are a number of liveaboards with single cabins just perfect for your next vacation. These liveaboards offer safaris at some of the best dive destinations around the world and have a variety of onboard facilities to choose from. Here are our top liveaboards for single travellers.”

Find out more in my latest article: Best Scuba Diving Liveaboards for Single Travellers

6 Unbeatable Drift Diving Destinations

“There’s nothing like a dive with ripping current; coral whizzing by, a frenzy of fish and little critters trying to hide from the current. Drift diving really is one of the most exhilarating types of diving on offer. There are some great liveaboard diving destinations where you can dive in and enjoy the ride.”

Find out more in my latest article for Scubadivermag: 6 Unbeatable Drift Diving Destinations

Best Places to Dive with Whale Sharks

“Whale sharks are the largest species of shark and can grow to over 12 meters long, weighing in at a huge 21 tonnes. They are found at a variety of top diving destinations and are an easy shark to swim with, making them popular with divers and snorkelers alike.Find out more in my latest article.”

Read my latest article for Dive In: Best Places to Dive with Whale Sharks