The Southeast Asia Diving Blog
This blog shares experience-led insights on scuba diving in Southeast Asia, covering dive destinations, underwater photography, gear, and trip planning.
Articles are based on firsthand diving across the region and focus on real conditions, practical decisions, and honest context — whether you’re choosing where to dive next, refining your photography, or preparing for a trip.
New posts are added as destinations are revisited, guides are updated, and fresh perspectives emerge.low our regular scuba diving trips around Southeast Asia to find out where the best dive spots are and the lowdown on what you can expect from each location. We’ll also post useful articles on diving equipment, courses and other hints and tips as well to help you with all your diving needs
🌊 Raja Ampat Liveaboard vs Resort: Which Is Better for Divers?
Raja Ampat liveaboard or resort? Compare dive access, marine life, photography opportunities, costs, and trip style to plan the perfect Raja Ampat diving trip.
🤿 10 Must-Have Dive Accessories Every Traveling Diver Should Carry
Discover 10 must-have dive accessories every traveling diver should pack. Small, essential gear that prevents equipment failures and saves dives on remote trips.
Raja Ampat Packing List for Divers (Liveaboard & Resort Guide)
Complete Raja Ampat packing list for scuba divers. What to bring for liveaboards and resorts — dive gear, photography, health, and travel tips.
🐔 Chicken Reef, Raja Ampat: The Reef That Doesn’t Shout
Complete guide to diving Chicken Reef in Raja Ampat. Marine life highlights, best time to dive, conditions, photography tips, and what to expect in Dampier Strait.
🌊 Dive Insurance vs Travel Insurance
Planning a dive trip to Southeast Asia? Learn the difference between travel insurance and dive insurance, key coverage gaps, and what international travelers should check before departure.
🌊 Rays of Southeast Asia
From manta and mobula rays to stingrays and eagle rays, learn which rays divers see in Southeast Asia, why they’re vulnerable, and how diver behaviour affects them.
🪸 What Divers Get Wrong About Reef-Safe Diving
Reef-safe diving isn’t about products or labels. Learn what actually protects coral reefs in Southeast Asia — from buoyancy and awareness to dive planning and operator choices.
🌊 Sipadan vs Komodo vs Raja Ampat: Choosing the Right World-Class Dive Experience in Southeast Asia
Compare Sipadan, Komodo, and Raja Ampat to find the best dive destination for your style — from intense wall dives to dynamic currents and pristine reefs.
🌏 Is Southeast Asia Still the Best Region for Scuba Diving?
A balanced look at whether Southeast Asia is still the world’s best diving region, comparing biodiversity, cost, crowds, and sustainability.
Hair & Skin Care for Divers
Protect your hair and skin while diving with practical tips for saltwater, sun exposure, liveaboards, and multi-day dive trips.
10 Southeast Asia Dive Sites Under Pressure — And What Divers Should Know
A conservation-focused look at 10 popular Southeast Asia dive sites under pressure from tourism, crowding, and reef stress — plus how divers can dive responsibly.
Deep Dive Series: Atauro Island, Timor-Leste
Discover Atauro Island diving in Timor-Leste — one of Southeast Asia’s most biodiverse reef systems. Learn when to dive, what to see, and why Atauro remains untouched.
🔍📸 Macro vs Wide-Angle Underwater Photography in Southeast Asia
Macro or wide-angle? Learn how to choose the right underwater photography style in Southeast Asia, including best destinations, conditions, gear tips, and travel advice.
🌊 Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Changed How We Explore the Ocean
Explore the life and legacy of Jacques Cousteau — from inventing the Aqua-Lung to inspiring modern diving, underwater filmmaking, and ocean conservation.
🌊 Deep Dive Series: Tubbataha Reefs, Philippines
A deep dive into Tubbataha Reefs, the Philippines’ most pristine marine sanctuary. Dive conditions, marine life, liveaboards, and why protection works
New Year’s Diving Resolutions: Refocusing on What Really Matters Underwater
A personal reflection on returning to diving and setting intentional New Year’s diving resolutions — from skills and photography to conservation and advocacy.
Diving in Indonesia vs the Philippines
Compare diving in Indonesia vs the Philippines, from biodiversity and dive conditions to liveaboards, costs, and photography. Find the best destination for your dive style.
🦈 Types of Sharks Found in Southeast Asia
Discover the types of sharks found in Southeast Asia, how to identify them, where divers see them, shark behavior, safety tips, and conservation insights.
🌊Deep Dive Series: Anilao, Philippines
Discover Anilao, one of Southeast Asia’s top macro diving destinations. Learn about critters, dive conditions, photography tips, and the best time to dive Anilao.
🐙 Best Macro Diving in Southeast Asia: Where to Find the Weird Stuff
Discover the best macro diving in Southeast Asia. From Lembeh and Anilao to Mabul and Dauin, explore where to find rare critters, muck dives, and the weirdest marine life on Earth.