Diving in the Philippines is magical. The warm, clear waters of the Philippines are luxuriant with pristine reefs and some of the most diverse and exotic marine life to be found anywhere. The archipelago is home to more than 3000 species of fish and 448 species of coral (compared to 700 species of fish and 100 species of coral in the entire Caribbean). click here to read more

The Aqua One was conceived and built to meet the needs of serious divers who expect the best. The Aqua One is modern, beautifully decorated, and as comfortable as a fine hotel. The Aqua One has accommodations for 16 passengers in 8 air-conditioned staterooms. All rooms are fitted with standard queen or twin sized beds, carpeted and tastefully furnished. click here to read more

Whale sharks in your face. Mantas circling above your head close enough to touch. Sea lions dive bombing and nipping at your fins. Hammerhead sharks. Morays, morays, morays. Jacks and barracudas schooling. Dolphins. Giant jawfish found nowhere else. 100+ vis. Bathtub warm water. Bright blue skies and calm blue seas. Exotic. Exciting. And just a two-hour flight from Los Angeles click here to read more

Click here to see Evan's video of the little critters in La Paz
Click here to see Evan's video of Whale Skarks and bigger critters in La Paz

Photo by Norm Vexler

Palau is home to over 700 species of corals and over 1300 species of fish. This is testament to the fact that the warm tropical waters of Palau have the most diverse marine life anywhere in Micronesia. There are more than 60 dive sites and 60 wrecks. Some of the dive sites we will visit are the world famous Blue Corner, Big Drop-Off, Yellow Wall, the Blue Holes. We will also visit Chandelier Cave, World War II wrecks, and a special treat, Devil Fish City, a dive site not on the usual schedule. The critters you will see range from manta rays, sharks, mandarin fish, Napoleon wrasse, and arranged just for us, the deep water nautilus. click here to learn more about Palau!

Brand-new and beautiful! Kasawari Lembeh Resort is the newest, most luxurious dive resort in the Lembeh Strait, the world-renowned capital of exotic underwater critters. Just opened this August, Kasawari has been designed to please and pamper the most discerning diver. click here to read more