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ZuBlu's Dive Annual - when and where to dive in 2025

Trying to plan your dive holidays for 2025, and which dive destinations you’ll cross off your bucket list? Trying to figure out dive seasons around the world - when and where to scuba dive - is an important but time-consuming part of the holiday planning process. So, to help narrow down your choices, we’ve put together a guide to the very best dive destinations to visit for every month of the year.

Apr 22, 2025

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The best dive sites in the world

As devoted adventurers, scuba divers are always looking for the next mind-blowing underwater experience. Whether it’s swimming with manta rays, finding rare frogfish, or simply ...

Aug 09, 2024

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The world’s best liveaboards

A dive liveaboard could be designed by industry experts, crewed by Cousteau himself, and feature every facility imaginable, but it’s the seal of approval from every day divers ...

Jul 11, 2025

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Marine life

The world's best places to dive with manta rays - chosen by ZuBlu's dive experts

The best places in the world to dive and swim with manta rays including when and where to see them....

Sep 18, 2026

Muck diving critter list

Dive into the fascinating world of muck critters and learn about some of the ocean's coolest and ...

Apr 24, 2026

Frogfish 101 - a guide for scuba divers and photographers

Take a look at one of the ocean’s weirdest critters – the frogfish. Discover where to find them,...

Apr 24, 2026

Where to dive with whale sharks in Southeast Asia and the Maldives

Looking for an encounter with the world's biggest fish? Then Southeast Asia and the Maldives are the...

Aug 14, 2025

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Raja Ampat's best dive sites - and how to dive them

Raja Ampat is world-renowned for its exceptional reefs and extraordinary marine biodiversity. From ...

Oct 07, 2026

Liveaboard itineraries in Raja Ampat

A liveaboard journey through Raja Ampat can take you from the famous reefs and manta cleaning ...

Oct 07, 2026

How to get to remote dive destinations in Indonesia

The scattered islands of Indonesia may not be as isolated as they once were, but negotiating this ...

Sep 22, 2026

Recommended liveaboards for divers traveling solo

Are you travelling solo on your next liveaboard dive holiday and want to keep the costs down? At ...

Jun 10, 2026

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Ocean conservation

New whale shark study reveals Indonesia’s role in migrations

A decade-long satellite tracking study has revealed one of the clearest pictures yet of how whale ...

May 07, 2026

Where in the world do the whale sharks go? Researching the Rhincodon

Find out more about whale sharks, and how you can participate in research and help to unlock the ...

Mar 18, 2025

Addu and Fuvahmulah declared UNESCO biosphere reserves

While 2020 has been a challenging year for most people, it’s provided some welcome relief for the ...

Sep 26, 2024

Fuvahmulah tiger sharks ID

Taken the plunge with Fuvahmulah’s tiger sharks in the last five years? If so, Fuvahmulah Dive ...

Sep 26, 2024

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News & opinion

ZuBlu Awards 2023

For many of us, Christmas and the New Year is a time of reflection and celebration, and what better ...

Jan 16, 2025

Is gender specific scuba gear worth it for women divers?

Are you in the market for gender specific scuba gear? If so, this is your article. We’ll walk you ...

Jan 03, 2025

Scuba diving after a COVID-19 infection

Have you or a diver you know been affected by COVID-19? Learn how and when it's safe to dive again ...

Sep 26, 2024

Sustainable swimwear brands to kickstart your summer

Fast-fashion swimwear is unsustainable. Kick-start your summer with sustainable swimwear that looks ...

Sep 26, 2024

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Diving to inspire you in 2023

Each New Year brings the prospect of new underwater adventures, but as ever narrowing down your ...

Dec 05, 2024

Join the ZuBlu community

Join our community and get special offers, scuba diving travel news, and more, straight to your ...

Sep 26, 2024

2021 Dive guide

Month-by-month guide of world-class dive destinations for 2021. So all you have to do it sit back ...

Sep 26, 2024

What to see and when - a free guide to the best diving experiences

Planning a dive holiday but not sure when and where to go? Why not start with what you’d like to ...

Sep 26, 2024

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Featured insights

ZuBlu's Dive Annual - when and where to dive in 2025

The best dive sites in the world

The world’s best liveaboards

Marine life

Destination inspiration

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Ocean conservation

News & opinion

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