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With 800+ exceptional resorts and liveaboards to choose from, you can travel green while exploring the big blue.","Book your next scuba diving holiday",[149,152,155],{"linkUrl":150,"linkText":151},"\u002Fterms-conditions","Terms & Conditions",{"linkUrl":153,"linkText":154},"\u002Fterms-of-website-use","Terms of use",{"linkUrl":156,"linkText":157},"\u002Fprivacy-policy","Privacy Policy",{"title":159,"slug":160,"url":161,"entryType":162,"date":163,"lastUpdated":164,"banner":165,"coverImage":166,"category":167,"author":169,"introduction":175,"tags":176,"articleContent":177,"featuredArticles":290,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":316},"Who should join a liveaboard trip?","who-should-join-a-liveaboard-trip","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fwho-should-join-a-liveaboard-trip","newArticle","17 Dec 2021","25 Sep 2024","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FLiveaboard-diving\u002FLiveaboard-diving-Raja-Ampat-Indonesia-Banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FLiveaboards\u002FOndina\u002FOndina-Liveaboard-03.jpg",{"title":80,"slug":168},"destination-inspiration",{"firstName":170,"lastName":171,"authorSubtitle":172,"shortHighlight":173,"photo":174},"Matt","Oldfield","Co-founder, dive travel expert","\u003Cp>Matthew has explored many of the world’s top dive destinations, as a photographer, dive guide and author. He is our resident expert at finding the perfect dive resort, the right time of year to encounter marine life, and destinations with the best street food to dive into!\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FMattGlobal\u002F100\u002FMatt-staff.png?d=1720563736","With incredible dive safaris gaining in popularity, more and more trips are becoming available. And, while liveaboards might seem like the high-octane pastime of pro divers, with so many choices on offer, there is in fact an ideal itinerary for every guest - and you’re guaranteed to find something that suits your budget and personal travel style.",[],[178,181,194,200,202,216,220,222,234,238,240,253,255,259,261,266,270,272,284,288],{"type":179,"text":180},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>With incredible dive safaris gaining in popularity, more and more trips are becoming available. And, while liveaboards might seem like the high-octane pastime of pro divers, there is in fact an ideal itinerary for every guest - whatever your budget and personal travel style.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read on to learn if you should consider a liveaboard for your next dive trip or click here to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fliveaboard-diving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discover more about liveaboard diving\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":182,"source":183,"text":27},"featuredArticle",["Reactive",184],[185],{"title":186,"slug":187,"url":188,"entryType":162,"date":189,"lastUpdated":190,"banner":191,"coverImage":192,"category":80,"introduction":193},"The ultimate guide to liveaboard diving in 2025","liveaboard-diving","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fliveaboard-diving","11 Dec 2020","21 May 2025","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002Fresized-for-cover-Aurora-boat-view-raja.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FLiveaboard-diving\u002FLiveaboard-diving-thumb.jpg","Everything you need to know about liveaboard dive holidays, what to consider when booking a dive safari, and the best liveaboard dive destinations in the world!",{"type":195,"heading":196,"headingType":197,"text":27},"heading","Liveaboard diving for beginners",["Reactive",198],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":179,"text":201},"\u003Cp>If you are hoping to do a course during your liveaboard trip, you should start with finding out whether the boat is PADI or SSI friendly. 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Our travel experts are in direct contact with divers from all over the world and we might just have the perfect person to connect you with! \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":195,"heading":256,"headingType":257,"text":27},"Liveaboards for families and dive groups",["Reactive",258],{"label":199,"value":199,"selected":24},{"type":179,"text":260},"\u003Cp>If you are travelling with family or friends, a chartered voyage might be the best choice. These customisable trips give you some freedom to choose the itinerary, activities, and other details of your journey. 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