Exploring the Philippines’ southern Visayas on a traditional pinisi live-aboard

When the full moon rises high over the mangroves in Yap, it shines down on Colonia Town like a heavenly beacon. And in nature’s spotlight, divers gather at the outdoor pubs to share, what else: beer, food and dive stories. They talk about the ...

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The Mystery Destination is “Palau” Palau is notable for its marine bio-diversity including over 1,300 species of fish and over 700 species of coral but its reputation for "sharks on every dive" is among ...

Famous for its giant monitor lizards, throwbacks to the time when dinosaurs reigned, Komodo Island was once only for the most adventurous of travelers, with its namesake dragons roaming wild and swift currents that toppled outriggers. But the ...

Sea Oddity When the full moon shines on Lombok, large schools of bumphead parrotfish come to feast on the coral around the Gilis. It’s a must-see sight for divers. Just east of Bali across the Lombok Strait, Lombok feels several ...

Sea Oddity Dusk diving in Lembeh Strait to spot the mating antics of the shy, flamboyantly patterned mandarinfish is a must. Just before sunset is the magic hour for mandarin romance, so save your own happy hour for later. The odd ...

Fresh fish — ikan bakar — grilled over coconut husks for a few bucks. Temples hopping with monkeys. Looming volcanoes. Rice fields etched with the precision of typewriter lines into the fertile earth. Bali’s attractions are infinite, and the ...

Your guide to diving the varied waters of the world's largest island.