From vibrantly colored reefs in the Maldives to centuries-old temples in Sri Lanka (and so much more), here's why a land-and-sea combo could be one of the dreamiest vacations you've taken.

Liveaboards provide unique opportunities for immersive diving experiences. These expeditions take things one step further and invite guests to participate in marine research while they explore.

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Ready to book your first (or next) liveaboard dive adventure? Here are the questions you should ask.

Swim with massive humpback whales in the Dominican Republic! A breathtaking, up-close encounter with an energetic calf puts on an adorable show.

Guests are treated like family, the yachts are well-appointed, and the itineraries are packed with underwater surprises and once-in-a-lifetime encounters.

For landlubbers, Happy Hour means enjoying an adult beverage, but for this diver, a thrilling, 60-minute shark encounter is a much bigger adrenaline rush.

A Turks & Caicos Aggressor II liveaboard itinerary is a vacation that can be enjoyed by you, your dive buddy, your whole family, or group - including new divers.

The global liveaboard company — which is a Green Fins partner — puts sustainable beliefs into action. In 2018, Explorer Ventures was the first liveaboard company in the world to be accredited as a “symbiotic partner” with Green Fins, a joint initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme and the Reef-World Foundation.