Category for underwater diving, be it free diving, scuba diving, and also snorkeling.
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Reef-safe sunscreen for snorkeling in Mexico?
We will be taking a cruise to Cozumel soon, and plan to do some snorkeling. I've seen several sites mention that the Mexican government requires "reef-safe" biodegradable sunscreen to snorkel their ...
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Which diving center in Thailand is providing shark diving in summer?
I am searching for dive centers which offer shark diving in Asia in summer and read may I find them in Thailand. As it can cost a notable amount of money for me to travel there and come back I want to ...
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Is Sydney good for scuba diving? [closed]
I'm heading over to Sydney soon and would like to get some dives in locally while staying in the city. I'm interested in diving specifically near or not to far from central sydney, either shore or ...
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Techniques to prevent eye pressure buildup and bleeding through eyes when snorkeling and scuba diving? [closed]
I know of techniques to prevent and relieve ear pressure buildup (or more precisely, ways to equalize Eustachian tube pressure with the outside pressure). But how about techniques to relieve or even ...
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Is there any visibility and currents database/website for scuba divers?
I am looking for a database/website that allows looking up currents and visibility information for global (or at least Asian) dive sites.
To find this information without such a site is a true ...
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Is there anyone who has tried diving in Mozambique or has useful information about? [closed]
I am a qualified diver and interested in diving in the new remote waters like African beaches but I couldn't find enough information about diving accommodations in these areas. I only found these ...
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Dive shop availability and cost in Phuket and Koh Tao, Thailand
I'm planning on visiting Koh Tao to go diving, however I am after a weight harness before going diving. Rather than buy one in the UK and carry it around with me, I was planning on buying one while ...
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Can you get to Mooloolaba by public transport from Brisbane, and return, to do an afternoon dive on HMAS Brisbane?
The HMAS Brisbane was scuttled off Mooloolaba in 2005, and is now a well regarded wreck dive and marine reserve. Several dive operators run trips there, and for much of the year they do both morning ...
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Are there good dive spots easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur, without flying?
Somewhat annoyingly, Malaysia Airlines Enrich miles expire after 3 years from being earnt, and are not extended by subsequent flights with them. Because of this, I have a reasonable amount of miles ...
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Any good scuba diving on Ko Samui, Thailand?
For my upcoming trip to Thailand, are there any good scuba diving spots on Ko Samui? We'll be there in March of 2013.
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Can you get to South West Rocks by public transport?
I'd like to dive the apparently amazing Fish Rock Cave in northern NSW. This video should give an idea of what the fuss is about - who wouldn't want to swim through an island with all those fish and ...
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Where is the coldest commercial diving site?
When I did my diving course, I was told that it was much easier diving in warm waters so if you finish your course in colder seas, you don't have to have a diving skill check before your recreational ...
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What is a good place in Goa to stay with a beach and scuba diving?
We are going to Goa with small children and are trying to find a nice beach resort, but with a decent dive shop, so that the adults could also do some diving. Any ideas?
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Diving in the Andamans
Which diving operator has the best PADI (or SSI) instructors in the Andaman islands?
I'm planning on taking an Open Water course (either PADI or SSI) there and would like to know which company has ...
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Shark diving: Where can I do it in Europe or South America?
I'm looking for some popular places for shark diving in Europe (is this possible at all, never heard of it) and South America. Do I need any special swimming skills or can I do this as a tourist?
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What is the best base town to look for a 3-4 day scuba diving trip for the Great Barrier Reef?
I am planning to go for a conference in Cairns in June this year, and I am hoping to do a 3-4 day live-aboard scuba diving trip afterward. There are numerous companies organizing these kind of trips ...
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Snorkeling and beach location for Southern Thailand (Phuket/Krabi) in July?
I will be visiting Southern Thailand in early July. Flights are booked into Phuket International airport.
Can you recommend an island or beach resort for this time of year? Or given the monsoon, is ...
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When is the best time to go shark diving in Cape Town (Gansbaai)
When is the best time to see great white sharks while cage diving at Gansbaai? I'm interested to know when they're most active and when the water has the best visibility.
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What places offer both good scuba diving and surfing?
It seems like most places are either good for surfing or diving, but not both. Purely anecdotally, it seems like the clearer the water, the smaller the waves are. I'm an intermediate level surfer ...
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How does the scuba diving compare between Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay?
As part of my idea for taking the train from Sydney to Brisbane, and stopping on the way, I'm thinking of stopping off in one of Coffs Harbour or Byron Bay. I'd probably pause for a couple of days, ...
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Two months in the Caribbean - With Diving Available
I am searching for some simple accommodation on some Caribbean islands, in Costa Rica, Panama or similar to stay for 2 months. It should be near to the beach, and I'd like to learn diving, so a diving ...
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Snorkeling in southern Japan?
Are there any good snorkeling sites around Kyushu in southern Japan? Is it warm enough to do this in April? (Context: newbie snorkelers... one or two days. Preferably not an island outside of Kyushu.)
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Recommendations for snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef
I'm going to Australia in January with my girlfriend. It's the first time she's visited Australia and one thing we really want to do is to see the Great Barrier Reef.
We'd prefer to snorkel, rather ...
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What are the most diverse places to go snorkeling in Hawaii for fish and coral?
I'm thinking Oahu and Big Island specifically, but if you have strong recommendations for snorkeling on other Hawaiian islands, I'll try to make my way over to those ones too!
For me, diversity is ...
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Diving safety in Australia
I'm going to Australia next October and I was wondering if it is safe to go diving (near Cairns) even though it will be my first time doing so. Should I take a course locally before the trip?
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Eco touring/diving in Malaysia
I've been SCUBA diving in KotaKina Balu. It was my intent to go to Sipidan, but couldn't make it, so I stayed in KKB. I'm looking at a return trip to Malaysia for some more diving, but also want an ...
