There are a lot of ways to plan a scuba diving trip—and plenty of companies that can help you get there. So what makes Global Adventures for Scuba Divers (GAS’D) different? When we created GAS’D, we wanted to build the kind of dive travel company we would want to travel with ourselves. One that takes […]
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French Polynesia is enormous, remote and surprisingly diverse. For divers, that’s part of the appeal. French Polynesia diving ranges from drifting through shark-filled passes to exploring hard-coral reefs and watching the blue for dolphins, rays and other pelagic life. Spread across an enormous stretch of the South Pacific, French Polynesia is a place where lush […]
When divers dream about big-animal encounters, it’s easy to start looking halfway around the world. But some of the planet’s most exciting marine megafauna encounters are found right here in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, along the Pacific side of the Americas. Eastern Tropical Pacific diving brings you into an enormous ocean system stretching from Mexico […]
There are few wildlife encounters quite like seeing a whale in the wild. One moment you’re staring at an empty stretch of ocean, and the next a massive back breaks the surface, a plume of breath rises into the air, and everyone on the boat is suddenly very quiet. Whether it’s a blue whale rolling […]
There are some moments underwater that make you forget everything else. A whale glides overhead and suddenly the ocean feels very, very small. A whale shark appears out of the blue, a manta cruises toward a cleaning station, a school of hammerheads materializes in the blue, or a curious sea lion decides your fins look […]
If you’re a scuba diver, Indonesia is the kind of place that can completely change your idea of what underwater biodiversity looks like. From colorful coral reefs and enormous schools of fish to manta rays, sharks, turtles and some of the strangest creatures you’ll ever find on a dive, Indonesia offers an incredible variety of […]
Komodo National Park is one of Indonesia’s most spectacular destinations both above and below the surface. Located in the Indonesian archipelago, the park is famous for its prehistoric-looking Komodo dragons, dramatic volcanic landscapes and exceptional marine biodiversity. Its natural importance earned Komodo National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site status, with the designation recognizing both its […]
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Our Komodo Diving Trip Review: 10 Days in Komodo National Park | GAS Divers
Komodo National Park is one of those places that seems almost too good to be real. Above the water, there are ancient Komodo dragons, rugged volcanic islands, pink beaches, and dramatic viewpoints. Below the surface, Komodo diving is just as impressive—with healthy coral reefs, manta rays, sharks, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, huge schools of fish, […]
Diving in Tulamben reveals a very different side of Bali. Along the island’s quieter northeast coast, black volcanic sand, colorful reefs, fascinating macro life, and one of Bali’s most famous wrecks create a destination that’s just as interesting below the surface as it is above it. During our time in Bali, we had the chance […]
Planning a Bali scuba diving trip can quickly turn into a much bigger adventure. Bali is one of those destinations where the diving is only part of the experience—from incredible marine life and black-sand muck diving to beautiful landscapes, cultural experiences, amazing food, and plenty of opportunities to slow down and relax. We had already […]