Our 2025 Year in Review
This year, GAS Divers went global—hitting five continents to scout the best trips for our adventurous diving community. It was exhausting, thrilling, and absolutely worth every mile flown.
From scouting future destinations and leading group trips to attending travel shows and diving some truly unforgettable sites, it was a year defined by intention. While much of what we do looks like fun (and yes, there were incredible moments), scouting trips is hands-on, detail-oriented work — and it’s a critical part of how we design the experiences we eventually share with you.
Along the way, we didn’t just scout future adventures—we led multiple group trips, diving alongside our guests and sharing unforgettable experiences both above and below the surface. From long-haul economy flights to early dive mornings, this year reminded us why the effort is worth it. Here’s a look back at where we went, what we learned, and what’s ahead.
Where We’ve Been
This year took us across the globe — sometimes for scouting, sometimes to lead trips, and sometimes both.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Scouted Carnival
👉 Future trip alert: Carnival in Rio – February 2027
Costa Rica – Adreon completed her Divemaster training
Maldives (Central Atolls) – Group trip + unforgettable diving
Munich, Germany – Scouting Oktoberfest
👉 Future trip alert: Oktoberfest – September 2026
Roatan, Honduras – Hosted an incredible group trip
St. Lucia – Scouted for a future group experience
👉 Future trip alert: St. Lucia – October 2026
Travel Shows in Washington DC, Orlando, & LA
Australia – Yes, scouting… and yes, Adreon finally saw a koala 🐨
Solomon Islands – Scouted an off-the-beaten-path destination for a future expedition-style trip
2025 Highlights
- Award Winner! Honored to be recognized by the industry this year with a Reader’s Choice Award!
- Featured in DIVE IN, Scuba Diving, and Go World Travel publications.
- Attended and tabled at the DFW Travel & Adventure Show and The Scuba Show—we’ll be back in 2026!
Some highlights from 2025 were truly unforgettable:
- Diving with tiger sharks — huge moment for our shark-loving divers
- Listening to an active underwater volcano — eerie and amazing
- Visiting Christ the Redeemer in Rio — one of the world’s 7 wonders
- Prost-ing constantly at Oktoberfest — experiencing the festival energy firsthand
- Spotting manta rays & eagle rays in the Maldives
By the Numbers
We literally went around the world! And yes, we did it all in economy—no upgrades, just grit, excitement, and a lot of snacks.
- DFW ↔ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – ~10,460 miles
- DFW ↔ St. Lucia – ~5,232 miles
- DFW ↔ Roatan, Honduras – ~2,634 miles
- DFW ↔ Orlando – ~1,970 miles
- DFW DFW → Malé, Maldives Malé → Munich, Germany → DFW roughly 18,000 miles
- DFW ↔ Solomon Islands ~14,680 miles
Airlines flown: Delta ×4, American ×3, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Fiji Airways, Solomon Airlines, Air Niugini
Languages encountered: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Solomon Islands languages
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Final Thoughts
From long flights and detailed scouting days to leading unforgettable group trips, 2025 was a year built on intention, effort, and community. When we scout, we do it so our travelers can simply show up and enjoy the experience.
Thank you for being part of the GAS Divers community — whether you joined us underwater, followed along from home, or are planning your first trip with us. We can’t wait to see where the next year takes us — together.
– Adreon & Corey
