GPS Stops at the Waterline: Marking Remote Dive Sites With iPhone 18 Pro and SeaTouch 6 Pro
No phone gets a GPS fix underwater, so remote-site safety starts at the surface. How to mark a dive site with entry and exit fixes, who owns the VH...
Posts tagged: Dive Travel
Satellite Messaging at Remote Dive Sites: The Surface-Safety Role of iPhone 18 Pro and SeaTouch 6 Pro
Satellite messaging is one line in a remote-site emergency plan, not the plan. Who owns which layer, when an overdue diver becomes a search, what a...
El Niño, Coral Stress, and Dive Travel: How to Update Your Plans
An evidence-led workflow for turning El Niño outlooks into responsible local reef and dive-day decisions without treating climate signals as site f...
Phuket to the Similan Islands: May Liveaboard Guide for Divers
A practical early-May planning guide for divers considering a Phuket to Similan Islands liveaboard before the seasonal national park closure.
International Waters and Scuba Diving: Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities
A practical, non-legal-advice guide to international waters scuba diving rules, including flag-state duties, offshore permits, protected areas, wre...
Should You Rent or Buy Dive Gear? A Practical Guide for Traveling Divers
A decision framework for traveling divers comparing rented scuba gear with personally owned essentials, safety items, and underwater photography ac...
The Ultimate Dive Travel Packing Checklist: Essential Gear and Luggage Optimization
A comprehensive dive travel packing checklist covering must-have safety gear, destination-dependent equipment, personal care essentials, underwater...
The Diver's Retirement Plan: 5 Countries Where You Can Dive and Retire on a Visa
From Raja Ampat to the Azores, these five countries offer retirement-friendly visas and some of the best diving on the planet. Here's how to plan y...
Dive Trip Booking Mistakes: Common Pitfalls to Avoid
Don't let these common dive trip booking mistakes ruin your underwater adventure. Learn about certification requirements, insurance, liveaboard tim...
