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At UnderwaterAsia.info, we really appreciate just how special Asia really is, with its diversity of coral & marine life, its beautiful underwater landscapes, unchallenged variety of dive spots and friendly, caring people.
We aim to bring awareness, through information, to diving enthusiasts worldwide. Our inspiration is to provide an information resource for divers that covers all aspects of Asia
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tulamben -Liberty Dive Resort? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called How does Pulau Weh compare to Komodo? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
I was lucky enough to dive Pulau Weh recently. It' an excellent spot for big fish. The island is surrounded by deeper water and is a place...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called where to go in Indonesia?? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
There's loads of places you can go. In Kalimantan, there is some incredible diving around Derawan and Sangalaki. Also on Sulawesi, you are...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Dive equpiment on flights... in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Firstly, it's worth checking with a few airlines, not just the cheapest. Some do allow you extra baggage, some don't and it may work out...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sipadan, Bunaken or liveaboard? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
You are most welcome. The downside of the Togian Islands is that they take quite an effort to get to. Its also what makes them so great and...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sipadan, Bunaken or liveaboard? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Dahab & Utila have some nice diving but IMHO, I think you will be impressed with any of the places you mentioned when compared to either of...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Snorkelling holiday locations? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
You could do a lot worse than a trip to ether Indonesia or the Philippines. Between them, they have over 20,000 islands to choose from. It...
about 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Total Beginner Diving School in Ko Tao or Ko Lipe in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Quero's right, there is no need to go to Ko Tao just to get your dive cert if you really want to go to Ko Lipe. Here...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called The Big One - Best diving in SE Asia in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
I've heard of a place called Eastern Fields, an atoll between PNG and Australia. Only one liveaboard goes there a couple of times a year as...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Diving in Malaysia, Indonesia, or Thailand in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
In Thailand, the best (and most popular) dive bases where you can look for work are:...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 2 must see Sharm sites needed in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
The best sites are in Ras Mohammed National Park at the tip of the Sinai peninsula, but dive centres normally require you to be an advanced...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Becoming a divemaster on Bali! in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
The Gilis islands are great little islands with a nice atmosphere and with lots of divers & students, which is great for your Divemaster...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Sipidan or Bunaken/Manado (sulawesi), What would you choose? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
I would also put in another vote for Bunaken. They are both fantastic dive spots, but you say yourself that you have been to Sipadan twice,...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called owd+aowd in phil-nes in jan, where cheap but not overcrowded & touristic? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
I agree. Don't focus on doing incredible diving for now, focus on safety and quality of tuition. Once you are a confident, well trained...
over 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Divemaster Koh Tao or GIli Trawangan in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Both Ko Tao and the Gilis are good options for a divemaster course. There are places with better diving, but that's possibly not the most...
over 2 years ago
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