Blog

My two new favorite words are “Bait Ball”! We discovered the magic of bait balls during our time there in January. During incoming currents tons of nutrients are swept into the channel.

Our group of intrepid travelers thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Solomon islands. Our voyage on the Bilikiki started in the Russell islands. From day one at Mirror Pond we were enthralled by snorkeling with...

Our Komodo snorkel adventure was a kickin’ trip! We had a blast. Three days in a row of swimming with Mantas, getting up close and personal with Komodo dragons and snorkeling stunning reefs.

Our remarkable voyage from Maumere to Alor included some of the most unique underwater seascapes I’ve seen. Active volcanoes these towering mountains offered dramatic backdrops to our snorkels …

I was fortunate to spend a month in Raja Ampat from January 16-February 11, 2017. Don't hate me, just come with me next time! I escorted two enthusiastic and buoyant groups.  We had charmed voyages. Warm,...

Every time I'm in Raja Ampat I'm filled with awe and a huge appreciation for the beauty of the area. I feel incredibly fortunate to be in a position to escort fellow avid snorkelers to experience reefs systems with voluptuous soft corals and a staggering volume and...

What an epic voyage! There were so many highlights it’s hard to know where to start. Let’s talk Frogfish. Many of us had never seen one, during this trip we saw four gorgeous…

Wakatobi is a snorkeler's wonderland. From the moment you put your head underwater you enter a warm, clear, aquarium. The seascape changes as you swim out. First you encounter sea grass which is a nursery for...

I chartered the luxurious and seriously decadent Carpe Vita for the month of April and operated three consecutive groups. The volume and variety of marine life was astonishing from mating octopus to whale sharks.

So many magical moments on our December expedition on the Pindito.  We had amazingly calm seas, blue skies and fantastic marine encounters. Our super fun and enthusiastic group made the experience extra special. ...

Our group of 15 enthusiastic travelers all agreed that Wakatobi earns a 10 out of 10 when it comes to comfortable accommodations, excellent food and fantastic reefs. None of us wanted to leave after seven happy...

Fijians are some of the friendliest people on the planet. Our group of snorkelers found that reputation to be absolutely true. The warm and welcoming Fijians and healthy reefs makes Fiji a very special destination.

I had to fight from dropping my jaw at the sheer numbers of fish but I needed to keep my snorkel in place! After a full hour with the Mantas I started to wonder who is going to give up first, the snorkelers or the Mantas?