Category Archives: Travel

Deconstructing the Fear of Sharks: Replacing Baseless Dread with Educated Respect Welcome to the first in-depth article in Amadive’s series on Overcoming Scuba Diving Fears. As instructors, we notice a question that always appears in the eyes of our new students: “Are there sharks here?” It’s a completely valid question, nurtured by decades of Hollywood

Overcoming Scuba Diving Fears: Turning Anxiety into Adventure The feeling of floating weightlessly in the deep blue, surrounded by incredible life, is one of the most amazing experiences a person can have. And yet, for many, the thought of descending into that world comes with a bit of anxiety, or even fear. And that is

Vietnam’s Diving Seasons: The Ultimate Planner for Your Adventure “When is the best time to dive in Vietnam?” This is a question the Amadive team gets almost every day. And the answer is always: “It depends on where you want to go!”. Unlike smaller countries, Vietnam stretches over 1,600 km from north to south, with

Diving in the Cham Islands: Where Cultural Heritage Meets Ocean Treasures   Imagine a day that begins with a stroll through the ancient, lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and ends with you hovering weightlessly amidst soft coral gardens in turquoise water. That is the magic of the Cham Islands. More than just a beautiful cluster

Diving in Con Dao: Where Wilderness Meets History   If you’re searching for a diving experience that goes beyond just coral reefs, a place where every dive feels like a true expedition, then Con Dao is the answer. This remote and almost perfectly preserved archipelago is not only one of Vietnam’s healthiest marine ecosystems but

Diving in Phu Quoc: Discovering the Raw Pearl of the Gulf of Thailand   If Nha Trang is the well-known, friendly debutante, then Phu Quoc is the raw pearl—wild, pristine, and full of unexpected discoveries. Located in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc’s underwater ecosystem has a completely different character than

Diving in Nha Trang: Discover the Cradle of Vietnam’s Dive Industry   When veteran divers in Vietnam reminisce about their first dives, the name Nha Trang is almost always mentioned with a special fondness. Situated in one of the world’s most beautiful bays, Nha Trang is more than just a vibrant coastal city; it is

The Complete Guide to Scuba Diving in Vietnam: Discover Southeast Asia’s Hidden Gem When one thinks of diving in Southeast Asia, Thailand or the Philippines might be the first names that come to mind. But nestled along the coast of the South China Sea lies a hidden gem, an underwater paradise waiting to be explored:

Wreck Diving: The Silent Museums of the Ocean Shipwrecks are time capsules, silent museums resting on the seabed, each with a unique story to tell. They are both historical monuments and vibrant artificial reefs teeming with life. The Wreck Adventure Dive in the Advanced Open Water course is your first step into this fascinating world

Night Diving: When the Reef Awakens Imagine hovering in warm water, the sun has set, and your world shrinks to the beam of your dive light. Within that beam, a whole new universe reveals itself. This is the magic of night diving—one of the most fascinating elective dives in the Advanced Open Water course. The

Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB): Dive Like You’re Weightless   If the Deep Dive opens up space and Navigation opens up the path, the Peak Performance Buoyancy (PPB) adventure dive refines how you move through that space. This is the most popular elective dive in the Advanced Open Water course, and for good reason: it’s the

Underwater Navigation: From Follower to Explorer   Have you ever surfaced and wondered, “Where’s the boat?” It’s not a comfortable feeling. Underwater navigation skills are the antidote to that uncertainty. This is the second mandatory dive in the Advanced Open Water course, and it’s perhaps the single most confidence-building skill you can learn. This Amadive