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“I Used to Be Terrified…”: When Apprehension Gives Way to Passion   Knowledge, techniques, and statistics are powerful tools for managing fear, as we’ve explored in the previous articles of our Overcoming Scuba Diving Fears series. But sometimes, the most powerful inspiration comes from somewhere else: from knowing that others, just like you, stood at

Looking Down with Confidence: Turning the Abyss into Your Playground   In our journey of Overcoming Scuba Diving Fears, there is one fear that is perhaps the most primal and visual: the fear of depths (bathophobia). It’s that overwhelming feeling of looking down into an endless blue expanse and seeing no bottom. Our brain, accustomed

Mastering Your Personal Space: Turning the Mask into a Window, Not a Prison   “I’m not sure I can get used to the feeling of something on my face,” or “The thought of being surrounded by water makes me feel a bit smothered.” These are very real and honest statements we often hear at Amadive.

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: