Best. Day. Ever.

Upon negative entry on the last dive, I looked down and saw it. A whale shark. I was excited, my heart was pounding in happiness, I used 1500psi so fast. I told myself to calm down or I would use my air fast. The whale shark circled Roca Partida five times during our dive with such grace and effortless swimming. BEST. DAY. EVER. –

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We Made So Many Amazing Dive Friends from Around the World

We saw everything from beautiful giant mantas who flirted with and engaged with all the divers to playful dolphins that were just as engaging to multiple species of shark. The water and the formations under it were stunning.

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In My Thirty-Seven Years as a Marine Biologist, I Have Never Had Three Days Such an Action-Packed Encounter.

Oh my god! What an experience! It is so obvious that the staff love their job and enjoy sharing this experience with their guests. Even the captain is completely accessible and interacts with the group. He even put out a parade with the dolphins at the end of the day.  We were reminded multiple times […]

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The Thrill of a Lifetime

I’m staying motionless getting some great video and it keeps coming and coming right at me… I’m waiting for it to veer left or right as it’s a big ocean, but finally, I have to tuck my legs up into myself as I have nowhere to go. The manta passes directly below me and with one quick wing flap spanks me on the ass with enough force to move me up a few feet.

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