Darwin’s Arch: The Pinnacle of Galápagos Diving

A large school of scalloped hammerhead sharks swimming together in blue water at Darwin Island, Galápagos.

If you’re serious about big-animal diving, Darwin’s Arch is probably on your list already, and for good reason. Out here, 1000km offshore, the blue water is alive with hammerheads, mobulas, and, in season, whale sharks. The arch above water may have collapsed in 2021, but don’t worry: the underwater terrain is exactly the same, and […]

Whale Sharks & Manta Rays: Why the Maldives Is a Diver’s Paradise

Whale Sharks & Manta Rays: Why the Maldives Is a Diver’s Paradise

The Maldives is one of the few places on Earth where encounters with whale sharks and manta rays are a year-round possibility. This archipelago of pristine atolls doesn’t just offer beautiful backdrops; it provides the ideal, plankton-rich conditions in which these magnificent, gentle giants thrive. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover why liveaboard diving in […]

Life Below Deck: Crew Diaries from Indonesia

Indo Master crew sharing a laugh on the bridge

Welcome Aboard: What You Don’t See (Yet) When you join Indo Master, your day might start with coffee on the sun deck or slipping into your wetsuit for the first dive. But long before you wake up, the Indonesia liveaboard diving crew has already been at work. You’ll hear the soft clatter of tanks being […]

10 Interesting Facts about Galápagos

Galapagos, Bartolome Island

Everybody loves an interesting fact, especially when it’s about a place you are going to visit. Or indeed, have already visited. In other blogs we gave readers some insight into Bikini Atoll and the Marshall Islands, one of the most unique places on earth, and interesting facts about Chuuk. The Galápagos Islands, though, are competing […]

Diving Palau with Master Liveaboards: An Owner’s Perspective

Diving Palau with Master Liveaboards

Sometimes, the best adventures begin with a spontaneous decision. After weeks of talking about diving in Palau from behind my desk at the Master Liveaboards sales and marketing office, I noticed a rare last-minute spot had opened on board the Palau Siren. It didn’t take much convincing. I booked myself onto the 7-night trip and packed […]

Scuba Diving in Myanmar

The Mergui Archipelago is a hidden gem of the Andaman Sea. It has breathtaking underwater landscapes, untouched dive sites, and an exclusive diving experience away from the crowds. Diving from a liveaboard means that you really get the best scuba diving in Myanmar. With over 800 islands spread across 12,000 km² of crystal-clear waters, this […]