A little story behind Bahamas Master
We are proud of our vessels: they are our and your home. In this series of blogs “a little story behind”, we will go back in time and see where the boats came from. This time around, let’s look at the story behind Bahamas Master. Our lovely vessel, as the name makes clear, is operating […]
More Leopard Shark Research Expeditions
Are you a fan of leopard sharks and do you want to make a difference? In Thailand, we have teamed up with the Phuket-based NGO Oceans For All and are now offering you the chance to join us on two special Leopard Shark Research Expeditions onboard The Phinisi. What are the leopard shark research expeditions […]
Best Dive Sites In Solomon Islands
Remote and truly beautiful, Solomon Islands is a diver’s dream destination. Part of the Coral Triangle, with a staggering diversity of marine species, coral, and dive sites, it somehow remains one of the least dived areas of the world. As the country is relatively new to tourism, The Solomons are often called ‘the South Pacific […]
Prinz Eugen – The Wrecks of the Nuclear Fleet
When joining a Bikini Atoll diving itinerary, Prinz Eugen is often the first dive of the trip. After all, she’s right there in Kwajalein Atoll, nice and shallow, the perfect check dive for the trip ahead. But how did she get here, and what is she like to dive? Wreck Stats Prinz Eugen is an […]
The Blue Holes of The Bahamas
The Bahamas may be best known for high adrenalin shark diving, but there is much more to see in this Caribbean paradise! The perfect itinerary to discover Bahamian wonders are our 7 and 10 night Wrecks, Blue Holes and Sharks itineraries. As the name suggests, these itineraries have some exciting shark diving at Tiger Beach. […]
Diving Thailand in COVID. Reef Renaissance?
For most of 2020 and the first half of 2021, many countries around the world have been in lockdown. Governments have been restricting people’s international movements. All the while, The Phinisi and The Junk have been diving Thailand in COVID relatively undisturbed. Is there a positive effect to all this? What Happened In The Early […]
The Best Dive Sites In The Bahamas: Our Top 5
Our guests often ask us what are the best dive sites in the Bahamas. It’s a tricky question and, just like a parent, you really can’t have a favourite. Or more truthfully, it depends on the day. It can depend on the conditions, which marine life decides to show, and what you might personally want from […]
Is This Thailand’s Best Dive Site?
The Similan and Surin Islands offer some of Thailand’s finest diving and certainly deserve to be on your bucket list. Tucked away nearly 10km east of the Surin Islands is Richelieu Rock. Certainly it’s spectacular, but is it Thailand’s best dive site? The Junk’s own Renske Lauterbach makes her case. This large solitary limestone seamount […]
Silliest diving mistakes
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Bikini Atoll and the Marshall Islands
Bikini Atoll is in the Marshall Islands and is likely on the list of least visited places on earth. It’s certainly one of the least visited places that people have actually heard of. Luckily for you, Master Liveaboards have a dive vessel operating there. This makes it easier for you become part of the exclusive […]
