How often do scuba divers get left behind?
Every year you hear the story of divers being left behind in the water. It always makes the news headlines and has even inspired Hollywood with blockbusters like “Open Water”. But in reality, how often do scuba divers get left behind? And what can you do to prevent it? Reasons There are several reasons as […]
What is coral?
From a distance, it often looks like mossy rock or bone. Up close it appears to be covered in tiny flowers. So what is coral? Let’s look at it under a microscope Firstly, what you generally see as coral is not ‘a’ single individual. Rather it is a huge collection of corals. Each of those […]
Olive sea snakes in the Eastern Banda Sea
Seeing a sea snake underwater is quite a sight. They are both relatively rare and majestic. On our Southern Forgotten Islands or Eastern Banda Sea itineraries you will visit dive sites such as Manuk and Gunung Api. These places are so pretty but what makes them extraordinary is the amount of Olive sea snakes you […]
All you need to know about The Philippines
You are contemplating a scuba diving liveaboard. The Philippines caught your eye, but you don’t really know much about the archipelago. Luckily for you, here is our “All you need to know about the Philippines” blog. Why is it called The Philippines? Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, during his expedition in 1542, named the […]
Komodo Dragons
No visit of Komodo National Park in Indonesia is complete without a visit to see the most remarkable inhabitants of the park. That is of course Varanus komodoensis, better known as the ‘Komodo Dragons’. Komodo has a rich marine ecosystem. The area is at the convergence of strong currents flowing from both the Pacific and […]
The shy thresher shark
When you dive in Malapascua, you will get the chance to see the shy thresher shark. Sightings are almost on a daily basis which is extraordinary for this less-known and sheepish shark. There is no way you will not recognise it. This shark stands out! What a tail! The tail is what makes this particular […]
A Year of Master Liveaboards
Master Liveaboards, as we know it, is celebrating its first year of existence on the 17th February. But how did a company that started with a tiny little Indonesian boat get to where we are? Well, It’s been, shall we say, an interesting year. A year that we will not really be sad to leave […]
What is this fish?
You surface from an amazing dive having seen a fish you’ve never seen before; what is this fish? Sod’s law, you didn’t have your camera with you and so the only record you have is your memory. You’re trying to describe it. But other than “fish-like” and “grey-silver coloured”, you just cannot find the right […]
What does it take to be a cruise director?
So you have decided to make the big jump and are looking at turning your passion of scuba diving to an actual career. To help you along we’ve asked Isa, our HR manager, to give some tips. She has shared some of the essential skills we, as a liveaboard company, look for. So do you have […]
Discover Palau
Palau is one of the lesser-known countries in the world. Ask your friends and see if they can point to it on a map…or even if they have heard of it. For us, it’s one of the best diving destinations in the world. So it’s time for you discover its secrets and surprising facts. Small […]
