Liveaboard Diving

Liveaboard diving has become one of the most popular recreations in the country. However, it is more popular for its strange name. Liveaboard usually refers to the practice of living aboard a boat. However, in tourism market, liveaboard diving means diving at out-of-the-way spots, which can only be accessed by using diving boats.

Liveaboard diving programs offers an opportunity to commit time in exploring underwater treasures while spending an open water travel. Aboard a boat or a luxurious yacht, these programs offer the opportunity to enjoy a number of dives in a day while staying at an exotic diving spot for a number of nights. This type of tourism or diving packages includes meals as well as catering for some form of evening recreations while in the boat. This is particularly a hit to avid divers since it enables them to enjoy more exotic diving locations which mean diverse diving opportunities.

This form of diving is usually done on the world’s most beautiful yet untapped scuba locations. However, these locations require you to endure long boat rides. But the effort of getting there will be worth it. Liveaboard locations are truly breathtaking. Here are some of the diving spots that offer Liveaboard opportunities.

Fiji. In many ways, Fiji makes a great host for liveaboard diving sites and cruises. It provides exclusive accommodations, which means less crowd, peace and quiet. The Koro Sea and the Blight Water is particularly magnificent both in its seascapes and diverse marine life.

Indonesia. Liveaboard cruises are offered in Banda, Komodo, Raja Ampat and Sulawesi. A diving charter in these seemingly untapped territories allows you to witness diverse wonders of nature above and below the waves.

Maldives. With over 1,000 islands to explore, Maldives offers limitless options for liveaboard programs. Ranging from affordable to luxurious liveaboard accommodations, this tropical region allows you to witness big schools of fish and for up to 26 coral tolls.

Myanmar and Thailand. Diving in Burma banks has never been made more exciting. Liveaboard cruising and diving programs are now featuring the beautiful country of Myanmar and Thailand. In wide ranges of price options, you can experience varying intensities of encountering diverse marine life and enormous sharks and manta rays in these countries. The great thing about these countries is that they are not usually crowded by tourist divers, which brings more thrill in enjoying the solitude of witnessing the underwater treasures.

Experiencing liveaboard diving is a great way of encountering new and exotic vacation destinations at whole new level. However, when you plan to do some liveaboard adventure; there are several factors that must be considered to for your comfort, security and safety.  Chartering a modern boat is advised. It comes complete with equipment and amenities that will attend to your needs. It can also offer the comfort and luxuries that may compensate for your being confined in a limited space. Choosing an old boat is quite risky for two reasons. Although they are relatively cheaper when rented, there are some chances that you may be driven by an unlicensed captain and the boat may be lacking some precautionary preparations in cases of emergency. It is definitely wise to make sure that the boast that you will be rented has enough lifejackets for everyone aboard. Also, make sure that first aid kits and various important medicines are also aboard. Make sure that all communication lines are working. Lastly, make sure that the program comes with personnel who can address diver-specific problems such as stings and bites of poisonous marine life.