On a liveaboard trip, you're bound to run into a whole cast of characters. Take enough of these trips, and some of their behaviors start to look a little... familiar.

Packing is a skill. But there's a huge difference between packing for, say, a weeklong European tour and a liveaboard dive trip. Here are eight things you should never leave behind.

The last thing you want is for a forgotten essential to put a damper on your next liveaboard vacation. Print this out before your next trip to help ensure you leave nothing behind.

A diver's journey to the Galapagos Islands aboard a small expedition ship. Diving with sharks, turtles, sea lions, rays and other tropical fish.

Dreaming of remote reefs, big pelagic thrills, or indulgent luxury dives? We’ve got the scoop that will jumpstart your next adventure!

A quick look at new gear to bring on your next dive trip.

Liveaboards are essentially mobile hotels that whisk divers away to otherwise hard-to-reach dive spots. Some go above and beyond to bring upscale comforts along for the ride—here's what to expect.

PADI Pro Annie Crawley answers a reader's questions about their first boat dive. Want to know what to bring onboard or don't know how much to tip the crew? Make sure to read this before your first trip.

From vibrantly colored reefs in the Maldives to centuries-old temples in Sri Lanka (and so much more), here's why a land-and-sea combo could be one of the dreamiest vacations you've taken.