Laura Studarus is a writer, traveler, and PADI AmbassaDiver. Sometimes she can go several hours without a cup of tea. You can read her work in Shondaland, BBC Travel, Wired, and History.com. When she’s not in the water looking for manta rays, she’s probably at home with Kyoto, her black cat that moonlights as a comedian.
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Owned and operated by veteran Kevin Canada, this Honolulu dive center pairs strict safety protocols with personalized care and upscale convenience.
From pioneering manta night dives to offering family-friendly programs, this PADI Five Star resort has been sharing Hawaii’s “aloha spirit” with divers since 1981.
VIP Diving nabbed seven Readers’ Choice awards in the dive operator category this year, including Attention to Safety, Quality of Training and Courses, Best Overall, Quality of Facilities, Quality of Staff, and Quality of Dive Boats.
This beloved Key Largo dive resort earned top honors for its friendly staff, great facilities, and relaxed Florida Keys vibe.
Venturing into cold water for the first time? Consider the very accessible Catalina Island and enjoy this step-by-step guide to making the most of this famed diving locale.