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Filling My Cup in Pensacola

A solo traveler’s guide to epic scuba diving, incredible nature and one of Florida’s most historic and charming towns

Anse Chastanet Resort
Discover why Anse Chastanet Resort in St. Lucia earned six Readers Choice Awards for exceptional diving and an unforgettable island experience.
Readers Pick: 3 Top Dive Destinations for 2026
See where divers picked as the top three best destinations in our 2025 Readers Choice awards. Discover big wrecks, wild drift diving, macro photography and shallow reefs with gardens of elkhorn coral.
Discover Fort Lauderdale’s Scuba Diving Secrets with Sea Experience
Unlock Fort Lauderdale’s hidden underwater world! With the award-winning team at Sea Experience as your guide, you can make daily scuba diving or snorkeling excursions to nearby reefs and wrecks.
Diving Florida's Ginnie Springs
For crystal-clear waters and temperatures that are consistent all year round, Florida divers know Ginnie Springs can't be missed. Here's what to expect at this local fan fave.
Ash to Artifact: Saint-Pierre’s Underwater Ghost Town
Within minutes, the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée turned Saint-Pierre, Martinique, from a thriving port city into ruins.
This Mozambique Dive Lodge Is Making Waves in Conservation
At Nuarro Lodge, protecting the ocean is a community effort. But it doesn't stop there. See how they're making changes under and above the surface.
One Week in Komodo Reminded Me Why I Dive
Between corals dancing with light, upside-down jellyfish and real ginger tea, seven days of Komodo diving transformed exhaustion into the peace and wonder I desperately needed.