Dive Happy is a personal guide to the best scuba diving in South East Asia. Use my in-depth dive travel guides and diving podcast to help plan your next dive trip in Asia.
Latest Dive Happy Travel Guides:
Similan Liveaboard Review November 2025
Here’s a day by day rundown of a four day Similan Islands liveaboard in November 2025 on board the MV Blue Dolphin, the liveaboard boat operated by Big Blue Diving Khao Lak Read more
Komodo Liveaboard Diving Review June 2025
An epic trip sailing from Bima to Labuan Bajo to take in the classic Komodo north to south itinerary with a detour to see whale sharks in Saleh Bay Read More
Kalimaya Dive Resort Review August 2025
Kalimaya is a small resort in north west Sumbawa with some interesting coastline dives and access to Sangeang volcano and the Komodo national park. Read More
Similan Liveaboard Review February 2025
Barracuda tornado, fish stampedes at Richelieu and a manta ray at Koh Bon – this was one of the best Similan liveaboard trips I’ve ever been on. Read More
Sumbawa Whale Sharks
Sumbawa whale sharks congregate at Saleh Bay’s floating fishing platforms for easy feeding opportunities in this remote Indonesian location. Read More
Barracuda Tornado, Koh Tachai, Similan Islands February 2025
Hundreds of barracuda circling over Koh Tachai pinnacle on a Similan Islands liveaboard trip – an absolutely epic encounter Read More
Manta Ray at Koh Bon, Similan Islands, February 2025
A memorable encounter with an oceanic manta ray at Koh Bon on a Similan Islands liveaboard trip in February 2025 Read More
Similan Islands Dive Sites
The Similan Islands has some world-class scuba diving, and an array of awesome dive sites to explore by liveaboard boat. See our detailed explorations of each dive site. Read More
Komodo Dive Sites
Indonesia’s Komodo National Park is one of the most epic places to go scuba diving in the world. Here’s a detailed run down of some of the major dive sites. Read More
Where To See Whale Sharks In Indonesia
Here are three places in Indonesia where you’re almost guaranteed to come face to face with a whale shark, the biggest fish in the world Read More
Where To See Manta Rays In Indonesia
Indonesia has plenty of places where you can see manta rays, but you need to plan ahead for the best chances of an epic manta encounter. Read More
Similan Liveaboard 21 – 25 February 2024
Underwater pictures from a Similan Islands diving liveaboard trip 21 – 25 February 2024 on the Blue Dolphin liveaboard Read More
Similan Liveaboard 15-19 February 2024
Some underwater photos from a Similan Islands diving trip on the Blue Dolphin liveaboard 15 – 19 February 2024 Read More
Gangga Island Diving Report December 2023
Lots of rare critters, untouched coral reefs and not many other divers – Gangga island diving is a quiet haven in Indonesia with a lot to offer. Read More
Similan Liveaboard Report December 2023
Uncharacteristically cold waters during December 2023 in the Similan Islands brought a whole bunch of new marine life up from the deep. Read More
Similan Liveaboard Trip Report October 2023
Thailand’s Similan Islands are open again for the 2023-2024 Similan liveaboard season. Here’s my trip report from one of the first Similan liveaboards in October. Read More
Menjangan Island Diving November 2023
Menjangan island is Bali’s prettiest scuba diving and snorkelling location – pristine reefs, aqua blue waters and lots of marine life make it worth the effort to get there Read More
Raja Ampat Liveaboard June 2023 Report
Doing a liveaboard in Raja Ampat in June at the end of season means some rain and wind but also some spectacular diving. Here’s what it was like diving Raja Ampat in June. Read More
Maldives Liveaboard Trip Report April 2023
Big fish, wrecks, currents, and epic underwater landscapes are all pretty much guaranteed on a Maldives liveaboard. Here’s a rundown of what we saw on our April 2023 trip. Read More
Diving The Similan Islands 2023: A Quick Guide To Help Plan Your Trip
Diving the Similan Islands is one of Thailand’s great adventures, especially from a liveaboard boat. Here’s a quick guide about what to expect from Similan liveaboard diving. Read More
Ao Suthep, Surin Islands, Thailand – Hard Coral Paradise
Ao Suthep is beautiful hard coral garden in the Surin Islands, often visited by Similan island diving liveaboards and accessible by divers and snorkellers alike. Read More
Latest Dive Happy Podcasts:
Tubbataha Reef Diving
Widely regarded as the best dive location in the Philippines, the remote, UNESCO Heritage listed Tubbataha Reef is worth the effort the visit. Tony Exall explains why.
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Palau Diving: Francis Toribiong
Simon Pridmore’s biography of Francis Toribiong describes the man who put Palau diving on the map. Tim Rock discusses Simon’s book and his friendship with Francis.
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Dive Travel Guides:
Diving Philippines
The Philippines has spectacular diving that’s affordable too. Here’s my personal guide to the best scuba diving in the Philippines. Read More
Diving Indonesia
Where is the best scuba diving in Indonesia? Read on for 6 places that should be on every diver’s To Do list. Read More
Scuba Diving Podcast
Discover Asia’s best scuba diving in Divehappy’s podcast interviews with experts who’ve spent years diving the region. Read More
Liveaboard Reviews
Booking a liveaboard is a big decision – here are honest first hand reviews of liveaboards I’ve been on. Read More
Diving Thailand
Thailand has so many world class dive sites, it can be difficult deciding which ones to visit. Here’s a quick overview to help you make your choice. Read More
Diving Maldives
Manta rays, whale sharks, white tip sharks, huge schools of fish – the best scuba diving in the Maldives is all possible to see within the space of a week. Read More
Liveaboard Packing List
Here’s my tried and tested liveaboard packing list. This should help you remember everything you need for a great diving vacation. Read More
Cheap Scuba Diving In Asia
Scuba diving is not the cheapest of sports, but there are plenty of great dive spots in Asia that won’t break the bank. Read More
