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Eco-Friendly Dive Experiences
Discover our collection of articles highlighting eco-friendly dive experiences, marine conservation initiatives and sustainability-focused dive resorts.
EcoOceanEscapes
Dec 10, 20249 min read
Planning a sustainable dive vacation in the Solomon Islands: Best places to dive + eco-friendly resorts
The Solomon Islands are a standout for divers seeking an off-the-beaten-path underwater adventure in an uncrowded paradise . This...
EcoOceanEscapes
Dec 3, 20249 min read
Sustainable diving in Lembeh Strait: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts
It’s no secret that Lembeh Strait is considered a mecca for underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts . Known as the "muck diving...
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 28, 20248 min read
Sustainable diving in Bunaken National Marine Park: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts
Established as one of the country’s first marine protected areas back in 1991, Bunaken has well and truly asserted its reputation as one...
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 25, 20247 min read
Sustainable scuba diving in the Derawan Islands: Best dive sites + eco-friendly Derawan dive resorts
Offering incredible encounters with manta rays, whale sharks and schools of barracuda (not to mention exceptional muck diving and a ...
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 22, 20248 min read
Everything you need to know about diving around Bangka Island: What you can expect to see + eco-friendly dive resorts
Located off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia , Bangka is a small island that’s slowly earning a reputation as a dive hotspot...
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 17, 20249 min read
Planning a sustainable dive vacation in Rapa Nui (Easter Island): Best dive spots + eco-friendly hotels
Emerging dramatically from the South Pacific Ocean, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is a remote, windswept speck of land situated around 3,700...
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 12, 20249 min read
Everything you need to know about diving Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica
Situated over 550 kilometres off the western coast of Costa Rica, Cocos has long captivated the hearts and imaginations of explorers....
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 5, 20247 min read
Everything you need to know about diving in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines
Located in the middle of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reefs is a protected marine and bird sanctuary that’s considered one of the best dive...
EcoOceanEscapes
Nov 1, 202415 min read
Best places to dive in the Azores + eco-friendly stays
Suspended in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America, the Azores is an enchanting collection of nine volcanic islands ...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 30, 202414 min read
Best places to dive in French Polynesia + eco-friendly hotels and resorts
With its mind-blowing pelagic encounters (there are literally “walls of sharks”) and spectacular coral reefs , French Polynesia offers...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 28, 20249 min read
Planning a sustainable dive vacation in Alor: Best dive sites in Alor + eco-friendly Alor dive resorts
Alor is a little-known Indonesian diving destination situated east of Flores that is quickly being added to the bucket list of scuba...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 22, 20247 min read
9 of the best eco-friendly dive resorts in Fiji
Fiji is a dream destination for scuba divers, surrounded by the invitingly warm waters of the South Pacific. This famously friendly...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 18, 20249 min read
10 best eco-friendly luxury dive resorts in the Maldives
Scattered across the shimmering Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a stunning archipelago that has become the poster child of luxury tourism ....
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 16, 20246 min read
6 of the best eco-friendly dive resorts on Roatan
Located 50 kilometres off the northern coast of Honduras, the sun-drenched island of Roatan has long been celebrated as one of the...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 9, 202413 min read
Everything you need to know about planning a sustainable scuba diving vacation in the Galapagos Islands
Situated in the remote Pacific Ocean, the Galapagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for many scuba divers. These volcanic islands...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 7, 202411 min read
10 incredible ways to experience the Great Barrier Reef
As the world's largest coral reef system , the Great Barrier Reef stretches an incredible 2,300 kilometres along the northeastern coast...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 3, 20249 min read
8 of the best places to dive in Africa
More often associated with safari vacations and big-game terrestrial wildlife, Africa is also an extraordinary destination for scuba...
EcoOceanEscapes
Oct 1, 202413 min read
Sustainable guide to diving in Turks and Caicos: Best places to dive and eco-friendly resorts
Positioned southeast of the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos is a slightly more secluded corner of the Caribbean that comprises over 40...
EcoOceanEscapes
Sep 27, 20249 min read
Everything you need to know about scuba diving in Myanmar
Compared to the more heavily trafficked dive destinations throughout Southeast Asia , Myanmar's coastal regions and remote island chains...
EcoOceanEscapes
Sep 25, 202411 min read
Sustainable guide to diving in Palau: Everything you need to know
Comprising 340 islands in the northwest Pacific Ocean (between the Philippines and Guam ), Palau is rapidly garnering a reputation as...
EcoOceanEscapes
Sep 24, 20249 min read
Best places to dive in Kenya + eco-friendly places to stay
Despite being largely overlooked by the diving masses, Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline boasts a remarkably diverse and well-preserved...
EcoOceanEscapes
Aug 14, 202413 min read
Sustainable dive guide to Tanzania + eco-friendly stays in Zanzibar and beyond
While Tanzania is more widely known for its exceptional safari experiences , it also boasts an equally impressive (and often overlooked...
EcoOceanEscapes
Aug 9, 20249 min read
Best eco-friendly resorts in Mauritius for a sustainable scuba vacation
Surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the east of Madagascar , Mauritius is a spectacular volcanic island that’s renowned for its sapphire...
EcoOceanEscapes
Aug 6, 20247 min read
Best places to dive in Madagascar + eco-friendly stays
Isolated from the African continent for millions of years, the island nation of Madagascar boasts a breathtaking array of unique flora...
EcoOceanEscapes
Aug 4, 202410 min read
Eco-friendly dive resorts in the Caribbean
Across the Caribbean’s thousands of islands, divers are treated to an awe-inspiring array of marine environments , from the electric-blue...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 31, 20248 min read
Best eco-friendly Red Sea dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation in Egypt
As one of the Seven Wonders of the Underwater World , the Red Sea is a bucket list destination for divers . It encompasses a wide variety...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 29, 20247 min read
Best places to dive in Honduras + eco-friendly dive resorts
Sharing its borders with Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador , Honduras lies at the very heart of Central America . It boasts an...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 24, 202413 min read
Plan an eco-friendly dive vacation in Thailand
Extending between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand has firmly cemented its reputation as one of the world's premier...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 18, 202412 min read
7 of the best places to dive in Malaysia + eco-friendly stays
From the beginner-friendly sites along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia to world-renowned Sipadan in Borneo, this captivating...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 15, 202410 min read
Best places to dive in Mozambique + eco-friendly stays
While it may not be one of southern Africa’s most well-known tourist destinations, Mozambique is an enchanting country that offers some...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 9, 202418 min read
9 of the best places to dive in Indonesia
Home to over 25% of the world's fish species and more than 70% of global coral species, Indonesia is widely regarded as an epicentre of...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jul 2, 202412 min read
Best places to dive in the Philippines
Located within the Indo-Pacific’s Coral Triangle , the Philippines encompasses over 7,000 islands that serve as the backdrop for some of...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jun 28, 20249 min read
Sustainable guide to diving in the Maldives
Aside from being the definition of paradise, the Maldives is without a doubt one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations ....
EcoOceanEscapes
Jun 27, 202410 min read
7 of the best places to dive in Fiji (and eco-friendly places to stay)
Set amidst the warm, turquoise waters of the South Pacific, Fiji is a scuba diving paradise that should be at the top of every avid...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jun 18, 20246 min read
Eco-friendly dive liveaboards around the globe
With rising concern about the state of our oceans and threats to global marine life, many of today's dive liveaboards are designed and...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jun 10, 20246 min read
Packing list for an eco-friendly dive vacation
Whether you're a seasoned pro or embarking on your first dive vacation, having the right gear on hand is crucial for ensuring a...
EcoOceanEscapes
Jun 4, 20249 min read
5 of the best places to dive in Belize
With direct access to the thriving coral reefs of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef - the second-largest barrier reef system in the world -...
EcoOceanEscapes
May 27, 202413 min read
6 of the best places to dive in Micronesia
Scattered between the Philippines and Hawaii, Micronesia is a little-visited region encompassing thousands upon thousands of tiny...
EcoOceanEscapes
May 23, 20246 min read
5 eco-friendly Seychelles dive resorts
Hailed as a paradise on Earth , the Seychelles has dedicated more than half of its ocean and islands as protected areas. It has garnered...
EcoOceanEscapes
May 20, 20248 min read
7 of the best places to dive in Australia
Australia is renowned as one of the world's premier scuba diving destinations, with unparalleled opportunities to explore its diverse...
EcoOceanEscapes
May 14, 20248 min read
Best eco-friendly resorts in Bali for divers and surfers
For diving and surfing, the Island of the Gods is a dream destination. Bali boasts incredible breaks for all levels of boardriders, as...
EcoOceanEscapes
May 8, 20247 min read
Everything you need to know about travel insurance for scuba diving
Going scuba diving is an exhilarating yet potentially dangerous activity that warrants careful consideration of travel insurance...
EcoOceanEscapes
May 6, 20247 min read
5 of the best places to dive in Mexico
From the nutrient-rich waters of the Sea of Cortez to the ethereal beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula's cenotes, the diversity and scale of...
EcoOceanEscapes
Apr 29, 20249 min read
Best places to dive in Papua New Guinea
Hugging the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea is a little-visited Melanesian gem for intrepid divers. ...
EcoOceanEscapes
Apr 28, 20249 min read
Green Fins-certified dive resorts for an eco-conscious stay
Our underwater world harbours a spectacular diversity of marine life and getting out to explore beneath the water’s surface offers...
EcoOceanEscapes
Apr 26, 20248 min read
Best luxury dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation
In the past, if planning a sustainable dive vacation was your top travel priority, you could kiss comfort goodbye. But, thanks to the...
EcoOceanEscapes
Apr 10, 20246 min read
Eco-friendly resorts in Komodo Islands
Tucked between the Indonesian islands of Sumbawa and Flores lies Komodo National Park, a protected paradise that shelters a wealth of...
EcoOceanEscapes
Apr 3, 20248 min read
Eco-friendly dive resorts in the Philippines for a sustainable stay
Situated at the very heart of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines boasts some of the best diving in Southeast Asia. It’s home to...
EcoOceanEscapes
Feb 19, 20247 min read
Best eco-friendly dive resorts in Indonesia
Most divers are well aware that Indonesia boasts incredible underwater environments, from the biodiverse reefs of Raja Ampat to the...
EcoOceanEscapes
Feb 12, 20245 min read
7 eco-friendly homestays in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat is one of the world's last true wildernesses. The beauty of this sprawling archipelago almost defies description, with lushly...
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