There are so many things that I have enjoyed about my divemaster training in South Lombok. It has helped me to develop my social skills through meeting and talking to all kinds of people from around the world. It has helped me to learn key leadership skills that I will use in the future for…
We have had plenty of blue ring octopus in Lembeh recently with them being an almost daily occurrence. Blue ring octopus are notoriously hard to spot. While they are one of the most venomous animals in the world, they prefer to use their camouflage to remain hidden rather than attack potential threats. Fortunately, our guides…
Sunrises in south Lombok are some of the most spectacular I have ever seen and with no 2 being the same – it is definitely one place you would be happy to wake up early. South Lombok, otherwise known as the secret gilis, is home to some amazing landscape, with rolling hills, volcanos shimmering in…
What happened when you show a ghost-pipefish to an open water student on his first or second dive? This week, we welcomed Lasse from Denmark who came over to start with us his Divemaster course and I asked him this question. Answer surprised him a bit. It’s a shame in a way but it will…
A thresher shark sighting has been the talk of the week here in Bunaken. Some extremely lucky divers have had the chance to observe this beautiful shark up close and personal as it passed by within arms reach. Though it was around for We are very pleased that our return guests Darren and Chris from…
This week diving in South Lombok (The Secret Gilis) in spite of recent events tourists have been flocking down to join us for some awesome diving. The awesome diving this week has been amazing with some extra special creatures popping up including hairy octopus, bumble bee shrimp, blue ring octopus and a world record breaking…
It’s not why it’s world famous but we have perfect conditions for courses in Lembeh. This past month has seen plenty of students stepping off our boat and then leaving with more knowledge and skills. We have had Discover Scuba Divers, Scuba Divers, Open Water Divers, Advanced Open Water Divers, Divemasters and also Specialty Divers…
It’s a classic while diving the Liberty shipwreck, you often have to say the divers: these are garden eels not sea grass! And read people surprise on their face… Really? That’s why you pointed at them, damn it! When reaching the shallow area along the wreck in Tulamben, there is a last surprise for the…