Plan Your Dive, know your Dive Issue 3 SW Explorer Digital Digest

Issue 3 EXPLORER: Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan

Every diver knows the golden rule: plan your dive, dive your plan.But this edition of the Explorer Digital Digest takes that mantra beyond safety stops and surface intervals — into how we prepare, engage and take responsibility for the way we explore the ocean. Inside, you’ll discover: We invite you to question assumptions, make suggestions …

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Liveaboard vs Resort Diving: Which Dive Holiday Is Right for You?

The Great Dive Debate: Liveaboard or Resort? Picture this: You’re 50 feet down, floating above a coral wall alive with reef sharks and hammerheads in the blue. When you surface, your floating home is waiting—dinner prepared, tanks filled, and tomorrow’s dives set at remote sites no day boat could reach. Now imagine instead: After drifting …

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The Revamp of Snorkelling

The Revamp of Snorkelling: A Gateway to Diving’s Magic

For decades, snorkelling has been considered the gentler cousin of scuba diving — a splash in the shallows compared to the deep immersion of tanks and training. But that perception is shifting. As more travellers seek authentic, accessible, and nature-rich experiences, snorkelling is undergoing a quiet revival. No longer confined to holiday coastlines or seen …

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Be Inspired, Real Focus Judge 2026: Lilian Koh

Lilian Koh: The Art of Seeing Deeply

Part of the REAL FOCUS series The Ethical Lens: Meet the Professionals Redefining Ethics Below the Surface In a world awash with underwater images, Lilian Koh is a rare voice of stillness and clarity. A celebrated macro photographer from Singapore, Lilian made her pivot from banking to the sea after a single, life-altering snorkelling experience …

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Photo of a Seahorse Silhouette at Solitude Lembeh Resort by Patrick Neumann

Underwater Photography Diving Trips with Solitude: Liveaboards, Resorts, and Expert Guidance

Recognizing your fervent addiction… no… dedication …—err, we mean passion! —for underwater photography, Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts invites you to explore the depths of this mesmerizing art form. Situated at the juncture of land and sea, lies a captivating world awaiting your lens—the realm of underwater photography. For those enthralled by the allure of delving …

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Why Sea Anemones Could Be Your Favorite Dive Encounter

At a glance, sea anemones might look like regular sea plants, but they’re very much alive. With soft tentacles that sway like petals in the water, these colorful creatures are actually animals that play an important role in the ocean. You’ll often find them hosting clownfish or sheltering tiny shrimp, while also hunting and forming …

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