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 …
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 …
A New Era of Diving with Solitude At Solitude Liveaboards and Resorts, we’re always looking for ways to make diving safer, easier and more inspiring. The arrival of the AVELO System marks an exciting step forward — redefining what it means to dive with comfort, confidence and care for the marine world. In 2025, Solitude …
In today’s evolving travel landscape, the most memorable journeys are often those that offer more than just a change of scenery. Increasingly, travellers are seeking experiences that nourish their passions and give purpose to their time away. And one of the most meaningful ways to do that? Workshops. Whether you’re joining a photography masterclass, exchanging …
Solitude World’s iNaturalist Projects Turn Guests into Citizen Scientists When you think of diving in Lembeh, Anilao or anywhere in the Coral Triangle, the first thing that comes to mind is often the astonishing diversity of marine life—rare muck critters, cunning octopuses, frolicking mantas, gliding whale sharks, frenzied sharks and dazzling reefscapes. But what if …
Featuring Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions Understanding Marine Biodiversity: A Diver’s Guide to Species IdentificationFeaturing Tips from Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts Dive Regions For many divers, the magic of being underwater lies not just in the weightless movement through water or the serenity of reefscapes, but in the encounters — fleeting or …
Delve into the mysterious world that awakens after dark on Solitude’s dive itineraries. When the sun dips below the horizon and darkness cloaks the ocean, a secret world awakens beneath the waves. Night diving isn’t just scuba diving in low light—it’s an entirely different experience, a realm where the familiar is transformed and the elusive …
Where You Let Go — and the Ocean Shows You the Way There’s a quiet exhilaration in drift diving — that moment when you stop trying to control the sea and instead move with it, surrendering to its rhythms. It’s not just a style of diving, but a state of mind. From the upwelling surge …
When it comes to diving, few can beat the thrill of gliding in strong, powerful currents. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, then a dive in Ulong Channel is a must! Also known as Ngerumekaol Pass, the Ulong Channel is located on the western side of Ulong Island. A dive here will be …
Blessed with its location in the heart of the western Pacific Ocean, Palau is a paradise of white sand beaches, diverse marine life, and striking limestone formations. This Palau travel guide covers the best things to do in Palau, from exploring world-class dive sites like Jellyfish Lake, German Channel, and Chandelier Cave to enjoying a …
Have you ever dreamed of diving in one of the world’s best diving spots? Try going to the German Channel, one of the best dive sites in Palau! This iconic channel is particularly famous for its manta ray encounters, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse marine life. Whatever it is you seek, from looking to dive …
Ever heard of the Rock Islands in Palau? Also known as Chelbacheb in the Palauan language, this stunning archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best diving spots in the world! The waters surrounding the Rock Islands are home to a rich marine biodiversity and a plethora of stunning coral reefs, drop-offs, …