No Troubles Just Bubbles Blog
This is our information & blog page. Here at No Troubles Just Bubbles we regularly keep divers updated with the latest information from the liveaboard scuba diving community. You’ll also find on here some simple and detailed help about scuba diving in general, as well as diving in this part of the world. All of our content is original and independent, in an attempt to be as useful as possible to anyone wanting to scuba dive or learn to dive. Please check back regularly, as the team at No Troubles Just Bubbles will try to keep this updated with information about scuba diving from around the world.
Phuket International Airport is the main entry point for most Similan Islands divers. Some of our guests arrive on land or by sea from around Thailand, but most land at Phuket’s brand-new international or domestic terminals. And because most of the Similan diving liveaboards depart from Tab Lamu Pier, divers need to travel by land from Phuket airport to Khao Lak. There are several ways to do this, some of which are free (included in the liveaboard cruise rate) and others are by public bus or private taxi.
Regarded by many as having the best liveaboard diving in the world, The Maldives is certainly a very popular scuba diving destination. There is no shortage of boats and trips to choose from. Most boats are large & luxurious, and many trip itineraries are one week long. The best Maldives liveaboard depends on several factors, which vary depending on each person’s needs or tastes. Things like the time of year, the cabin type available, and of course the price are all factors to consider when choosing a Maldives liveaboard diving cruise.
We are pleased to announce the Camic new schedule 2018 Richelieu Rock, Koh Tachai & Koh Bon. MV Camic is our most-popular liveaboard boat, made even more popular with its all en-suite cabins. Due to high demand and the likelihood of Manta Rays and whalsesharks, the weekly schedule has been modified. In addition, the departure pier and time have also been changed.
Every year there are diving exhibitions around the world, and Thailand’s is TDEX (Thailand Dive Expo). It’s held each year in the middle of May, starting on a Thursday and finishing on a Sunday. TDEX 2017 was really busy, and there were lots of potential diving tourists, traders and vendors offering promotions, and some awesome discounts.
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Scuba diving is great fun, but not cheap. Most divers want to get as much time underwater as possible, and for new & inexperienced divers air consumption is the biggest factor that affects how long each dive lasts. Here you can read about what affects divers’ air consumption and some tips how to improve yours.
The Similan Islands in Thailand have today opened to start the 2017 / 2018 diving season.
All of us at No Troubles Just Bubbles hope that everyone has an awesome diving season.
Scuba divers around the world want to find newly-discovered areas where they can experience the best diving before the places become too popular and crowded. Raja Ampat Diving is the new big thing, and located in north-eastern Indonesia, just off the large island of Papua. The diverse marine life, including many species unique to the area, and perfect sea conditions make for truly world-class diving. The remote location keeps mass tourism away, which is perfect for many visitors.
The brand new Nemo 1 liveaboard dive boat is almost ready for the nest 2017/18 Similan diving season. Same team, flexible schedules and professional service but with an new boat with lots of improvements.
Liveaboard diving safaris can be affordable fun to luxury cruises. Everyone has their own idea of what is most important when choosing the best dive boat for their next scuba diving cruise. Where, when & for how long the boat goes are just some things to consider, along with the boat’s facilities and of course the price. Read our blog about which factors are most popular, and see if there are ione or two you hadn’t thought about.
