Zanzibar
In January 2020, we spontaneously got together and traveled to the island of Zanzibar. The name itself conjures memories of the childhood tale of Doctor Aybolit and seems so distant and exotic. Zanzibar is also called the African Maldives.
We only spent a week there, but the island is very interesting, and the ocean is warm and calm — especially pleasant to visit in winter when it's cold back in Russia. We plan to visit Zanzibar annually, especially since there are charter flights.
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Russia, Sochi — Rockliff
Off the coast of Sochi, there are several dive sites that we dive regularly.
The video on the right will tell you about one of the most popular dive spots.
You'll learn about the history of the Rockliff ship's sinking during World War I and see what it looks like today.
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Russia, Sochi — Yan Thomp
There aren't many wrecks off the coast of Sochi, and one of the most interesting and challenging is Yan Thomp. This paramilitary vessel was sunk in 1942.
Yan Thomp rests at a depth of 40 meters, approximately 3 miles from shore. This video shows the bow section, where we installed a buoy for easier locating and diving.
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Egypt, Dahab
One of my favorite diving destinations is the coast of Dahab in Egypt. It is home to the most popular dive sites and the famous Blue Hole. We go there every year.
It's a very convenient place to learn and improve your skills. The variety of dive sites allows divers of any level to find something new and interesting.
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Mexico
Diving is quite multifaceted, and one of its most amazing branches is cave diving. We couldn't overlook this direction. We've now visited Mexico — home to some of the best caves in the world — twice.
Warm water with visibility exceeding 100 meters allows you to dive into mysterious caves year-round in very comfortable conditions.
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Egypt, Dahab (Technical Diving)
In the video on the right, you'll see some of the most popular technical dive sites in Dahab. We were diving using rebreathers — closed-circuit breathing apparatus.
Through the video, you will "visit" depths exceeding 50 meters at dive sites: Canyon, Abu Talka, Abu Helal, and Neptune's Cave.
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USA, Florida
In December 2014, we visited the southern United States — the state of Florida — which is home to spring systems flowing from karst caves. Almost all of these caves have a strong current, making the dives exciting and dynamic.
The water in the springs is fresh and crystal clear — you can drink it by simply taking your regulator out of your mouth. The temperature is constant year-round at +21°C (70°F).
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Malta
In August 2013, we traveled to the island of Malta, located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is famous for its wide variety of wrecks at different depths — some of which were deliberately sunk by the government to attract dive tourists.
Next to Malta is the island of Gozo, which has many interesting grottoes and rock formations.
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UAE
In March 2014, we visited the United Arab Emirates and discovered a fascinating underwater world in the Gulf of Oman (Indian Ocean) — with many untouched sites and an amazing diversity of soft and hard corals.
March is not the best time to visit the Gulf of Oman. The best time is November — that's when the high season is in full swing, and water visibility reaches 30 meters.
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Egypt, Liveaboard Safari
In my opinion, the most interesting and varied form of diving is the liveaboard safari. We regularly organize such trips along the most popular routes.
The most diverse and rich safaris are those in the Red Sea, which boasts the richest and most beautiful underwater world.
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