DIVE ADVICE TRAVEL - EXTREME DIVING

A Note from Dom

Extreme diving, the Final Frontier . . . those magical, mystical relatively unexplored, unexploited places on the planet where you find the penultimate in diving - perhaps in polar waters or with the great predators of the oceans.

The brave of heart may choose the Arctic or the Antarctic regions, experiencing in one voyage breathtaking land & underwater adventure, with non-stop photo opportunities.

At Tiger Beach in the Bahamas, intrepid divers can have sensational contact with the mighty Tiger Sharks. Further afield, you find similar experiences in South Africa. And speaking of Africa, there's the magnificent Sardine Run, a frenzy of predators and their prey, which happens most years, but is never guaranteed. When you sign up, you take your chances that Nature will cooperate in your chosen year!

Then you have Great White cage diving in Guadalupe, South Africa & Australia, swimming with Sailfish in the waters of Mexico, Humpback whales in Tonga & the Silver Banks of the Caribbean, Leopard Seals in Antarctica, Manta Rays at Socorro & Yap, Whale Sharks at Darwin & Wolf and in Raja Ampat, schooling Hammerheads at Cocos & Malpelo, plus Blue Whales, Orcas, Belugas, Striped Marlin . . . and more!

You have so many choices. For the next step from the amazing world of coral gardens & macro critters, you may want to speak with us about an Extreme Diving expedition. Stay posted on new and exciting trips by visiting this page and on our What's Hot page on a regular basis.

Cheers, Dom

Extreme Diving

Arctic, Antarctic

Bahamas
Tiger Sharks

South Africa
Sardine Run

Malpelo & Coiba

Socorro & Guadalupe

Marlins & Sailfish

Orcas, Humpbacks,
Blues, Narwahls

Tiger Sharks
at Tiger Beach, Bahamas

The ultimate Tiger Shark encounter! 6–7 foot Lemon Sharks mingling with 10-14 foot Tiger Sharks. Last year even a Great Hammerhead joined the fun!

With the stunning underwater white-sand beach & the clear turquoise water, this is a site-to-die-for for photographers & videographers!

While no one can ever guarantee shark encounters, trips to Tiger Beach have so far had 100% success.

Our trips are escorted by Tiger Shark expert, Wolfgang Leander, aboard the comfortable, 85-foot Dolphin Dream.

2012 rates for 6 nights $2495. Don't hesitate to contact us for details

See details on our Tiger Sharks page >>>
For spaces currently available, see our Availability pages.

The Sardine Run

The most talked about African diving event. In June & July – most years - many millions of sardines travel from the cold south to the warmer waters of the former Transkei.

Visible even by satellite, these sardine shoals can range up to fifteen kilometers long

Hundreds of predators – sharks, dolphins, whales - follow the migration to feed on the sardines.

It's a dive experience unlike any other on the planet!

We work with the most experienced & successful operators for 7-10 day programs which are easily combined with wildlife safaris.

See our page representing Amos Nachoum's Big Animals Expeditions. Contact us for details for 2012.

Malpelo & Coiba

For experienced divers only!

One of Colombia's National Parks, located roughly 300 miles off the Pacific Coast, is Malpelo. This venue offers divers an outstanding opportunity to swim amongst enormous schools of Hammerhead & Silky Sharks, as well as Galapagos sharks, schools of jacks & tuna, and recently even some Whale Sharks & Humpback Whales have been spotted!

There are 4 liveaboards to choose from:
From Colombia - Sea Wolf & Nemo
From Panama - Yemaya & Inula

9 night trips start at $3500 + park fees

See our Availability pages or contact us for details.

Socorro & Guadalupe

Socorro - Thrilling interaction with ocean giants including Giant Mantas - wingspans up to 20 feet They approach divers with no fear An intensely, beautifully emotional moment

At the island of Guadalupe you can experience the finest encounters with Great White Sharks anywhere on the planet. Face-to-face with these awesome predators, some up to 17-feet long, with extraordinary visibility in intense blue water, you'll observe these magnificent creatures from the safety of a cage.

For Socorro & Guadalupe, we represent Nautilus Explorer and Solmar V. Click here for more details of each boat >>>

See our Availability pages or contact us for details.

Arctic, Antarctic, Polar Diving Expeditions

We proudly represent Oceanwide Expeditions, world specialists in voyages to the Polar regions offering truly unique and spectacular photography & diving expeditions

Suitable for both divers & non-divers, each program involves land exploration, breathtaking scenery & fascinating encounters

Check our page on Arctic & Antarctic diving for more information on Oceanwide Expeditions. See our Availability pages or contact us for details.

Amos Nachoum's Big Animals Expeditions

We are proud to represent the entire range of diving expeditions led by our friend and renowned photographer Amos Nachoum.

Amos will lead you, in a small, environment-friendly group, to adventures, of which, under any other circumstances, you would only dream.

You can swim with Blue Whales off California; observe King Penguins as they prepare to mate; watch Norwegian Orcas herding schools of herring; meet hundreds of Mexican Sailfish or Striped Marlins nose-to-nose; follow the Humpback whales in Tonga; swim with the Narwhals in the Arctic waters of Canada; off the coast of San Diego, try to squeeze an entire Blue Whale into one photo; revel in seeing Polar Bears in their natural habitat in the high Arctic; or one of the many following extraordinary options:

For additional information on these trips just click here or contact us for details or to book a trip.