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Original Diving Life is the the detail: We are a team of committed divers and travellers dedicated to creating the best luxury diving holidays around the world

We are a team of committed divers and travellers dedicated to creating the best and most original tailor-made diving holidays around the world. Our success is based on personal insights and exceptional knowledge of the worldwide destinations we offer.

09/09/2026

Ever wondered what it would be like to dive with a dragon?

This might be the closest you can get… whilst not really dragons, diving next to marine iguanas is one of the most unique dive experiences out there.

They’re an endemic species of the Galapagos Islands and the only lizards in the world that have the ability to live and forage underwater, feeding on marine algae in shallow waters. As they feed in water, they’ve evolved to have special salt glands that filter and expel excess salt from their blood. 

Explore bucketlist diving in the Galapagos Islands via the link in bio.

26/08/2026

Welcome to the dive of your dreams.

Our diving specialist, Rachel, is just back from her trip to the Galapagos, where she spent two days surrounded by pods of playing dolphins and sea lions at Wolf Island.

This dive site is a beautiful, rugged landscape with incredible wildlife that feels truly remote - probably because it’s only accessible by live aboard. Alongside sea lions and dolphins, you may even spot marlin, tiger sharks and whales that occasionally pass through.

Learn more at the link in bio.

17/08/2026

This is what 10 days of diving in the Galapagos looks like.

One of our senior dive specialists, Rachel, has recently returned from a trip out to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, where she spent 10 nights on a liveaboard, tallying up a total of 24 dives whilst she was there.

The Galapagos is such a special dive destination because of its marine-rich waters, which exist because the islands sit at the crossroads between several major ocean currents, creating a totally unique ecology and huge diversity of marine life (20% of which is found nowhere else in the world FYI).

After 10 days of pure bliss yourself? Explore liveaboard diving in the Galapagos via the link in bio.

30/07/2026

A little dose of turtle theory for the feed. 

Sea turtles seem to have absolutely no interest in rushing. They go with the flow, taking the scenic route, and making the whole “slow and steady” thing look pretty good. 

We think they’re onto something. 

23/06/2026

Whether you know them as sea lions or ‘puppies of the sea’, these charismatic and playful pinnipeds deliver very fun encounters on a dive.

Sporting streamlined bodies and powerful flippers, sea lions can zip through the water at speeds of up to 25–30 miles per hour, twisting and turning with effortless agility. And, as you’d expect from such capable divers, they’re pretty great at holding their breath - some can do so for up to 20 minutes.

Ready to see the reef turn into a playground? Head to the link in bio to learn more.

16/06/2026

Today is all about some of our favourite ocean dudes: it’s World Sea Turtle Day 🐢

Always a privilege to see a turtle, our diving expert, Rachel, had an especially up close encounter on a recent trip in French Polynesia. With excellent eyesight and a naturally inquisitive nature, some turtles will swim up to investigate a diver, snorkeller, camera, or just to see their own reflection in a camera lens.

With 7 species worldwide, head to our link in bio for the best spots for sea turtle encounters.

05/05/2026

What if your next dive could help protect what you love most?

Sink into blissfully remote island life in Tanzania on one of our favourite citizen science trips, where you’ll help marine biologists and conservationists monitor and track whale sharks. You’ll collect crucial data and visual records of the whale sharks that cruise these waters, which can be differentiated by their spot patterns as each one has a completely unique pattern.

It is a chance to go beyond the thrill of the dive, learning about marine ecosystems, the communities that depend on them and how travel can play a role in protecting both. Learn more at the link in bio.

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16/04/2026

The ocean isn’t going to wait for you.

So stop waiting for one day. It’s time to book the trip you’ve always wanted to take with the once-in-a-lifetime dives you’ll talk about for years to come.

Whether it’s a remote liveaboard to the Solomon Islands, snorkelling with humpback whales, or diving between two continents in Iceland’s Silfra Fissure, journeys like these aren’t taken on a whim. They require time, care, and thoughtful planning to ensure every detail is just right. The earlier you book, the more seamlessly it all comes together.

What are you waiting for?

12/04/2026

The very definition of a moment you’ll never forget. The warm, crystal-clear waters of the Gili Islands reveal vibrant reefs teeming with life, and dive sites that have something for everyone.

Whether you want to watch weird and wonderful critters whilst muck diving, experience some of the world’s best wreck diving or learn to dive in shallow reefs, every dive is sure to be unforgettable.

Discover the underwater wonders of the Gili Islands and start planning your next Indonesian adventure at the link in our bio.

“The ocean is blue”… we beg to differ.A flicker here. A contrast there. Then suddenly, you realise colour is everywhere....
05/04/2026

“The ocean is blue”… we beg to differ.

A flicker here. A contrast there. Then suddenly, you realise colour is everywhere. A wall of yellow drifting past. Electric purples tucked into the reef. Silver and gold moving in perfect synchrony.

That’s the magic of the ocean, there’s always more beneath the surface than you first realise. You just need to know where to look.

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