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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.

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.

24/01/2026

If healthy relationships are built on shared experiences (spoiler alert: they are), two types of trips are especially good for creating those moments: bonding holidays and diving holidays. Our Co-Founder combined both on a recent learn to dive trip with his son, George. Read about it on our blog: https://www.originaldiving.com/blog/a-bonding-holiday-in-the-red-sea.

For our Original Diving team, nothing beats hearing about your clients’ magical marine moments.The team consistently go ...
05/12/2025

For our Original Diving team, nothing beats hearing about your clients’ magical marine moments.

The team consistently go above and beyond (a phrase often overused, but at Original Diving, it's true!) to ensure every client enjoys a diving adventure they will remember for a lifetime. Don’t just take our word for it, the proof is in the pudding… here’s some of our latest client feedback:

🐋‘Diving in the Galapagos was phenomenal! I’ll never forget spotting my first whale sharks – they were massive, but they truly are gentle giants.’

🐬‘‘There were so many highlights! Seeing pygmy seahorses for the first time, witnessing mating nudibranchs and diving with whale sharks and dolphins – real bucket-list moments.’

⛵️‘Diving with mantas in the waters around Santa Maria Island was incredible! Both hotels we stayed at in the Azores were beautiful, especially Forest Living on Sao Miguel!’

Click the link in bio to find out what magical marine moment we could plan for you:

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28/11/2025

Ever wondered what life is like beneath the waters of French Polynesia? 
 
One of our diving experts, Rachel, recently experienced the hustle and bustle of life below the surface - and was blown away by the astonishing variety of marine species in the Pacific Ocean. Home to 21 species of shark, 176 species of coral and over 1,000 species of fish, it was as busy as rush hour on the London Underground. 
 
Schools of fish whizzed past her, sharks dashed off as if late for an important appointment, moray eels popped their heads out of their homes to watch the traffic, shortnose unicorn fish busied themselves with errands, and even turtles cruised by in the fast lane. 
 
The warm waters of French Polynesia take biodiversity to a whole new level - and with the area recently announced as a protected marine zone at this year’s UN Ocean Conference, we hope to see it thrive further. 
 

27/11/2025

For Thanksgiving this year, we decided to do something a bit different to honour the American (and Canadian) tradition. We sat our team down – minus the turkey and pumpkin pie (sorry everyone, maybe next year!) – and asked what they’d been most grateful for this year. 
 
Top of the list were the incredible coral restoration groups: in Moorea and in Indonesia, both recognised for their inspiring work restoring coral reefs and helping our oceans recover – something Rachel was lucky enough to experience first-hand. 

We also gave a shout-out to , a brilliant organisation supporting shark fishermen in Indonesia with alternative livelihoods, protecting sharks while strengthening local communities. 
 
Then there’s the amazing team at , working with 100 fantastic women to help protect Indonesia’s reefs. 
 
And finally (perhaps most importantly of all)… a thank you to the humble cone snails, for providing an endless supply of homes for our hermit crab friends. 
 
So, what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? 🦃💛 
 

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