It takes a crew of fourteen to keep a Red Sea liveaboard going, but you’ll probably only learn a couple of their names. On the DUNE Silky, everyone — from the captain down to the engineer — shares one goal: make your week feel effortless. You suit up, hit the water, and after your dive,
The Red Sea is often talked about as one destination, but it is actually two completely different diving worlds depending on which direction the boat heads. Pick the wrong route for your skill level or interests, and you could spend a week underwater wondering why everyone raves about it. Pick the right one, and the
Most divers picture buffet trays and lukewarm pasta when they think about liveaboard meals. DUNE Longara is rewriting that script. On this vessel, Red Sea liveaboard diving comes paired with a culinary program inspired by 2-Star Michelin Chef Michel Portos, adapted for life at sea. It is a shift worth paying attention to if you
This article is written for divers who are no longer asking whether Raja Ampat Liveaboard is worth visiting, but are deciding how to experience it properly. If you’re comparing options and questioning whether a liveaboard is truly necessary, we want to share how we understand Raja Ampat after years of planning real dive journeys here
This article is aimed at underwater photographers, nature enthusiasts, and divers considering a Raja Ampat liveaboard as the most efficient option to experience one of the richest ecosystems on the planet. If you are liveaboard reviewing various itineraries and operators, and trying to figure out what a week at sea is actually like, this is
Preparing for a Maldives liveaboard trip is different from packing for a typical beach holiday. If you are planning multiple dives per day in open-ocean conditions, what you bring directly affects your comfort, safety, and overall dive experience. Here at Dune Liveaboard, we see it every season: well-prepared divers enjoy smoother trips, while small packing
If you are planning a dive-focused trip to the Maldives and want more than just a few guided reef dives, this guide is for you. Many divers we speak to are deciding between staying at a resort or joining a Maldives liveaboard, and the difference in experience is bigger than most expect. Right now, divers
Diving in the Red Sea involves staying in a liveaboard. Then you need to determine the best liveaboard experience. Being familiar with the routes, seasons, and marine encounters will make your experience more worthwhile. This article provides information needed to deal with the most common questions concerning preparing and being on the trip to the
Taking a Raja Ampat liveaboard to witness Indonesia’s top marine ecosystems is the best way to experience the area. However, being on a boat with a crew, other divers, and photographers is a unique shared experience and requires a bit of extra awareness and respect. Unlike hotels, liveaboard boats have very limited space, and understanding
Regenerative tourism is more than just being good for the environment; it also helps local ecosystems and communities. In the Red Sea, liveaboards are the finest at safeguarding the ecosystem, training tourists, and conducting operations that don’t affect the ecology. People who stay on a liveaboard help safeguard and restore one of the most important
