Biodiversity combines with Ecotourism: Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is home to over 600 species of hard reef building coral, 700 species of molluscs, 1300 species of reef fish, 17 species of marine mammals (including dugongs, sperm whales, dolphins, and orcas), and an astounding 57 species of mantis shrimp.  Thus making it one of the most biologically diverse coral reef ecosystems in […]

10 Tips for Packing and Getting Ready for a Dive Trip

10 Tips for Packing and Getting Ready for a Dive Trip​ - La Galigo Liveaboard

Packing for a diving trip may seem overwhelming if you’re the kind of person who finds it difficult to zip up your suitcase without putting everything in, including the kitchen sink.  Packing for diving can be challenging because it’s an equipment-heavy hobby. Especially when you are not just a diver but also an underwater photography […]

9 of the Best Places and Times to Dive with Manta Rays

Raja Ampat Manta Season - La Galigo Liveaboard

An unforgettable experience is having your first underwater dive or snorkelling encounter with a Manta Ray!  If you’re lucky, you might have a close encounter and emerge feeling like you have “connected” with these enormous, curious sea creatures. This marine experience is unmatched. You can snorkel or scuba dive with these regal, gentle ocean creatures […]

How to Use a Compass to Navigate Underwater

How to Use a Compass to Navigate Underwater​ - La Galigo Liveaboard

One of the main reasons for arguments between couples has to be utilising maps or GPS devices while driving. Just hearing the term “compass” may chill people to the bone. In order to reduce some of the tension, let’s look at some advice on using a compass for underwater navigation. How to Use a Compass […]

6 Underwater Wide Angle Photography Techniques

6 Underwater-Wide Angle Photography Techniques - La Galigo Liveaboard

Capturing expansive views of marine life is possible with wide-angle photography. The most popular definition of wide-angle is a view field that is approximately 65 degrees wider than human vision.  A good rule of thumb for subject size is that anything bigger than a basketball belongs in the wide-angle category. A dense water column in […]

DEMA Dive Expo 2023 Recap

Dema Show 2023 Recap - La Galigo Liveaboard

I am incredibly proud of and optimistic about the future of the scuba diving industry as we wrap up the DEMA Show 2023 in the exciting city of New Orleans. An important venue for presenting the newest developments and styles in our cherished underwater world is this yearly convocation of manufacturers, international travel destinations, dive […]

Phinisi Boats: History & Design

What is Liveaboard - La Galigo Liveaboard

The term “Pinisi” literally describes a style of rigging used on Indonesian sailing vessels, which consists of the arrangement of masts, sails, and ropes, or “lines. A pinisi is a ship with two masts and seven to eight sails arranged in a gaff-ketch with what are known as “standing gaffs. This means that, in contrast […]

Top 9 Tropical and Non Tropical Dive Sites in the World

Cape Kri - La Galigo Liveaboard

Almost anyplace there is water, a keen diver will want to dive it. Scuba diving is something you can enjoy without having to travel far. However, searching for the world’s top dive sites combines the pleasures of diving and travel, offering you two amazing experiences in one. There is no guide that could ever cover […]

Should I Buy New or Second Hand Scuba Gear When I Start Diving

Should i buy new or second scuba diving gear - La Galigo Liveaboard

It is only natural and normal for every scuba diver to want their own equipment, so why wouldn’t you?   Everybody looks at the reviews, the pictures, and the websites. It’s a fact that scuba divers are drawn to shiny new things like magpies! Regretfully, we all quickly discover that scuba diving equipment can be costly […]