Caribbean
The Caribbean is an island region of the Americas consisting of 16 countries and 24 dependencies. It is a unique area of more than 700 tropical islands popular with tourists from all over the world, but particularly those from North and South America. Among the most-loved spots of the Caribbean are the Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Barbados and Jamaica. Laid-back, lazy days, eating fresh seafood and drinking rum cocktails near the beach, are typical of many Caribbean vacations but there are also multiple sites of historical and cultural significance throughout the islands.
The Caribbean is a scuba diver’s playground too. You can experience the excitement of diving with myriad sharks in the Bahamas, the wrecks and walls of the Cayman Islands, the volcanic topography of Saba & St Kitts, or the vibrant reefs of Turks & Caicos.
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Recent Caribbean Articles
Diving with Manta Rays: Graceful Gliders
We have done some of the world's best manta dives and know that the joy of diving with these creatures is difficult to overstate. They capture divers' imaginations since they move so gracefully and majestically through the water - whether frolicking in the surf, or...
Diving with Frogfish: the Obdurate Anglerfish
A pair of frogfish with amazing colouration in Kapalai, Malaysia. Photo Courtesy: Ketrick Chin Open any coffee table book of underwater photography and you are almost certain to see a few pages dedicated to the majestic frogfish. One of the critter kings, anglerfish...
Diving with Whale Sharks: the Largest Fish in the World
If you have been there then you know. If you haven’t, then it is difficult to describe the feeling of sharing the water with this, the biggest fish in the sea. More like a whale than a shark, these fish are right at the top of most divers “To...
Diving with Barracuda – The Tiger of the Sea
Barracudas are perhaps one of the most feared marine creatures for non-divers but those in the know crave underwater encounters with these sleek and misunderstood creatures. However, many such scuba divers might agree that their villain appearance could send a shiver...
Diving with Goliath Grouper: Is the Term Jewfish Offensive?
Jewfish has been the colloquial name for the goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) for quite some time. Is it still being used? Is this naming a bit out of step with our politically correct times? Do you think that the term is offensive? Have we ‘evolved’ into such a...
Roatan: Discovering the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef on a Cruise Day Trip
Roatan, Honduras, Caribbean - April-Rodmyre, Pixabay Roatan, the largest of Honduras's Bay Islands, sits like a tropical jewel in the Caribbean Sea. This stunning destination offers cruise passengers something truly special - direct access to the Mesoamerican Barrier...
Sailing Routes in the USVI That Lead to Epic Underwater Worlds
Sailing in the U.S. Virgin Islands The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, are more than just a tropical postcard. They are a sailor's and diver's paradise, home to some of the Caribbean's most accessible and exciting underwater realms....
Saba: The Caribbean’s Best-Kept Secret for Adventurers and Nature Lovers
Tucked away in the northeastern Caribbean, the tiny island of Saba is unlike any other destination in the region. Often overshadowed by its more famous neighbours, this 5-square-mile volcanic gem remains one of the most unspoiled and unique travel experiences in the...
Retire in Style – Consider St Kitts as Your Retirement Paradise
In search of the ideal retirement spot? Look no further than the remarkable island of St Kitts, where your golden years’ visions can truly materialize. The island’s unique allure, awe-inspiring natural splendor, and lively expat community make St Kitts a...