There is nothing that drives you as much to getting scuba certified as hearing the amazing stories from other divers. That is why we created a list of our top 25 favorite scuba diving blogs.
These blogs feature great content about topics that we are interested in such as liveaboard diving, scuba gear, and how to help our oceans. Their posts show both passion and expertise.
Top 25 Best Scuba Diving Blogs
Without further ado, these are the best scuba diving blogs that are deserving of the OSD badge.
1. PADI
Anybody familiar with scuba diving is familiar with PADI. PADI is the world’s number 1 scuba diving training organization with dive centers and certified diving instructors spread all over the world.
Their blog is great for staying up to date on all the latest scuba diving news, watching informative instruction videos, and learning about the state of our oceans. Whether you want to deep dive into a niche topic or brush up on basic diving skills, the PADI blog covers it all.
2. Girls That Scuba
Girls That Scuba is the world’s largest community of female scuba divers. Every female diver can become a member and enjoy great perks such as discounts on scuba gear or liveaboard dive trips.
Dive gear reviews and tips on scuba diving trips are sometimes still centered on just male divers and Girls That Scuba seeks to change that. Their website puts women scuba divers in the spotlight and it is more than inspiring.
3. Simply Scuba
Simply Scuba is a UK-based diving website and their blog is a great source of information on everything related to scuba diving in the UK. From recommended diving spots to the best gear for cold water, their blog is very useful.
Besides reading the blog, you can also purchase great dive gear from a wide range of brands from the website. There is a customer service chat box in the bottom right corner for any questions you may have.
4. Dive Zone
Dive Zone is all about highlighting the best scuba diving spots around the world. The website is full of reviews on diving liveaboards, scuba hotspots, and dive gear.
The blog is run by the French Julien, a passionate scuba diver himself. He shares his diving experiences on the blog but also invites other scuba divers to share their stories by sending him their own blog posts.
5. World Adventure Divers
World Adventure Divers combines a sense of wanderlust with a deep love for scuba diving. This all comes from its founder, Florine, a divemaster and non-stop traveler.
World Adventure Divers has been online for over 10 years, nearly as long as Florine has been diving. It is a great first-hand source of what it is really like diving at so many incredible dive spots around the world.
6. Original Diving
Scuba divers spend a lot of time planning out their next dive trip and Original Diving is a great help in that. Original Diving is a luxury travel company and their blog is packed with itinerary ideas that every diver’s dreams are made of.
The team behind Original Diving is small but they take care of literally everything. So, if you want more luxury on your next dive trip, this website is a good place to start.
7. Dive Photo Guide
Underwater photography adds a whole other (complicated) layer to scuba diving. It is a true skill to capture marine life in its full glory.
Whether you are a beginner underwater photographer or a full-fledged professional, the Dive Photo Guide blog is a great resource for you. This award-winning website not only showcases amazing imagery, but it is also a true authority on the best underwater photo- and videography gear.
8. Scuba Diver Life
Scuba Diver Life is a fantastic resource for scuba divers. It is a website that wants to share useful information and inspiring stories in the most genuine way.
What does that mean? It means that whatever you read on their blog is there because it serves a purpose for scuba divers, not because it does well for their SEO ranking.
PS: Scuba Diver Life is interested in contributions from other real-life scuba divers.
9. Dive In
Dive In Calls itself an online diving magazine. The blog covers every possible topic related to scuba diving from finding the best liveaboard, recommended destinations, dive gear reviews to underwater photography tips, and dive insurance know-how.
There is literally nothing related to scuba diving that you won’t find on this website. All the posts are written by real scuba divers so you know that it is a genuine source of information.
10. Dive Advisor
Dive Advisor is still a work in progress but is already peaking the interest of professional scuba divers and dive businesses around the world. Consider their website an independent directory dive shops, dive centers, and scuba diving instructors.
If you are trying to connect with other divers, this is a good place to start. Click on the Dive Stream button where you will find a feed of community posts that you can share and comment on.
11. Dive Buddies 4 Life
Dive Buddies 4 Life was started by true lifelong dive buddies; Alisha and Joey Postma. They met doing what they both love the most, scuba diving, and decided to spread their love for this underwater sport.
The website is a way for them to create awareness about scuba diving and the welfare of the oceans. One of the most interesting series on their blog is Canadian Splash, a 13-part series showcasing the underwater life in all the provinces and territories of Canada.
12. Reef Divers
Reef Divers was started by Nicole Helgason who has been diving since 2006. In just 1 year she became a certified diving instructor and has started the blog to share her passion for coral diversity.
As a scuba diver, we have a responsibility to look after the underwater environment we are in, and taking care of coral is a part of that. This weblog is a great resource on coral conservation, specifically in the Caribbean, and is also full of beautiful underwater photography.
13. Undercurrent
Undercurrent is one of the longest-running scuba diving resources, in the form of a monthly magazine published since 1975. Now you can also access their articles online.
Undercurrent is very much like a scuba diving news site, publishing stories closely related to current events. Their blog also features first-hand experiences from the Undercurrent team and also includes interesting contributions from guest bloggers.
14. Art of Scuba Diving
Art of Scuba Diving is a great resource for diving gear reviews and learning about scuba diving destinations. Besides that, the website also has a fantastic directory of marine wildlife.
One of the first questions scuba divers ask about a dive spot is which species they might see underwater. That is exactly what the affiliated Critter Hunter TV tries to answer – a Youtube series of underwater video showcasing gorgeous sea creatures.
15. Scuba Diving
Maybe you have heard of Scuba Diving Magazine or even picked up a copy at a dive center. Well, their website is also full of interesting online articles for scuba divers.
Scuba Diving is part of the PADI worldwide company so you can feel assured that you are receiving quality information from their blogs. The website is a treasure trove for both beginner and advanced divers from training tips to underwater photography, mind-blowing videos, and amazing dive trip deals.
16. Divers Alert Network
If you have gotten your scuba diving certificate then you may have heard about the Divers Alert Network. It is an organization raising awareness about scuba diving safety and offers medical assistance to divers that need it.
Their website is full of valuable information that will make your next dive trip safer. It is also worth considering signing up as a member – you never know when you might need their help with travel insurance.
17. Sport Diver
Sport Diver is another brand that is part of the PADI Worldwide Company. The topics that you find on Sport Driver are not all that different from what you find on Scuba Diving but it is more orientated towards the professional diver.
On Sport Diver, you can find interesting articles about the latest news from the marine science world. There is also a lot of blog content on dive destinations, dive gear, and how-to guides.
18. Scuba Diver Girls
Scuba Diver Girls is a scuba diving and snorkeling tour company based in California but their website has great blog content, too. On the blog, they share their own diving experiences with beautiful shots from their time underwater.
You don’t have to book a trip to get insider information on the best diving spots and what critters you can expect to see underwater since their blog tells all. However, joining them for a proper tour might still be a fun experience.
19. Diver Mag
Diver Mag is one of the longest-running scuba diving magazines in the United States and their online content is just as great. It features great up-to-date news stories from the diving world as well as informative reads to help improve your diving skills.
If you are interested in expanding your underwater horizon, definitely check out their Tech and Education sections. You might find a diving speciality you want to work towards or learn valuable information about scuba diving safety.
20. Spot My Dive
Spot My Dive seeks to give their readers all the information they are looking for before a dive trip. Although there are plenty of blogs on the best dive spots and tours with detailed itineraries, few websites offer you a complete overview – that is what Spot My Dive is for.
The brand was started by 3 fellow divers, Lukas, Lou, and Damien. Besides great insights on dive trips, don’t forget their ‘unusual’ section which is full of little known diving facts.
21. Underwater Times
Did you automatically think of the New York Times when you read the name of this website? That is not too far off because Underwater Times is basically a news source for everything that happens below the surface.
New news stories are uploaded every single day so there is always something new to read on Underwater Times. It features both light-hearted and more serious articles, something for everyone.
22. Scuba Tech Philipines
Scuba Tech Philipines is the website of a niche dive school in the Philippines; RAID. Run by Andy, its founder, the dive school focuses on side-mount technical wreck diving.
Of course, this is where you go for information on side-mount wreck diving but their blog has other interesting stories, too. Most of the content is related to the technical side of diving so if you are a professional diver, there is a lot of information for you.
23. 50Ft Below
50Ft Below is full of great dive gear and snorkel gear reviews as well as handy tips on how to take care of your gear. They sometimes also feature guest blogs in their Travel section.
If you visit their website, check out their cool T-shirts. 10% of the proceeds go to the Shark Trust.
24. Tony Wu Blog
Tony Wu calls himself a photo-naturalist. He takes incredible footage of his dive trips and shares his experiences on this personal blog.
The blogs are not so frequently updated but the images are absolutely stunning. If you fall in love with one, you can buy it as a print from his website.
25. Psycho Solo Diver
Psycho Solo Diver is a personal blog from a scuba diver based in California. It started as a way for him to share his scuba diving log which has grown to an interesting set of stories.
Going through all the posts, you really get a sense of how important diving is to him and how it literally changed his life. It is a sweet and genuine account of how he became such an avid diver and a great resource for diving in Southern California.
Made the List of the Best Scuba Diving Blogs?
Congratulations! You have made the top 25 best scuba diving blogs. Your hard work and dedication to our oceans haven’t gone unrecognized. As a reward, you get yourself a well-deserved badge! Show this on your website to share the great news with your audience.
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