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Traveling to Galapagos Islands: What You Should Know

FAQ about traveling to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands  You’ve done it!  You’ve finally booked that trip to dive the world-renowned Galapagos Islands and see the famous schooling hammerheads. You can’t wait to get your first peek at marine iguanas in the wild and capture the perfect under/over image for Instagram.    Your excitement is palpable but now the...

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2025 DEMA Specials for Group Travel.

Unbeatable 2025 DEMA Group Specials: Discounts, Bonuses, More.Valid September 16 - November 30, 2025   Dive into savings this DEMA season! Explorer Ventures Fleet is excited to unveil its limited-time group specials, giving dive shops, dive wholesalers, and group leaders the chance to secure up a huge discount off per diver, bonus comp structures, and for...

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Liveaboard Packing Checklist

Asking yourself what to pack for a liveaboard? This packing checklist covers everything you’ll need for smooth sailing and stress-free diving. Download our checklist and take it with you.

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Discover the Best Diving in the Caribbean – Updated for 2025

The Caribbean remains one of the world’s easiest to access and best liveaboard scuba destinations. Exploring it from the deck of one of our fleet's yacht means you get the ultimate access to its underwater wonders. From dramatic reef walls and vibrant coral gardens to big-animal encounters, our itineraries, like Northern Caribbean, Turks & Caicos...

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Your Guide to the Maldives Best Dive Sites: A Deep Dive into Channels, Walls, and Pinnacles 

Discover the Best Diving in the Maldives with Explorer Ventures Fleet  The Maldives is a diver’s dream - home to some of the world’s most spectacular underwater experiences. From adrenaline-pumping channels to manta-filled thilas and coral-crusted reefs, these iconic sites deliver thrilling marine encounters and pristine reef exploration.  Explorer Ventures Fleet’s Emperor Explorer liveaboard takes...

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Protecting Coral, One Dive at a Time.

RumPowered® Research Sets Sail in the Turks & Caicos  Turks & Caicos Explorer II: June 28 to July 5, 2025   Sun-soaked decks, vibrant coral gardens, and a boatload of passionate divers made the latest RumPowered® Research Expedition aboard Turks & Caicos Explorer II one for the books. This Turks & Caicos Reef Fund trip wasn’t just a...

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Explorer Ventures Goes BIG: Up to 50% Off Select Trips.  

Crazy Insane Sale for Liveaboard Diving Trips Explorer Ventures Fleet is turning up the heat with its signature, CRAZY. INSANE. SALE., offering 30-50% off select liveaboard dive trips in Turks & Caicos and Palau. This limited-time offer is only available for 48 hours—July 15–16, 2025—with spots expected to go fast.   When to book:   On Tuesday,...

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Liveaboards for Beginners: 8 Tips for First-Timers

You’re ready for your first scuba liveaboard trip, here’s where to start. Your friends have just returned from a sensational liveaboard trip in the Turks & Caicos Islands. They’re bragging about their warm tropical days diving-diving-diving and are babbling on about the 5-star dining. You’ve had enough, it’s your turn for a liveaboard adventure! But,...

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What to Pack for a Liveaboard Dive Trip

Are you gearing up for a 7-day dive adventure with Explorer Ventures? Packing for a liveaboard dive trip is a unique experience, and knowing exactly what to bring can make all the difference in your comfort, safety, and enjoyment. Whether you’re diving in the Galapagos, Caribbean, or Maldives, here’s your streamlined packing checklist to help...

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7 Best Liveaboard Diving Destinations for Your Next Adventure

The Explorer Ventures Fleet provides access to some of the world’s best diving, on liveaboards everywhere you want to be. If you're dreaming of world-class diving without the crowds, there's no better way to explore the ocean than by liveaboard. From remote coral atolls to vibrant reef walls and thrilling big-animal encounters, the Explorer Ventures...