Events at this location

Many divers think that medical considerations, certification limitations, and blatant discrimination are the only reasons a dive operator might deny them service. This is not so. You can be refused service for various sound, safety-related reasons. We will examine some of these reasons so you can be better informed and prepared — rather than disappointed.

Papua New Guinea truly remains one of the last unspoiled diving locations in the world.  This colorful and fast moving presentation will introduce you to four unique dive operations and up country special land base operation spanning the country.  So come and be introduced to Walindi Plantation and Kimbe Bay, and liveaboards M.V. FeBrina and M.V. Oceania.

Join us in an exciting presentation about how you can make a positive impact for the ocean, right in your local community. You will learn about exciting actions you can take fins on and fins off. Together, we will discuss PADI AWARE’s mission, Dive Against Debris, pledges, and petitions, as well as facts about the current state of our oceans. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference and inspire others to do the same.

“The diversity of the marine life in the Philippines is simply unparalleled. Every one of my dives over the 10 day Visayas itinerary, was filled with such amazing animals and corals that it only ignited my passion for the next dive.”

Did you know that you can fly to Phoenix and, within four short hours, be boarding a boat to one of the most remote places on earth? The Sea of Cortez, also called the World’s Aquarium by Jacques Cousteau, offers untouched walls and reefs abounding in marine life. A liveaboard offers divers the ability to experience everything from macro to mammals. It’s a macro photographer’s dream with nudibranchs, blennies, and jawfish. Dive with countless octopuses, eels, turtles, rays, and schools of fish, and enjoy playing with sea lions on multiple dives; a trip highlight is snorkeling with whale sharks. On the surface, we often see whales and giant pods of dolphins, spot jumping mobula rays and brown-footed boobie birds, and gaze at the milky way and falling stars at night.

Dive operators and dive professionals work hard to ensure your safety, but some things are beyond their control, and things can go wrong. Knowing what could go wrong on a dive trip and being prepared for it will drastically improve your odds of staying safe in an emergency. Learn how to create a personal emergency action plan, and find out some of the best ways to remain safe while diving.

While Raja Ampat remains one of the world’s best dive destinations, underwater photography and video have not escaped the AI revolution! Join Bluewater Photo & Travel’s camera guru to learn what it’s like to dive in Raja Ampat, the world’s most biodiverse dive destination, with a diverse set of new creative technology. From AI autofocus systems and editing software to electronic TTL, learn about the future of underwater camera technology as well as some travel and photo tips along the way!

Enjoy an informative seminar on rebreathers. What they do and why you should be a rebreather diver. This will be a great way to see if rebreathers are for you. We’ll discuss manual controlled rebreathers and electronically controlled rebreathers. You can even schedule a free rebreather tryout with Scuba Schools of America at their rebreather facility after the presentation

Join us in discovering the pristine nature of our polar areas. Our Dive Team Leader, Mr. Henrik Enckell, will take you on a visual journey through both the Arctic and Antarctica, both underwater and topside, covering the logistics of getting there and back along the way. We will also discuss the special wildlife we encounter and learn that even though they may look similar at first glance, the two poles are quite different.

Join us as we take you on a virtual tour of Palau. We will show you how to get to Palau, which hotels are best and when the best time to visit is. We will also have our 3D dive site mapping to show you in depth a few of the top sites in Palau. This archipelago consists of 250 to 500 islands (depending on what size you consider) with beautiful karst formations making it a true scenic delight topside. The warm, clear waters offer opportunities to see and film manta rays, sharks and a virtual biodiverse bonanza of fish. The site of a major battle during World War II, it also gives one a chance to dive wrecks and see the relics of the bloody battle on Peleliu.