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With so many islands to explore, it makes sense that the Philippines is one of the best diving destinations in the world. Spectacular reefs, whale sharks, mantas, and underwater UNESCO …

You’ve done it – you’ve taken the first plunge into scuba diving and you’re hooked. Welcome to the underwater world. Now it’s time to shop for your first set of …

This is part of a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Check out the previous story, and join …

Searching for an underwater adventure where you can dive into historic WW1 shipwrecks? Then scuba diving in Gallipoli, Turkey might be just what you’re looking for! Gallipoli in Türkiye is …

Love travelling but hate travelling with dive gear? Us too. Luckily, after a few years of running our Girls that Scuba Trips, we know exactly how to pack scuba gear …

This is the first in a series of guest posts by Andi Cross, whose incredible expedition is telling dive stories from around the globe. Join us as she takes us …

Heading out on a liveaboard trip is one of the best ways to dive. It’s a favourite for our Girls that Scuba Trips – what could possibly be better than …

Searching for a place to scuba dive in Turkey where you can escape the crowds? A Kaş scuba diving trip might be just what you’re looking for! You’ll have the …

If you’ve ever heard a diver asking for “nudi pics“, it’s not what you think. They’re probably asking for a snap of a colourful nudibranch! But what are these mysterious …

Earlier this year, we ran a survey investigating the diversity of women in scuba diving. After receiving an incredible response, the results are in. We can’t wait to share them …

There’s very little information online about childcare options while on scuba diving vacations or diving holidays with childcare. What does that mean? That you can’t take you kids on your …

Keen to learn some fun facts about whale sharks? We don’t blame you! Their incredible size and patterned exterior make whale sharks mesmerising to behold in the water. What’s more, these …

Altitude diving opens up a whole new world of dive sites to explore, even when you’re far from the coast. Dive sites at altitude are often overlooked, meaning you can …

When you’re looking for the best women’s wetsuits for scuba diving you want to make sure you get enough bang for your buck. Wetsuits can be quite the investment piece! …

If you’re anything like us, you’ll love a scuba diving podcast. There was a space in the dive podcast world for a chattier, more inclusive, and exciting dive podcast – …

Don’t know your dugong from your manatees? You’re in the right place! Next time you’re asking if it’s a dugong vs manatee, you’ll know the answer. Both members of the …

Scuba diving in Zanzibar is high on the hit list of many avid scuba divers, and it’s easy to see why. In this Zanzibar scuba diving guide, we’ll run through …

Do you know what you would do if you got swept away at the surface? It’s a situation you’d hope to never be in, but carrying a PLB when diving …

This survey is now closed. Thank you for your incredible responses – keep an eye out for the results! There are so many incredible women at a high level of …

Diving with sharks is a thrilling experience that puts scuba divers face-to-face with some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. While this might sound like a real-life nightmare to some …

When you’re a brand new scuba diver, it’s hard to know what to look out for when choosing a safe dive shop. Experienced divers would know these red flags a …

The State of California is located on the west coast of the United States. It borders the Pacific Ocean and holds the title as the third largest state. With 840 …

Some of the best save a dive kits are built through years of diving mishaps. A mask goes missing, a fin strap snaps, or an o-ring bursts… and a disappointed …

Here at Girls that Scuba, one destination on many scuba wish lists is Cozumel. The island is located off the Eastern coast of the Mexican Yucatan peninsula, opposite the equally …