TRAVEL: SCUBA DIVING
So what is scuba diving? It is defined as the use of Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus which enables an individual to stay underwater for periods longer than an average human being can hold their breath. So what is it that drives people to take a scuba diving trip? Well, for starters, three quarters (75%) of the planet earth is covered by water. Scuba diving is a way in which human beings can explore under water life and catch a glimpse of a fraction of the deepest of the deep blue sea.
There are different types of scuba diving like open water diving, wreck diving which specifically takes divers to ship wrecks, cave diving, night diving, ice diving and more. Most holiday makers take a diving trip and these are usually open water diving trips. Open water diving trips are primarily for eco-tourism and focus on taking tours for underwater sightseeing purposes.
Before taking off for a scuba diving trip, you will need to get some basic training on how to use the diving gear and other topics that are essential to your general safety while on a scuba diving excursion.
Most tour operators offer a short course which is usually held in a swimming pool, just to give the visitors an understanding of what to do, how to use the diving gear and what to expect while on the actual excursion. It is always best to have your own gear especially a scuba mask, wet suit, scuba booties, swim fans, scuba belts, and scuba snorkels.Usually for a fee, you can rent scuba gear from the tour operators.
Scuba diving excursions allow you to see what lies beneath the deep blue sea and explore in awe the amazing colourful coral, fish and mammals as well as other sights like ship wrecks. So where does one go to experience the beauty of marine life. Have a look at Lifuchi’s choice of top diving destinations.
TOP SCUBA DIVING DESTINATIONS
AFRICA ASIA
Egypt Bali
Mauritius Maldives
Mombasa Thailand
Mozambique
CENTRAL/SOUTH AMERICA NORTH AMERICA
Argentina Mexico
Belize USA
Brazil
Costa Rica
Honduras
SOUTH PACIFIC
Australia
Fiji
New Zealand
MIDDLE EAST
Jordan
Oman
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates