Scuba Diving Articles - Girls that Scuba

I Wrote a Children’s Book About a Scuba Mom – Here’s How I Did It

Ever wondered what it takes to self-publish a children’s book? Well, Girls that Scuba founder, Sarah, did exactly that to launch her new book, My Mum’s a Scuba Diver. Here’s …

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The Best Gifts for Scuba Divers – 33 Ideas for Every Diver & Budget

Shopping for the diver in your life? Not a diver yourself and no clue where to start? Fear not – we’ve created the ULTIMATE list of the best gifts for …

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Christmas Sweater Competition

Winning Design This competition is now closed, and we have the pleasure of introducing our winning design by Girls that Scuba member, Mia Engle! Competition (Now Closed) You read …

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The Best Drysuits for Women

When it comes to cold water diving, getting a great drysuit is SO important. Bad drysuits lead to leaks, buoyancy issues, feeling cold, and all-round miserable dives. Luckily for you, …

The Best Underwater Cameras for Beginners

When you start scuba diving, it won’t be long before you want to share your adventures with everyone around you. An underwater camera is the key to capturing the beauty …

How to Choose a Wetsuit for Women

Buying your first wetsuit is a huge milestone in your scuba diving adventure, but choosing that wetsuit isn’t always the easiest task! In partnership with our friends at Scuba.com, we’ve …

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8 Women’s Divewear Brands You’ll LOVE

If there’s one thing you’re guaranteed to see on a boat full of Girls that Scuba, it’s a sea of incredible colours and prints. Our group members – and our …

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The Best Scuba Masks for Women – 7 Masks to Try

The first dive once you’ve found that perfect scuba mask is such a satisfying moment. But with so many to choose from, how do you know where to start? We’ve …

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5 Beginner Liveaboard Destinations You Need to Know

Liveaboard diving is one of the best scuba vacations. There’s no better way to eat, sleep, dive, repeat. But is it right for beginners? We think it might be! One …

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15 Things You Should NEVER do on a Dive Boat – Are YOU Guilty?

Out of all the diving rules and guidelines, knowing how to behave on a dive boat is one of the most important things you can learn. And for good reason, …

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ProShot Dive Case Review

Are you an avid iPhone user who wants to capture breathtaking underwater photos & videos? The ProShot Dive Case might just be for you. Check out our ProShot underwater iPhone …

Beyond the Skyscrapers – Hong Kong Underwater

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 us as …

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What is Sidemount Diving? – 6 Reasons to Try Two Tanks

Ever wondered why sidemount diving has gained so much popularity? You’re not alone. At first sight, diving with cylinders on either side of your body looks like a lot of …

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Wreck Diving – Everything You Need to Know

We slip into an entirely different world any time we dip under the surface, but exploring underwater relics takes that to a whole different level. Wreck diving provides a unique …

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Scuba Diving in Phuket – The Ultimate Guide

There’s a reason why scuba diving in Phuket is hugely popular. Every year, divers from all over the world travel to this small Thai island to explore its stunning dive …

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11 Fascinating Facts About Coral

Few sights on Earth can compete with the breathtaking beauty of a healthy coral reef. What’s more, if you delve a little deeper into facts about coral, you’ll realise there’s …

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Diving Gizo – Women Pioneering Conservation in the Solomons

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 us …

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Night Diving – Everything You Need to Know

Night diving provides a unique opportunity to marvel at some of the ocean’s most mysterious secrets. As darkness falls above the water, the world underneath it transforms. Familiar faces go …

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Diving Beyond Boundaries – Bull Shark Conservation in Fiji

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 us …

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The 10 Best Dive Sites in the Philippines

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 …

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Beginner Scuba Gear – The 3 Things to Buy First

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 …

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A Newly Discovered Dive Paradise in Remote Vanuatu

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 …

Scuba Diving in Gallipoli – 4 Unmissable Wrecks

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 …

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How to Pack Scuba Gear Perfectly for Travel

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 …