Nature/Wildlife
We live busy lives, often in urban settings, so when the time comes for a vacation, many of us know that the best thing to do is to turn to nature. Nothing blows the cobwebs away more than a trek in the mountains or communing with creatures in the deep forest. Whether peering into a volcano, riding horseback along a trail, or spotting wildlife on a river cruise, something deep within us needs to feel connected to the natural world. All regions of the world present opportunities for enjoying nature.
In cooler temperate climates you may seek out snow-capped mountains such as the Alps, while equatorial regions offer the dense jungles of Asia or the vast plains of Africa. Anywhere animals live free offers us the chance to witness their majesty and understand better our place in the natural order. We can give ourselves privileged memories of seeing lions, elephants and gorillas on safari, or witness orangutans, monkeys and birds in the trees of the rainforest. The oceans and coastlines of the world offer opportunities for encounters with whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and more. Nature is always good for the soul.
Turtle Spectacular Special Expedition with Spoilsport
Mark your calendars now for your awesome annual liveaboard trip to the far northern Great Barrier Reef. Due to popular demand, this annual trip is now available for two departure dates in 2018 & 2019. Bookmark these dates for your 7 night, 26 dive, not to be...
Spoilsport Special 7 Night Expedition Hosted By Mike Ball
This amazing itinerary is only scheduled once each year! Ensure that you confirm your place for the Spoilsport liveaboard 2019 departure now by emailing our sales team right away. This not to be missed 8 day / 7 night liveaboard cruise departs on 11 July 2019. Trip...
Best Practices Guide for Shark and Ray Tourism Now Available
The guide, Responsible Shark and Ray Tourism: A Guide to Best Practices, was released on the 3rd March to coincide with UN World Wildlife Day. Project AWARE, WWF and the Manta Trust collaborated to produce the guide, which they say is the world's first practical guide...
Planning a Dive Holiday? Learn About the Palau Eco Pledge
Is Palau on your radar as your next liveaboard diving holiday destination? Then be prepared to sign their Eco Pledge at immigration in order to obtain entry. This small island nation has a history of being serious about protecting their natural resources. 2009 the...
Saving the Green Sea Turtles on Australia’s Raine Island
A little known island plays a very important role in the survival of green sea turtles. Sir David Attenborough: “A marine paradise that plays host to one of the most spectacular ocean migrations on the planet. This is Raine Island…” Raine Island (situated on the outer...
Mexico commits to largest North American MPA
Mexico’s Revillagigedo marine park is set to become the biggest marine protected area in North America! The current protected area will be extended to include more than 57,000 square miles (147,630 square kilometres) of the Pacific Ocean. The announcement by Alejandro...
Misool Eco Resort Pledges US$50 per Guest to Conservation
Misool Eco Resort has committed to increase the funding for their marine conservation foundation, Misool Baseftin in 2017! They will donate US$50 per guest at their resort, and they are asking each guest to match their donation. What is the Misool Basefit Foundation?...
New Hawaii Reef Fish Named After President Obama
American President, Barak Obama, has been honoured by having a new species of fish named after him. The small pink and yellow coral fish has received the official scientific name, Tosanoides obama. This new species was discovered on a dive to 300 feet at Kure Atoll,...
Philippines Declares Largest Marine Protected Area!
The Philippines has declared new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) totaling over a million hectares (approximately 2,676,990 acres). The new MPAs include a staggering 1,013,340 hectares in Cagayancillo and an additional 80,000 of Aborlan in the province of Palawan. These...