Dive Trip Reports
These are firsthand accounts from my dive travels, organized in reverse chronological order. Each report includes details about travel logistics, gear used, dive conditions, and local advice. Click any trip to read more.
Shark Dive
Beqa Lagoon Resort (Fiji) – April 2025
An in-depth review of a week at Beqa Lagoon Resort, Fiji...including legendary shark dives, cultural excursions, food, staff, and gear setup. I break down what to pack, how travel logistics are handled, and why this may be one of the most non-diver-friendly scuba resorts out there. Includes details on every part of the experience from arrival to departure.
Cavern + Shore
Akumal & Tulum Cenotes (Mexico) – December 2024
This hybrid trip combined boat and shore dives in Akumal with stunning cavern dives in Tulum's cenotes. I share candid insights on lodging hassles at Hotel Xcaret, logistical tips for offsite diving, and personal stories from two very different dive environments including a drysuit mishap and a close look at cave diving etiquette.
Aquarium Dive
Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta) – October 2024
A behind-the-scenes look at diving with whale sharks and manta rays inside the Georgia Aquarium's “Journey with Gentle Giants” experience. This detailed walkthrough covers everything from check-in to gear fit, underwater choreography, and post-dive perks. VIP dive or controlled conga line? You decide.
Resort Diving
Cozumel (Iberostar + Dressel Divers) – April 2024
An all-inclusive dive week at Iberostar Cozumel with Dressel Divers. I share tips on rooms, resort layout, group diving logistics, and the benefits of staying close to the dive sites. Includes gear notes, travel advice, and reflections on celebrating a 50th dive milestone.
Florida Keys
Key Largo (Sea Dwellers) – January 2023
A relaxed diving getaway to the Florida Keys, centered around Sea Dwellers in Key Largo. I share tips on lodging, boat conditions, diver mix, and how to balance dive mornings with non-diver travel companions. Plus a scenic wrap-up in Key West.