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The best diving isn't always the nearest, and the gap between the right trip and the wrong week is huge. These guides are the honest groundwork: where to dive for what you want to see, when the mantas and big stuff show up, liveaboard versus resort, and how to get certified before you go.

Where to dive, month by monthA month-by-month guide to the world's best diving — Red Sea, Maldives, Raja Ampat, Galápagos and more — and when the big stuff shows up.Read guide How to get scuba certified before your tripWhat the Open Water course involves, PADI vs SSI, how long it takes and whether to certify at home or on holiday.Read guide Liveaboard vs resort diving: which is right for you?The honest pros and cons of liveaboard diving versus a land-based resort — cost, comfort, dive access and who each suits.Read guide