No Troubles Just Bubbles Blog
This is our information & blog page. Here at No Troubles Just Bubbles we regularly keep divers updated with the latest information from the liveaboard scuba diving community. You’ll also find on here some simple and detailed help about scuba diving in general, as well as diving in this part of the world. All of our content is original and independent, in an attempt to be as useful as possible to anyone wanting to scuba dive or learn to dive. Please check back regularly, as the team at No Troubles Just Bubbles will try to keep this updated with information about scuba diving from around the world.
Emperor Divers is possibly the largest one-owner fleet of liveaboard scuba diving boats, and they also have a well-established day-trip diving operation in Hurghada, Egypt. However, even though the company helps thousands of lucky divers around to enjoy some unforgettable moments in the sea, Emperor Divers still has the personal touch, and efficient professionalism. Whether you’re learning to dive, joining your first or tenth liveaboard cruise, or training to become a PADI professional, the Emperor Divers team can provide a safe & enjoyable experience without breaking the bank!
This article discusses the true costs of scuba diving to the operator, and why choosing to miss a dive will normally not make the price lower to the customer. It’s important to understand the many other factors which make scuba diving trips quiet expensive. These include buying & running the boat, buying & maintaining dive equipment, feeding everyone on board, and paying for the best dive staff & boat crew.
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There are several sizes of scuba diving tanks, but for most adults there’s the regular size, and a larger size. Divers want as much time as possible underwater, or at least they don’t want the stigma of being the one who’s responsible for ending the dive. And because of this, quite a few people think that a larger tank will help them. But in many cases, this is not true.
Any certified scuba diver should know the basic science of a safe dive profile, as well as the potential dangers caused by irresponsible diving. Recreational scuba diving normally does not involve divers going into decompression (deco), and having to stop during ascent. But even at the end of a short & shallow dive, a 3 minute safety stop is the best way to finish. A safety stop is not the same as a decompressions stop, and this page explains why.
Choosing the best country to join a scuba diving liveaboard trip has always involved many factors, and now with Covid-19, things are even more complicated. Forgetting about Covid-19 for now, the things to consider when choosing the best liveaboard destination include price, logistics, likely sea & weather conditions for your preferred month, boat facilities, itineraries, and how the teams and boats operate. In this article, you can read in detail all the information to help you make the best choice on which diving destination best suits your needs for the ultimate scuba liveaboard experience in Asia or The Rea of Egypt.
Open Water Divers are usually certified to 18 or 20 metres maximum depth. And after completing the Advanced Course, this maximum is increased to 30 metres (99ft.). But some people don’t have enough time or money to do the whole Advanced Course, which takes 2-3 days and five dives. And some diving trips require all the divers to be certified to dive to 30m. The Adventure Deep Dive is an ideal compromise.
Just about all recreational scuba divers want to experience time underwater with the largest fish in the sea, the gentle giants known as Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus). These harmless filter feeders can grow to more than 12 metres in length and are found in many scuba diving locations around the world, often near the surface. They are not shy of divers, and even snorkelling with Whale Sharks is possible in some places. A whale shark dive is a special & memorable experience, whether it’s your first time or not. Read more about where and when you can have the best chance to meet the largest fish in the sea.
If you’re able to travel to, or you’re already in, Thailand or Indonesia now is the time to get the very best diving & biggest discounts! We all know that Covid-19 coronavirus is having a huge impact on everyone, especially those in the tourism industry. And to attract more divers, some of our boats are offering unbeatable discounts of up to 50%! What’s more, it’s that time of year when the diving conditions are perfect, with wonderful weather & sea conditions. Nearly every day divers sea several Manta Rays at Koh Bon, and there are regular sightings of Whale Sharks at Koh Tachai and Richelieu Rock. Oh, and most boats are far from fully booked, meaning more space onboard for those who do join. What are you waiting for?
Scuba diving is a safe activity, and all of our tours are run by highly-professional teams who always put safety first. Nobody goes diving without a professional guide, and most guests use a diving computer to maximise safety. Accidents or incidents are very rare, but they can happen. Even an experienced diver who stays within all limits, and performs a safety stop at the end of a no-decompression dive can still be affected by DCS (The Bends). And it’s not just DCS that could happen. Being stung by a poisonous creature or even injuring yourself on the boat are all potential dangers. Being far out at sea and needing to be transferred back to the mainland for treatment is very expensive, but scuba diving insurance to cover these eventualities is extremely cheap, and short-term policies can be bought on the day of your trip. It really is a no-brainer to have insurance cover to go scuba diving.
In July 2019, a group of seven divers and friends went liveaboard diving in Egypt’s Red Sea. Two of the group went on to do a second liveaboard trip. The adventure was a lot of fun and included hammerhead sharks & dolphins. Plus it helped us to learn more about liveaboard diving in Egypt, which we now offer our guests.
