How Arizona Veterans Use the GI Bill to Get Scuba Certified (And What to Know Before You Enroll) Written by Liz Robinson If you've got unused GI Bill entitlement, you can put it toward scuba certification, from your first Open Water dive to a pro.. Read More

What It's Like to Dive San Carlos, Mexico (A Weekend Trip from Queen Creek That's Worth Every Mile) Written by Amanda Krugen I've been on a lot of dive trips. Long-haul flights, layovers, sleepless nights, the whole production. And I love.. Read More

Why Buoyancy Control Is the Most Important Skill in Scuba Diving (And How to Actually Master It) Written by Amanda Krugen You can spot a diver with good buoyancy the second they hit the water. They move like they belong there, slow, deliberate, effor.. Read More

Your First Open Water Dive: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why You'll Love It Written by Liz Robinson Nervous about your first open water dive? Here's exactly what to expect, from gearing up on the surface to that first breath under.. Read More

The First Major Scuba Purchase You Should Make After Class (And Why It's a Dive Computer) Written by Amanda Krugen You did it. You signed up for your scuba certification, bought the gear your instructor required, a mask, fins, boots, snorkel.. Read More

4 Best Dive Destinations Within a Day's Drive of Queen Creek, AZ (Ranked by a Local Instructor) Written by Amanda Krugen One of the most common things I hear from certified divers in the East Valley is some version of: "I wish I lived closer.. Read More

Written by Amanda Krugen A Hidden Gem in Indonesia... Most certified divers have Komodo on their bucket list. A lot have done Raja Ampat. A much smaller number have heard of Proco Island and an even smaller number have actually dived it. I'm.. Read More

Fins 101: Choosing the Right Fin Written by Amanda Krugen Your fins are one of the most important pieces of scuba gear you’ll own — they determine your comfort, efficiency, and control underwater. Whether you’re gliding along a reef.. Read More

Why DAN Dive Accident Insurance Is a Must for Every Diver Written by Liz Robinson Whether you’re exploring coral reefs in the Caribbean or drifting through deep wrecks off Florida’s coast, diving safely starts long before you hit the wate.. Read More

Advanced Adventure vs Advanced Diver: Here's the Difference Written by Rylee Engle You've earned your Open Water card, congrats! Now the real fun begins. Most new divers ask the same question: what's next? Two SDI courses come up con.. Read More