Liveaboards are essentially mobile hotels that whisk divers away to otherwise hard-to-reach dive spots. Some go above and beyond to bring upscale comforts along for the ride—here's what to expect.

PADI Pro Annie Crawley answers a reader's questions about their first boat dive. Want to know what to bring onboard or don't know how much to tip the crew? Make sure to read this before your first trip.

From vibrantly colored reefs in the Maldives to centuries-old temples in Sri Lanka (and so much more), here's why a land-and-sea combo could be one of the dreamiest vacations you've taken.

Liveaboards provide unique opportunities for immersive diving experiences. These expeditions take things one step further and invite guests to participate in marine research while they explore.

Swim with massive humpback whales in the Dominican Republic! A breathtaking, up-close encounter with an energetic calf puts on an adorable show.

Want to make the most of your next dive trip? Citizen science trips onboard liveaboards give divers a taste of living and working as a coral, manta ray or shark research scientist.

The pristine reefs of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and Visayas provide the backdrop for a 10-day family dive trip to the Philippines.

You've spoken–this is the best diving in the world.

A PADI Scuba Instructor tries out liveaboard diving for the first time in the Philippines with her family in tow. Here's what came out of the adventure.