Scuba Journals
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Dive Expeditions

Bespoke Expeditions

Bespoke Expeditions led by PADI Course Directors Wajid and Janhavi. Providing elite instruction, local guidance, and comprehensive regional base support across Sri Lanka and the UAE.

Our Destinations

Where Will You Dive Next?

Andaman IslandsOpen Water+

Best Season

Oct – May

India

Andaman Islands

Remote reefs, pristine walls & untouched biodiversity

Discover the underwater beauty of the Andaman Islands, where crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and incredible marine life come together to create unforgettable diving experiences. From colorful reef fish and fascinating macro life to dramatic reef formations and encounters with larger marine species, every dive offers something new to explore.

  • ◆Barracuda City at North Bay
  • ◆Lighthouse & Aquarium reefs
  • ◆Pristine wall diving at Havelock
  • ◆Nurse sharks & leopard sharks

Duration

5 Nights

From

From AED 10,200

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Maldives — South Ari AtollAdvanced+

Best Season

Nov – Apr

Indian Ocean

Maldives — South Ari Atoll

Whale sharks, manta rays & world-class drift dives

South Ari Atoll is the Maldives at its most spectacular — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the most reliable year-round whale shark aggregation site on the planet. Drift dives through its channels deliver mantas, eagle rays, and dense schools of fusiliers, while the outer walls drop into the deep blue.

  • ◆Year-round whale shark aggregation at Dhigurah
  • ◆Manta ray cleaning station at Fish Head
  • ◆Drift diving through Kudarah Thila
  • ◆Hammerhead sharks at Maamigili Out Thila

Duration

5 nights

From

From AED 8,500

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Sri Lanka — UnawatunaOpen Water+

Best Season

Nov – Apr

Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka — Unawatuna

Coral gardens, wrecks & the southern coast

Unawatuna on Sri Lanka's south coast is a relaxed, accessible dive destination with something for every level. Shallow coral gardens give way to dramatic rock formations and a handful of well-preserved wrecks, all within easy reach of the bay. Turtles are a near-daily encounter, and the calm conditions make it ideal year-round.

  • ◆Turtle encounters on every dive
  • ◆The Rangoon wreck — a WWII cargo vessel
  • ◆Rock formations at Jungle Beach
  • ◆Coral gardens at Unawatuna Bay

Duration

5 nights

From

From AED 6,800

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Oman — MusandamAll levels

Best Season

Oct – May

Arabian Peninsula

Oman — Musandam

Fjords, dolphins & the Strait of Hormuz

The Musandam Peninsula is a dramatic exclave of Oman — sheer limestone cliffs plunging into the Strait of Hormuz. Beneath the surface, healthy coral gardens shelter extraordinary reef diversity, with spinner dolphin pods a near-constant companion on every dhow crossing.

  • ◆Lima Rock — the signature dive of Musandam
  • ◆Octopus Rock coral gardens
  • ◆Spinner dolphin pods at every crossing
  • ◆Traditional dhow liveaboard experience

Duration

2 nights

From

From AED 2,200

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Fujairah — Gulf of OmanAll levels

Best Season

Year-round

UAE — East Coast

Fujairah — Gulf of Oman

The UAE's best diving, two hours from Dubai

Fujairah sits on the Gulf of Oman — a completely different marine environment to the Arabian Gulf. Warmer, clearer water and a rugged volcanic coastline create year-round diving conditions, with sites ranging from shallow coral gardens to dramatic rock pinnacles teeming with marine life.

  • ◆Snoopy Island — the UAE's most iconic dive site
  • ◆Martini Rock for schooling fish and moray eels
  • ◆Dibba Rock coral gardens and reef fish
  • ◆Turtle and ray encounters year-round

Duration

Day trip

From

From AED 495

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Every Expedition

What's Always Included

Every Scuba Journals expedition is led by a PADI Course Director. We keep groups small, equipment premium, and logistics seamless — so you can focus entirely on the dive.

PADI Course Director Leadership

Every trip is personally led by Wajid or Janhavi

Maximum 4 Divers Per Guide

Small groups mean better briefings, more personal attention, and safer dives.

Full Equipment Package

BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins  included on all trips.

Nitrox on Liveaboards

Enriched air available on all multi-day liveaboard expeditions at no extra charge.

Regional Base Support

Local logistics, accommodation recommendations, and in-country contacts in every destination.

Bespoke Expeditions

Can't Find Your Dream Destination?

We craft bespoke dive expeditions to any corner of the ocean. Tell us where you want to go and we'll build the perfect itinerary.

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