Category: Diving
Whale Shark Encounters
4 years ago

Whale Sharks – Giants of the Deep

“Shark! Shark! There are sharks in the water!” For some, hearing this spoken by the Cruise Director on a yacht may evoke visions of fear and dread. It may even send people running to their room! But when you hear it being said on the Samata, it means you should come running! We have spotted …

Banda Islands Harbour History of Indonesia
4 years ago

Banda Islands – Living History

One of the interesting things about Indonesia is the long history of the country. From ancient Buddhist and Hindu empires to the scene of bloody battles in WWII, Indonesia has a rich tale to tell. Most visitors to the country are unaware of the history of the country and how it came to be. Although …

Porcupine Pufferfish
4 years ago

Pufferfish – The Underdog of the Reef

“One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish” is a great quote from Dr Suess that pretty much sums up the fish knowledge of the average person. Suffice it to say, but not many people know the difference between an angel fish and a butterfly fish. In fact, I would say that many people would …