Okay, so you’ve been captured by this magical island for it’s epic humpback whale interactions… and maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ve booked a few days in the water with them (or booked an ocean expedition with us!).

Whilst we’re not going to promise you that our ‘To-Do’s in Mo’orea’ will top coming eye to eye with one of the earths oldest mammals, but we will remind you that you’re standing in one of the most beautiful corners of the planet, and there is so much beauty to explore beyond the reef (sorry, we couldn’t skip the Moana reference, could we?).

This is the list we give to our expedition guests each year, and we’re hitting ‘publish’ in the hopes that someone like you, might stumble across it, and discover this beautiful island on a deeper level than most. Enjoy!

Feeling nervous about getting back in the water in Sydney following recent shark incidents? Not sure how to stay shark-safe as a snorkeller or freediver? You’re not alone.

It’s understandable. Shark bites receive major media coverage because they are unusual, they are scary, and they play into long-held cultural narratives. The shark is the ultimate ‘villain’ and the ultimate clickbait.

We believe that there IS a healthy way to coexist with sharks, still taking part in snorkelling, freediving and the ocean activities we love, whilst taking steps to understand and manage the risk of shark encounters. After all, ALL activities in nature come with their own risks.

So we’ve decided to share with our community the steps WE take to manage shark risk, as professional freedivers and as a commercial dive operator.

This guide explains our approach to shark safety for freedivers and snorkellers, and it can be applied to all regions and countries.

The ultimate guide to finding the best men’s wetsuit for swimming with whales. Whether you’re heading to French Polynesia, Tonga or another tropical South Pacific island, our men’s wetsuit recommendations and discounts will leave you with optimum warmth, performance and flexibility for those exceptional moments in raw nature.

Find your best wetsuit for swimming with whales . Whether you’re heading to French Polynesia, Tonga or somewhere else, our women’s wetsuit recommendations and discounts will have you feeling warm, strong and cute AF in the water for those long days.

Welcome to the ultimate Freediving Gift Guide for 2023. Find a treat for all the ocean lovers in your life, no matter their experience.

Not sure where to begin when it comes to finding the best freediving mask for you? Read on for tips on what to look for when choosing your mask, plus my pick of the best …

Our guide best beginner friendly freediving fins, tested by our experienced freediving instructors and selected from hundreds of options!

So, just in case you’ve been living under a rock, I’ll explain things in simple terms. Plastic is bad. We once thought it was great because it’s cheap and pliable.

Freediving with the seals at Montague Island has been a bucket list item for me ever since I arrived in Sydney 3 years ago. Last year, during a scuba diving trip, we had the chance to dive with seals at Jervis Bay.

The BEST local freediving spots in Sydney for freedivers and snorkellers of all levels. Sydney is lucky to have a huge freediving community and if you want to be part of it, here’s where to find them!

We are couple of months into Covid life, and it’s starting to feel worryingly normal to pass two days without leaving the house. In this post, I’m not going to reflect on all the plans and opportunities COVID has smushed.

The year is 2020, and the month is April. This means that there’s a good chance that you too are stuck at home, not able to access pools, open water, and freediving courses.

How do freedivers hold their breath for so long AND dive so deep? It’s not a mystery. Here we’ll break down the truth about how freediving works, how dangerous it is, and how to hold your breath and dive deeper.

‘Why can’t I equalise’ is maybe the most popular question in all of freediving. I’m happy to say that you definitely, definitely are not alone. Equalisation can be an absolute bitch.

The most common complaint I hear from new divers is ear-related freediving equalisation problems, ear pain, or just knowing how to equalise.

Over the last couple of years, lots of people have asked me what the benefits of freediving are, and why I do it. Isn’t it just sustained torture / snorkelling / a deathwish / falling asleep in water?