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Upcoming Local Adventures
Dive with the Whale Sharks
Swim the world’s largest fish, the whale shark! This 30-minute scuba dive in the Georgia Aquarium’s Ocean Voyager (6,300,000 gallons) puts you in the middles of manta rays, schooling jacks, stingrays, giant grouper and several species of sharks. All equipment is provided including wetsuit, booties, mask, fins, regulators, cylinder and BCD. Just bring your bathing suit, a bag for wet clothing and your certification card. Divers may bring prescription masks; the Aquarium staff with disinfect it prior to immersion.
When: September 19
Where: Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St. Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
Duration: 1 tank dive for approximately 30 minutes.
Cost: $385.00
Certification Requirement: Open Water Diver
Special Considerations: No underwater cameras allowed. Friends and family may pay for general admission to the aquarium and watch their divers from the large observation window.
Upcoming National Adventures
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Once again we will be heading to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for some fun and exploration with an underwater astronaut trainer. This is a unique trip where you get to spend the day bonding with friends and family, playing underwater basketball, shooting rockets, and diving through obstacles.
When:
- Aug 22
- Sep 12
- Oct 10
Where: Huntsville, Alabama
Cost: $150 per person (No gear provided)
Certification Requirement: Open Water Diver
Special Considerations: Bring your inner child who always wanted to be an astronaut.
Upcoming International Adventures
Lalaguna Villas – Philippines
Certification Requirement: Open Water DiverCome along with Bubbles or Not and dive in the Philippines at the Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort and Spa.
The private villas-style atmosphere is within a short walk from the center of the town of Sabang. The resort capitalizes on the location’s greatest assets, the outstanding views of the pristine waters of the famous scuba diving hub of Puerto Galera.
As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, you are in the best of hands with top- notch service and a state-of-the-art beachfront dive center offering quick access to the best dive sites in the area.
When: Sep 1 – 14, 2026
Where: Puerto Galera, Philippines
Dive Package Includes: 14 nights in a premium suite, round-trip transfers from Manila, meals, tanks and weights, unlimited day boat dives, pro dive guides, option night dives (USD $10/dive).
Not Included: International airfare, gratuities, rental gear, massage services, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), whale shark or land excursions, Nitrox
Cost: Starting at $3,900 per person double occupancy or $5,400 single occupancy
Optional Add-ons:
- Unlimited Nitrox – USD $280/person
- Full Gear Rental – USD $20/day
- Verde Island – USD $60 2 dives or USD $90 3 dives and BBQ lunch
Certification Requirement:
*A deposit of $600 is non-refundable and any other refund is dependent on being able to sell your space. Balance due Jul 1. Trip and diving insurance highly recommended.*
Bonaire
Bubbles or Not is off again on another dive adventure. Join us and our dive travelers as we retreat to warm and cozy Bonaire. There’s no better place for fantastic diving and the comforts of home. Sign up fast; this trip will sell out.
Buddy Dive has spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, a full-service dive center, an activity desk, three swimming pools, a restaurant, a pool bar, vehicle rentals, and the famous drive-thru air and Nitrox fill station.
Ranked as one of the Caribbean’s top dive destinations, marine life abounds in this scuba diving paradise, with more than 470 fish species found in Bonaire’s water. Great boat dives only complement your ability to access many dive sites right from shore. Because Bonaire is an arid island, you can also explore its desert landscape and visit protected wildlife areas to see iguanas and pink flamingos.
When: Nov 14 – 21, 2026
Where: Buddy Dive Resort, Bonaire
Dive Package Includes: 7 nights accommodations in 1 bedroom & 2 bedroom double occupancy, taxes and surcharges, round-trip airport transfers, daily breakfast, 6 days of 1 tank boat dives, unlimited shore diving plus one truck rental per room.
Not Included: International airfare, gratuities, CDW insurance for truck, Bonaire Marine Park Fee
Cost: Starting at $1906 per person*
Certification Requirement: Open Water Diver
*A minimum, non-refundable $500 deposit is required. Cancellation refunds are dependent on the ability to sell your space. Balance due Oct 3, 2026. Trip insurance, both dive accident and trip cancellation, is highly recommended.*
In the Works for 2027
Fiji Islands
Don’t miss this one! Join Rose and her faithful tribe of divers on a return dive trip to the Fiji Islands. What better way to really explore Fiji then with an 11-night combo dive package.
The first 4 nights we will be spending time at The Pearl Resort & Spa. It’s an elegant sun-drenched resort within the sublime environs of Pacific Harbour between Suva and Nadi. Set by the beach and surrounded by lush tropical landscapes. The Pearl Resort is an idyllic escape where chic accommodation, exquisite cuisine and as much – or as little – adventure and relaxation to await you. Enjoy an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool with swim up bar, white water rafting, game fishing, world famous shark diving, snorkeling, Jet Ski Safari and surfing at Frigates Passage.
Then we’ll enjoy a Paradise Taveuni reunion for 7 nights. Set on 5 acres of elevated oceanfront land, Paradise offers impressive sea and sunset views and many strategically placed hammocks and sun lounges from which to enjoy them. With the world-famous Rainbow Reef just a short boat ride away, Paradise offers you some of the best diving in the world. Fiji is known as “The Soft Coral Capital of the World” and Paradise is in the heart of it. Here you will experience some of the most memorable dives of your life.
When: April 7-18, 2027
Where: Fiji Islands
Dive Package Includes:
4 Nights at the Pearl Resort
- Premium Ocean View
- Taxes and round-trip airport transfers
- Daily breakfast
- 2 days of 2-tank boat dives
- A 2-tank Ultimate Shark Encounter
7 Nights at the Paradise Taveuni
- Taxes and round-trip airport transfers
- Full breakfast, two-course lunch and three-course dinner
- 5 days of 2-tank boat dives w/ NITROX
- Unlimited shore diving
- Free WiFi, welcome foot rub, Fijian culture night and Fijian Sulu
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Gratuities
- Rental Gear
- Personal Expenses
Cost: Starting at $3455 per person*
Certification Requirement: Open Water Diver
*A deposit of $600 is non-refundable and any other refund is dependent on being able to sell your space. Balance due Feb 7, 2027. Trip and diving insurance highly recommended.
Bimini – Bahamas
Join Bubbles or Not for an unforgettable liveaboard adventure to Bimini Bahamas aboard the Juliet. Experience world-class Caribbean diving from the comfort of the legendary vessel. Explore vibrant reefs, encounter sharks, rays, and incredible marine life while enjoying the unique camaraderie that only a liveaboard adventure can provide.
Space will be limited. So, if you have ever wanted to experience Bimini’s famous blue water, incredible marine life, and the adventure of living aboard a sailing vessel for a week, this is the trip for you.
When: Aug 21 – 27, 2027
Where: Bimini, Bahamas
Contact bubbles or not today to get charter pricing and reserve your spot today.
More to come for 2027
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Malasia
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Okinawa
Be on the lookout for more amazing adventures as Bubbles or Not plans to visit more incredible places around the world.