Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dive Travel Partner for Global Adventures
World of Diving is a boutique dive travel company established in 2000, specializing in personalized dive vacation planning. Our team of three consultants brings over 20 years of combined diving expertise to curate tailored experiences for clients. We prioritize listening to client preferences to match them with optimal destinations, accommodations, and dive operations. With a referral-based business model, we emphasize trust, safety, and satisfaction in every booking. Our consultants have explored over 35 countries and 34 premier dive locations worldwide. We maintain rigorous supplier evaluations to ensure worry-free travel while negotiating competitive rates.Our commitment to excellence has sustained client relationships for decades, with three generations of divers continuing to choose our services. The ownership actively participates in daily operations, maintaining hands-on oversight of service quality. We specialize in accessing remote, high-value dive sites unreachable by land-based operations. Our live-aboard partnerships offer up to five dives daily with state-of-the-art safety protocols. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our unmatched industry knowledge and personalized approach.
Services
Dive Travel Planning
Live-Aboard Bookings
Group Trips
Destination Consultations
Safety-Focused Tours
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of specialized dive travel expertise
- Our consultants average 20+ years of diving experience
- We prioritize personalized destination matching over generic packages
- Safety-focused approach with vetted global suppliers
- Proven track record with multi-generational client relationships
What people say
Best choice I have ever made
Outstanding organization
Never worried
Trust
Continue to have our business
Services
Dive Travel Consultation
Our expert consultants provide personalized dive travel planning based on client preferences and experience levels. We match travelers with optimal destinations considering seasonal factors, marine life patterns, and accessibility. Our 25-year industry experience ensures informed recommendations for both novice and advanced divers.
Live-Aboard Bookings
We arrange access to premier live-aboard vessels offering up to five daily dives at remote locations. These floating resorts provide luxury accommodations and specialized dive support for maximizing underwater time. Our partnerships ensure competitive pricing and preferred booking status.
Group Dive Trips
Scheduled group expeditions to premier dive destinations with expert-led coordination. We handle all logistics including airfare, accommodations, and dive operations while maintaining small group sizes for personalized attention. Current offerings include specialized itineraries in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
Destination Matching
Customized destination recommendations based on diving proficiency, preferred marine ecosystems, and travel goals. Our consultants leverage firsthand experience across 34 global locations to suggest optimal timing and site-specific opportunities for unique underwater encounters.
Safety Assurance
Comprehensive safety protocols through vetted operator partnerships and real-time travel advisories. We maintain strict supplier evaluation criteria covering equipment standards, emergency procedures, and crew certifications. Clients receive detailed safety briefings and 24/7 support contact information prior to departure.
People
Ryan
Certified Professional Diver
Specializes in South Pacific destinations with 20+ years of dive travel experience. Leads client consultations focusing on remote locations and underwater photography opportunities. Holds PADI certification and industry affiliations.
Susan
Certified Professional Diver
Expert in Caribbean and Indo-Pacific regions with 25+ years of scuba travel specialization. Focuses on cultural connections and seasonal marine life patterns when recommending dive destinations to clients.
Will McFarland
Owner
Founder and lead consultant with 24 years of dive industry leadership. Oversees supplier relationships and maintains quality control across all booked operations. Active member of the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI).
Questions
How do you match divers with destinations?
We analyze diving experience, preferred marine life, and travel dates to recommend optimal locations from our 34 global options.
What safety measures are in place?
We partner exclusively with certified operators meeting strict safety standards, including emergency protocols and equipment checks.
Do you offer payment plans?
Payment options vary by destination - contact our consultants for specific financing arrangements and deposit requirements.
Can solo travelers join group trips?
Yes, our group expeditions accommodate solo divers with double occupancy pricing and socialized dive schedules.
What's included in live-aboard packages?
Packages typically include accommodations, meals, dive equipment storage, and guided dives - specifics vary by vessel.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for peak seasons and specialized itineraries to secure preferred dates.
Reviews (2)
Douglas S.
Mar 24, 2017
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I have worked with Will and Ryan of World of Diving for 20 plus years. They have set up several exotic dive trips in the South Pacific and Caribbean. One time there was a flight complication at midnight at LAX. Will got up in the middle of the night and personally delivered new flight tickets and a hotel voucher for a local hotel. They are exceptional at working out details and helping you with complicated dive travel. They take all the worry out of planning and execution. I cannot recommend World of Diving highly enough. They consistently provide exceptional customer service! You can reach
Cindy E.
May 01, 2009
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This company is great! We've booked dive trips through them several times and they are very knowledgeable and provide excellent value and service. One time our flight from Seattle to LAX was delayed and we had a very tight connection before our international flight. The owner of the company met us at LAX at 10:30 on a Saturday night to help ensure we got our dive bags onto the next flight (we went to check-in and he stayed in baggage claim.) Now THAT'S service. Highly recommended!
