Tips for planning your first trip - Solo vs group travel as a scuba diver

Опубликовано: 07 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: Azul Unlimited
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After 15+ years of solo female travel and over 10 years of experience as a scuba diving professional, I’m breaking down the pros and cons of solo vs group travel as a diver. Is it worth paying a trip leader or going on a liveaboard? Let’s get into it.
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Divers Alert Network
1:09 Group vs Solo travel
1:52 Solo travel pros
2:41 Solo travel cons
5:14 Planning a trip
6:26 Group travel pros
7:36 Group travel cons
8:46 How to find trips

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