Monica Bouteiller | The Joy of Scuba Diving

The Top Liveaboards in The Maldives For Beginners

November 24, 2018August 31, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Sometimes beginner divers feel intimidated about diving from liveaboards. BUT, it doesn’t have to be this way. Some of the top liveaboards in the Maldives are for beginners. Not only are the Maldives, popular for its tropical weather, it is also an underwater treasure of large pelagic ocean creatures. Manta rays, whale sharks, giant Napoleon … Read more

Scubaspa Ying and Yang Reviews

September 16, 2018August 23, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Enjoying The Serenity From The Yang Liveaboard

Welcome to: My Scubaspa Ying and Yang Reviews – A Floating Spa Resort When we take a far away vacation to do some diving, we like to share our fun with family or friends and make wonderful memories. I’m really pleased to see you have taken the time to do your own research before booking … Read more

Review of The Junk Liveaboard in Thailand-Open Water Divers

March 24, 2022July 9, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Review of “The Junk” Liveaboard in Thailand – Are Open Water Divers Invited? – An Excellent Pass!

Can new and novice certified divers do the dives offered from “The Junk” Liveaboard? Are you looking for budget prices?

This review will give you an in-depth picture of everything you need to know for new and novice divers. Find out why I gave “The Junk” Liveaboard such a high rating.

There is also an amazing video of the crew members and a couple of guests hoisting the sails. It will give you a taste of what the much-talked-about diving is like in the Similan and Surin Islands of Thailand offered by “The Junk” tour guides.

How To Enter The Water In Strong Surface Current – Diver’s Life

September 16, 2018June 22, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

What do you do when you’re faced with the challenge of getting underwater in a strong surface current? This happened to me some years ago and I had no idea of how to enter the water like this type of current. The only thing I wanted to do was to get down under and see … Read more

How To Have The Best Scuba Diving Adventure In Thailand

September 16, 2018June 14, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Hawksbill Turtle on Sandy Bottom Thailand

When divers decide to look for a place to dive, they want to know how to have the best scuba diving adventure. In my opinion, some of the most exotic and memorable diving you won’t want to miss experiencing is in Thailand. There are many reasons why people visit Thailand and it’s definitely not … Read more

What To Do If You Are Separated From Your Dive Buddy

September 12, 2018March 2, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

This is probably one of the worst feelings a diver can have. What would you do if you are actually separated from your dive buddy? We all think about this. Even the most experienced diver can have this happen and it can sometimes be a scary and lonely feeling. You learned everything from your entry … Read more

Why is Scuba Diving Fun – Find Out Why Divers Love It So Much

September 12, 2018February 24, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Have you ever had the feeling the ocean is calling you? When you dive, you are surrounded by water and there is so much peace there that you need to return. My non-diving friends and family members often ask why is scuba diving so much fun. Divers feel this all the time. 17 Reasons to … Read more

How to Find A Dive Buddy – Everything You Need To Know Is Here

September 12, 2018February 17, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Does not having a dive buddy stop you from going on dive vacations? Don’t let this stop you. Life is way too short to let the joys of diving go past you. You feel stumped and don’t know how to find a dive buddy. Today, I will be telling you about the characteristics of a … Read more

How to Make a Controlled Scuba Dive Descent – Beginners

September 12, 2018February 9, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

Descending for a scuba diver means there is a system of rules. Correct conduct and procedures need to be followed in order to avoid or eliminate problems like equalizing your ears due to changing ambient pressures. It’s important to learn how to make a controlled scuba dive descent. Most of the time you make your … Read more

Scuba Dive Tips – How To Properly Ascend From A Dive

September 12, 2018February 3, 2018 by Monica Bouteiller

You might have heard your instructor tell you how important it is to properly ascend from a scuba dive and that it would be quite risky to do an immediate ascent to the surface. I’ll be telling you why we need to do a slow ascent, the effects of ascending too quickly and 6 great … Read more