NEW - French Articles

I have been providing French articles for a variety of news, dive and travel outlets this year. Read on to find out more and get your latest scuba diving fix!

ZeSea.com

Read about my top tips for improving dive fitness and 10 top tips to master perfect buoyancy in my recent article for ZeSea. This upcoming French blog is one of the 'blogs to watch' in 2019 and has an ever-growing following around the world.

Plongeeonline.com

Micronesia is paradise for divers with its thriving reefs, impressive drop offs and world-class wreck dives. Find out more in my article for Plongeeonline Micronesia’s must-see wrecks.

Lepetitplongeur.com

In my latest article for Lepetitplongeur I discuss four of my top dive destinations for 2019 including:

• A hidden gem in Western Australia

• 'Walls of sharks' in idyllic French Polynesia

Read 4 Unmissable Dive Destinations for 2019 to find out more.

When is the Best Time to Cruise Alaska?

Cruising Alaska

Alaska is world-class cruising destination with striking landscapes, lush green forests and abundant wildlife. But when is the best time to visit?

It depends on what you want to see. Find out more in my guide to cruising Alaska.

Top Months to Cruise Alaska and Why

• May & September: Ideal for cheap travel deals & fewer mosquitos

• Spring: Snow-capped mountains and fresh green foliage

• September: Immerse in vivid Fall colours

• Mid-summer: The best time for warmth

• May & June: Good for wildlife watching ashore

• June & July: Best for bear watching

Alaska cruising

When Is the Best Time for Alaskan Fishing

You can go Alaskan fishing during any month of Alaska's cruise season.

Prince of Wales Island has sport salmon fishing during summer.

Don't miss Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world!

Alaska cruise

The Inside Passage is ideal for photography

Top Alaska Cruise Destinations

There is an almost-endless list of Alaska cruise destinations to visit. Highlights include the following:

Alaska glacier

The impressive Hubbard Glacier

Glacier Bay National Park

The Glacier Bay National Park is not to be missed. Unsurprisingly, it's full of glaciers and offers dramatic landscapes.

It's a great place to cruise to enjoy sea kayaking, visiting remote villages and admiring every shape of glacier imaginable.

April to June are the best months to cruise the Glacier Bay National Park for low rainfall.

Alaska cruise Tracy Arm

Tracy Arm is ideal for whale watching in summer

Tracy Arm

Another popular Alaska cruise choice, Tracy Arm is a narrow fjord over 30 miles long.

It's home to some of Alaska's largest glaciers and offers waterfalls, eagles, whales and seals.

Visit Tracy Arm during summer to spot humpback whales and orcas.

Alaska cruise orca

Alaska Islands

With over 2600 islands to explore, you'll be spoilt for choice during your Alaska cruise.

Join an Alaska Islands cruise and you'll visit some of the best-known islands.

It's a great destination for photographing plunging fjords, porpoises, whales and numerous birds.

Make sure you visit Baranof Island to bathe in the blissfully-warm hot springs.

Visit the Alaska Islands in April and May to spot grey whales or June to September to see minke whales.

Alaska cruise Juneau

Make time to explore Juneau

Need More alaska cruise Inspiration?

Read my full article for Cruise Hive about the best time to cruise Alaska to discover these other top Alaska cruising highlights:

• The salmon capital of the world.

• The world's largest collection of standing totem poles.

• Why you need to visit Juneau.

5 Great May Scuba Diving Destinations

Are you looking for a new scuba diving destination this May? It is one of the best months for calm conditions, making May ideal for novice divers and those who suffer from sea sickness.

Fans of larger marine life can spot these May scuba diving highlights:

• Manta rays

• Hammerhead sharks

• Basking sharks

• Sea lions

Take your pick from my best May dive destinations and enjoy!

Galapagos Islands

The iconic Galapagos are at the top of many divers wish lists and understandably so.

These rugged, remote islands are wildlife-rich and offer spectacular shark diving at Wolfe and Darwin Islands.

Go Galapagos diving in May and you can enjoy calm conditions, sunshine and lower currents than other times of year.

It's also one of the top Galapagos diving months for seeing numerous manta rays and hammerhead sharks.

Galapagos iguana

Discover the Galapagos Islands unique iguanas above and below the waterline

Komodo, Indonesia

Another top May dive destination, Komodo has calm conditions and offers some of the best Indonesia diving - without crowds.

May is one of the quietest months to dive Komodo.

One of the highlights of Komodo diving is the sheer variety of underwater landscapes. Take your pick from:

• Pristine & vibrant reefs

• Pinnacles

• Dramatic sea mounts

• Plunging wall

• Swim-throughs & caverns

With over 1000 fish species, turtles, mantas all year and numerous critters, you'll be spoilt for choice!

Indonesia diving

Explore Komodo National Park's rich and varied landscapes as you cruise

Papua New Guinea

If you're up for a real adventure, pack your bags and go Papua New Guinea diving.

Seemingly forgotten by the modern world, Papua New Guinea offers incredible dive sites in the shadow of still-smouldering volcanoes.

Go diving Papua New Guinea and you'll discover underwater lava tubes, colourful reefs and plenty of WWII wrecks.

Wherever you look, the dive sites are teeming with macro life - which is not surprising given Papua New Guinea is known for its black sand muck diving.

Just remember to check out Kimbe Bay. Ranked as one of the best reefs in the world, it is not to be missed for its coral cover and numerous sharks.

Papua New Guinea

Immerse yourself in Papua New Guinea's fascinating cultures

Need More may scuba diving Inspiration?

Read my full article about Five Great May Dive Destinations on Scuba Diver Life to discover:

• Cornwall's awesome basking shark dives.

• Tobago's numerous manta rays & turtle nesting season.

Calling All Writers & Ocean Fans

CALLING ALL WRITERS & OCEAN FANS!I'm looking for new/experienced writers to write about their scuba adventures, marine life profiles, kit reviews, diving tips and ocean conservation initiatives for The Scuba News. With our growing network of regional editions around the globe, this is a great time to get involved and gain some online exposure.If you're interested in sharing your stories* and/or being pitched ideas to help improve your writing skills and share your passion for the oceans, get in touch! 

Kathryn@thescubanews.com*Just like this awesome little nudibranch, no story is too small for consideration.