The right liveaboard, planned by a diver.
We match you to the boat, route and season that suit how you dive, then hold your place free for 72 hours while you decide. Based in Portugal, planning trips worldwide.
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Where will you dive next?
Red Sea
Seasonal shark routes plus northern and central itineraries
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Maldives
Channel dives, cleaning stations, and classic atoll loops
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Raja Ampat
Central & Dampier Strait routes, plus select extended trips
Galápagos
Wolf & Darwin for experienced divers seeking the spectacular
Palau
World-class walls, WWII wrecks, and unique marine lakes
Thailand
Pristine reefs, whale sharks, and manta encounters
Philippines
UNESCO reefs, thresher sharks, and sardine runs
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Komodo
Legendary currents, mantas, and prehistoric dragons
Truk Lagoon
The world's greatest wreck diving destination
Bikini Atoll
Dive the USS Saratoga and other nuclear test fleet vessels
Solomon Islands
Remote reefs, WWII history, and pristine mangroves
Myanmar
Unexplored seamounts and pristine archipelago
Socorro
Remote Pacific islands with megafauna encounters
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Seychelles
Where luxury meets untouched Indian Ocean reefs
Saudi Arabia
Pristine reefs and wrecks without the crowds
Oman
Arabian Peninsula diving with Middle Eastern hospitality
Cocos Island
Remote Costa Rican island with legendary shark encounters
Mexico
Jacques Cousteau's "World's Aquarium" with sea lions and mobulas
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What's diving right now
Conditions we're tracking across our destinations this week.
Hammerheads schooling at Daedalus
Peak summer window — scalloped hammerheads massing at the reef plateau on early-morning dives.
Explore Red Sea →Manta season open at Hanifaru
Southwest monsoon is pushing plankton into Baa Atoll — reef manta feeding aggregations building.
Explore Maldives →Whale sharks arriving at Darwin
Cool-season pelagic action ramping up — big female whale sharks starting to pass the northern islands.
Explore Galápagos →Season opens November
Giant mantas and humpback whale song return to the Revillagigedo when the boats start running again.
Explore Socorro →Liveaboard regions we work with often
A focused set of regions where we understand seasons, routing quirks, and operator styles — not a giant, generic list.
Red Sea · Offshore & Classic Routes
Seasonal shark routes plus northern and central itineraries
Classic shark routes, wrecks, and reef walls with predictable seasonality. Good for mixed groups if we choose the right week, route, and boat.
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Maldives · Channels & Atoll Routes
Channel dives, cleaning stations, and classic atoll loops
From slightly softer central itineraries to more current-exposed routes, we help match conditions and current requirements to your actual experience — not just your certification card.
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Raja Ampat · Reefs, Seamounts & Macro
Central & Dampier Strait routes, plus select extended trips
Warm water, dense reefs, and busy seamounts. We help choose between classic central routes, longer combos, and options that balance macro with big-picture scenery.
Galápagos · Big Animal & Current Diving
Wolf & Darwin for experienced divers seeking the spectacular
Schooling hammerheads, whale sharks, and unique marine iguanas. Requires solid experience with currents and blue water. We help you time it right and choose the best itinerary.
Palau · Jellyfish Lake & Blue Corners
World-class walls, WWII wrecks, and unique marine lakes
Famous Blue Corner, German Channel mantas, and the surreal Jellyfish Lake. Consistent conditions and incredible biodiversity make this a bucket-list destination for serious divers.
Thailand · Similans & Andaman Sea
Pristine reefs, whale sharks, and manta encounters
The Similan Islands and Surin offer some of Asia's best diving — vibrant hard corals, manta cleaning stations, and occasional whale shark sightings. Perfect for divers of all levels.
Philippines · Tubbataha & Visayas
UNESCO reefs, thresher sharks, and sardine runs
From the pristine walls of Tubbataha to the thresher sharks of Malapascua and the incredible sardine runs of Moalboal. A diverse destination with something for every diver.
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Komodo · Dragons & Drift Dives
Legendary currents, mantas, and prehistoric dragons
Where powerful currents bring incredible marine life and ancient dragons roam the shores. Komodo offers thrilling drift dives, manta encounters, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth.
Truk Lagoon · Ghost Fleet
The world's greatest wreck diving destination
Over 60 WWII Japanese shipwrecks rest in this legendary lagoon. Artifacts, tanks, aircraft, and entire cargo holds frozen in time. A pilgrimage for wreck diving enthusiasts.
Bikini Atoll · Nuclear Wrecks
Dive the USS Saratoga and other nuclear test fleet vessels
The ultimate bucket-list wreck destination. Dive the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga and battleship USS Arkansas, sunk during nuclear testing. Remote, exclusive, and utterly unforgettable.
Solomon Islands · Untouched Paradise
Remote reefs, WWII history, and pristine mangroves
One of the last truly wild diving frontiers. Pristine coral gardens, dramatic caverns, WWII wrecks, and encounters with some of the friendliest locals in the Pacific.
Myanmar · Burma Banks & Mergui
Unexplored seamounts and pristine archipelago
The Mergui Archipelago remains one of Asia's least-dived regions. Remote granite islands, untouched reefs, and the legendary Burma Banks seamounts await adventurous divers.
Socorro · Giant Mantas & Dolphins
Remote Pacific islands with megafauna encounters
Famous for close encounters with giant oceanic mantas and friendly dolphins. Long crossings but worth it for the unique wildlife. Advanced conditions but life-changing experiences.
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Seychelles · Granite Gardens & Whale Sharks
Where luxury meets untouched Indian Ocean reefs
Dramatic granite boulder formations create an underwater landscape unlike anywhere else. Add seasonal whale shark aggregations, healthy reef systems, and topside beauty that rivals the diving itself.
Saudi Arabia · The Untouched Red Sea
Pristine reefs and wrecks without the crowds
The Saudi Red Sea coast offers what Egypt had decades ago — virgin coral, abundant fish life, and zero other divers. A new frontier opening up with world-class liveaboard operations.
Oman · Daymaniyat Islands & Musandam
Arabian Peninsula diving with Middle Eastern hospitality
Protected marine reserves with thriving coral gardens, seasonal whale sharks in the south, and the dramatic fjords of Musandam. Combines excellent diving with rich cultural experiences.
Cocos Island · Hammerhead Heaven
Remote Costa Rican island with legendary shark encounters
Thirty-six hours from shore, this UNESCO World Heritage site delivers what serious shark divers dream about — massive hammerhead schools, silky sharks, and the occasional tiger. Not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced.
Mexico · Sea of Cortez
Jacques Cousteau's "World's Aquarium" with sea lions and mobulas
The Sea of Cortez offers incredible biodiversity where desert meets ocean. Playful sea lion colonies, massive mobula ray aggregations, whale sharks, and the chance to snorkel with whale sharks in Bahía de los Ángeles. Perfect for divers and snorkelers alike.
Where will your next dive take you?
Handpicked trips we recommend
A curated selection of upcoming liveaboard departures. These are trips we've vetted for timing, conditions, and value. Enquire to check availability.
WWII Wreck Week
Solomons Master
WWII wrecks of Iron Bottom Sound
Florida & Russell Islands
Solomons Master
Untouched reefs + WWII history
Florida & Russell Islands
Solomons Master
Untouched reefs + WWII history
Central Atolls
Maldives Master
Central Atolls — early-season week
Special DealCentral Atolls
Maldives Master
Central Atolls — shoulder season
Special DealNorthern Red Sea Wrecks & Reefs
Blue Melody
Spring wrecks & reefs
Choose your path to the perfect trip
Use the trip matchmaker, browse departures, or just email us a short brief. The goal is always the same: a shortlist you can actually use.
Trip Matchmaker Quiz
Answer a few practical questions about experience, budget, and timing. We'll suggest regions and sample routes, then you can send your answers straight to the concierge.
Start the matchmakerCurated Departure Calendar
A simple year view of handpicked departures. It's a planning tool, not a full inventory, and it changes with conditions and demand.
Explore the calendarPrivate Concierge
If you prefer a human from the beginning, send a short brief. We'll review it, question the plan where needed, and suggest operators we trust for your dates and level.
Talk to the conciergeSafety First: Always Travel With Dive Insurance
We strongly recommend comprehensive dive insurance for every trip. Services like DAN and DiveAssure cover hyperbaric treatment, emergency evacuation, and trip interruption. Most liveaboards require proof of insurance before boarding. We can help you understand your coverage options as part of our planning process.
Trusted by divers worldwide
Sarah
They actually listened
I'd booked dive trips through the big search sites before, and it always felt like picking a boat off a list. Faneca asked about my experience, what I wanted to see and how I like to dive, and the Red Sea route they suggested fit me perfectly. They even pointed out that the moon phase could affect my original dates, which I'd never have thought of.
Marcus
The right Raja Ampat trip for both of us
My wife and I had talked about Raja Ampat for years, but there were so many options we didn't know where to start. She shoots underwater photos and I'm always hoping for the big stuff, and they found an itinerary that worked for both of us. Ten nights was a real investment, and it was worth it.
Elena
They told us the honest answer
We came to Faneca wanting the Galápagos. With about 60 dives each, they were straight with us that Wolf and Darwin would be a stretch, and suggested the Maldives first to build our confidence. It was exactly the right call, and we're now looking forward to Galápagos next year.
Thomas
A 12-person club trip without the headache
Organising a liveaboard for 12 people from our club sounded like a nightmare. Faneca kept track of everyone's dietary needs, helped sort the airport transfers and made it easy for everyone to check availability. Having one team that knew all the details made a huge difference.
Jennifer
A small hiccup, handled quickly
The trip itself was fantastic and exactly what we'd asked for. There was some confusion about our departure transfer, and that could have been communicated more clearly, but they answered fast and sorted it out. I also appreciated the help before we left, especially the safety briefing and the advice on insurance.
Ahmed
Real insider knowledge
I've done plenty of liveaboards, so I'm not easily impressed. Faneca's planning was something else: they knew which weeks were best for sharks, which boat had just been refurbished and even which guides to ask for. That kind of knowledge is what makes the service worth it.
