Experience the World of the Deep with Google Underwater Street View

Do you want to experience the underwater world? You might think that it is not possible, but with Google Underwater Street View, it is now possible. All you need to experience this seemingly impossible task is your computer, smartphone, or tablet. To capture these amazing images, underwater vehicles with three SVII cameras were used in the course of six months.

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Google tied up with Caitlin Seaview Survey to come up with realistic underwater views just like you are navigating the streets of New York City. You can splash underwater or swim through colorful coral reefs and forests. If you like to see the Amazon or Antarctica up close and personal, this is now your big chance. It provides a360-degree panoramic view with colorful schools of fish, rare sea turtles, and manta rays. This would also benefit scuba diving enthusiasts as they can now view the site before taking the dip.

All Year Round Trip to the Galapagos

There are so many luxury cruises to choose from, but the Galapagos can give you the chance to step into history. An archipelago that is part of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands was declared as a national park after the publication of Charles Darwin’s "Origin of the Species". Curious cruisers around the world trooped to the islands to see its unique wildlife and see the place that has been the basis for one of the world’s leading scientific principles.



Going on a cruise in the Galapagos Islands allows you to see some marine animals endemic only in the islands including the Galapagos giant tortoise, sea lions, penguin, marine iguana, and Darwin’s finches. You will have experienced and expert guides to help you see the wildlife up close. You will never miss out the cruise since cruises operate all year-round, so you can go anytime at your convenience.

Whale Watching: An Experience of a Lifetime

One of the best things that can happen to you while scuba diving is to have a chance encounter with whales. For most people, they will never soon forget this surreal experience. Not all scuba divers will have this opportunity. Oftentimes, it takes a lot of dives before you can even spot one.

Moreover, there are only a handful of countries where they can be seen. Whales often come near the shore to breed and mate. In some countries, whale watching is regulated and it is forbidden to swim near them or even approach them.

The Best Diving Sites to Explore in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia boasts as having the top diving destinations in the world because of its tropical climate and bountiful marine environments. From Thailand to Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the others, you will surely enjoy the temperate sea breezes, the good visibility underwater, colorful reefs teeming with fishes and, they come very inexpensive. Southeast Asia is home to unexplored islands making them the perfect getaway for those who want some relaxation and solitude.

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Thailand is great for scuba diving and you have varied choices between the east and west, though your destination is mainly dependent on the monsoons. The Similan Islands is recognized as the best diving site in Thailand because of its gentle sloping hard coral reefs and rocky landscapes.