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We have a few seats open for freediving with wh…
We have a few seats open for freediving with whales this weekend! 3 seats on Saturday and 4 seats on Sunday!! Weather looks great and the whales have been very active this week! Experience the once in a lifetime thrill of swimming next to these giants of the deep!...
Whale season has kicked off and is in full swin…
Whale season has kicked off and is in full swing. The "Flying Dragon" is in the water and running again. We have lots of trips open and seats available but they are filling fast! Reserve now: Feb 4. - 3 seats Feb 5 - 5 seats Feb 6- 3 seats Feb 9th 8 seats Feb 11th 2...
After a rough weekend we are heading out for fr…
After a rough weekend we are heading out for freediving with whales Monday 30 Jan 0800 at Ginowan. We have a couple seats open- contact us to reserve a seat. (Must be scuba or free dive certified). LINK
Its that time of year again. Freediving with wh…
Its that time of year again. Freediving with whales! Join the most experienced team, small groups, quiet boats, freediving allowed (not just floating on the surface). We are taking reservations for trips every day in Feb and the first two weeks of March. Boats are...
Congratulations to Crystal we get a new happy d…
Congratulations to Crystal we get a new happy diver from Hong Kong cheers! We have good time not only diving but girls talk! Come back next time we can share more dreams~ LINK
If you are planning to snorkeling / free diving…
If you are planning to snorkeling / free diving with these giants in coming winter you better get your certificate now! All participants must be scuba diving / free diving certified so don’t wait anymore contact us now for more information! LINK
Such a nice day diving off the seawall with Hon…
Such a nice day diving off the seawall with Hongkongese gangs today! LINK
Three more underwater adventures joining the tr…
Three more underwater adventures joining the tribe. These guys excelled at skills and execution even in some of the most challenging visibility we have had up here in the Seto inland sea. LINK
Exploring a new site in Japan- 3 dives down and…
Exploring a new site in Japan- 3 dives down and waiting on it to get dark for the night dives. Truly the macro kingdom of Japan. Shrimp, nudies, gobies, dragon morays, giant frogfish, file fish and more. A few quick downloads below: LINK
The whale season this year was quite epic! Here…
The whale season this year was quite epic! Here is a short video of some of the incredible experiences our clients had. We will be doing this again next year so get certified early. Reef Encounters this year will be offering a full range of freediving courses to get...
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