{"id":431,"date":"2012-01-15T01:44:06","date_gmt":"2012-01-15T01:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetwindsurfholidays.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2016-05-20T12:32:05","modified_gmt":"2016-05-20T12:32:05","slug":"liveaboard-v-resort-based-diving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdiveholidays.com\/blog\/liveaboard-v-resort-based-diving\/","title":{"rendered":"Liveaboard v Resort-based Diving"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Maldives liveaboards<\/a> to shore-side Red Sea diving<\/a>, every scuba-diving holiday holds its own special appeal, but the experience can be quite different, depending on whether you stay at a land-based resort, or spend all week on a liveaboard dive-boat.<\/p>\n

When deciding between the two, the big question is: Would you rather set foot on terra-firma every-day and have access to land-based attractions, or spend the majority of your time on, in and under the water?<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re undecided, there are several factors that are worth mulling over\u2026<\/p>\n

Costs<\/strong>
\nIf money is limited, resort-based diving can sometimes be more affordable – you\u2019ll be able to self-cater, choose inexpensive accommodation and limit your dives to match your budget. Whereas, on a liveaboard, pre-paid food and drink, the culture of non-stop diving and the expense of fuelling the boat, can make for a more-expensive holiday for some. However, if you regularly splurge on lavish nights out and extravagant meals, you may find that the more limited spending options on a liveaboard help to keep the costs down!<\/p>\n

Time<\/strong>
\nMany liveaboards tend to offer scheduled trips of between one and two weeks, so if you only have a few days to spare, then a resort-based trip may be better. Although, it\u2019s worth checking out what\u2019s on offer – shorter liveaboard excursions are common in the Red Sea<\/a> and Great Barrier Reef<\/a>, for example, whereas Maldives live aboards<\/a> tend to depart for week-long cruises.<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re dead-set on diving with sharks in Costa-Rica, or plan on visiting Indonesia<\/a>\u2019s more remote dive-sites, then a liveaboard is essential, whereas, on islands such as Bonaire<\/a>, some of the best dives are found right along the shore-line.<\/p>\n

Comfort<\/strong>
\nIt goes without saying that a liveaboard will offer less-spacious living and fewer options for privacy. Seasickness should also be considered, as those who regularly suffer may be in for an unpleasant week. On a resort-based trip, the luxuries of a larger bedroom and the freedom of being able to explore the local town or beaches may also add to the experience.<\/p>\n

Company<\/strong>
\nSociable-types and singles will thrive on a liveaboard, and living in close-confines with like-minded passengers can really add to your trip. However, if personal space is an issue and you value privacy above all else, you may opt for the shore. A resort-based trip allows greater freedom to either socialise or spend time alone, although the jovial ambience experienced on a liveaboard may be difficult to replicate.<\/p>\n

The Diving<\/strong>
\nIf you scrolled directly to this section first, then, with a greater focus on diving, liveaboards are probably for you. Resort-based trips often limit dives to three a day, with travel and other logistics restricting the time spent underwater. On a liveaboard you can begin diving before breakfast and continue till late, with your dive-tables and air-supply the only limiting factors.<\/p>\n

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