{"id":140,"date":"2026-06-21T09:49:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T09:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/45.32.114.67\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2026-07-05T04:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T04:27:13","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-2 has-base-color has-accent-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e76106f559d64d30735fa803fae6cacf has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-75f56b9d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-2--1\" style=\"min-height:0vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/turtle.jpg&apos;);background-size:cover;background-attachment:fixed;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f15145cb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Scuba Diving in Cambodia, From inside the Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Insights from inside the Cambodian scuba diving industry covering equipment servicing, shop operations, diver training, marine life, and life underwater. Based in Cambodia, with practical knowledge relevant to dive professionals, enthusiasts, and curious travellers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/?page_id=142\">Read the Blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover Cambodia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, Cambodia brings to mind ancient temples, rich history, and incredible food. Scuba diving is rarely the first thing they think of, and that&#8217;s exactly what makes discovering it so rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretching along the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia&#8217;s coastline is home to tropical islands, coral reefs, colourful marine life, and warm waters that can be enjoyed for much of the year. While it may not have the international reputation of some of its neighbours, it offers something many divers come to appreciate: a more relaxed pace, uncrowded dive sites, and the chance to explore somewhere that still feels a little undiscovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What has kept me here, though, is about more than the diving. It&#8217;s the people. Whether it&#8217;s local fishermen who know these waters better than anyone, Khmer colleagues in the dive industry, or the communities that welcome visitors with genuine warmth, the people are a huge part of what makes Cambodia special. They&#8217;ve taught me a great deal, both above and below the surface, and I hope this blog reflects some of that appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re planning your first dive in Cambodia, returning for another trip, or simply curious about what the country has to offer beneath the surface, I hope you&#8217;ll find something useful here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re wondering whether Cambodia deserves a place on your dive bucket list, start with my guide to <strong>Why Dive Cambodia?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f911b2ec wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:45%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized is-style-default\" style=\"margin-right:-5vw;margin-left:-5vw\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/45.32.114.67\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diver_barracuda.jpg\" alt=\"Diver in school of barracuda\n\" class=\"wp-image-186\" style=\"width:545px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diver_barracuda.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diver_barracuda-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diver_barracuda-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diver_barracuda-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/diver_barracuda-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-12vw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-831b2db5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scubacambodia.com\/?page_id=163\" type=\"page\" id=\"163\">About<\/a> Me<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--3 wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I&#8217;m Pete &#8211; a former mechanical engineer turned professional diver and dive equipment technician. Working within the Cambodian diving industry has given me the opportunity to see far more than just the dives themselves. This blog is where I share practical advice on scuba diving, equipment maintenance, behind-the-scenes insights from dive operations, and why I believe Cambodia remains one of diving&#8217;s best-kept secrets<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scuba Cambodia&#8217;s Latest Diving Blog Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scuba Diving in Cambodia, From inside the Industry Insights from inside the Cambodian scuba diving industry covering equipment servicing, shop operations, diver training, marine life, and life underwater. Based in Cambodia, with practical knowledge relevant to dive professionals, enthusiasts, and curious travellers alike. 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