Make sure your gear is in tip-top shape, be kind to the crew, and make sure they know about any of your allergies to ensure your next liveaboard is smooth sailing.

Our readers voted and these are six of the top destinations perfect for beginner divers seeking ideal conditions with plenty of wow factor.

Scuba diving destinations you can only experience through a liveaboard excursion.

Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn

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Maintaining distance (when you can), picking nearby destinations, and staying home if you have any symptoms of illness are among the steps you can take to increase everyone's safety while traveling.

The best places to dive in Oklahoma. Plus: Where to stay and what gear you need.

This Canadian diver prefers to seek out the bugs, beasts and macro critters that often go unnoticed underwater.

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