what our guests say
At Insider Divers we put the customer experience first. Only a happy diver is good enough for us. We curate and run our trips to create the best possible ocean experience in mind. See for yourself what our guests say about us.
Julie
I have done 3 trips with Insider Divers and already have my next one booked - this time I will swim with whales. Simon Lorenz manages trip details thoroughly, making it as effortless as possible for the divers. The most recent trip was Galapagos, and the mix of land and sea arrangements, taking into consideration the rules and policies of the park, were quite intricate, but all we needed to do was show up (on time please!) because all of the heavy lifting was done by Simon. It is also valuable that he is an award-winning underwater photographer so after the trip, we get pro photos to keep the memories alive for a lifetime!
Best way to explore the under
water world!
March 2023
Ronald
Mexico Orcas and
Lot of other Whales
May 2023
Just came back from an amazing trip to Sea of Cortez with these guys. We saw orcas and a lot of other different species of whales, as well as mobulas, sea lions and much more. Great company and even better boss. Simon, an award winning photographer who speaks 4 - 6 languages fluently, is also a great organizer and real professional. Thanks to him little problems with local hotel management were handled smoothly and quickly. Additional to being the perfect guide he also supplied a lot of information about the wildlife during amazing pep talks and made the whole experience just a lot better. I already booked my next trip with him - very excited about what adventures he will take me on next!
Ellen
My husband and I joined an Insider Diver's trip aboard the MV Amira to the Komodo Islands in August 2023. Everything about the trip was made easy - from the hotel (pre-trip) & interior flights from Bali, Insider Divers took care of all the details. The Amira is a fantastic boat, well appointed for divers and for dive photographers. The cabins are spacious and the food was delicious. The crew was top notch and attentive to every need, which made the dive schedule go smoothly. Komodo is some of the best diving anywhere and we were not disappointed! Most of all, our host Pauline gave wonderful presentations and was available for any photography questions I had (of which there were many!). I love the fact that I can keep learning while "doing" - this is key to getting better at underwater photography IMO. The trip was a highlight for us both and I can't wait to do it again!
Kristen
Diving Adventures with Exceptional Service
September 2023
Insiders Divers provides the best of the best for diving adventures. I have been diving with Simon and his company for the last 5 years and every time the service and quality exceeds my expectations. The communication and customer service are exceptional. The ease of booking and have every little detail taken care of for me so all I have to do is show up is on point and makes traveling so much less of a hassle. The diving spots that are picked give us the best possible outcomes allowing us to see as much animal life as possible and the on- land expeditions are the icing on the cake.
The boats and resorts picked are top notch. The company has proven time and time again they care about us the customers and making sure we all have the best experience and vacation possible.
It's honestly the only company I trust because I know I will have an amazing trip with amazing people.
Kittie
September 2024
I just got back from Humpback whales excursions in Tonga with Insider Divers, and it was truly unforgettable!
Group leader Simon gave us an amazing experience, several talks about whales and humpbacks in particular.
And he took GORGEOUS photos of me and my fiancee and the whales, that I will treasure for the rest of my life!
He also made sure we were well taken care of every single day! Currently dreaming of their Socorro trip for the future!
Joschka
I won a prize after this workshop
October 2024
Learn from the pros: Highly recommend for anyone serious to advance their UW photography. I've done dive trips with photo workshops before, and they've been a mixed bag elsewhere. Here, it all came together: Proper planning (from organisation to season and dive sites), care and hand-selected groups, and most importantly: A schedule jam-packed with diving, workshops, and rubbing shoulders with a great crew of like-minded people.
I submitted some of my photos from the workshop and won in two categories at OG PICOTY!!
Diving the same sites as the pros will help anyone who wants to take their photography game to the next level. I loved the spirit of "get out there to get a killer shot". Proper image reviews, up-to-date software classes, and the pro's insights into composition and overall technique will appeal to beginners or more advanced photographers (like myself) alike.
5 stars – and looking forward to the next trip!
DAVID & MAGGIE
Really great experience, Insider Divers organised a fabulous itinerary, nice hotel, and the group was a fantastic bunch of really great like minded people. Most of the group have all decided to go on another Insider trip in two years together.
Highly recommended..
JOSH
Simon's organization and communication pre-trip and during the trip is more than you could possibly ask for. His research into the various dive sites in the world guarantees you are going to be in the right part of the world at the right time with the most professional operators in the area. I loved the talks and presentations in between the dives and I learned a tremendous amount about photography and marine biology. Also, Simon is a very skilled photographer and he took several of me that I will cherish.
GAUTAM
I’ve done a few trips with Insider Divers and plan to join more. I have had so much fun every time and learned so much. Insider Divers offers detailed and catered experiences that make sure you get the most out of any destination. Also they help to make you a much better diver plus I’ve met so many awesome people from all over the world.
Kara
This was my first trip with Simon & Insider Divers. The trip was fabulous. Of course being up close & personal with the whales on 2 separate days was the icing on the cake. Simon was super professional, very organized, very welcoming, & extremely helpful with photo editing software. I felt very well taken care of during the trip. The nightly talks on sperm whales were informative & entertaining. I’ve been on other whale swimming trips, & Simon has been the only one so far that delivers amazing shots of all of us in the water with the whales. He goes above & beyond to make it happen. I will definitely be booking other trips with Insider Divers!!! Thanks so very much for so many wonderful memories
Rachel
I just went to Norway in 2023 for my first time with Insider Divers and it was EPIC to say the very least. I felt like I was on a real life episode of National Geographic. I'm an avid diver and have been lucky enough to have had many adventures and this was the best experience of my life thus far which is saying A LOT. Simon is also an amazing, knowledgeable person. He has spent so much time with me on the phone giving me advice about places to dive/travel/back pack etc. He really takes the time to understand you and your wishes and provide the best experience- even if it's not with his company. He has been a great travel/dive consultant. 10/10 recommend going with Insider only if you want to have an EPIC experience, thank you Simon and the rest of the team!!
I have booked my next trip to Komodo already and I cannot wait!
Robyn
January 2023
It was my second trip with Simon Lorenz and my fiancés first liveaboard! It exceeded all expectations, as usual. We arrived to Sorong a few days early to recuperate from jet lag. Simon organized our getting to the Sea Safari 8 and all went smoothly. The diving was amazing….our group was blessed with at least 11 Mantas at a cleaning station! Hooked in to the reef, we just floated and observed these regal creatures. Clown fish, a blue ringed octopus, cuttlefish, sharks, schools of barracuda, sweet lips and in and on. Meeting fellow divers from all over the world is a plus! You meet strangers and leave as friends. Simon’s talks are so informative and make the trip even sweeter.
Thank you, Simon for another memorable trip!
Scott
Four outstanding dive trips already in my dive log with Simon and Insider Divers, with high hopes of more to come! Simon makes a very complex job of organizing all the moving parts of his trips look easy. These excursions are not for the resort-diver level (thankfully!), so prepare to enjoy an adventure to remember forever! Thanks Simon!
Catherine
I spent an hour one on one
with Simon
April 2020
I spent an hour one on one with Simon to go over some Lightroom techniques as well as basic set up of underwater camera housing and strobes. He is very knowledgeable and helped me a lot. He is friendly and extremely helpful. I met him by signing up for one of his webinars. His webinars are also very helpful and fun. If you are an underwater photographer and looking for some help or want to hone your skills, Simon is a great choice.
Mel
Great experience on the
Red Sea in Egypt
September 2019
Great experience with Insider Divers last week on a trip in Egypt. All communications were clear prior to the trip. Everything was well organized. Simon was a helpful guide with a passion for diving and photography and offered to help everyone learn how to improve in both those aspects. I had a great time and would definitely join them on another trip in the future.
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