CURRENT BLUE

Izu Peninsula, Japan

CURRENT BLUE on the Izu Peninsula is where we send friends who want a truly personal dive trip in Japan. Forget the cattle boats; the team here specialises in private, custom tours, and that’s a big deal in an area that can get busy. They’re excellent for anyone looking to go beyond the typical group dive, whether you’re a couple, a small group of mates, or a solo diver wanting dedicated attention. We love their focus on quality over quantity, making it our pick for experiencing Izu’s unique volcanic topography and sometimes surprising macro life. Diving with CURRENT BLUE often means exploring sites like Futo or Yawatano, where the lava flows have created dramatic underwater landscapes. You’ll find walls dropping into the gloom, crevices hiding moray eels, and if you’re lucky, the resident sea snakes that coil around the rock formations. The water here, especially outside of peak summer, can have a cool crispness to it, and the visibility often hits 20 metres or more. We've had some fantastic dives tracking nudibranchs along the rocky seafloor, their colours popping against the dark volcanic rock. A big bonus: they’re a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, so if you're thinking of professional training, you’ll be learning from some of the best.

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