An underwater cave hidden beneath a city? In Baubau, that’s exactly what we found. Get your own Insta360 Ace Pro 2 via this link: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=DIVESAGA In this episode of DiveSAGA, we explore Lanto Cave: a flooded cave system located directly underneath a busy Indonesian city. With over 130,000 people living above it, this underground river flows silently below homes, streets, and a local mosque… completely out of sight. This cave dive takes us deep into the karst landscape of Sulawesi, known for its limestone formations, underground rivers, and unexplored cave networks. Guided by local cave divers, we navigate crystal-clear water, haloclines (where fresh and salt water meet), and stunning submerged formations like stalactites and stalagmites. Remnants of a time when this cave was dry. But Lanto Cave is more than just a dive site. For generations, local communities have visited this cave for ritual cleansing, spiritual belief, and tradition. While we explore it as cave divers, following guidelines, installing jump lines, and managing overhead environments, locals see it as a place of meaning, mystery, and cultural significance. This is what makes cave diving in Indonesia so unique: the intersection of exploration, science, and deep-rooted human history. 📍 Location: Baubau, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia 🌊 Dive type: Cave diving / overhead environment 📏 Length: ~500 meters 🌡️ Water temp: ~25°C 📉 Max depth: ~12 meters CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Arrival in Baubau Indonesia 02:09 Preparing for the Cave Diving Expedition 04:29 Arriving at the Mosque 06:59 Insta360 Ace Pro 2 08:00 Starting the Cave Dive in Lanto Cave 09:07 Laying the Cavern Line 12:14 A Display of Light and Colours 14:35 Laying a Jump Line 16:00 Surfacing Under the City 18:32 Epilogue This is Episode 1 of our “Caves of Sulawesi” series where we explore some of the most unique and rarely filmed cave diving locations in Indonesia. 🎶 "Smoke and Mirrors" performed by Anita Tatlow Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To DEEP DIVE Exclusive videos 🎙️ Listen and subscribe to the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iTLkmYKdCeqUdGxj2XmVr Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= Hashtags #scuba #diving #scubadiving #cavediving #indonesia

Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: This is the announcement trailer and a sneak preview into the 'Caves of Sulawesi' series that will start on May 7, 2026 on the DiveSAGA Channel. In this 7-part series underwater filmmaker Nick Derutter and local cave diver Chaca will explore the underwater caves of Baubau and Muna in South-East Sulawesi in Indonesia. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To DEEP DIVE Exclusive videos 🎙️ Listen and subscribe to the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iTLkmYKdCeqUdGxj2XmVr ADD SHORT DESCRIPTION HERE Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: Hashtags

In this episode of DiveSAGA, we set out to investigate a sacred cave system beneath a remote monastery, guided only by local stories and a monk’s warning: others had tried to dive here before… but didn’t get far. Try DECOSOFT and get 30% OFF of your first year with the code DIVESAGA - Apple: https://apps.apple.com/cz/app/decosoft/id6453846218 - ⁠⁠Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mczolko.Decosoft From ancient Buddhist symbolism and guardian statues to tight restrictions, zero visibility, and silty underwater conditions, this exploration quickly turned into a test of awareness, control, and decision-making in the unknown. We followed every possible lead. From a snake statue pointing into the darkness to a hidden cave behind a golden Buddha, searching for a diveable passage beneath the mountain. But not every cave reveals its secrets. Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To DEEP DIVE Exclusive videos 🎙️ Listen and subscribe to the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iTLkmYKdCeqUdGxj2XmVr Chapters in this video: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Exploring Krabi 03:22 Get Decosoft 30% off 04:32 Wat Tham Wiman Temple 05:52 The White Snake Cave 09:15 Finding the Second Temple Cave 12:10 Getting ready for the Exploration Dive 14:13 Underwater 18:04 Calling the Dive Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #scuba #diving #scubadiving #cavediving #divesaga

Get your own Insta360 Ace Pro 2 via this link: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?utm_term=DIVESAGA Deep in southern Thailand lies a sinkhole that drops over 200 meters into the earth… and no one truly knows how far it goes. In this episode of DiveSAGA, we explore the mysterious Song Hong sinkhole—an unassuming pool on the surface that hides a vast, vertical abyss below. With depths exceeding 200 meters, this is one of Thailand’s most extreme and least understood dive sites. But this dive is about more than depth. Across Southeast Asia, ancient beliefs speak of the Naga—a serpent-like guardian said to inhabit rivers, caves, and underground worlds. In Buddhist tradition, the Gautama Buddha himself was once protected by a Naga rising from beneath the earth. As we descend into the darkness of Song Hong, that idea begins to feel less like myth… and more like a way to understand places that humans were never meant to fully explore. Chapters: Hashtags 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Buddhism and the Naga 03:13 Rebreather preparation 04:22 Song Hong Sinkhole 06:34 Insta360 Ace Pro 2 07:56 Starting the Dive 10:11 Cave Passage 13:10 Traversal at 40m 14:20 Ascent to the Surface Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To DEEP DIVE Exclusive videos 🎙️ Listen and subscribe to the DiveSAGA Dive Debrief Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iTLkmYKdCeqUdGxj2XmVr ADD SHORT DESCRIPTION HERE Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases:

One of Europe’s largest underwater coastal cave systems lies hidden beneath the island of Mallorca and access is so restricted that only permitted scientific teams are allowed inside. In this episode of DiveSAGA, I join local cave divers to explore the legendary Sa Gleda cave system, revealing why these underwater caves are so heavily protected and what makes them one of the most extraordinary cave dives in the Mediterranean. From a dramatic sinkhole entrance secured by multiple locks to massive chambers like the 500 Gallery and the delicate Gallery of Feathers, this dive takes us deep into Mallorca’s underground world. Along the way, we encounter towering stalagmites, fragile mineral formations, and the strange optical effect of haloclines where fresh and salt water meet. Sa Gleda stretches over 14 kilometers and represents decades of exploration by Mallorcan cave divers and scientists. In this series, we look at how these caves formed millions of years ago, how rising and falling sea levels shaped them, and why documenting them responsibly is essential for their long-term protection. This dive also raises an important question: should humans have access to every hidden place on Earth? Or are some environments better left untouched? By showing the beauty and fragility of Mallorca’s caves, this project aims to support ongoing research and conservation efforts protecting this underground sanctuary. This is part 1 of a 3-part cave diving series in Mallorca. Subscribe for parts 2 and 3 as we go deeper into one of the most legendary underwater cave systems in Europe. Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To Dive Debrief videos Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ⌚ Chapters in this video: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 The Mallorca Cave Diving Misison 02:43 The Sa Gleda Cave 04:55 Why Cave Conservation is Important 08:05 Starting the Cave Dive 10:06 The Judas Passage Restriction 11:27 The Massive 500 Gallery 12:22 The Vigilante Mega Stalagmite 14:05 The Fragile Gallery of Feathers 16:31 Exiting the Cave 17:55 Epilogue ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: Mallorca cave diving, Sa Gleda cave, underwater caves Spain, Mediterranean cave diving, protected caves, cave diving documentary, halocline cave, sinkhole cave, karst caves Mallorca, DiveSAGA Hashtags #scuba #diving #scubadiving #underwater #cavediving

2025 took me from historic war wrecks to protected cave systems, from flooded mines to earthquake-shaped underground worlds. This video is a countdown of my Top 10 Dives of 2025 — not ranked by depth or danger, but by story, atmosphere, and what each dive revealed beneath the surface. Each chapter below links to a place where history, geology, and exploration meet underwater. ⌚ Here are the Time Stamps for you: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 10 - HMS Hellespont https://youtu.be/CJJRxYIyr4E 01:58 09 - l' Emergence du Ressel https://youtu.be/0R7PYqLKAx0 02:35 08 - Mapping Boh Yai Mines https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ 03:18 07 - Schnellboot S31 https://youtu.be/574bhkP3ovY 04:37 06 - Marchepied https://youtu.be/LYGOi0yGn_I 05:36 05 - Earthquake in Thailand https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc 06:25 04 - SS Polynesien https://youtu.be/bWmPo8RJw-U 07:17 03 - Lost Caves 09:45 02 - Le Gouffre de Cabouy https://youtu.be/eEvmgP7Q5HM 10:56 01 - Mallorca Protected Caves 🎥 This video brings together moments from multiple DiveSAGA episodes, capturing the dives that defined my year underwater. If you’re a certified diver, cave diver, or simply fascinated by what lies beneath the surface, I hope this inspires your own dive goals for the year ahead. 👉 Subscribe to DiveSAGA for underwater history & exploration 👉 Comment below: which dive would make your top 10? Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To Dive Debrief videos Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Related Phrases: Cave diving, scuba diving, underwater Hashtags #scuba #diving #scubadiving #underwater #exploration #history

At 68 meters / 223 feet underwater, a World War II German Schnellboot lies frozen in time with a live torpedo still inside. In this episode of DiveSAGA, I descend deep into the Mediterranean Sea off Malta to explore the wreck of Schnellboot S-31, a feared Nazi fast attack craft once used to lay mines and launch torpedo attacks against Allied shipping during World War II. This is not just a wreck dive, it’s a journey into underwater warfare history, unexploded ordnance, and one of the most secretive naval battlefields of the Second World War. ⚓ The Schnellboot S-31 - Nazi Fast Attack Craft The Schnellboot (known to the Allies as the E-Boat) was one of the most lethal weapons of the Kriegsmarine. Fast, low-profile, and heavily armed, these boats could strike quickly with torpedoes and naval mines, then disappear into the night. Ironically, S-31 was sunk by one of its own mines, detonating near the engine room and splitting the wreck almost in two. Today, its metal structure still remains, while the wooden elements have completely vanished, leaving behind a chilling silhouette of war. And yes: one of its 7.2-meter (23-foot), 280 kg torpedoes is still there. Unexploded. 🤿 A Deep Technical Trimix Wreck Dive This dive required: • Trimix 18/35 bottom gas • 50% and 80% Nitrox decompression gases • DPVs (underwater scooters) due to current • A 68m / 223ft decompression profile This is serious technical diving, conducted with full permits from Underwater Heritage Malta, who strictly protect this site as a war grave. ⚠️ Extreme caution is required due to the presence of unexploded WWII ordnance. 🕳️ Malta’s Secret Underground War Rooms Above the wreck, 40 meters beneath Valletta, lies another battlefield — Malta’s underground command center. Hidden beneath the capital city, Allied intelligence officers once tracked incoming Nazi bombers, calculated flight paths by hand, and coordinated defensive operations — all without computers. These underground bunkers later played a crucial role in Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sicily that helped knock Italy out of the Axis powers. Malta wasn’t just an island — it became a rock-solid aircraft carrier, carved straight into limestone. ⌚ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 The City of Valletta 01:57 Preparing for a Technical Dive 03:22 Meet the Dive and Photo Team 04:24 Descending to the Schnellboot S-31 06:24 The War Rooms under Valletta 07:26 The Wreck of the Schnellboot 08:15 Torpedoes! 10:22 Decompression and Closing Thoughts Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To Dive Debrief videos ADD SHORT DESCRIPTION HERE Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 p- 🔎 Related Phrases: WWII wreck dive, Schnellboot S-31, Nazi torpedo boat, German E-boat wreck, Malta wreck diving, technical diving trimix, deep wreck diving, unexploded torpedo underwater, Kriegsmarine wreck, World War 2 underwater archaeology, Valletta war tunnels, underwater history documentary, diveSAGA

Dive with us into Malta’s WWII history as we explore the wreck of the HMS Hellespont, a British paddle steamer built in 1910 and sunk during the devastating air raids of April 6–7, 1942. Today the wreck lies between 35–41 metres (130 ft) on a sandy seabed just off Fort Rinella—an accessible but atmospheric site for advanced and entry-level technical divers. Originally serving as a Royal Navy tugboat, the Hellespont worked in the Grand Harbour of Valletta when Malta endured one of the most intense bombing campaigns of the Second World War. After taking a direct hit, she sank in the harbour, was later salvaged, filled with construction debris, and scuttled again outside the port. Forgotten for nearly 60 years, she was rediscovered by divers in 1999. In this episode we team up with Watercolours Dive Centre (Sliema)—the same team who supported our dives on the Um El Faroud explosion site and the HMS Stubborn submarine. Together we drop onto the wreck to document its stern section, paddle-wheel shafts, midship debris field, and the eerie remnants of wartime cargo hidden beneath fallen hull plates. During the dive we uncover fused WWII ammunition, likely swept up with rubble during post-war cleanup operations. These artifacts offer a powerful reminder of Malta’s siege and the everyday vessels that became victims of the conflict. Join us as we dive the HMS Hellespont, share its little-known history, and continue showcasing Malta as one of the world’s most iconic destinations for WWII wreck diving. ⌚ Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:42 – Malta under siege 01:15 – History of HMS Hellespont 02:18 – Watercolours Dive Center 03:00 – Technical dive planning 04:30 – Descent to the wreck 06:20 – Paddle wheels & midsection 07:11 – Bow section and Boiler Tank 09:26 – Fused ammunition discovery 11:05 – Decompression & reflections 12:05 – Next Episode on the DiveSAGA Channel 📸 Thumbnail photo shot by Nadine Bauer Join this channel to support our SCUBA productions and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkADALL6YXv8sMv2JCO8sXw/join DiveSAGA ✨ All Access Members get: 🔊 Member shout-outs 🚩 Production Photos and status updates 🎶 Access to the DiveSAGA Soundtrack 🧪 Access to the SCUBA SCIENCE scripts 📄 Acces To Dive Debrief videos Please visit my website to get more information: http://www.divesaga.com/ 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links to Follow 📰 Read SAGA MAGAZINE https://www.divesaga.com/magazine 📖 Get the BOOK "Career in SCUBA" https://amzn.to/32kpaja 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/divesaga Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/divesaga TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divesaga Website: http://www.divesaga.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: info@divesaga.com ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️ https://youtu.be/Tj7atB9hllc ▶️ https://youtu.be/hLb7Yx23VTQ ▶️ https://youtu.be/TiLmFTtY6C4 ▶️ https://youtu.be/9z8W5Sox3_A ▶️ https://youtu.be/6x1k0Vw1LX0 ▶️ https://youtu.be/G3cY0QT2cSE ▶️ https://youtu.be/PnFPiF_g2QI ▶️ https://youtu.be/Oe3OlP6Z8-s ▶️ https://youtu.be/RljqOptI0HM ▶️ https://youtu.be/6FbJCPFEVVA ▶️ https://youtu.be/AEQY2Re4Bpk ▶️ https://youtu.be/b3kQ17JCR6w ▶️ https://youtu.be/3syjvLOaz5M ▶️ https://youtu.be/JEptbzSKCxY ▶️ https://youtu.be/QhbRgP2RIWc ================================= ✅ About Dive SAGA - Scuba diving. Welcome to Dive SAGA, your destination for world-class scuba diving adventures and education. Led by award-winning SCUBA instructor trainer Nick Derutter, this channel explores the depths of our planet through the lens of history, science, and travel. From cave diving, technical and wreck diving to ice diving and more, Dive SAGA is built for passionate divers. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of your first dive or an experienced diver looking to refine your skills, you'll find value in every episode. Dive SAGA features expert equipment reviews, career insights for aspiring dive professionals, and immersive footage from some of the world’s most breathtaking underwater locations. For Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: info@divesaga.com 🔔 Love scuba diving, shipwrecks, and deep-sea adventures? Hit subscribe for expert tips, gear reviews, breathtaking footage, and epic dive stories. https://www.youtube.com/@DiveSAGA/?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= 🔎 Keywords: HMS Hellespont, Malta wreck diving, WWII wrecks Malta, paddle steamer wreck, Valletta WWII history, War wreck diving, DiveSAGA, technical diving Malta, underwater history