We Dive in the Pouring Rain, with a GIANT FISH! (One of World’s BIGGEST)

[@hugowarnberg]

Been following since La Vagabonde the 1st, I have to say I'm increasingly impressed every episode by how good your cinematography and storytelling skills has gotten over the years. The effort shows! Truly amazing!!

[@KHAZ-tl4pt]

Me too, Hugo, and I could not have said it better. Cheers!

[@Fieldofdreamshaigslea]

Great video.. Very jealous of your lifestyle but after recent travels to US Canada and Japan where I was exhausted I think I'm better off living on my farm and watching you guys do it way better than I ever would 😀

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Wow, thank you! We worked really hard on this one. 🤓

[@COEXIST-ny4db]

DITTO!! I'm definitely a SLVD RIDE OR DIE!!!

[@MikeHawk143]

Our little one just had croop and covid at the same time such a horrible experience. Glad everything worked out.

[@jaziii.g]

On behalf of everyone here, I think we are all so glad to see you both back out on and in the water! Those Manta Rays were MASSIVE, they are absolutely majestic and so beautiful, and loved those facts, thanks for sharing them! What an amazing experience! Hopefully one day when your two little sailors are older they can go on those adventures with you!

[@tammy6992]

Oh, I like it all on and off the water

[@jaziii.g]

@@tammy6992 same here!

[@EvaVilla-pm5mv]

The boys are so sweet. Darwin’s lil cry when seeing you guys swim with those giants. Hope Lenny is feeling better

[@aleta5873]

Right, Darwin did not like the look of those 'monster'-looking things swimming near his Mama.

[@gazpearce3700]

Love how Darwin got upset looking at you both swimming then you reassured him all was good and he snapped back into looking at you two, another ripper vid guys thank you 👍👍

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Didn't think it was possible, but the quality of your videos just keeps getting better -- the storytelling, the cinematography, the emotional investment you create in the viewer -- it easily surpasses so many lifestyle shows on network TV. You do it with charm, grace, and cheeky Aussie humor, and you do it every damn week! I'm astounded and in awe. Well done.

[@maklis97]

I am speechless. They were HUGE! Thank you for bringing me peace in a rather stormy day of my life

[@davie261]

It doesn't get any better than this, the stories, the videography, the editing and your beautiful families journey I have followed for ever. You make my life better.

[@jillbritton2676]

This is why I watch the channel! These are beautiful fish and the cinematography is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure

[@cynthiakrynock6310]

You make us feel like world travelers, students...because we are always learning new things, extended grandparents because we get to watch your boys grow up before our eyes, and though we most likely won't ever be cruisers in real life, we get to travel along with you. And that makes us happy!

[@FrancescaKathleen]

I am DYING LAUGHING at the Macaw/Macaques debacle. Y’all are too funny! Love this episode, the Mantas we’re absolutely breath taking 💕

[@sandyc6569]

Hope everyone is feeling better! Till next time take care and be safe out there!!

[@mindybone]

I didn't realize Manta Rays were so massive and so little of them left. Elayna your smile was so big! Such an awesome experience. Thank you for taking us along on all your adventures.

[@izziepope]

This was like an OG SLV video, such beautiful scenes edited so lovingly. The shots of you both swimming with the rays gave me goosebumps! Love your work Riley and Elayna!!

[@MrAyoub147]

Sir Darwin worrying about manta rays is a pure gem

[@megangardner2766]

Bucket list diving with manta rays- what an experience! You’re complete troupers dealing with kids and sickness whilst remaining so positive and keeping up the filming 💯 Thank you 🙏🏼 🧜‍♀️🧜🏻‍♂️

[@jonnygrimes3578]

Great

[@Tele_gram_AnnaOop_1]

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[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Want to catch up on our boat building journey? Check the series out here: Ep 1: Trimaran reveal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPZfHSZpMeMfM0 Ep 2: Interior work begins: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpy9c5iImZh-iM0 Ep 3: Gluing out Trimaran together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m56WdIh7e9Ccj5o

[@kingingit]

me and Craig both went 'WOAAHHHHH' at the same time! MADNESS- what an experience. I remember trying to do this in the same spot years ago and it being rough when we went. LOTS of sick people on the boat, you guys did so well

[@dianeross7047]

I loved watching you and Reily swimming with the manta rays they are so beautiful and sad to know they are endangered I’m glad things turned out well even with family being sick in between love from New Zealand❤

[@svetayasofiya]

Wow that was amazing! The cinematography was first class! Those are incredible creatures, sad to think there are only 1,000. What an experience for you both. Loved the part with the kids. Lenny could care less and poor Darwin was scared for mom and dad. Real family moment right there. Can’t wait for next week!

[@kimberlyruszkowski5948]

That was amazing to see!! Thanks for posting all the realness, your poor boys… thank goodness momma stayed strong 💪🏼 ⛵️

[@WarNumen]

what a life your kids have, i remember when you guys were barely a couple starting the channel and now seeing your whole family just feels amazing, cheers to the vagabonde family

[@gili7333]

“The Magic Formula” is what you have and We cannot get enough of it, safe travels and take care❤️

[@morgane1111]

The swim with the manta rays was epic, I'm really amazed at how majestic and seemingly friendly they were! It really reminded me of the scene in Avatar 2 with the tulkuns! Another great video, thanks for sharing with us 🫶👌🏻

[@bonniesheplar5130]

Wow, I’ve always loved Pantera is since I was four years old going out on my father’s trip fishing boat off of sunny isles beach Florida. Course I’m talk in the 50s and 60s. I spent all the summers on that 63 footers converted Arasi rescue, which is the little sister to the PT 109 hens 63 feet. Anyway, I had the pleasure of seeing a few and then when my dad passed away, I took his ashes, and at Dawn scattered them in the cut where he had gone in and out of for 30 years. Just as I scatter the ashes, a beautiful leopard ray with those beautiful spots came up and went right through his ashes, which is perfect, considering he was from Gloucester, Massachusetts in those people are of the ocean for sure. It was so beautiful, so I so understand how you guys were moved by those beautiful creatures. I wish more people would understand how wonderful the animal world is and how much we have to lose, but we should watch and look for them now. Unfortunately, I probably won’t be able to do that anymore but I’m so glad your kids will. Much love and admiration. Kisses

[@catherineruthven4904]

How amazing ! I had to watch you with the magnificent creatures twice. Sending good thoughts to Lenny poor lad getting sick.

[@Tele_gram_AnnaOop_1]

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[@b.visconti1765]

Having been watching you for very long actually found you thru another couple I've been following for quite awhile..Find your family such a pleasure to watch so different from raising my own family thru the 70's and 80's..Your generation has Soooo much more courage than ours did while raising kids..I'm enjoying watching your moments of joy an sorrow you share with us..many Blessing for You an Yours..🙏❤️

[@UncleMatrix]

Did you also travel the world with your family? It sounds like a dream for me, and something I want to do when I get kids.

[@DrewMtl]

The two most famous sailing boys on you tube, Lenny and Darwin. So fun watching them grow up!

[@eugenejohnston3736]

Its just great to watch something totally different from the dramas we are living through here in the UK and Europe. Thanks guys.

[@garykuiken6191]

At first I was petrified when you two got so close to those six Manta Rays, unbelievable, they must have sensed you meant no harm. You could see their eye move with you as you swam by. Incredible footage.

[@yo_huxxy]

Manta rays can’t hurt you anyway 🥰

[@kathleenkulp240]

What a magical adventure... seeing you swimming with the rays just brought tears. Such beautiful creatures! Thank you for sharing your encounter. Glad everyone seems to be feeling better now. Hope you can enjoy some vacation time in that gorgeous area.

[@ginkodragon]

Loved your swim with the manta rays! I remember seeing a whole school if them in the 70's when we were flying between Oahu and Maui! Even from the air, you could tell that they were gigantic! Thanks for that video! Yes, love manta rays!

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Wow, an image that’ll never leave your mind for sure 😍 we’ve seen them fly out of the water too. So majestic.. thanks for watching x

[@pxcampbell4073]

Now that was a sacred, divine, primordial, defining experience! How could anything get more awesome than that!? I am forever changed just for watching that video - I can't fathom what it would be like to have actually lived it. This is why you do what you do - namaste & thank you!

[@kristenamos3700]

All I can say is WOW!!! Everything about this video was just perfection! The cinematography was just so freaking beautiful!

[@kristenamos3700]

I just have to say because of you guys, we bought our catamaran in May of 2020 and my husband finally made it to the Bahamas 2 weeks ago. Currently anchored outside of Hope Town!! Dream come true!!

[@zeroceiling]

Those rays were gorgeous…such a gentle creature. Feel suddenly very protective of them.

[@bobsharley2891]

Love these Videos Riley and Elayna, thank you for making life better!

[@shimereemoon]

My favorite part of this is Alayna fighting that feeling of smiling being coy was too adorable. I live seeing her so happy!

[@amberbiggs]

This is a masterpiece. Elayna you are such a talented editor. So much love to you both 💙

[@ronzander7648]

Best AG1 ad ever with Rayna enduring the wild ride.

[@bseg10]

Im so excited to see the boat, I have missed the travels on the Vagabonde. Can't wait till it is done!!

[@allyseayling9650]

My little heart is exploding with happiness, me and hubby just had our month honeymoon in Bali, we spent a week over on nusa Lembongan at dream huts and getting to see you guys I joy it too is the best feeling 🤍

[@zoea.k.3606]

ive been there a few years ago and went diving with the mantas i think in the same spot and it was sooooo magical. Love your content!

[@ishmom1]

Awe... Poor Lenny hope he is feeling a lot better. And how sweet when Darwin was upset he was watching so intently so worried for his mommy. Thank you for sharing that dive with us. I will never get to see anything like that so to see it through your eyes was really cool.

[@Adventurous-Emma]

The other day I was watching a video when a seagull started squawking in the background. I automatically assumed that someone was cursing up a storm before realizing that this wasn’t an SLV video, it was just a real bird 😂

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Hahahaha that’s when you KNOW for sure, you’ve seen too many SLV eps 😍

[@teresakinney955]

Darwin's little cry was so sweet. Glad Lenny is ok! Second time watching this video -Bali looks amazing.

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

No comments about the "Macaque my towel." joke yet so I just thought I'd leave this here. Asking for a friend.

[@willmills1388]

I truly love your family. Very charming people. And, your enthusiasm for nature and its creatures is loving & noble.

[@isabeltabares7474]

I just can’t get over how adorable the boys look and how grown up with their hair cuts❤. Too cute, that’s what I got out of this episode. Sorry guys😂

[@lenycruz1]

I was not able to watch your videos for almost like a year because of a new job. Now, I am on a week off work and I am soooo happy to binge watching. I missed a lot hahahaha! Thanks for sharing your life, your family and your adventure. Take care, you guys. More videos please, so therapeutic watching all of them. Keep safe and know that you live a life that some only dream of :)

[@coreyfitzery9088]

Love you guys!!

[@bethwilt3483]

Awww poor Darwin got upset and then was boom watching all over again. So sweet about hi Momma. Love the videos!

[@danicav212]

When a macaque looks in the mirror, does he see himself or a marquese? Lol at you two and at Riley saying he was going to macaque his towel.

[@kaitlynnclements3189]

I love how you change your style of videos with the times, it keeps it interesting but also it still feels like your old videos!

[@ElectrifiedFrog]

Captain Whitelums moustache yearns for the ocean haha

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

My Moustache: I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky Me: ok man. Mo: And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by Me: Dives underwater

[@ElectrifiedFrog]

@@SailingLaVagabonde Mo meet Manta Ray, Manta Ray meet Mo

[@shinekarlsson6419]

I started following you after the Greta episodes. Being a Swede living in Sydney those episodes spoke a lot to me. Started watching all episodes from day one and I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy them. You are such a beautiful story teller and the videos always makes me smile (and cry). It has been a way for me to just get away and fogey about everything else and they have helped me a tremendous amount during hard times. So thank you. Keep it up and be happy. You guys deserve it.

[@aydenbrodsky9551]

33 seconds in pupils have dilated, heart rate rapidly rising, seating position increasingly moving forward....... BANGER??? I THINK SO!!!! Frothing guys cheers from sunny coast

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

Glad to be your drug of choice.

[@cliffdavis5244]

@@SailingLaVagabonde😂❤

[@greatwhitenorth3717]

How did you ever pack so much content, cinematography and storytelling in one episode? I feel so satisfied going along for the ride.

[@MarinaDelRaylombokIndonesia]

Guys please reach out to Marina Del Ray Gili Gede Lombok we show you some huge fish. We are 25 nm east of you

[@SailingLaVagabonde]

I’ve emailed you guys like 4 times.

[@richardphillips3496]

Crikey! Lembongan has changed a bit since my mates and I surfed it in the early 80s. No motorised transport back then. Sailed a prahu from the beach at Sanur, and stayed with Johnny Tarzan and his family in their losman right on the beach in front of lacerations and shipwrecks. Looks good now too. Those Mantas are special. So are you guys. Thanks for taking me back.

[@hannahbrockpate]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosskennedy4333]

Wow!!! What an adventure. Even when Riley is sick he is funny as can be. I just love you guys. Another great video!!!

[@daniamsalem]

This video was the perfect balance of beautiful scenery, seamless editing, and genuine SLV Crew. Can’t wait for the next one to drop!

[@waltbrown8899]

LUV the animated clip at the start where Riley launches the trimaran with a sling shot...Hi-LAR-ious!! 😃🤓

[@madisonmackenzie8428]

If you had just shown me a video of the manta rays without a human next to them, I would have had no idea how big they were. That seriously blew me away. They are such beautiful creatures and I really loved how well put together this video was.

[@kylemandella7291]

Riley driving the cart was hilarious. The Manta’s were beautiful. You guys are awesome, never stop.

[@Awenda18]

I had nooooo idea‼️The Giant Manta Rays were so worth the squally boat ride to get you there. Incroyable‼️ Thanks for taking us with you 💕🌎

[@mikhailaroy5516]

The marques bit was my fave part - just genuine you guys fooling around!

[@nuha3898]

Watching La Vagabonde videos always transports me into another reality, sometimes it almost feels as though I'm with them on their adventures

[@richb313]

Those are some excellent examples of Manta Rays used to see them frequently in the late 60's and 70's not so much any more. Looks like good progress on the boat looking forward to that.

[@bobjackman8654]

You guys are such a joy to watch. The love come straight through the screen. Thank you

[@TheLaVagabonde_]

👆👆ᴍᴇꜱꜱᴀɢᴇ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴜꜱᴇʀɴᴀᴍᴇ ᴏɴ ᴛᴇʟᴇɢʀᴀᴍ ɪ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ꜱᴜʀᴩʀɪꜱᴇ ᴩᴀᴄᴋᴀɢᴇ ꜰᴏʀ yᴏᴜ🎁🏆💜

[@dthomas4087]

A magnificent integration of Athletic Greens! They will love you for it. Elayna would win a Mrs. Universe contest! Two children! Loved the underwater footage, even though the fish got in the way.

[@zacharybabb970]

The way the boat is being shaped is amazing with resin and foam. Love your journey!

[@amarillasolo5864]

Amazing fish...thanx for sharing👍it's incredible how Elayna stays so calm when Lenny and Riley are ill.

[@VEE3RDEYE]

Incredible trip, happy you did this & showing bali's monsoon season, not many youtubers do that

[@sheilanixon1940]

What a magical experience diving with those Manta's. That just brought me pure bliss watching!!! Thank you guys for sharing such beautiful moments as that.

[@elizabethpeters3740]

Those rays are stunning! We snorkelled with a smooth ray in flinders and that was incredible ❤

[@Surfsup431]

Hahaha love the scene when you and Riley are talking about animals and there names 😂😂

[@monkeybar88]

I've watched from the start. I used to look forward to your videos but in my opinion this channel has officially become the Kardashians of the sea. Best wishes from a former subscriber. I'd recommend: salt and tar, odd life crafting, sailing yaba

[@sorendk1]

You guys looks more happy in this video, than I´ve seen in a long while :) Riley has a warmth in his eyes when looking at Elayna and the camera (alright, he DID have a fever haha, but still..) And Elayna´s glowing eyes and warm smile gives me a "Old man´s crush" on her, even more than usual haha. Love you guys :)

[@Deathrainbow]

Riley is so funny when he is sick in today's video. Love your recent raw / funny / authentic style of videos.

[@simonabunker]

Great storytelling - loved how you left it on a cliffhanger in the middle. Also great to see your kids don't care what you've been up to either!

[@FreckledGemini]

I’m dyyyyyyying laughing. I forgot about Riley kickin up dust during you AG1 ad. Sooooo so funny 🤣🤣

[@Joe-zt7ef]

You guys are at the top of your game, I so look forward to your next video every week, don't ever stop please, Im living my life through you guys :)

[@susanmatthews7761]

Mantas are so graceful. They really come down to look at you - so inquisitive but they move effortlessly. I still count this as a awesome dive - watching them at a feeding station in the Maldives 👍🙏

[@katiecleve]

I laughed out loud with the MACAW debate - thanks for bridging us to much joy! I appreciate the raw parenting realness..."I feel guilty I'm having such a great time while youre sick, but GOTTA live it up!" YES :)

[@dobiebloke9311]

SLV Crew - Wonderful vid as usual. Sorry I referred to La Vagabond III, as II. My screw up. As to the Mantas, I only once got to swim by them, and they were no where near as large as the ones you cavorted with. Stunningly beautiful. Funny (well, funny sad), how Darwin was so concerned, but yet, you were right there with him, when he saw the vid. Education is a process, and clearly, he went thru a bit of it there and then. Regardless, a lot of fun. Hope everyone's feeling a bit finer.

[@pial1612]

We went diving with Mantra Rays on Hawai’i last year. Truly magical and informative. That shot of Elayna right next to one….wow! It really puts their size into perspective

[@robertmcpherson962]

All the places I wished to go are where you have been. Your family has helped me travel to these places. I always look forward to the next video. As an engineer I love watching the build process of your new home.

[@Bel-ej9go]

I’m h my days. It’s like watching The Blue Planet with David Attenborough , beautiful creatures. Hope you all recover. Xxx

[@leahhamm]

Love how quickly Elayna was able to cheer up Riley. Sweeetiest family

[@michaelsorensen4597]

That was awesome how you guys can swim and photograph under water. I have always been impressed how calm you are under water. Love your channel. Been watching since the beginning.

[@donnakawana]

Glad everyone is back to better!! Sending loving an healing vibes! I'm very excited for the future adventures of the latest the induration of S/V La Vagabond!! Guy's you both have worked tirelessly for many years now.. Please Kno I admire both your grit an determination to get wherever you need to be an Riley ... Your the best Dad an partner to Elaina. To create an fullfil dreams, you need to be a team.. an your both amazing examples of that!!! Any hoo enough of my Bla Bla Bla's... Lucky if anyone reads my book... 😁😉 I just am grateful for what you do an share as you do not have to..!! ✌🏼💗😊⛵

[@AnaBeatrizPessoaMesquita]

Love you guys 💞💞💞 I believe is so much nicer when we get to see the ads being done "in real time", together with the vlog. Seeing ads is never nice but when it is a chance to just continue to "hang out" with you guys, it becomes important to see all of it. 😊😊😅

[@ozjohnno]

Diving with manta rays? you lucky people. I have always wanted to do that (its a bucket list item) and will most likely get to manta point in the dry season of 2024. Glad you mentioned the spots Elayna as scientists studying the Manta Ray use the spots to identify individual Rays

[@rainmountain3]

Wow beautiful manta rays. So wild above the surface and so peaceful below.

[@Kajatova]

I’m completely dead after a day of hustling like crazy… watching this just gave me back so much energy and motivation to keep going. You guys are epic, thank you so much for sharing!

[@michelewood3389]

The manta rays were incredible!! What a cool dive to do!! Hope Riley and Lenny are feeling better soon!!

[@Hootie811]

I love diving around lembongan/penida I have done 20 odd dives over there with world diving lembongan, but nothing in the last 10 years.. might have to go again soon! The massive mola mola is my favorite thing to see. Ceningan wall was amazing, pushing the absolute limits of diving air.. 55m, on a single tank with no stage bottles.. but still managing to decompress safely with 50bar left.. it really was just controlling buoyancy and drifting in the current.

[@lisameier9980]

amazing! love that you had that experience, and even more love how excited you were- genuine joy for well seasoned ocean travellers!

[@Franklin5261]

That was so sweet when Darwin started to whimper when he saw you guys swimming with the manta rays. He was watching so intently.

[@kristensaenz6421]

Swimming with manta Raya looked amazing! Riley was prime, I laughed out loud! This was a good video!

[@Tele_gram_AnnaOop_1]

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