TripPro Travel Co.
Painterly dusk illustration of a small expedition boat approaching a dramatic island coastline

About us

Who's actually planning your trip

Small-group journeys, planned by people who travel with you.

At TripPro Travel Co., we believe that travel is more than just a destination. It's a life-changing experience.

As a full-service travel agency, we specialize in Scuba and Adventure Travel, as well as luxury vacations tailored to meet your unique interests, needs, and budget. Whether you're diving into the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, exploring ancient temples in Southeast Asia, or escaping to a luxury wellness retreat in the mountains of Europe, our expert travel advisors are here to turn your travel dreams into reality.

Scuba and adventure travel with SXT Adventures

How it began

Niki founded Scuba X Travel after years of organizing trips for friends and fellow divers who wanted more than a generic brochure. Word spread. Trips filled. TripPro Travel Co. grew into a home for liveaboards, land extensions, and expedition-style travel to places that reward curiosity.

Today, Niki still leads many of our departures personally. As the team grows, we are careful to work with guides and partners who share the same values: small groups, honest communication, and trips built around the experience, not a checklist.

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Our track record

16+ years. 75+ expeditions. 30+ countries.

Since 2009, we've been crafting small-group dive and adventure trips around the world, from the reefs of the Coral Triangle to the ice of Antarctica. Here's a look back at where we've been.

Our scuba family

TripPro Platform

Niki's husband Rusty runs TripPro Platform, our sister dive shop. SSA handles certifications, gear, refreshers, and local dives so our travelers arrive prepared and confident, whether it's their first checkout dive or their hundredth liveaboard.

If you need training before a trip, gear you can trust, or simply a dive home in Southern California, that's where we send people, family included.

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What we believe

These principles guide every trip we offer, and every relationship we build with travelers.

Personal from start to finish

You talk to real people who know the itinerary, the boat, and the destination, and have usually been there themselves.

Small groups, big experiences

Capped group sizes mean better diving, more flexibility, and a social atmosphere where solo travelers feel welcome.

Photos tell the truth

We show real moments from real trips. When you see a reef, a sunset, or a smiling diver on our site, that is the kind of experience we aim to deliver.

Meet the team

The people behind your trip

Niki founded TripPro Travel Co. and still leads many departures. Keith and Jeff round out our small team as travel advisors who know the itineraries inside and out.

Niki, founder of TripPro Travel Co., smiling on an expedition among Antarctic icebergs

Founder & Trip Leader

Niki

Niki founded TripPro Travel Co. after years of organizing trips for friends and fellow divers. She still hand-picks itineraries, vets operators, and leads many departures in person.

Keith Mangold, travel advisor at TripPro Travel Co.

Travel Advisor

Keith Mangold

Keith helps travelers figure out which departure makes sense — dates, experience level, gear questions, and the honest details brochures tend to skip.

Jeff Chandler, travel advisor at TripPro Travel Co.

Travel Advisor

Jeff Chandler

Jeff is part of the TripPro Travel Co. team, helping travelers with trip questions, planning details, and the kind of personal support that makes a difference before you depart.

Niki on an SXT Adventures trip

Meet the founder

Meet Niki

Niki is a diver, trip leader, and the heart of TripPro Travel Co.. She has spent years on liveaboards and land-based adventures across the Pacific and beyond, building relationships with operators who care as much about the guest experience as she does.

She’s joined by Keith and Jeff on the trips she doesn’t lead personally. Travelers know her for the details she thinks of before anyone asks — gear guidance, insurance conversations, pre-trip checklists, and the kind of on-trip support that turns a good trip into a great one.

Life on the water

The people, places, and moments that make every TripPro trip worth remembering.

Dive trip memories from SXT Adventures travelers
Scuba and adventure travel with SXT Adventures
Small group travel experience with SXT Adventures