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Himmafushi Scuba Adventure Special 2026
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Himmafushi Scuba Adventure Special 2026

Indian Ocean

Travel: Dec 12, 2025 - Oct 30, 2026

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Philippines

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$1,770$1,328

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Sudamala Resort Komodo Special Packages 2026
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Indonesia

Travel: Sep 30, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

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$1,318$989

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Red Sea Aggressor V Special Packages
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Red Sea & Middle East

Travel: Feb 21, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026

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Fiji

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Caribbean

Travel: May 30, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026

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$2,195$1,976

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Fiji

Travel: Nov 7, 2025 - Aug 30, 2026

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Fiji

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Fiji

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Caribbean

Travel: Dec 5, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026

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$3,980$2,507

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Indonesia

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$2,098$1,888

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Fiji

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$3,165$2,216

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Indian Ocean

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$5,040$4,032

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Caribbean

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$3,651$3,286

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Fiji

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$2,234$1,899

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Philippines

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$2,998$2,698

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Caribbean

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Indonesia

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Guided group trips

Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026
Staff Favorite
Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026

Photo Workshop

Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026

Socorro Islands

Travel: Feb 25 – Mar 6, 2026

Led by: Dan Bishop

China Wild Panda Adventure 2026
Bluewater Exclusive
China Wild Panda Adventure 2026

Non-diving

China Wild Panda Adventure 2026

China

Travel: Mar 27 – Apr 4, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026
Guest Favorite
Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026

Photo Workshop

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026

Philippines

Travel: Apr 16 – May 3, 2026

Led by: Dan Bishop and Mike Bartick

Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2026
Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2026

Photo Workshop

Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2026

Galapagos

Travel: May 7 – May 17, 2026

Led by: Nirupam Nigam

$10,400

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Super All-Inclusive Cozumel Group Trip 2026
Super All-Inclusive Cozumel Group Trip 2026

Dive

Super All-Inclusive Cozumel Group Trip 2026

Mexico

Travel: May 9 – May 16, 2026

Led by: Mike Chiado

Mobula; Orca & Megafauna Adventure 2026
Mobula; Orca & Megafauna Adventure 2026

Snorkel Trips

Mobula; Orca & Megafauna Adventure 2026

Mexico

Travel: May 31 – Jun 7, 2026

Led by: To Be Confirmed

Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026
Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026

Photo Workshop

Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026

Micronesia

Travel: Jun 13 – Jun 20, 2026

Led by: Nirupam Nigam

Ultimate Solomon Islands Liveaboard Trip 2026
Ultimate Solomon Islands Liveaboard Trip 2026

Macro

Ultimate Solomon Islands Liveaboard Trip 2026

Solomon Islands

Travel: Aug 5 – Aug 15, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Tanzania Big Game Safari August 2026
Staff Favorite
Tanzania Big Game Safari August 2026

African Safaris

Tanzania Big Game Safari August 2026

Africa

Travel: Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Led by: Smeeta Rishi

Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026
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Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Macro

Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Indonesia

Travel: Aug 14 – Aug 24, 2026

Led by: Anne Rucquoi

$6,104$5,854

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Close Encounters With Humpback Whales In French Polynesia 2026
Bluewater Exclusive
Close Encounters With Humpback Whales In French Polynesia 2026

Snorkel Trips

Close Encounters With Humpback Whales In French Polynesia 2026

French Polynesia

Travel: Aug 22 – Oct 3, 2026

Led by: To Be Confirmed

Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2026
Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2026

Photo Workshop

Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2026

Mexico

Travel: Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2026

Led by: Mark Strickland

Fakarava Wall Of Sharks Trip 2026
Guest Favorite
Fakarava Wall Of Sharks Trip 2026

Dive

Fakarava Wall Of Sharks Trip 2026

French Polynesia

Travel: Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026
Staff Favorite
Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026

Photo Workshop

Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026

Indonesia

Travel: Sep 16 – Sep 23, 2026

Led by: Mark Hatter

Explore Baja South To North Adventure October 2026
Explore Baja South To North Adventure October 2026

Photo Workshop

Explore Baja South To North Adventure October 2026

Mexico

Travel: Oct 3 – Oct 15, 2026

Led by: Bryan Blauvelt

Fiji Soft Coral & Shark Bonanza Photo Workshop Oct 2026
Bluewater Exclusive
Fiji Soft Coral & Shark Bonanza Photo Workshop Oct 2026

Photo Workshop

Fiji Soft Coral & Shark Bonanza Photo Workshop Oct 2026

Fiji

Travel: Oct 14 – Oct 24, 2026

Led by: Mark Hatter and Gill Flaherty

Red Sea Sharks And Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026
$500 Off
Red Sea Sharks And Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026

Dive

Red Sea Sharks And Iconic Wrecks Adventure 2026

Red Sea & Middle East

Travel: Nov 7 – Nov 14, 2026

Led by: Romona Robbins Reynolds and Shane Reynolds

$2,699$2,199

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Magdalena Bay Striped Marlin Sardine Run 2026
Magdalena Bay Striped Marlin Sardine Run 2026

Snorkel Trips

Magdalena Bay Striped Marlin Sardine Run 2026

Mexico

Travel: Nov 8 – Nov 15, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2026
Staff Favorite
Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2026

Whale Encounters

Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip 2026

Socorro Islands

Travel: Nov 16 – Nov 24, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop December 2026
Guest Favorite
Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop December 2026

Photo Workshop

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop December 2026

Philippines

Travel: Dec 6 – Dec 13, 2026

Led by: Dan Bishop and Henrique Pedroso

Articles and trip reports

Caribbean Diving in Statia: Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort
Caribbean Diving in Statia: Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort

Article

Chris H

Caribbean Diving in Statia: Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort

Caribbean

Perched on a hillside above the Caribbean Sea on the tiny island of St Eustatius (Statia), Golden Rock Dive & Nature Resort offers something rare in the region: a genuinely high‑end, nature‑focused dive resort, surrounded by a superb marine park, at a price point that’s very competitive for this quality of stay.

With 75 ocean-facing rooms set in lush gardens, awarded a Michelin Key for an outstanding overall hotel experience, and direct access to some of the Caribbean’s healthiest reefs and wrecks, this is a serious option for divers who want excellent underwater time without crowds — and without giving up comfort.

Caribbean Diving in Roatán – Wrecks, Walls, and Reef Critters
Caribbean Diving in Roatán – Wrecks, Walls, and Reef Critters

Article

Chris H

Caribbean Diving in Roatán – Wrecks, Walls, and Reef Critters

Caribbean

Stretching along the southern edge of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, Roatán has quietly grown into one of the Caribbean’s most rewarding dive destinations. Warm, clear water, colourful reefs, relaxed island life and easy travel connections make it an appealing choice whether you’re planning your first dive holiday or your tenth. Add in excellent value, plenty of topside activities, and a strong choice of dedicated dive resorts, and it’s easy to see why so many divers return to Roatán year after year.
Where Caribbean Ease Meets World-Class Diving - Anthony’s Key Resort, Roatan
Where Caribbean Ease Meets World-Class Diving - Anthony’s Key Resort, Roatan

Article

Chris H

Where Caribbean Ease Meets World-Class Diving - Anthony’s Key Resort, Roatan

Caribbean

Nestled on Roatán’s sheltered north-west coast within the vibrant Roatán Marine Park, Anthony’s Key Resort is an iconic Caribbean dive destination where world-class reef and wreck diving lie just beyond your dock. With dozens of marine park dive sites accessible by boat in minutes, relaxed waterfront bungalows, and experiences that stretch from sunrise dives to dolphin encounters and hammock naps, it’s perfect for divers, photographers, couples and families alike.

Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10
Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10

Article

Travel Editor

Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10

Indonesia

Looking for the best diving in Indonesia? We've dived around the country and picked our favorites. Here is our list of top 10 dive areas in Indonesia!

10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World
10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World

Article

Chris H

10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World

Philippines

Exploring the underwater world doesn't always require scuba certification or bulky gear as snorkeling provides a simple and equally stunning way to experience marine life in its natural environment. Snorkeling travel is booming in 2025, with high demand for liveaboard snorkel options in the Maldives and Raja Ampat. We've added more itinerary flexibility to help travellers access remote reefs with shallow, clear-water drop-offs.

Best Places to Swim or Dive with Whale Sharks: Our Top 6
Best Places to Swim or Dive with Whale Sharks: Our Top 6

Article

Adam Lucia

Best Places to Swim or Dive with Whale Sharks: Our Top 6

Socorro Islands

Swimming with whale sharks is one of the ocean’s most remarkable experiences. These gentle giants—reaching up to 12 m in length—are filter feeders and pose no threat to snorkellers. Whether you’re seeking a classic liveaboard expedition or a day-trip snorkel, this guide helps you choose the right destination, season, and operator for a safe and awe-inspiring encounter.

Cozumel Trip Report 2025
Cozumel Trip Report 2025

Trip Report

Travel Editor

Cozumel Trip Report 2025

Mexico

Bluewater Travel’s 2025 Cozumel Photo Workshop at Iberostar featured vibrant reefs, warm water, and expert photo instruction, with highlights including splendid toadfish, turtles, and sharks.

South Australia Great White Shark Trip Recap 2025
South Australia Great White Shark Trip Recap 2025

Trip Report

Travel Editor

South Australia Great White Shark Trip Recap 2025

Australia

Read all about Tim Yeo’s unforgettable South Australia expedition with Bluewater aboard the Rodney Fox, featuring great white sharks, sea lions, leafy sea dragons, and the world’s largest cuttlefish aggregation.

Dumaguete Trip Report 2025
Dumaguete Trip Report 2025

Trip Report

Travel Editor

Dumaguete Trip Report 2025

Philippines

Read about Bluewater Travel's 7-day underwater photo workshop to Dumaguete, highlighting vibrant marine life, standout dive sites, and memorable underwater photography experiences.

Top 20 Dive Sites in the World
Top 20 Dive Sites in the World

Article

Agnes

Top 20 Dive Sites in the World

Malaysia

Discover the Bluewater team's favorite dive sites around the world. From remote corners of Asia and Micronesia to our own doorstep, we've chosen our top 20 dive sites that keep us coming back again and again .

Best Scuba Diving in the World in 2025/26
Best Scuba Diving in the World in 2025/26

Article

JennyH

Best Scuba Diving in the World in 2025/26

Fiji

Our travel advisors and trip leaders are always on the move, exploring the underwater world! Using their firsthand experience and feedback from our valued guests, we've curated a list that showcases the best diving in the world in 2025. Learn when to go, where to stay, top dive sites, and more. 

The World's Best Places to See Blue Whales
The World's Best Places to See Blue Whales

Article

Gill F

The World's Best Places to See Blue Whales

Mexico

There are only a few places in the world where you can spot blue whales, the largest mammals on the planet. Learn where and when to go for guaranteed blue whale sightings!

The World's Best Places to Swim with Whales
The World's Best Places to Swim with Whales

Article

Betty R

The World's Best Places to Swim with Whales

Australia

There are only a few places in the world where you can safely swim and snorkel with whales. Learn where, and when to go for guaranteed whale sightings!


Antarctica Trip Recap March 2025
Antarctica Trip Recap March 2025

Trip Report

Jason

Antarctica Trip Recap March 2025

Antarctica

Bluewater’s March 2025 Antarctica expedition took travelers from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia before embarking on the M/V Ortelius. Highlights included diving in the Beagle Channel, exploring iceberg-filled waters, and witnessing wildlife like penguins, whales, and leopard seals. The group crossed the Antarctic Circle, explored a sunken whaling ship, and dove into Deception Island's volcanic caldera. This unforgettable journey offered once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from breathtaking underwater sights to rare encounters with Antarctica’s wildlife.

Alor Trip Report 2025
Alor Trip Report 2025

Trip Report

Alor Trip Report 2025

Indonesia

Read all about Bluewater's 10-day underwater photography workshop in Alor , Indonesia, aboard the luxury liveaboard Tiaré.

Lembeh Trip Report 2025
Lembeh Trip Report 2025

Trip Report

Lembeh Trip Report 2025

Indonesia

Read all about Bluewater's underwater photography workshop in Lembeh Strait, highlighting the challenges of muck diving and the incredible critters encountered.