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Bluewater Travel is a 2025 Award-Winning Dive Travel Agency

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 20:32 — JennyH

A beautiful coral reef in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
We're thrilled to announce that Bluewater Travel has been recognized as one of the Best Dive Travel Agencies in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2025 Reader's Choice Awards. This award celebrates our commitment to providing divers unforgettable experiences, from tropical coral reefs to frigid polar diving. We owe this honor to our wonderful clients, who voted for us based on our dedication to serving them with the utmost expertise and passion.

Humpback Whale Trip Report 2024

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 18:28 — bettyr

A humpback whale breathes at the surface of the water
A humpback whale smiles for the camera
Spotted eagle rays chase each other underwater
Every year, French Polynesia hosts humpback whales who travel from Antarctica to the islands’ warmer tropical waters, to mate, calve, and nurse their young. Interactions with these giants of the sea are life-changing, and for the lucky few who encounter humpbacks in the water, the experience is described as once-in-a-lifetime!

Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2024

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 22:05 — bettyr

The colorful reefs in Bali and Komodo
A manta swims over a reef in Komodo
Discover the highlights of our 2024 Bali to Komodo liveaboard trip: exploring remote dive sites, volcanic reefs, and vibrant marine life. From Lombok's hidden gems to Komodo's famed currents and manta encounters, this photo workshop journey captures Indonesia's exciting underwater beauty in a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Explore Baja Trip Report October 2024

Sun, 10/27/2024 - 22:26 — bettyr

A school of fish around a reef in the Sea of Cortez
Mobulas gracefully dance underwater
A close encounter with a large whale shark
In fall 2024, eighteen divers joined the Rocio Del Mar for Bluewater's Explore Baja trip in the Sea of Cortez. Starting from Puerto Peñasco, the journey featured diverse marine life encounters, including sea lions, whale sharks, and vibrant reefs. Highlights included unique underwater photography opportunities and memorable interactions with sea creatures like mobula rays and humpback whales.

Sea of Cortez Trip Report 2024

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 20:19 — bettyr

A sea lion does summersaults underwater
A gorgeous shot of a throat pike blenny
Nirupam Nigam led a captivating 2023 Sea of Cortez photo workshop with Bluewater Travel, showcasing diverse marine life and dynamic underwater landscapes. The Rocio Del Mar provided exceptional amenities and personalized service, enhancing the experience. Participants explored macro wonders like signal blennies and enjoyed thrilling encounters with sea lions and whale sharks.

The End of an Era: Scuba Club Cozumel to Close Its Doors

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 01:51 — Jacqui

Scuba Club Cozumel, a beloved dive resort and long-standing partner of Bluewater Travel, will cease operations on August 31, 2024, marking the end of an era. Founded in the early 1980s, the resort was a favorite among divers for its focus on marine conservation and dive-centric experiences. Despite its closure, Cozumel remains a top diving destination, and Bluewater Travel continues to offer expert guidance and exclusive deals for unforgettable dive adventures on the island.

Dumaguete Trip Report 2024

Tue, 07/30/2024 - 08:20 — bettyr

Wire coral shrimp photographed with steel wool backdrop taught during the Bluewater workshop by Nirupam Nigam
Dumaguete is well known by underwater photographers and marine life enthusiasts for its superb diving and warm Filipino hospitality, and it easily lived up to this reputation during our stay. Read our full trip recap of this year's underwater photography workshop!

Fakarava Grouper Spawning Bluewater Trip 2024

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 13:24 — bettyr

A large school of groupers swim past
Dive into the exhilarating experience of Bluewater Travel's 2024 Fakarava Grouper Spawning Group Trip! From the thrill of arrival to the breathtaking dives in the famous Fakarava passes, discover the incredible marine life, including thousands of groupers and hundreds of sharks, that make this bucket-list dive an unforgettable journey. Whether you're an avid diver or a marine life enthusiast, this article offers a glimpse into a truly extraordinary underwater spectacle.

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