French Polynesia ARTICLES

24 Nov

50 Amazing Adventures with Bluewater Travel

Join us as we explore 50 unique destinations around the world. Each video showcases a recent dive adventure with a Bluewater team member, customer, or a Travel with Bluewater group in an exotic location!

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24 Nov

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.

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11 Nov

A humpback whale breathes at the surface of the water

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!

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17 Jul

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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28 Feb

A pair of Pikachu nudibranchs in Lembeh, Indonesia.

Discover our top recommended destinations for scuba diving in September. Explore the diversity of diving in Bali, snorkel with humpback whales in Moorea, and seek the most incredible macro critters in Lembeh. Whatever your preferences, we'll build your dream dive trip in September!

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13 Feb

A swirling school of fish in Tubbataha Reef, Philippines.

Discover our top recommended destinations for scuba diving in June. Embark on a liveaboard to the Philippines' famous Tubbataha Reef, dive with hundreds of reef sharks in Fakarava, and experience thrilling encounters with big animals at Cocos Island. Whatever your preferences, we'll build your dream dive trip in June!

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14 Dec

Moorea trip report humpback whale surfacing

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09 Nov

Whale Tales & Coral Trails: A French Polynesian Odyssey

From Tahiti to Moorea, our journey was filled with diving, snorkeling, and whale watching. Highlights included encounters with humpback whales, turtles, reef sharks, and vibrant marine life. Rangiroa's Tiputa Pass offered thrilling dives with dolphins and manta rays. In Fakarava, we experienced mesmerizing walls of sharks and flourishing coral reefs. Each day brought new adventures and unforgettable moments.

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17 Nov

Moorea 2022 Trip Report

BLUEWATER TRAVEL'S HUMPBACK WHALE PHOTO GROUP TRIP

Text by Mark Strickland, Images by Erik Lukas & Tommy Stylisk

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29 Nov

FRENCH POLYNESIA 2021 RECAP

WORDS & PICTURES BY TIM YEO

Camera equipment used: Sony a6400, 10-18mm, and Ikelite housing

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14 Oct

Moorea Trip Report

Bluewater Travel Humpback Trip, Sept 2021

Words and photos by Mike Chiado

Camera gear: Nikon D850 on Nauticam DA-850 housing,

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08 Dec

Coral adorns a column at one of the best dive sites in the world

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.

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16 Oct

Moorea, French Polynesia TRIP REPORT - September 5-12, 2020

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29 Dec

French Polynesia 2019 recap

WORDS & PICTURES BY Tim Yeo

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21 Oct

The humpback expedition is the type of experience that gives you perspective. It demands patience, leads to a greater sense of self-awareness, and creates the realization that there is often no guarantees with wildlife. But when the moment is right... c’est magnifique!

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05 Jun

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!

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29 May

Sharks underwater in Socorro Islands, Mexico

Our travel experts' top 5 picks for the best shark diving destinations in the world. Learn what to see, the best time to dive, and more!

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12 Apr

A school of hammerhead sharks in the Galapags

Bluewater's Bucket List line of trips and destinations. Special once-in-a-lifetime experiences that every world traveler should do at least once.

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22 Oct

Swimming with humpback whales in Moorea, French Polynesia - a complete trip report from September & October 2018 trips by Bluewater Photo & Travel.

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15 May

French Polynesia, or Tahiti, offers stunning beaches and thrilling shark diving. Known as the "shark capital of the world," it boasts diverse marine life. Top dive sites include Tiputa Pass, Avatoru Pass, and Tumakohua Pass. The best time to visit is April-October, but diving is good year-round.

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French Polynesia ARTICLES

Bluewater Travel's 50 Amazing Adventures

Best Scuba Diving in the World in 2025

Humpback Whale Trip Report 2024

Fakarava Grouper Spawning Bluewater Trip 2024

Scuba Diving in September - Top 3 Destinations

Scuba Diving in June - Top 3 Destinations

Moorea 2023 Trip Report

Whale Tales & Coral Trails: A French Polynesian Odyssey

Moorea 2022 Trip Report

Moorea 2022 Trip Report

BLUEWATER TRAVEL'S HUMPBACK WHALE PHOTO GROUP TRIP

Text by Mark Strickland, Images by Erik Lukas & Tommy Stylisk

French Polynesia Trip Recap 2021