Raja Ampat 2022 Trip Recap
Fri, 12/23/2022 - 02:22 — Jacqui
RAJA AMPAT 2022 Trip Recap
AN UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP BY BLUEWATER TRAVEL
Words & images by trip leader Mark B. Hatter
Indonesia ARTICLES
Lembeh Trip Report September 2022
Mon, 12/12/2022 - 13:08 — Jacqui
LEMBEH TRIP REPORT 2022
A BLUEWATER TRAVEL UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP
Words & Images by Erik Lukas
Muck Diving: Top 8 Destinations for Finding Tiny Critters
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 05:08 — Charlie1029
Scour the ocean floor in search of the tiniest and most fascinating underwater critters in these destinations renowned for robust macro life. With famous destinations in the Indo-Pacific and less-known dive sites in the USA and Caribbean, you'll find the perfect place to hone your underwater macro photography skills.
Top 6 Diving Destinations for Macro Photography
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 10:00 — Travel Editor
Discover Bluewater's six favorite destinations for macro photography: Anilao, Lembeh, Dumaguete, Sea of Cortez, Bali, and Raja Ampat. Achieve your "perfect shot" at a dive site known for exceptional macro life, including bucket list critters such as stargazers, paper nautilus, bobbit worms, and the tiniest nudibranchs imaginablee.
Sulawesi Trip Recap
Wed, 02/02/2022 - 05:40 — bettyr
Tim Yeo's Sulawesi trip aboard MSY Seahorse was a 12-night adventure starting from Manado, Indonesia, exploring North Sulawesi's coast and the Togean Islands. Highlights included diverse marine life in Lembeh Straits, whale shark encounters, WWII wreck dives, and conservation discussions. The liveaboard offered comfortable dives, personalized service, and a mix of local and international cuisine, ending with memorable moments and a desire to return.
Best Diving in Southeast Asia - Top 10
Sat, 02/13/2021 - 08:06 — GillF
Explore the best diving throughout Southeast Asia, including top areas in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Discover where to stay, how to get there, and diving information.
Best Diving in Asia
Thu, 02/04/2021 - 09:02 — AgnesA
It's no secret that Asia is home to a number of incredible scuba diving destinations. Where is the best diving in Asia? It depends on your preferences, but we've rounded up our top picks for the most reliably excellent diving.
Top 20 Dive Sites in the World
Tue, 12/08/2020 - 08:03 — AgnesA
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 Dive Resorts in the World - Staff Picks
Tue, 03/17/2020 - 03:46 — bettyr
Here at Bluewater Travel, our team has extensive knowledge and first-hand experience of some of the best dive resorts in the world. Here are our ‘top picks’.
Best Liveaboard Destinations in the World
Thu, 02/20/2020 - 07:11 — bettyr
We've traveled around the world and picked the best places for scuba diving via liveaboard. Learn what to see, where to stay, and much more!
Top Remote & Off The Beaten Track Dive Destinations
Thu, 02/13/2020 - 04:05 — bettyr
Our travel experts' favorite picks for the top remote and off the beaten track dive destinations in the world. Learn what to see, the best time to dive and more!
Raja Ampat Trip Report - November 2019
Mon, 01/13/2020 - 04:26 — bettyr
Bluewater Travel Advisor & Trip Leader Katie Yonker boarded the beautiful Amira for an amazing Raja Ampat dive trip.
Best Manta Ray Diving in the World
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 01:23 — bettyr
We've traveled the world and picked our top 7 locations with the best manta ray diving.
Lembeh Photography Workshop 2019 Trip Report
Wed, 10/30/2019 - 01:09 — Travel Editor
Wondering what it's like to do an underwater photography workshop in Lembeh? See trip leader Erik Lukas's full account and photos on our 2019 trip at NAD Lembeh!
Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10
Wed, 09/04/2019 - 02:13 — Travel Editor
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!
Diving in Alor - Trip Report 2017
Thu, 06/20/2019 - 16:05 — Travel Editor
In 2017, Erik Lukas led Bluewater Travel's photography workshop at Alor Dive Resort, Indonesia. The remote resort featured eco-friendly bungalows nestled among lush greenery and offered daily dives at stunning sites like Sulambali Wall and Red Sand, showcasing vibrant coral walls and rich macro opportunities. The workshop focused on honing underwater photography skills, emphasizing both wide-angle and macro techniques. Highlights included encounters with diverse marine life like Rhinopias and anemones at Anemone City. Cultural immersion included interactions with local villagers selling handwoven fabrics. The trip concluded with a photo contest celebrating guests' evolving skills and memorable experiences.
Raja Ampat Trip Report - March 2019
Wed, 05/15/2019 - 22:48 — ilovediving
Bluewater Travel Advisor & Trip Leader Katie Yonker boarded the beautiful Amira for an amazing Raja Ampat dive trip.
Lembeh October 2018 Trip Report
Tue, 11/20/2018 - 14:49 — Travel Editor
It had been a few years since Bluewater Photo ran a workshop in Lembeh, the ever popular macro destination located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Trip co-leaders, Matt Sullivan and Erik Lukas had been brainstorming workshop ideas with a focus on macro photography, and after some internal discussion with the Bluewater Travel team, it was decided that a return to Lembeh would happen....
2017 Raja Ampat Trip Report
Mon, 02/12/2018 - 15:09 — Travel Editor
Ron Watkin's detailed account on the Bluewater Photo Workshop that he led in Raja Ampat in December 2017.
2017 WAOW Alor Trip Recap
Mon, 12/11/2017 - 20:13 — Travel Editor
We embarked on an unforgettable journey aboard the Waow in Indonesia, recounting our smooth travel experience from LAX to Denpasar, Bali. Our flights with China Eastern were comfortable, despite a minor glitch during online check-in. Upon arrival, we were awestruck by the Waow, a handcrafted ship steeped in Indonesia's pirate history. The liveaboard exceeded our expectations with spacious accommodations and exceptional diving opportunities, showcasing diverse marine life across Alor and Lembata. We relished encounters with rare species and enjoyed luxurious amenities, making it a trip of a lifetime for diving enthusiasts.
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