Philippines ARTICLES

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.

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.

The Philippines, part of the Indo-Pacific Coral Triangle, is renowned for its underwater biodiversity, ideal for both macro and wide-angle photography. The “Best of the Visayas” 2020 workshop highlighted diverse dive sites like Cebu Strait and Apo Island, featuring everything from pygmy seahorses to whale sharks, offering exceptional photo opportunities.

After 2 years, Bluewater owner Scott Gietler to the luxurious Atmosphere Resort in Dumaguete for an epic scuba diving and underwater photography trip. Check out his account and photos!

Bluewater Dive Travel's spring macro workshop in Anilao featured intensive photography sessions, daily dives, and photo competitions. Participants improved their skills under leader under trip leader and photo pro Erik Lukas. Highlights included incredible images from compact cameras and outstanding support from Crystal Blue Resort staff.

Anilao trip, led by Scott Gietler, offered rich marine life diversity and amazing macro subjects. Highlights included reef, muck, sand, and blackwater dives. The week featured daily lectures, buffet meals, photo competitions, and exceptional guide services, ideal for underwater photography enthusiasts.

An underwater photo workshop at one of the top critter & whale shark locations in the world.

Trip recap and dive report of Bluewater's summer 2017 trip to Atmosphere Resort Dumaguete, Philippines. Including Apo and Oslob Islands. Words and photos by Scott Gietler.

The Anilao Workshop, led by Brent Durand and Tommy Stylski with macro photographer Mike Bartick, provided 22 divers with intensive macro photography experiences. Participants captured rare marine life, such as the blue ring octopus and pygmy seahorses, over ten days. The workshop included daily critiques, photo talks, and one-on-one instruction, culminating in a photo contest showcasing stunning underwater images.