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Socorro Trip Report - February 2022

Mon, 03/14/2022 - 14:36 — Nirupam Nigam

humpback whales at Socorro
Led by Nirupam Nigam, the trip focused on underwater photography. Participants encountered diverse marine life including manta rays, sharks (silvertip, hammerheads), and humpback whales. The Rocio Del Mar liveaboard provided a comfortable base for learning and exploring, with participants using a variety of camera systems. Conditions varied from calm to challenging, but each dive offered unique photographic opportunities, culminating in close encounters with humpback whales at Roca Partida.

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.

Tanzania Big Game Safari Trip Report 2021

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 05:56 — AgnesA

Tanzania
In August 2021, Craig Dietrich led Bluewater’s inaugural Tanzania Big Game Safari from Arusha. Highlights included Tarangire’s baobab trees and abundant elephants, Ngorongoro Crater’s diverse wildlife, and the Serengeti’s iconic scenes like lion cubs and wildebeest crossings. Comfortable lodges, excellent food, and knowledgeable guides enhanced the unforgettable experience.

Sea of Cortez Trip Report 2021

Wed, 09/29/2021 - 06:46 — AgnesA

Bluewaters expedition with Nirupam Nigam explored the Gulf of California's unique marine life aboard the Rocio Del Mar. From muck dives revealing colorful critters like signal blennies to encounters with sea lions and whale sharks, each dive offered diverse photo opportunities and educational insights into underwater photography.

Dive Insurance - An Essential Piece of Equipment

Wed, 07/28/2021 - 02:05 — AgnesA

A school of hammerhead sharks
When you consider what dive equipment you'll need for your next holiday, remember the importance of dive insurance. Even small accidents can cause major disruptions to a trip, and in the unlikely event that you are involved in a serious incident, substantial costs can pile up. Learn the differences between trip and dive insurance, the types of dive accident costs that can be covered, and where you can buy dive insurance.

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