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Lotus Bungalows Special November 2025
20% OFF
Lotus Bungalows Special November 2025

Resort

Lotus Bungalows Special November 2025

Indonesia

Travel: Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026

Book by: Dec 11, 2025

$1,350$1,080

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Malaillo Liveaboard Special November 2025
10% OFF
Malaillo Liveaboard Special November 2025

Liveaboard

Malaillo Liveaboard Special November 2025

Indonesia

Travel: Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027

Book by: Dec 11, 2025

$4,900$4,410

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Kasai Village Dive Resort Special November 2025
15% OFF
Kasai Village Dive Resort Special November 2025

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Kasai Village Dive Resort Special November 2025

Philippines

Travel: Nov 1, 2025 - May 21, 2027

Book by: Dec 12, 2025

$2,095$1,781

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Guided group trips

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop December 2025
Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop December 2025

Macro

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop December 2025

Philippines

Travel: Dec 7 – Dec 14, 2025

Led by: Mike Bartick, Mike Smith and Wayne Tarr

Raja Ampat Luxury Liveaboard Photo Workshop 2026
Raja Ampat Luxury Liveaboard Photo Workshop 2026

Macro

Raja Ampat Luxury Liveaboard Photo Workshop 2026

Indonesia

Travel: Feb 2 – Feb 13, 2026

Led by: Mike Smith

Silver Banks Whale Swimming February 2026
Silver Banks Whale Swimming February 2026

Whale Encounters

Silver Banks Whale Swimming February 2026

Caribbean

Travel: Feb 7 – Feb 14, 2026

Led by: To Be Confirmed

Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026
Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026

Manta rays

Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip Feb 2026

Socorro Islands

Travel: Feb 25 – Mar 6, 2026

Led by: Dan Bishop

China Wild Panda Adventure 2026
China Wild Panda Adventure 2026

Fun Trips

China Wild Panda Adventure 2026

China

Travel: Mar 27 – Apr 4, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026
Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026

Macro

Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026

Philippines

Travel: Apr 16 – May 3, 2026

Led by: Dan Bishop, Erik Lukas and Mike Bartick

Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2026
Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2026

Manta rays

Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead; Manta; Mola And Marine Iguana Trip 2026

Galapagos

Travel: May 7 – May 17, 2026

Led by: Nirupam Nigam

$10,400

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Super All-Inclusive Cozumel Group Trip 2026
Super All-Inclusive Cozumel Group Trip 2026

Reefs

Super All-Inclusive Cozumel Group Trip 2026

Mexico

Travel: May 9 – May 23, 2026

Led by: Mike Chiado

Mobula; Orca & Megafauna Adventure 2026
Mobula; Orca & Megafauna Adventure 2026

Whale Encounters

Mobula; Orca & Megafauna Adventure 2026

Mexico

Travel: May 31 – Jun 7, 2026

Led by: To Be Confirmed

Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026
Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026

Photo Workshop

Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026

Micronesia

Travel: Jun 13 – Jun 20, 2026

Led by: Nirupam Nigam

Baja Orcas July 2026
Baja Orcas July 2026

Manta rays

Baja Orcas July 2026

Mexico

Travel: Jun 14 – Jun 20, 2026

Led by: Amos Nachoum

South Africa Sardine Run July 2026
South Africa Sardine Run July 2026

Whale Encounters

South Africa Sardine Run July 2026

Africa

Travel: Jun 29 – Jul 25, 2026

Led by: Amos Nachoum

Ultimate Solomon Islands Liveaboard Trip 2026
Ultimate Solomon Islands Liveaboard Trip 2026

Reefs

Ultimate Solomon Islands Liveaboard Trip 2026

Solomon Islands

Travel: Aug 5 – Aug 15, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Tanzania Big Game Safari August 2026
Tanzania Big Game Safari August 2026

African Safaris

Tanzania Big Game Safari August 2026

Africa

Travel: Aug 6 – Aug 16, 2026

Led by: Smeeta Rishi

Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026
Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Reefs

Komodo & Bali Liveaboard Adventure 2026

Indonesia

Travel: Aug 14 – Aug 24, 2026

Led by: Anne Rucquoi

Close Encounters With Humpback Whales In French Polynesia 2026
Close Encounters With Humpback Whales In French Polynesia 2026

Whale Encounters

Close Encounters With Humpback Whales In French Polynesia 2026

French Polynesia

Travel: Aug 22 – Oct 3, 2026

Led by: To Be Confirmed

Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2026
Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2026

Macro

Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2026

Mexico

Travel: Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2026

Led by: Mark Strickland

Fakarava Wall Of Sharks Trip 2026
Fakarava Wall Of Sharks Trip 2026

Large Animals

Fakarava Wall Of Sharks Trip 2026

French Polynesia

Travel: Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2026

Led by: Tim Yeo

Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026
Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026

Macro

Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2026

Indonesia

Travel: Sep 16 – Sep 23, 2026

Led by: Mark Hatter

Explore Baja South To North Adventure October 2026
Explore Baja South To North Adventure October 2026

Macro

Explore Baja South To North Adventure October 2026

Mexico

Travel: Oct 3 – Oct 15, 2026

Led by: Dan Bishop

Articles and trip reports

Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10
Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10

Article

Travel Editor

Best Diving in Indonesia - Top 10

Indonesia

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!

Beginner’s Guide to Swimming with Whales & Whale Sharks
Beginner’s Guide to Swimming with Whales & Whale Sharks

Article

Chris H

Beginner’s Guide to Swimming with Whales & Whale Sharks

Worldwide

Swimming with whales or whale sharks is a breathtaking, bucket-list experience—and yes, it's accessible even to beginners! This guide will prepare you with everything you need to know before jumping in.

10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World
10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World

Article

Chris H

10 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World

Philippines

Exploring the underwater world doesn't always require scuba certification or bulky gear as snorkeling provides a simple and equally stunning way to experience marine life in its natural environment. Snorkeling travel is booming in 2025, with high demand for liveaboard snorkel options in the Maldives and Raja Ampat. We've added more itinerary flexibility to help travellers access remote reefs with shallow, clear-water drop-offs.

Best Places to Swim or Dive with Whale Sharks: Our Top 6
Best Places to Swim or Dive with Whale Sharks: Our Top 6

Article

Adam Lucia

Best Places to Swim or Dive with Whale Sharks: Our Top 6

Socorro Islands


Swimming with whale sharks is one of the ocean’s most remarkable experiences. These gentle giants—reaching up to 12 m in length—are filter feeders and pose no threat to snorkellers. Whether you’re seeking a classic liveaboard expedition or a day-trip snorkel, this guide helps you choose the right destination, season, and operator for a safe and awe-inspiring encounter.

Cozumel Trip Report 2025
Cozumel Trip Report 2025

Trip Report

Travel Editor

Cozumel Trip Report 2025

Mexico

Bluewater Travel’s 2025 Cozumel Photo Workshop at Iberostar featured vibrant reefs, warm water, and expert photo instruction, with highlights including splendid toadfish, turtles, and sharks.

South Australia Great White Shark Trip Recap 2025
South Australia Great White Shark Trip Recap 2025

Trip Report

Travel Editor

South Australia Great White Shark Trip Recap 2025

Australia

Read all about Tim Yeo’s unforgettable South Australia expedition with Bluewater aboard the Rodney Fox, featuring great white sharks, sea lions, leafy sea dragons, and the world’s largest cuttlefish aggregation.

Dumaguete Trip Report 2025
Dumaguete Trip Report 2025

Trip Report

Travel Editor

Dumaguete Trip Report 2025

Philippines

Read about Bluewater Travel's 7-day underwater photo workshop to Dumaguete, highlighting vibrant marine life, standout dive sites, and memorable underwater photography experiences.

Top 20 Dive Sites in the World
Top 20 Dive Sites in the World

Article

Agnes

Top 20 Dive Sites in the World

Malaysia

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 Scuba Diving in the World in 2025/26
Best Scuba Diving in the World in 2025/26

Article

JennyH

Best Scuba Diving in the World in 2025/26

Fiji

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. 

The World's Best Places to See Blue Whales
The World's Best Places to See Blue Whales

Article

Gill F

The World's Best Places to See Blue Whales

Mexico

There are only a few places in the world where you can spot blue whales, the largest mammals on the planet. Learn where and when to go for guaranteed blue whale sightings!

The World's Best Places to Swim with Whales
The World's Best Places to Swim with Whales

Article

Betty R

The World's Best Places to Swim with Whales

Australia

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!


Antarctica Trip Recap March 2025
Antarctica Trip Recap March 2025

Trip Report

Jason

Antarctica Trip Recap March 2025

Antarctica

Bluewater’s March 2025 Antarctica expedition took travelers from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia before embarking on the M/V Ortelius. Highlights included diving in the Beagle Channel, exploring iceberg-filled waters, and witnessing wildlife like penguins, whales, and leopard seals. The group crossed the Antarctic Circle, explored a sunken whaling ship, and dove into Deception Island's volcanic caldera. This unforgettable journey offered once-in-a-lifetime experiences, from breathtaking underwater sights to rare encounters with Antarctica’s wildlife.