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Little Cayman 2023 Trip Recap

Wed, 06/21/2023 - 03:56 — Jacqui

Little Cayman Squid
You can’t ask for much more when you are staying at a dive resort like the Little Cayman Beach Resort in the Cayman Islands. The entire experience is straight out of a post card. This remote island in the Caribbean is a perfect getaway for any level of scuba diver. 84-degree water, 100+ feet visibility, calm seas, great food, white sandy beaches, coconuts, iguanas….and simple diving with minimal currents that will definitely make you forget about the rest of the world. Read our 2023 GoPro video workshop recap...

Anilao Spring 2023 Trip Recap

Thu, 06/08/2023 - 21:24 — bettyr

Anilao Trip Recap 2023
Anilao Underwater Photo Workshops 2023 offer two back-to-back workshops in one of the greatest macro destinations in the world. The 2023 workshops were both sold-out events, consisting of a mix of novice photographers who were visiting the region for the first time ever, to advanced shooters who have been to multiple workshops over the years. Find out all about our trip (with photos)!

The Vitality of Travel Insurance

Wed, 06/07/2023 - 01:12 — JennyH

Sharks swimming in Fiji

At Bluewater Travel, we cannot overstate the importance of obtaining a comprehensive travel insurance policy before embarking on a trip. Without travel insurance, lost bags, missed connections, illness, or even a change to your circumstances may ruin your holiday plans. Bluewater’s travel experts have seen firsthand how things can go wrong before, during, and after a trip. We know how beneficial travel insurance is in these unfortunate circumstances.

Top 10 Dive Sites in Cozumel

Tue, 05/30/2023 - 20:47 — JennyH

Top Dive Sites in Cozumel
An island in Mexico’s Caribbean, Cozumel is a well-known diving destination renowned for its excellent visibility, beautiful coral reefs, and diverse marine life. With a wide range of dive-centric accommodation options, great nightlife, and an international airport, it’s easy to see why Cozumel is so popular for dive holidays.

Triton Bay & Banda Sea 2023 Trip Recap

Fri, 05/19/2023 - 05:24 — bettyr

Triton Bay Trip Recap
Located on the western end of the huge island of New Guinea, Indonesia’s Triton Bay is home to an incredible variety and volume of marine life, and boasts some of the world’s healthiest and most colorful reefs. In fact, it is believed to rival even Raja Ampat for the title of the world’s greatest marine biodiversity. Read our full trip recap with photos!

Top 10 Night Dives in the World

Sun, 05/14/2023 - 23:34 — JennyH

Best Night Diving in the World
Most divers feel a certain way about night dives, but whether they love them or loathe them, our top 10 night dives in the world deserve a spot on every divers’ must-dive list. Unless wildly popular and somewhat famous, night dives aren’t often promoted, advertised, or even talked about. Many divers think of night dives as an add-on to their dive package, although some true night dive enthusiasts will plan trips focused solely on diving in dim or dark waters. Where are the best night dives in the world? From dives with backlit manta and mobula rays to impressive shipwrecks and unassuming harbors, the team at Bluewater Travel has compiled a list of our 10 most memorable night dives that you won’t want to miss.

San Ignacio Whale Trip Recap 2023

Tue, 05/02/2023 - 11:24 — Jacqui

All the humpback whales we encountered gracefully glided through the azure waters in a calm, relaxing manner. Their majestic presence, mere inches away from the boat, left us in awe as they playfully swam in circles and engaged in breathtaking surface interactions. The rhythmic dance of their tail slaps on the ocean's surface created an entrancing spectacle, making the entire experience nothing short of unforgettable. Leran more about our San Ignacio Grey Whale Experience...

Antarctica 2023 Trip Recap

Thu, 04/20/2023 - 01:14 — Jacqui

Our trip to Antarctica was truly spectacular, after a long journey we were rewarded with peaceful, lake-like waters that left us in awe. Our itinerary included topside and underwater adventures where we were able to observe an abundance of incredible wildlife, including various species of whales, seabirds, penguins, and seals. In particular, we were thrilled to spot the leopard seal, Antarctica's apex predator, making our journey even more remarkable. Not to mention partaking in the obligatory 'Polar Plunge' for those of us willing to brave the frigid waters in our bathing suits! Looking back, we can confidently say that our expedition was a resounding success, and the memories that we made will last for a lifetime.

Raja Ampat 2023 Trip Recap

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 02:59 — Jacqui

A coral reef teems with life in Raja Ampat

RAJA AMPAT 2023 Trip Recap

AN UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP BY BLUEWATER TRAVEL

Words & images by trip leader Nirupam Nigam

It’s a well-known “secret” amongst scuba divers that the best diving in the world is found in the Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat. Unbeknownst to the general public, the region consists of thousands of limestone islands covered in emerald vegetation.

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