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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.

When is the best time to dive Raja Ampat?
This Indonesian paradise offers world-class diving year-round, but conditions can vary depending on the season. From manta ray migrations to peak visibility and quiet off-season months, this guide breaks down what to expect month by month — so you can plan your perfect trip to Raja Ampat.

Thinking of diving the Maldives but not sure whether to stay at a luxury resort or book a liveaboard?

With its warm waters, vibrant coral reefs, and world-famous marine life — from manta rays to whale sharks — the Maldives offers some of the best diving on Earth. But how you experience it can vary hugely depending on your choice of accommodation. This guide compares Maldives dive resorts and liveaboards to help you decide which is best for your dive style, travel preferences, and budget.

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.

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!

Snorkeling is one of the most magical and beginner-friendly ways to connect with the ocean. Whether you're drifting over shallow coral gardens or meeting sea turtles face-to-face, you don’t need to be a scuba diver to witness the underwater world.

We've traveled around the country and picked the 9 best places for scuba diving in the Philippines. Learn what to see, where to stay and much more!

Philippine dive tourism is sizzling in 2025 after ADEX 2025 in Singapore generated over PHP 151.8M in leads, shining a spotlight on bucket-list sites like Cebu’s sardine run and Malapascua’s thresher sharks. With TPB’s push for sustainable dive practices and growing community-led initiatives, savvy travellers should lock in peak-season bookings early to chase epic encounters while supporting responsible tourism.

We've traveled the world and picked our top 7 locations with the best manta ray diving.

2025 report round-ups confirm classics like Komodo, Kona, and Maldives’ Hanifaru Bay still reign supreme for mesmerising manta encounters. Dive operators now weave in citizen-science photo-ID programs and updated season calendars , so you can chase gentle giants responsibly and add to vital conservation efforts

Our travel experts' top 5 picks for the best shark diving destinations in the world. Learn what to see, the best time to dive, and more! We’ve added new liveaboard shark‑diving departures to Cocos Island and expanded our Tiger Beach, Bahamas scuba options, allowing more diving time with tiger sharks and reef species. Explore 2025 itineraries and expert-led departures on our Cocos liveaboards and Tiger Beach shark diving.

Our dive experts just spent 3 weeks exploring Egypt’s Red Sea—from famous northern wrecks to Elba Reef’s pristine southern sites. Get firsthand tips on top liveaboards, best dive seasons, and must-see spots like the Thistlegorm and spinner dolphins.

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.

This unforgettable 12-day journey took us through world-renowned sites like Blue Magic, Melissa’s Garden, and the Four Kings. We explored coral-covered reefs, swam with manta rays, and encountered uncommon animals like walking sharks and pygmy seahorses. It was the dive trip of a lifetime, complete with professional guides, first-rate service, and constant marine life action!

Join trip leader Nirupam Nigam on an unforgettable February 2025 photo workshop in Socorro, featuring giant mantas, sharks, and expert underwater photography guidance aboard Rocio del Mar.

Explore Oman’s surprisingly vibrant reefs and macro life with Bluewater Travelaboard the Oman Explorer—the only liveaboard in the country.

Enter our GIVEAWAY and WIN Your Passport to Paraside in North Sulawesi Worth $2,840! This 9-night Passport to Paradise package will take you on an adventure to experience some of the world's most amazing dive sites! Package includes 9 nights, 3 resorts, 15 dives, 1 unforgettable adventure. To enter, simply complete the entry form!

Read about our unforgettable trip to interact with Pacific gray whales in Baja, Mexico, in February 2025. We experienced the incredible bonding experience of petting mothers and calves as they approached our boat to seek affection.

Bluewater Travel's Raja Ampat Photo Workshop aboard MV Ambai in December 2024 was a 12-day diving adventure to remember. Clients explored the biodiverse waters of southern, central and northern Raja Ampat, completing 36 dives and capturing stunning underwater images. Highlights included close encounters with manta rays, wobbegong sharks and the shy walking shark. Night dives and daily photography workshops were part of the experience. As well as diving, the tourists enjoyed scenic tours, a beach barbecue and even an unplanned engagement. The trip concluded with a photo competition and a celebration of the beautiful marine life and friendship experienced aboard MV Ambai.

Bluewater Dive Travel's Fiji Trip Report November 2024 describes an underwater photography workshop and a busy diving adventure. It is full of amazing dives, rare sea life, colourful coral reefs and island life. This is a well planned trip full of adventure, photography and marine encounters.

Are you planning a liveaboard trip to the Socorro Islands? Recent changes to marine park fees have introduced significant updates that divers need to be aware of. Bluewater Travel is always here to guide you through these changes and ensure that your travel plans remain smooth and stress-free.

Save up to $2,540 on spectacular liveaboards, resorts, and group trips worldwide and discover some of our best dive destinations!

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 Socorro Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most iconic diving destinations, promises breathtaking encounters with marine giants and vibrant underwater life. Our group’s 10-day liveaboard journey aboard the Valentina from November 10-19, 2024, proved to be an adventure of a lifetime. Here’s a recap of our incredible experience.

For another great UNESCO World Heritage Site to dive, check out Belize.

Our Fiji Photo & GoPro Workshop, held October 9-19, 2024, delivered breathtaking underwater experiences and vibrant cultural immersion. Guided by Nirupam Nigam and Todd Kortte, 25 divers explored the kaleidoscopic reefs of Beqa Lagoon and the legendary Bligh Waters. Highlights included dramatic shark dives, thriving soft corals, and vibrant marine life enhanced by nutrient-rich currents. Evenings featured workshops on photography and GoPro techniques, fostering remarkable progress among participants. Land excursions, cultural activities, and a final beachside lovo dinner added to the camaraderie.

We're thrilled to announce that Bluewater Travel has been recognized as one of the Best Dive Travel Agencies in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2025 Reader's Choice Awards. This award celebrates our commitment to providing divers unforgettable experiences, from tropical coral reefs to frigid polar diving. We owe this honor to our wonderful clients, who voted for us based on our dedication to serving them with the utmost expertise and passion.