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Fiji Photography Workshop Trip Report 2026
Fiji Photography Workshop Trip Report 2026

Article

Mark Hatter

Fiji Photography Workshop Trip Report 2026

Fiji

Join Bluewater Dive Travel on a Fiji photography workshop, capturing bull sharks in Beqa Lagoon, vibrant coral reefs, and the spectacular underwater scenery of Namena Marine Reserve with expert photography instruction.

Moorea Trip Recap August 2026
Moorea Trip Recap August 2026

Article

Tim Yeo

Moorea Trip Recap August 2026

French Polynesia

Read about our five days swimming with humpback whales in Moorea, French Polynesia, from shy mothers and calves to a playful young calf, a surprise oceanic whitetip shark, and snorkeling with stingrays, turtles and eagle rays in between.

Lembeh Photo Workshop Trip Report 2026
Lembeh Photo Workshop Trip Report 2026

Article

Mark Hatter

Lembeh Photo Workshop Trip Report 2026

Indonesia

Read all about Mark Hatter's 2026 Lembeh Photo Workshop, featuring exceptional muck diving, rare critters, blackwater encounters, and hands-on underwater photography instruction at NAD Lembeh Dive Resort.

Sea of Cortez Trip Report 2026
Sea of Cortez Trip Report 2026

Article

Mark Strickland

Sea of Cortez Trip Report 2026

Mexico

Join Mark Strickland on a six-day Sea of Cortez photo workshop featuring diverse marine life, macro subjects, whale shark encounters, and productive dives around Isla Ángel de la Guarda and Bahía de los Ángeles.

Shark Species Guide
Shark Species Guide

Article

Chris Haysey

Shark Species Guide

Worldwide

Explore the sharks divers dream of encountering, with key facts, identification tips, and the best destinations to see them in the wild.

Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2026
Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2026

Article

Anne Rucquoi

Bali to Komodo Trip Report 2026

Indonesia

Read all about Bluewater's week-longgroup adventure from Bali to Komodo, featuring incredible diving, whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins, and a visit to Komodo National Park.

20 Unforgettable Shark Encounters from the Bluewater Team
20 Unforgettable Shark Encounters from the Bluewater Team

Article

Chris Haysey

20 Unforgettable Shark Encounters from the Bluewater Team

Worldwide

From schooling hammerheads in the Galápagos to unexpected whale sharks in Indonesia, the Bluewater Photo and Bluewater Travel team has experienced some remarkable moments with sharks.

Solomon Islands Trip Recap 2026
Solomon Islands Trip Recap 2026

Article

Tim Yeo

Solomon Islands Trip Recap 2026

Solomon Islands

Read about our Solomon Islands liveaboard diving trip aboard the Bilikiki, exploring healthy coral reefs, World War II wrecks, a sunken Japanese seaplane, and critter-filled night dives in one of the Pacific's most remote and uncrowded diving destinations

Tanzania Trip Report 2026
Tanzania Trip Report 2026

Article

Smeeta Rishi

Tanzania Trip Report 2026

Africa - Safaris

Join us on an unforgettable safari through Tanzania, from the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater to the vast Serengeti.

Philippines Trip Report 2026
Philippines Trip Report 2026

Article

Anne Rucquoi

Philippines Trip Report 2026

Philippines

Read all about Senior Travel Consultant Anne Rucquoi's journey through the Philippines, visiting Amun Ini, Manami, and Salaya — three very different resorts across Bohol, Sipalay, and Dumaguete offering exceptional macro diving.

Palau Trip Report 2026
Palau Trip Report 2026

Article

Anne Rucquoi

Palau Trip Report 2026

Micronesia

Read all about Senior Travel Consultant Anne Rucquoi's journey through Palau, diving aboard the Black Pearl liveaboard and exploring Fish 'n Fins and Carolines Resort — a firsthand look at Palau's healthy reefs, shark-filled dives, and unforgettable manta ray encounters.
Diving in North Sulawesi: A Complete Guide to Bunaken, Bangka and Lembeh
Diving in North Sulawesi: A Complete Guide to Bunaken, Bangka and Lembeh

Article

Chris Haysey

Diving in North Sulawesi: A Complete Guide to Bunaken, Bangka and Lembeh

Indonesia

Discover diving in North Sulawesi with this guide to Bunaken’s dramatic walls, Bangka’s colorful coral reefs, and Lembeh Strait’s world-famous muck diving. Explore marine life, dive conditions, resort recommendations, and the three-destination Passport to Paradise package.

Truk Lagoon 2026 Trip Report
Truk Lagoon 2026 Trip Report

Article

Nirupam Nigam

Truk Lagoon 2026 Trip Report

Micronesia

Read all about Bluewater Travel's Truk Lagoon 2026 underwater photo workshop aboard the Odyssey Liveaboard, exploring the sunken WWII fleet of Chuuk Lagoon, Micronesia.

Halmahera Trip Recap 2026
Halmahera Trip Recap 2026

Article

Tim Yeo

Halmahera Trip Recap 2026

Indonesia

Read about our Halmahera liveaboard diving trip aboard the White Manta, exploring remote seamounts, schooling barracuda and jacks, healthy coral reefs, and critter-filled night dives in one of Indonesia's most uncrowded corners of the Coral Triangle.

Sipadan Trip Recap 2026
Sipadan Trip Recap 2026

Article

Tim Yeo

Sipadan Trip Recap 2026

Malaysia

Discover what it's like to dive Sipadan, Mabul, and Kapalai while staying aboard Seaventures, the world's only dive rig, with sharks, turtles, wrecks, and vibrant coral reefs.

Staying at Casalay Resort: Diving Puerto Galera & Verde Island
Staying at Casalay Resort: Diving Puerto Galera & Verde Island

Article

Laura Taylor

Staying at Casalay Resort: Diving Puerto Galera & Verde Island

Philippines

Take a first-hand look at Casalay Resort in Puerto Galera, read all about its peaceful hillside setting, excellent diving, and easy access to the vibrant reefs of Verde Island.

More Than Just a Dive Trip: Why Egypt Deserves Your Full Attention
More Than Just a Dive Trip: Why Egypt Deserves Your Full Attention

Article

Courtney Sardinha

More Than Just a Dive Trip: Why Egypt Deserves Your Full Attention

Red Sea & Middle East

An honest review of Cairo, Luxor, Hurgadha, and Sharm El Sheikh.

There is SO much going on in Egypt. It’s chaotic and calm. Overwhelming and grounding. Ancient and completely alive - all at the same time. I didn’t go in with any huge expectations. 

But I left deeply grateful - for the history, the people, the water, and the chance to experience all of it together.

Raja Ampat Dive Season Explained
Raja Ampat Dive Season Explained

Article

Chris Haysey

Raja Ampat Dive Season Explained

Indonesia

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.

Galapagos Trip Report 2026
Galapagos Trip Report 2026

Article

Nirupam Nigam

Galapagos Trip Report 2026

Galapagos

Read all about Bluewater Travel’s Galápagos 2026 group trip aboard the Galápagos Master, exploring the Darwin, Wolf, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santa Cruz Islands.

Cozumel Trip Report 2026
Cozumel Trip Report 2026

Article

Mike Chiado

Cozumel Trip Report 2026

Mexico

Bluewater Travel’s Cozumel 2026 trip at Iberostar Resort, operated by Dressel Divers, delivered a week of outstanding Caribbean diving conditions, consistent weather, and abundant marine life.