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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Read all about Bluewater’s Spring 2026 macro photography workshops in Anilao, featuring rare marine life encounters, blackwater dives, underwater photography training, and unforgettable moments at Crystal Blue Resort.

For 21 days I overlanded and wild‑camped across Botswana in a 25‑year‑old Land Cruiser – from the Central Kalahari and Nxai Pans to Khwai and Chobe. Here’s my full route, diary-style recap, and practical tips for planning a similar self‑drive Botswana safari.

April 2026 delivered a standout Philippines dive itinerary blending Dumaguete and Apo Island’s famous macro life with a week aboard the MY Gypsy in Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. The journey began with relaxed shore diving before heading offshore into one of Southeast Asia’s most remote marine parks, moving from small critters in the sand to pelagic action along dramatic reef walls.