Here at Bluewater Dive Travel, we are dedicated to delivering unforgettable dive experiences with a focus on excellent service and customer satisfaction. Whether you're a passionate underwater photographer, a beginner seeking guidance, or simply looking for a group to explore with, we offer a range of trip types to suit everyone. Our expertly guided group trips, including specialized photography workshops, cater to divers of all skill levels, ensuring personalized attention and support throughout the journey.
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.
Embarking on a liveaboard dive trip offers unparalleled access to remote dive sites and extended underwater adventures. However, the motion of the boat can lead to seasickness for some divers. Understanding how to prevent and manage seasickness ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience. This guide provides practical tips and remedies to help you stay steady on your feet.
Looking to start your scuba diving journey in the Caribbean? This guide highlights the region’s best beginner-friendly dive sites—calm waters, vibrant marine life, and easy access make them perfect for first-time divers.
Solo dive travel has many benefits, including flexibility, independence, personal growth, and meeting new people. However, divers traveling solo often face a difficult choice: to pay a substantial single supplement or share their rooms/cabins with strangers. As seasoned divers with plenty of experience traveling solo, the experts at Bluewater Travel have put together a guide of liveaboards and dive resorts with single-friendly policies.
Photography workshops will be led by one of our photo instructors who will provide daily instructional tutorials, in-water photography support (when appropriate), and one-to-one advice and guidance as required. Each workshop offers a bespoke syllabus, crafted by the trip leader and detailed on the trip webpage. While our Photography Workshops are aimed at divers with an interest in underwater photography, anyone is welcome to join.
What to expect from our Photography Workshops
Daily photo workshops: Seminars covering equipment selection, underwater photography concepts, lighting and composition techniques, and post-processing, plus location-specific topics.
In-water support: Time underwater with the instructor to receive support and guidance on shooting techniques.
Consecutive days of practice & review: Daily opportunities to apply learned skills, with rapid improvement for beginners.
Photo image reviews: Bring your laptop and submit photos for instructor and peer feedback.
Quality time with fellow photographers: Connect with like-minded divers and photographers.
Suitable for everyone: All skill levels welcome; non-photographers can also join and learn.
Enjoy free, unlimited access to a wealth of knowledge and advice from your photo instructor.
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Check out some of these amazing moments captured by our Trip Leaders over the years!
Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip
Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop
Dive Trips with Photo Support
Dive Trips with Photo Support are led by an experienced photographer who is available for ad hoc guidance on all aspects of photography. These trips offer plenty of photo opportunities but no scheduled tutorials. For formal instruction, consider our Photography Workshops. Great for photographers and non-photographers alike.
What to expect from our Dive Trips with Photo Support
Photography support: The trip leader is available to provide advice on equipment, shot composition, and post-processing.
Quality time with fellow photographers: Share experiences and tips with other like-minded travelers.
Suitable for everyone: All skill levels welcome; groups may be split by skill and interest.
Enjoy free, unlimited access to a wealth of knowledge and advice from your trip leader.
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Fakarava Grouper Spawning
Guided Group Trips
Guided Group Trips are led by an experienced Bluewater Trip Leader who provides logistical assistance and support throughout the trip. Guests are welcome to bring underwater photography gear, but the Trip Leader may not be a photo expert. These trips are ideal for travelers who enjoy meeting like-minded people or who appreciate the reassurance of group travel.
What to expect from our Guided Group Trips
Meet like-minded travelers: Perfect for solo travelers who want to connect with other divers or photographers. Trip Leaders arrange group activities such as meals or game nights to build camaraderie.
Problems solved: Trip Leaders are on hand to assist with issues like delayed flights, lost room keys, or dietary needs, ensuring the trip runs smoothly.
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Check out some of these amazing moments captured on our trips over the years!
Antarctica Deep Discovery Voyage
Australia Minke Whale Group Trip
GoPro Video Workshops
GoPro Video Workshop tripswill be led by one of our GoPro video instructors and will include daily underwater GoPro video tutorials, in-water support, and one-to-one advice and guidance as required.
What to expect from our GoPro Video Workshop Trips
Daily GoPro video workshops- Your instructor will schedule seminars each day on topics including, but not limited to, equipment type and selection, the concept of underwater videography, lighting and composition techniques, and post-processing. They will also include additional topics relevant to the location and your experience.See below for full list of topics.
In-water support- Where possible, each dive group will spend time underwater with the instructor, receiving in-water support and guidance on their shooting techniques. Participants can also request in-water assistance during the workshop and the instructor will do his or her best to accommodate all requests.
Consecutive days of practice & review- Each day you will have the opportunity to practice the techniques and skills learned in the previous day’s tutorials. If you are new to underwater GoPro videography you will likely see a vast improvement in just a few days.
Daily video reviews- You are strongly encouraged to bring your laptop, a thumb drive, edit your videos, and submit your shots for review from both the instructor and your peers. These are fun and interactive sessions encouraging you to improve throughout the trip.
Quality time with fellow GoPro videographers- Both new and experienced videographers from past workshops have expressed the advantages of joining a trip with like-minded divers with a passion for underwater videography.
Suitable for everyone- New and experienced videographers are welcome on all our trips. Gain the necessary skills to start shooting great GoPro videos, increase your confidence in finding the best underwater shots, or hone specific skills. We also encourage non-videographers to join, as many of them really enjoy the daily video reviews, and learning about underwater videography.
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Watch the trip recap from our last GoPro Video workshop in Belize:
Destinations That Rival Raja: 3 Alternatives to Raja Ampat for World-Class Diving
Indonesia
Looking for world-class diving without the crowds of Raja Ampat? This article highlights three standout alternatives — North Sulawesi, Alor, and Halmahera — each offering vibrant reefs, rich biodiversity, and unique underwater experiences. From muck diving in Lembeh to untouched reefs in Halmahera, discover where to go next for your ultimate dive adventure.
Planning a liveaboard dive trip? This ultimate 2025 packing list covers everything you’ll need – from must-have dive gear and personal items to handy extras that make life onboard smoother. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned diver, this checklist helps you dive in fully prepared.
Belize is one of the Caribbean’s best dive destinations — but should you explore its reefs from a shore-based resort or a liveaboard? This guide compares both options to help you choose the perfect dive holiday in Belize.
