Our 10 Most Amazing Big Animal Trips

Bluewater's Bucket List line of trips and destinations. Special once-in-a-lifetime experiences that every world traveler should do at least once.

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

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!!

Discover the world’s best shark diving destinations, from schooling hammerheads in the Galapagos and Cocos Island to tiger sharks in the Bahamas and walls of reef sharks in French Polynesia. Our Bluewater Travel experts share the top places to dive with sharks, what species you can expect to see, and the best time to plan your trip.

Discover the weird and wonderful world of macro diving, where slowing down reveals an incredible variety of tiny marine life. From mimic octopuses to pygmy seahorses, see why searching for the ocean’s smallest creatures can make every dive an exciting treasure hunt.

Experience the best luxury dive travel with some of our best scuba liveaboard trips.

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.

Exploring the underwater world doesn't always require scuba certification or bulky gear as snorkeling provides a simple and equally stunning way to experience marine life in its natural environment. Snorkeling travel is booming in 2025, with high demand for liveaboard snorkel options in the Maldives and Raja Ampat. We've added more itinerary flexibility to help travellers access remote reefs with shallow, clear-water drop-offs.