2024 Bluewater Trips You Don't Want To Miss

February 26, 2024|Author: Althea Flores|Reading time: 10 minute
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2024 Bluewater Trips You Don't Want To Miss

Bluewater Travel's world-class guided trips and photography workshops are a favorite among customers and staff alike. Fantastic destinations, action-packed diving, expert guidance and tuition, and friendly, like-minded guests make each scuba diving trip unique and memorable.

Though it's difficult to choose, everyone has a favorite destination they long to return to. At the same time, Bluewater Travel continues to plan dive trips to destinations with the best diving yet to be explored or photographed.

Here are the top dive travel picks and exciting new trips.

Staff Picks

GALAPAGOS

Galapagos diving

1. Galapagos Spectacular Hammerhead, Manta, Mola & Marine Iguana Trip

"I have put together an epic trip to the Galapagos, where we will help people get incredible photos of hammerhead sharks, mantas, penguins, and more. I have picked a boat with the best possible itinerary at the best time of year — truly a trip of a lifetime." – Scott Gietler

  • Amazing encounters with hammerhead sharks
  • Best time for whale shark encounters
  • Exceptional underwater photography opportunities

April 25 – May 5, 2024
10 nights from $8,450


SOCORRO

Socorro diving

2. Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip

"Our Bluewater workshop to Socorro was the first time I felt as though I had sailed off the face of the map. During my last trip, our group saw just about everything you could hope for — solidifying it as my all-time favorite dive destination." – Nirupam Nigam

  • Incredible pelagic encounters
  • Up to four dives per day (conditions permitting)
  • Outstanding liveaboard, crew, and food

November 10 – 19, 2024
From $3,990


BAJA

La Paz diving

3. Explore Baja Photo Workshop

"It has it all — playful sea lions, whale sharks, incredible wrecks, and unforgettable night dives with Mobula rays." – Tim Yeo

  • Night dives with Mobula rays
  • Sea lions, whale sharks, and large schools of fish
  • Prime big-animal season

October 5 – 17, 2024
From $4,695

New Trips

Repeat same pattern for New Trips

Want to know more about our trips? Discover the rest of our group trips and photo workshops. Prefer a customized itinerary?

and a dive travel expert will help plan your next dream dive vacation.

Author

Althea Flores

Althea is the go-to person for creating seamless travel experiences at Bluewater Travel. From crafting detailed travel vouchers to confirming flights and hotels, she ensures every detail is covered so guests can focus on enjoying their trips. With a background working at Expedia and managing UK-based vacation rentals for platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo, she brings a wealth of experience to the team. 

A true travel enthusiast, Althea is the friend who loves planning itineraries and diving into trip details. While most of her travel adventures focus on sightseeing and breathtaking scenery, she recently conquered her fear of the water by snorkeling for the first time in Anilao—despite not knowing how to swim! 

 Known for being detail-oriented and efficient, Althea keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, you’ll find her enjoying Korean dramas, experimenting in the kitchen, or dreaming of her next adventure to Japan, inspired by the magical landscapes of Studio Ghibli. Fun fact: She may not know how to swim, but working for a diving company suits her perfectly!

Read more about Althea Flores

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