Bimini, Bahamas Trip Report

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.

Read about our China wildlife adventure through Sichuan, where rare encounters with giant pandas, red pandas, and golden snub-nosed monkeys unfold across dramatic mountain landscapes and snow-covered forests.

The Caribbean is a big place, and “best” depends a lot on what you’re looking for. Some islands are all about easy, warm reef dives and shore‑based freedom; others are shark meccas, deep walls, or once‑in‑a‑lifetime animal encounters. Over the years I’ve dived most of the major islands on this list, and what follows are 12 places I’d happily return to – for very different reasons.

Our travel advisors and trip leaders are always on the move, exploring the underwater world! Using their firsthand experience and feedback from our valued guests, we've curated a list that showcases the best diving in the world in 2026. Learn when to go, where to stay, top dive sites, and more. 

Set on 40 acres where the Quill volcano meets the Caribbean Sea, Golden Rock Resort combines luxury accommodations, lush tropical landscapes, and access to some of the Caribbean’s most pristine diving.

One lucky winner will enjoy 5 nights at the resort plus 3 days of diving in the protected St. Eustatius Marine Park.

Read all about our unforgettable Socorro Islands adventure, where thrilling pelagic encounters, world-class diving, and a hands-on photo workshop come together aboard the Rocio Del Mar.