January 21, 2020|Author: bettyr|Reading time: 10 minute
NOTE: Due to current travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19, the draw date for our Bluewater French Polynesia Raffle has been postponed. This will give the prize winner far more flexibility when booking their travel dates, and also gives you more time to enter the draw. Fortunately, this means you have more chances to enter the draw if you have not done so yet. Heres how:
Discover exclusive 2025 Baja and Pacific specials hand-picked by Bluewater Travel, featuring whale encounters, Sardine Run action, mobulas, whale sharks, and more. Our expert dive travel team has personally curated and tested each trip to deliver the best boats, guides, and value for your next ocean adventure.
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Beginner’s Guide to Swimming with Whales & Whale Sharks
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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.
Raffle DRAW WILL BE HELD In The First Week Of June
NOTE: Due to current travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19, the draw date for our Bluewater French Polynesia Raffle has been postponed. This will give the prize winner far more flexibility when booking their travel dates, and also gives you more time to enter the draw. Fortunately, this means you have more chances to enter the draw if you have not done so yet. Heres how:
To enter:
Earn one raffle entry for every review you write about a destination, liveaboard, or resort on the Bluewater Dive Travel website.
There's no limit to the number of entries you can have, so go ahead and write as many reviews as you can to increase your chances of winning!
And if it's the first review on the page, you get two entries!
OR
Earn another raffle entry when you sign up for the BWT newsletter (first-timers only)
OR
And another one every time you refer a customer to BWT
OR
book a trip with us that sails from January 2020 through May 2021.
Winners Will Be Announced On Social Media And Contacted By Email By The First Week Of June!
HOW TO ADD A REVIEW
#1 Navigate to the destination, resort or liveaboard of your choice and click on "add a review"
#1 Reviews should be helpful, objective and detailed. Instead of saying "the food was great, the rooms were great", say "the food was great because they served Tiramisu, and rooms were great because they were huge, clean and had a 50-inch TV".
Resort & liveaboard reviews should discuss accommodations, what amenities the resort & rooms had, what the cuisine was, rooms, staff, how the dive operation was, and marine life seen.
Dive operator reviews should discuss the staff, dive to guide ratio, size and comfort of the boats, dive time limits, marine life seen, and favorite dive sites.
Destination reviews should not discuss the boat/resort but should mention what marine life was seen, how dive conditions are, favorite dive sites, how to get there, what part of the island/country to stay at, recommended topside activities, and overall impressions of the destination.
Click here for an example of a great (but long) resort review.
#2 The following reviews will not be approved: reviews with profanity, slander of resorts, destinations or staff, reviews by employees or consultants of a property, reviews written by people who did not dive at the destination/property, reviews written because of a grudge, out of anger, or against a competitor.
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.
Bluewater Travel is a 2025 Award-Winning Dive Travel Agency
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We're thrilled to announce that Bluewater Travel has been recognized as one of the Best Dive Travel Agencies in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2025 Reader's Choice Awards. This award celebrates our commitment to providing divers unforgettable experiences, from tropical coral reefs to frigid polar diving. We owe this honor to our wonderful clients, who voted for us based on our dedication to serving them with the utmost expertise and passion.
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.
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.
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.
