Bluewater Photo Workshop Aboard the Raja Ampat Aggressor

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.

Explore the best diving throughout Southeast Asia, including top areas in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Discover where to stay, how to get there, and diving information.

Looking for the best diving in Indonesia? We've dived around the country and picked our favorites. Here is our list of top 10 dive areas in Indonesia!

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. 

We've traveled the world and picked our top 6 locations with the best coral reefs. Scuba diving or snorkeling, this article will help you plan your next vacation!

Bluewater Travel’s partnership with the Manta Trust highlights responsible tourism, conservation funding, and research-driven guidelines work together to protect manta rays while enhancing the guest experience.