Trip Reports ARTICLES

26 Oct

Humpback whales swimming near the surface

Bluewater Travel 2017 Humpback Whale Trip Report

By Various Writers and Photographers | Compiled by Scott Gietler

Read more about Swimming with Whales in Moorea: 2017 Trip Report

16 Oct

A group of people on a trip to the Sea of Cortez

Adam Gibson's account of the his last trip to the Sea of Cortez with Bluewater Photo & Travel on September 9-16, 2017.

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28 Sep

Matt Sullivan's story of his recent Bluewater Photo trip to Guadalupe to see great whites.

Read more about 2017 Guadalupe Group Trip Report

14 Sep

Trip recap and dive report of Bluewater's summer 2017 trip to Atmosphere Resort Dumaguete, Philippines. Including Apo and Oslob Islands. Words and photos by Scott Gietler.

Read more about Atmosphere Resort Trip Recap July 2017

05 Sep

Renowned Mark Strickland goes through the diving in Komodo and his journey as a trip leader on Bluewater's Komodo Photo Workshop aboard the Indo Aggressor in 2017.

Read more about Komodo Diving Trip Report 2017

15 Aug

A pod of dolphins swims near the surface in South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA GROUP TRIP

with Bluewater Travel and Eco Dive Center

WORDS AND PICTURES BY TIM YEO

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15 Aug

Mel and nephew Andre explored Tobago's Speyside Inn for diving with Extra Divers and birding on Little Tobago Island. They found vibrant reefs, diverse marine life, and abundant bird species, all at reasonable costs (~$1000/person/week)

Read more about 2017 Tobago Trip Report

23 Jun

CUBA GROUP TRIP

with Bluewater Travel and Eco Dive Center

WORDS AND PICTURES BY TIM YEO

VIDEO BY TODD KORTTE

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31 May

A tiny Shaun the Sheep nudibranch on a piece of seagrass in Anilao

Trip Leader Erik Lukas led a 10-day workshop with 36 dives, photo reviews, and workshops in Anilao. Highlights included Blue Ring Octopus, Rhinopias, and numerous nudibranchs. The workshop ended with a photo contest shootout where guests showcased all they had learned the past few days.

Read more about Anilao Photo Workshop Report 2017

17 May

The Anilao Workshop, led by Brent Durand and Tommy Stylski with macro photographer Mike Bartick, provided 22 divers with intensive macro photography experiences. Participants captured rare marine life, such as the blue ring octopus and pygmy seahorses, over ten days. The workshop included daily critiques, photo talks, and one-on-one instruction, culminating in a photo contest showcasing stunning underwater images.

Read more about Anilao 2017 Workshop Photo Essay

11 May

Mark Strickland led a diverse group of 20 global divers to Socorro Islands, renowned for encounters with large marine species. Highlights included mantas, tiger sharks, and dolphins at sites like El Boiler and Roca Partida. Despite strong currents, the trip provided ample photo opportunities and unforgettable marine life interactions.

Read more about Trip Report of 2017 Socorro Workshop by Mark Strickland

01 May

Galapagos Islands 2017 Trip Report

By Scott Gietler, photos by Scott Gietler, Josh Comay, Bryan Chu, Ken Leonard, Dan Kurz, Marissa Woodburn

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10 Apr

Erik Lukas led the Bluewater Photo Workshop aboard the Rocio Del Mar to Socorro Islands, Mexico. Highlights included close encounters with mantas, humpback whales, hammerheads, and vibrant marine life amid clear waters. The trip was marked by camaraderie among diverse international guests and featured excellent onboard cuisine and photography sessions.