Our Travel Advisors are the Best in the Industry
Whether you're planning your first dive trip or your fiftieth, our advisors are here to make your experience seamless and unforgettable. With firsthand knowledge of dive resorts, liveaboards, and destinations worldwide, they go beyond standard recommendations to offer insights tailored to your interests and goals. From the best time of year to visit a particular region to tips on photography gear and marine life encounters, they’re ready to share practical advice that only comes from real-world experience. Working closely with trusted partners, our team ensures you receive expert guidance and the best value—every step of the way.
Best Professionals
Amos Nachoum
Trip LeaderAmos Nachoum is an internationally acclaimed wildlife and underwater photographer and explorer.
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Scott Gietler
C.E.OScott Gietler is the founder of Bluewater Travel, Bluewater Photo and the Underwater Photography Guide.
Tim Yeo
General Manager & C.O.O.
T'Lane Spanos
C.F.OT'Lane Spanos, CFO for Bluewater Travel and Bluewater Photo, and is especially passionate about African Safaris and finds joy in diving adventures.
Gill Flaherty
Group Trips Travel ManagerGill Flaherty is in charge of all Bluewater Travel's Photo Workshops and is a PADI and TDI Instructor in her free time.
Katie Yonker
Travel Director
Laura Taylor
Senior Travel ConsultantLaura Taylor is a Travel Consultant with extensive dive travel, hospitality, and resort management experience.
Jaime Smith
Senior Travel ConsultantJaime Smith is a Travel Consultant for Bluewater Travel with over 30 years experience.
Anne Rucquoi
Senior Travel ConsultantAnne Rucquoi is a Travel Consultant for Bluewater Travel and PADI Staff Instructor
Jessie Hug
Senior Travel ConsultantJessie Hug is a Senior Travel Consultant for Bluewater Travel with vast experience in the diving industry.
Simon Mullan
Travel ConsultantOriginally from England and now residing in Spain, Simon Mullan is a Travel Consultant for Bluewater Travel.
Maria Gerez
Associate Travel ConsultantFluent in Spanish, English, and French, Maria Gerez is an Associate Travel Consultant for Bluewater Travel.
Dennis Baad
Junior Travel ConsultantOriginally from Germany,Dennis Baad is a Junior Travel Consultant for Bluewater Travel
Jasmine Carter
Travel Sales AssociateJasmine Carter is a Travel Sales Associate for Bluewater Travel with a passion for the ocean that spans over 22 years.
Mai Sawai
Group Trips AssistantMai Sawai is a Group Trips Assistant for Bluewater Travel working on all aspects of planning and organizing our trips.
Nirupam Nigam
Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide & President of Bluewater Photo & VideoNirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist, andone of the world's few full-time underwater photography editors.
Mark Strickland
Trip LeaderMark Strickland is a professional underwater photographer and dive travel expert. His regions of expertise include Thailand, Fiji, and Indonesia.
Mark Hatter
Trip LeaderTrip Leader Mark Hatter is an accomplished photojournalist who has traveled the world in pursuit of new underwater photography challenges.
Erik Lukas
Trip LeaderTrip Leader Erik Lukas is an active diver and photographer based in Los Angeles, CA.
Mike Chiado
Trip LeaderTrip Leader Mike Chiado is a Master Scuba Diver with the speciality of Underwater Photography.
Dan Bishop
Trip LeaderTrip LeaderDan Bishop is a published photographer with more than 25 years of experience.
Mike Smith
Trip LeaderTrip Leader Mike Smith is a professional photographer specialising in macro photography and specifically creative lighting techniques underwater.
Paul Vukovich
Trip LeaderTrip Leader Paul Vukovich is an accomplished photographer, videographer, and trip leader for Bluewater Travel.
Mike Bartick
Trip LeaderMike is a highly published, award-winning photographer, writer, international speaker, and Photo pro at Crystal Blue Resort, Anilao, Philippines.
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Romona Robbins Reynolds
Trip LeaderRomona Robbins Reynolds is an award-winning photographer who has been shooting for various clients such as National Geographic, and the Lonely Planet.
Shane Reynolds
Trip LeaderShane Reynolds is a world-renowned producer/videographer, a master certified diver, anda cinematographer.
Smeeta Rishi
Trip LeaderTrip Leader Smeeta Rishi is a an avid photographer of creatures both underwater and on land.
Jacqui Allen
Marketing ManagerJacqui Allen is the Marketing Manager at Bluewater Travel with a love for scuba diving anda passion for freediving.
Courtney Sardinha
Social Media CoordinatorOriginally from Salt Rock, Courtney Sardinha is the Social Media Coordinator at Bluewater Travel.
Dana Diaz
Marketing AssociateDana Diaz is the Marketing Associate at Bluewater Travel with a lifelong passion for diving.
Althea Flores
Travel Agent AssistantAlthea Flores is the Travel Agent Assistant at Bluewater Travel.
Bryan Blauvelt
Trip LeaderTrip leader Bryan is a Texas-based instructor and award-winning photographer with 150+ dives a year worldwide.
Gill Flaherty
Trip LeaderGill Flaherty is in charge of all Bluewater Travel's Photo Workshops and is a PADI and TDI Instructor in her free time.
Guadalupe Alvarez Montserrat
Business Development ManagerGuadalupe is Bluewater Travel's Business Development Manager with decades of experience in the travel industry
