A Brief Bio:
Tim grew up in tiny Singapore, where driving for more than an hour meant you would need a passport. Traveling was always his passion, but Tim became addicted to dive travel soon after he got scuba certified in Malaysia. As his diving addiction grew, Tim eventually became a Staff Instructor with PADI and an Instructor Trainer with SDI. After getting his instructor certification, Tim spent time teaching scuba in Malaysia and Vietnam.
Tim serves as General Manager and COO at Bluewater Travel and is the company's most seasoned trip leader. With a portfolio of leading over 30 group trips, his extensive expertise encompasses a variety of popular dive destinations such as the Galapagos, Raja Ampat, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Red Sea, Palau, Maldives, among others. His travels have taken him across all seven continents and allowed him to dive in all five oceans—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic.
Upcoming Trips:
- Antarctica Deep Discovery Voyage March 2025
- Mar 10 - 21, 2025
- 11N From $7,700
- Explore the most untouched and unspoiled territory in the world
- Includes a program of lectures led by renowned naturalists
- Travel aboard the M/V Ortelius, designed for exploring remote locations and navigating through ice
- Australia Minke Whale Group Trip June 2025
- June 23 - 30, 2025
- 7N Starting From $3,390
- 98% success rate (since 1996) to witness and interact with the fascinating Minke Whales in their natural habitat on the Great Barrier Reef. The largest pod seen was 28 whales and the longest encounter was 10 hours.
- Travel aboard Australia's most awarded dive liveaboard boat, the MV Spoilsport
- Spend a day off the liveaboard to explore Cairns on Day 4
- Close Encounters with Humpback Whales in French Polynesia
- Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2025
- 7N Starting From $3,750
- Best in-water Humpback whale experience in the world
- Possibly the most beautiful island on the planet
- A resort and island so beautiful it will leave an ever-lasting impression
- ⅓ the travel time of Tonga for most guests
- Aimed at Adventurers - to provide the best possible experience, this trip includes some elements that are best suited to adventure travelers. Contact Us for more details.
- Solomon Islands on the Bilikiki 2026
- Aug 5 - 15, 2026
- 10N From $6,950
- Explore historic WWII wrecks.
- Choose from guided dives with an experienced guide or dive unguided if you prefer.
- Unlimited Diving (up to 5 dives a day)
- Free WiFi onboard
- Socorro Warm Water Pelagic Trip November 2026
- Nov 16 - 24, 2026
- 8N From $3,618
- Intense focus on repeated encounters with friendly giant manta rays, hammerhead, silvertip & Galapagos sharks, and dolphins
- Prime season for whale shark sightings
- A short 2-hour flight to Cabo from the SouthWest United States
- Travel aboard the intimate and comfortable liveaboard, Nautlius Under Sea
- Halmahera Group Trip on the Ambai August 2027
- Aug 20 - 29, 2027
- 9N From $4,905 NOW $4,405
- Rich biodiversity, and exceptional flora and fauna
- Operator with 16 years of experience diving and cruising Indonesia
- 4:1 diver-to-guide ratio
- Free nitrox for nitrox-certified divers
- Spacious cabins with individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms with hot water
Underwater Camera Setup:
Sony a6700 with Ikelite Housing. Kraken KR-S160 strobes
Testimonials:
- "I can't say enough about Tim both as a dive instructor and as a travel agent! I first traveled with him to the Red Sea last year and had an amazing 7 days on a liveaboard seeing some of the healthiest coral in the world! I just got back from a trip to Palau with him and had the experience of a lifetime. Tim handled all the behind the scenes work and made it so easy to sit back, go with the flow and enjoy the pristine waters as well as the land-based portion. I would recommend going on any trip Tim has planned, you will get a great deal for your money and he will make sure everything goes smoothly! Can't wait to see what is planned for next year, I'll be on at least one trip!" - Dacotah Smith
- "I've had an awesome time on every trip I've been on with Tim -- he's fantastic! Really good fun to travel and dive with and always puts together an A+ itinerary!" - Lizzi Sparks
- "Tim is great. I have taken three trips with him and I can't say enough good things about him as a trip leader. He's both organized AND personable, which in my book is a winning combination in a travel leader. Tim works hard to anticipate the group's needs/wishes, and when those inevitable travel kinks/wrinkles arise he handles them with diplomacy and ease. I am always confident signing up for trips with Tim as a group leader because I know they will be organized and fun!" - Kelly Stacy
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