Trip Extensions

Domestic land and sea travel can be challenging and overwhelming, especially in a foreign country you aren't familiar with. It might seem scary to use public buses and ferries to reach your destination, and private transfers can be pricey. Tim took public transportation from Manila to Puerto Galera during a recent trip to the Philippines and documented the process to help you decide what transfer option is best for you.

There are only a few places in the world where you can spot blue whales, the largest mammals on the planet. Learn where and when to go for guaranteed blue whale sightings!

Swimming with whale sharks is one of the ocean’s most remarkable experiences. These gentle giants—reaching up to 12 m in length—are filter feeders and pose no threat to snorkellers. Whether you’re seeking a classic liveaboard expedition or a day-trip snorkel, this guide helps you choose the right destination, season, and operator for a safe and awe-inspiring encounter.

We've traveled around the country and picked the 9 best places for scuba diving in the Philippines. Learn what to see, where to stay and much more!

Philippine dive tourism is sizzling in 2025 after ADEX 2025 in Singapore generated over PHP 151.8M in leads, shining a spotlight on bucket-list sites like Cebu’s sardine run and Malapascua’s thresher sharks. With TPB’s push for sustainable dive practices and growing community-led initiatives, savvy travellers should lock in peak-season bookings early to chase epic encounters while supporting responsible tourism.

We've traveled the world and picked our top 7 locations with the best manta ray diving.

2025 report round-ups confirm classics like Komodo, Kona, and Maldives’ Hanifaru Bay still reign supreme for mesmerising manta encounters. Dive operators now weave in citizen-science photo-ID programs and updated season calendars , so you can chase gentle giants responsibly and add to vital conservation efforts

There are only a few places in the world where you can safely swim and snorkel with whales. Learn where, and when to go for guaranteed whale sightings!

Our liveaboard whale-swim departures in Tonga (Vava’u) and unique snorkel experiences in Mo’orea continue to offer world-class humpback encounters. Check out our 2025 Mo’orea whale snorkeling trips and Tonga diving departure dates to book your adventure today.

Our travel experts' top 5 picks for the best shark diving destinations in the world. Learn what to see, the best time to dive, and more! We’ve added new liveaboard shark‑diving departures to Cocos Island and expanded our Tiger Beach, Bahamas scuba options, allowing more diving time with tiger sharks and reef species. Explore 2025 itineraries and expert-led departures on our Cocos liveaboards and Tiger Beach shark diving.

Read about Bluewater's epic Spring 2025 Anilao Underwater Photoworkshop, 17 days of world-class critter diving, hands-on instruction, blackwater adventures, and creative photography led by Nirupam Nigam!