Underwater Photography and Ocean Conservation Trips
Tonga
Aug 7th - Aug 15th, 2026 - Fully booked
Swimming With Whales in Vava'u Tonga
This trip promises breathtaking encounters with groups of humpback whales.
In Vava'u, these gentle giants of the sea choose the tropical waters to give birth, ensuring the safety of their newborn calves. You'll have the unique opportunity to witness the profound bond between mother and calf, observing behaviors that can only be experienced in their natural habitat.
Baja California
Nov 21st - Nov 29th, 2026
Ocean Conservation expedition Baja California, Mexico
Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the stunning waters of Baja California, Mexico, home to some of the most breathtaking marine life on Earth. This rare and extraordinary expedition combines adventure, learning, and purpose.
Throughout the trip, you’ll take part in an underwater photography workshop designed to elevate your skills, while also contributing to meaningful ocean conservation work.
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Every Adventure Gives Back: A portion of your booking supports marine conservation through our partners at FOMARES. Dive with purpose and make a real impact!
This expedition is in a collaboration with Fomares.
Timor Leste
Nov 16th - Nov 23rd, 2026 - Fully booked
Swimming with whales photo expedition in Timor Leste
Timor-Leste is one of the last true frontiers for divers and ocean lovers — a place where wild encounters are still raw, rare, and deeply moving.
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From October to December, the deep waters of the Ombai and Wetar Straits transform into a natural highway for some of the ocean’s largest travelers. Here, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to swim alongside migrating whales — from majestic blue whales and sperm whales to pods of playful dolphins.
Lord Howe
Jan 23rd - Jan 30th, 2027
Lord Howe Ocean Conservation and UW Photo Expedition
Lord Howe island is a volcanic island group which formed from a volcano nearly seven million years ago. It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique ecosystem. Because of its location between two convergent currents, the marine life here is a mixture of both tropical and temperate species, making it a biodiversity hotspot.
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Down below, the rocks were teeming with life, from schools of fish to rays and octopus, nudibranchs, painted lobsters and hundreds of Galapagos sharks surrounding us on our safety stop out in the blue!
Dominica
Group 1 : Feb 1-8, 2027 - 1 spots left
Group 2: Feb 6-13, 2027 - 4 spots left
Swimming With Whales Dominica
Hidden in the Eastern Caribbean, Dominica is one of the only places on Earth where wild sperm whales live year-round. This expedition gives you a rare chance to enter the water and experience them up close, in a natural and respectful way.
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We’ll spend the week with Whale Whisperer Expeditions, heading out daily with expert guides and local trackers to create the best possible conditions for meaningful encounters.
Beyond the ocean, Dominica, known as the Nature Island, offers lush rainforests, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes, making this a true immersion into wild, untouched nature.
Borneo, Malaysia
June 6th - June 13th 2027
UW Photo Expedition on the World's First & Only Dive Rig - Borneo, Malaysia
Join us for a 7-night scuba diving adventure in Malaysia, staying on the iconic Seaventures Dive Rig near legendary Sipadan, widely considered one of the world’s top dive destinations.
Dive dramatic walls alive with barracuda tornadoes, huge schools of jackfish and trevally, cruising reef sharks, and countless green and hawksbill turtles, then explore the rich macro life of nearby Mabul and Kapalai, home to frogfish, ghost pipefish, flamboyant cuttlefish, octopus, and colorful nudibranchs. With unlimited day and night diving right from the rig’s thriving house reef, full-board comfort, private rooms, easy transfers from Tawau, and plenty of space to relax between dives, this is a rare chance to live, dive, and fully immerse yourself in one of the ocean’s most extraordinary ecosystems.
Maldives, Deep South
February 14 - February 21, 2027
​Deep south Maldives Liveaboard trip aboard the White Pearl
The Deep South route of the Maldives is one of the most thrilling and remote itineraries you can experience on the MV Maldives. This journey takes you through the southernmost atolls, Addu, Fuvahmulah, and Huvadhoo, far from the more crowded central regions.
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​Known for its strong currents and untouched dive sites, the route is designed for experienced divers seeking powerful, adrenaline-filled dives. Guests can explore dramatic channels and deep reefs while encountering an incredible concentration of pelagic life, including tiger sharks, hammerheads, whale sharks, and large schools of reef sharks.