2024

May 2024
Best of Tuamotus, French Polynesia II

An extra long 15 nights itinerary on board the fabolous Aquatiki III dive catamaran with 10 like minded divers showing you the best channel dives of the Tuamotus Archipelago in French Polynesia.

July 2024
Freediving Azores

We love bringing people to this diamond diving destination in the middle of the Atlantic! Whales, sharks, unique fish: Azores is the real deal. Professional freediver Doris Hovermann is showing you the way here!

August 2024
Azores Combotrip

A handcrafted combotrip in our favourite diving archipelago in Europe: Santa Maria and Faial islands with professional photographer David Serradell!

August 2024
Niue Island I

This hidden gem in the South Pacific, with only 1 flight per week from New Zealand, has waters with up to 80m viz and is infested with whales. Yes, there still are islands below the radar: say hi to Niue!
The home of Humpback whales, in the summer months, in crystal clear waters, yummy!

August 2024
Galapagos Expedition

In August 2024 we have a rare 10 nights extended cruise on board the luxurious Galapagos Sky with 4 full diving days at the legendary islands of Wolf & Darwin. Join Marcel to this once-in-a-lifetime dive trip!

August 2024
Niue Island II

There is an island in the South Pacific with only 1 flight per week from New Zealand, waters with up to 80m viz and infested with whales. Yes, there still are islands below the radar: say hi to Niue!
The home of Humpback whales, in the summer months, in crystal clear waters, yummy!

September 2024
Malpelo I

Malpelo belongs to the top dive destinations in the pacific ocean along with Cocos, Galapagos and Socorro. We have 2 groups set up for you in September 2024 on board the Ferox.

September 2024
Malpelo II

Malpelo belongs to the top dive destinations in the pacific ocean along with Cocos, Galapagos and Socorro. We have 2 groups set up for you in September 2024 on board the Ferox.

October 2024
Red Sea Expedition

A super budget friendly resort trip to the corals of the Red Sea with a top videography professional. Improving video skills under the comfort of the Egyptian sun: that is what this one is all about!

November 2024
Norway's Orca with Cinemarine

The Norway fjords offer a raw and authentic theatre for a dive experience that is just incomparable and even hard to put into words. Join this guided trip on board an intimate boat with Cinemarine in the middle of the Orcas season!

November 2024
Orca Kingdom Norway

The Norway fjords offer a raw and authentic theatre for a dive experience that is just incomparable and even hard to put into words. Join this guided trip nn board a top vessel the M/V Kinfish in the middle of the Orcas season!

November 2024
Dominica Spermwhales

This island is a still somewhat underexposed diving destination, allowing very personal and up close encounter with the ocean giants that are sperm whales. Join our trip leader Adi to see those gentle giants in their natural habitat!

2025

March 2025
Philippines' Pearls

The Philippines is not just known not just for its insane sunsets and street corner barbecues, but also for prestigiously colourful reefs and large pelagics in pristine conditions. With Malapascua and Tubbataha, we combined what is for us the absolute crème de la crème diving destinations in this dreamy country.

March 2025
Peter's Getaway: Best of the Maldives

A 14-night paradise experience with BTM Travel film maker Peter Löseke! Lot’s of action and relaxing in turquoise waters. Reefs for days, manta’s and sharks: lot’s to discuss over a sunset beer!

April 2025
Bangka Bash - Girls Only

Our first Girls Only trip deserves nothing less than an absolute peach of an Indonesian paradise: Coral Eye resort in Bangka! A week full of diving, genuine people and the natural wonders of the Coral Triangle!

April 2025
Raja with Sonja

A magical 8 night odyssee through Raja Ampat on the renowned Mermaid II! Manta’s, big schools of fish and flourishing reefs, all from the comfort of an exquisite vessel deep in the Coral Triangle.

May 2025
Komodo on a Budget

A six day scuba and free diving adventure in one of the most biodiverse underwater environments on the planet: Komodo National Park! Perfect for people looking for a top diving experience on a budget!

July 2025
Sardine Run South Africa

Every year between May and July, billions of sardines spawn in the cold waters before moving northwards along the East coast of South Africa. This migration open the floodgates for one of the most thrilling nature spectacles in the world. Come with us to experience that unique experience!

August 2025
Niue Whale Wonders - I

Our first trip in 2025 to our favourite island in the world! Connected by just one flight per week from New Zealand, it has waters with up to 80m viz and is absolutely flooded with whales. Say hi to Niue, our little whale wonder in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Come enjoy soothing summer months in crystal clear waters surrounded by these gentle giants!

August 2025
Niue Whale Wonders - II

Our second trip in 2025 to the magic of Niue! Remote, relaxed, and surrounded by whale madness, this is a place you usually only see in movies or your dreams. Ready to hear whale blows from your hotel room? Look right into the eye of a humpback whale calf? Join us to this little magical retreat in the Pacific!

September 2025
Tuamotus, French Polynesia

An extra long 15 nights itinerary on board the fabolous Aquatiki III dive catamaran with 10 like minded divers showing you the best channel dives of the Tuamotus Archipelago in French Polynesia. Be careful: it’s Humpback season! (German speaking group and description)

September 2025
Argentina's Southern Right Whales

A 5 day photography special with one of the most exclusive whales on the planet: the Southern Right Whale of Peninsula Valdes, Argentina, led by our BTM Travel underwater photographer Timon Koch.

October 2025
Banda Mania with David: the Descent

An 11-night Odysee through the wonder world that is Banda Sea. Sea snakes, hammerheads and colourful reefs for days… Join this exclusive itinerary with underwater photographer David Serradell!

October 2025
Banda Mania with David: the Ascent

Join professional underwater photographer David Serradell on a 11-night cruise through one of the most vibrant regions in Indonesia! Sea snakes, hammerheads and colourful reefs for days… Let’s goooo!

November 2025
Indo on the Tiaré

Our most experienced trip leader Peter Löseke will take you to the best Raja has to offer, on a spectacular vessel the Tiaré. Manta’s, soft and hard corals, endless fish and yes: massages!

November 2025
Mexico Madness

We handcrafted a “best of the best” Socorro Magbay combo trip that offers the unique opportunity dive in both of these wildlife hotspots in one single travel. Join Marcel on this epic adventure.

November 2025
Orca Kingdom Norway

The Norway fjords offer a raw and authentic theatre for a dive experience that is just incomparable and even hard to put into words. Join this guided trip nn board a top vessel the M/V Kinfish in the best time of the Orcas season!

December 2025
Alor, Flores & Komodo, Indonesia

Damai I is a very special “boutique” liveaboard, an elegant Phinisi schooner, which takes 12 guests to dive Indonesia’s richest waters. Thsi trip brings you in 14 nights from Kupang to Labuan Bajo with some of the top dive destinations around Indonesia!

2026

March 2026
French Polynesia by Catamaran

Heaven in the middle of the Pacific with Peter, who is by now as good as a local there! Whales, sharks, turquoise waters from the luxury of a catamaran.

March 2026
Depths of Arabia - 10 days Saudi Red Sea

A 10 day Odyssey in the depth of Arabia: big stuff, coral reefs and a stellar new boat with trip leader Kalle. The Red Sea like you’ve never seen her before!

March 2026
French Polynesia by Catamaran

Heaven in the middle of the Pacific with Peter, who is by now as good as a local there! Whales, sharks, turquoise waters from the luxury of a catamaran.

June 2026
Salmon Sharks in Alaska

Two consecutive trips to the wilderness of Alaska. Salmon sharks, bears, eagles and the untouched green planes and forests of North America. One of our most adventurous trips on offer.

2027

February 2027
French Polynesia by Catamaran

Heaven in the middle of the Pacific with Peter, who is by now as good as a local there! Whales, sharks, turquoise waters from the luxury of a catamaran.

April 2027
Prime Philippines – Cebu to Tubbataha

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