UPCOMING ADVENTURES
The spirit of adventure is at the heart of scuba diving. Ocean First Travel has opened up the world with a curated list of group trips spanning across the globe, built for divers of all experience levels. Because our packages don’t include flights, anyone can join a trip from anywhere in the world, not just in Colorado! Solo divers, families, couples, and non-divers alike will feel welcome on our trips, where friendships are built around shared traits: a sense of wonder and the desire to experience the magic of the ocean.
Read more about the advantages of group travel and the types of divers our trips attract on our What to Expect page.
“Hats off to the Ocean First team for all the flawless planning that went into our trip. All the details, including transfers, plane trips between countries, and lodging came off without a hitch. The hotels and meals were excellent. Our trip leader was fabulous and did a great job taking care of details and handling any problems or issues that came up.”
- David W. on his Ocean First trip to Mozambique
All Experience Levels
Sea Dwellers Dive Center & Holiday Inn Key Largo Resort
Trips run several times per year, see trip page for dates & trip leaders
Key Largo is the perfect underwater classroom to complete your Open Water certification dives or just about any specialty course, including Stress and Rescue! The beautiful, clear warm waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary contain amazing reef systems and prolific fish life.
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All Experience Levels
Holiday Inn Express Alachua
October 22 - 25, 2020
North Florida has the largest concentration of freshwater springs in the world! With no waves, no current, interesting topography and unlimited visibility, these dive sites are a freediver’s playground. Come learn about springs formation, ecology, and conservation while exploring a minimum of 4-5 unique sites with depths between 35 and 70ft. In the winter, we may be lucky enough to encounter a manatee or two!
Trip Leader: Drew Herrick
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New Date
SPACE AVAILABLE FOR 1 SINGLE FEMALE, room share
SPACE AVAILABLE FOR 1 SINGLE MALE - single occupancy
All Experience Levels
Sunbreeze Hotel
November 7-14, 2020
What can possibly feel better right before the holidays start than an easy, relaxing and affordable escape to fabulous Belize? Join Ocean First for a well-deserved break before the craziness and dig your toes into white sand beaches!
Trip Leader: Bruce Penner
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New Date
All Experience Levels
Scuba Club Cozumel
December 5-12, 2020
Join Ocean First for an early winter escape to beautiful Cozumel this December! This promises to be a fantastic trip filled with great diving, fun times, and awesome new friendships! Space is limited, sign up today!
Trip Leaders: Cathy Christopher
Trip Details
SSI MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY INCLUDED
Intermediate
Emperor Explorer
February 5 - 17, 2021
Have you ever imagined what it might be like to dive with giants? This adventure to the island nation of the Maldives all but promises an experience where mantas soar overhead and huge whale sharks appear out of nowhere!
Trip Leader: Cathy Christopher
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All Experience Levels
True Blue Bay Resort
February 21-28, 2021
Escape the February winter doldrums to exotic Grenada, part of the famed Spice Islands in the eastern Caribbean. Pristine reefs, exciting shipwrecks and plentiful marine life await you in this tropical paradise!
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
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New Date
SSI CORAL ID INCLUDED
All Experience Levels
Turquoise Bay Resort
April 24 - May 1, 2021
Have you always wanted to give back to the reef but weren’t sure how? Join us in beautiful Roatan for an opportunity to learn more about coral reefs and actively participate in coral restoration. Our divers will learn how to clean and transplant baby corals back in the ecosystem!
Trip Leader: Cathy Christopher
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SOLD OUT
Intermediate
Nautilus Explorer - Belle Amie
May 19-29, 2021
Giant manta rays, dolphins, 10 different species of sharks, whale sharks, and bait balls. This is what you can expect in the Socorro Islands!
Trip Leader: Amy Christopher
* SOLD OUT * Accepting waitlist
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Snorkeling & Scuba
Nai'a Liveaboard
July 24 - August 3, 2021
Fiji remains at the top of every snorkeler and diver’s list providing stunning reefs and humpback whale encounters
during their winter months. Join us on this epic tour to experience the majesty of these beautiful creatures!
Trip Leader: Cathy Christopher
Trip Details
2 SPACES AVAILABLE
All Experience Levels
Walinidi Plantation Resort & MV Oceania
August 25 - September 12, 2021
Papua New Guinea is the perfect destination for anyone looking for wild, undeveloped country rich with underwater treasures, stunning landscapes, and unsurpassed cultural interactions. There are over 600 islands with 800 indigenous languages spoken in this fascinating country.
Trip Leader: Amy Christopher
Read about Marlee Glasgow's International Travel Experience - Diving South East Asia with Only a Backpack
Read about Kathy Gagliardo's Incredible Trip to Papua New Guinea at the beginning of 2020 - Ocean First in Palau & Yap 2020
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All Experience Levels
Various Lodges & Hotels
September 10 - 27, 2021
Explore the best of the land down under on this trip that covers glaciers, mountains, beaches, and pristine reef systems.
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
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All Experience Levels
Anse Chastanet Resort
November 20-27, 2021
Travel to the far eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia where rugged mountains and lush, green landscapes embody the romance and relaxed lifestyle we all dream of when planning a vacation. The diving here is second to none and contains some of the most diverse marine life found in the Caribbean islands.
Trip Leader: Danny Knoll
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Space Available for 1 single male
All Experience Levels
Misool Eco Resort
Oct 20 - Nov 6, 2021
Come see for yourself why Raja Ampat continues to be one of the most sought-after dive destinations in the world. Raja teems with biodiversity, delivering stunning macro creatures and majestic pelagics all on the same dive!
Trip Leader: Amy Christopher
Trip Details
SSI MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY INCLUDED
SSI FISH ID INCLUDED
All Experience Levels
Dive into Lembeh & Misool Eco Resort
January 19 - February 10, 2023
Ocean First returns to one of our favorite areas of the planet: Raja Ampat & the Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. These destinations are arguably two of the most sought-after destinations in the world.
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
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Intermediate
Atlantis Dumaguete Resort & Atlantis Azores Liveaboard
April 29 - May 15, 2022
The Philippines remain one of the best dive destinations in the world and Ocean First has combined two of the most sought-after areas of the country for a truly spectacular adventure.
Trip Leader: Amy Christopher
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NEW TRIP
Intermediate
Tiburon Explorer
July 21-28 & July 28-Aug. 7, 2022
Not only do the Galapagos contain some of the best diving in the world, the topside vistas are equally spectacular. For those who are eager to start their adventure early, we are offering an optional expedition to Machu Picchu prior to the Galapagos part of the trip.
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
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