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
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* SOLD OUT *
All Experience Levels
Misool Eco Resort
January 1 - 17, 2024
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
* SOLD OUT *
Land adventure only - no diving
Various lodges throughout the South Island
January 5 - 14, 2024
New Zealand epitomizes the spirit of adventure! This land-based tour of the South Island will show you the best this beautiful country has to offer from helicopter glacier tours to vineyards to thrilling jet boat rides through the narrow river valleys.
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
Trip Details
All Experience Levels
Little Cayman Beach Resort
February 10-17, 2024
There really is no better way to ring in the new year than in the Caribbean with your toes in the sand! Space is limited on this special trip.
Trip Leader: Jaimie Albach
Trip Details
* 3 spaces available - 1 for a single male to share plus 2 additional spaces *
All experience levels
Avalon Liveaboard
March 27 - April 6, 2024
Ocean First returns to Cuba! Join us for this adventure filled with great diving and interesting cultural touring. Healthy reefs and vibrant topside attractions await you!
Trip Leader: Kelly Dananay
Trip Details
All Experience Levels
Buddy Dive Resort
May 11 - 18, 2024
Bonaire is known for some of the best diving in all of the Caribbean. The protected marine park has healthy reefs, relaxed diving, and plentiful marine life. With easy shore diving Bonaire is a perfect training ground for all levels of certification and for those divers who are pursuing continuing education courses.
Trip Leader: Brennan Bushman
Trip Details
* 4 spaces open - 1 single cabin available *
All Experience Levels & non-divers welcome
Nautilus Explorer: Belle Amie
October 25-30, 2024
Descend into the realm of the magnificent great white shark with Ocean First Institute's very own shark specialist!
Trip Leaders: Kelly Dananay & Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza
Trip Details
SSI MANTA & RAY ECOLOGY INCLUDED
Intermediate
Maldives Aggressor
October 13-20, 2024
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: Amy Christopher
Trip Details
* 1 space available for a single female to share *
Intermediate
Wakatobi Dive Resort
October 30 - November 12, 2024
Located in south Sulawasi, Indonesia, Wakatobi remains one of the most sought-after dive resorts in the world. Everything the Coral Triangle has to offer can be found here!
Trip Leader: Graham Casden
Trip Details
All Experience Levels
Aguila de Osa Eco Resort
November 8 - 17, 2024
Get ready for the perfect combination of land and sea excitement in Costa Rica! This trip includes work with the Corcovado Foundation on their sea turtle conservation program and a beach cleanup!
Trip Leader: Andy Hawk
Trip Details
* 1 space available for either male or female *
Intermediate
Dates: August 12 - 23, 2023
Water and Wind Liveaboard
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
The Azores combine everything you could possibly ask for in a destination from elegant European culture rich in world heritage sites, delicious food, and slow paced living, to dramatic and untamed nature with shark diving, whale watching and volcano hiking!
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
Trip Details
* SOLD OUT - accepting waitlist *
All experience levels
Red Sea Aggressor
Sept. 11 - 24, 2023 - Egypt | September 24 - 29, 2023 - Jordan
Discover Egypt’s exotic Red Sea & explore the ancient ruins of Jordan!
Trip Leaders: Brennan Bushman & Amy Christopher
Trip Details
SSI CORAL ID INCLUDED
All Experience Levels
Turquoise Bay Resort
September 16 - 23, 2023
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: Alex Dorgan
Trip Details
* 2 spaces available *
Snorkeling and diving
Nautilus Liveaboards - Gallant Lady
October 29 - November 5, 2023
Join Ocean First for this adrenaline packed, epic adventure to witness one of the ocean's great spectacles: the sardine run and ensuing feeding frenzy!
Trip Leader: Drew Herrick and Cathy Christopher
Trip Details
* SOLD OUT *
Intermediate
Nautilus Explorer
November 8 - 16, 2023
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: Kelly Dananay
Trip Details
* SOLD OUT *
All Experience Levels
Sunbreeze Hotel
November 11 - 18, 2023
Belize holds a special place in the heart of Ocean First. We love Ambergris Caye for it's laid-back, island lifestyle and amazing diving. Eagle rays and friendly nurse sharks make regular visits to our dive groups every time we get in the water!
Trip Leader: Andy Hawk
Trip Details
* 2 spaces available *
Intermediate
VoliVoli Beach Resort
December 29, 2023 - January 5, 2024
The Bligh Waters off of Fiji's main island are renowned for a dazzling display of fish, pelagic creatures and some of the best soft coral diving in the world!
Trip Leader: Brennan Bushman
Trip Details
* 8 spaces available * No diving - all travelers welcome!
January 18 - 29, 2025
National Geographic Explorer
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
Experience the magnificence of Antarctica, the frozen continent, with Ocean First. This non-diving adventure promises to amaze you and surpass your expectations!
Trip Details
Intermediate - potential for strong current
September 9 - 23, 2025
Seahorse Liveaboard
Komodo National Park is a world of dichotomies, where the warm waters of the Flores Sea mix with the cool waters of the Indian Ocean. This is wild Indonesia with manta rays, huge clouds of reef fish, and the famous Komodo dragon all in the same area!
Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
Trip Details
* Space available *
Intermediate - potential for current in Palau & depth/deco in Truk
May 29 - June 15, 2025
Rock Islands Aggressor & Truk Odyssey
World War II shipwrecks, vibrant culture, incredible walls and unparalleled diving in general await you in the beautiful rock islands of Palau and the mystical Truk Lagoon!
Trip Leaders: Brennan Bushman & Mark Duvall
Trip Details
Intermediate
October 18 - November 3, 2026
Trip Leader: Kelly Dananay
Raja Ampat remains one of Ocean First's favorite and most popular destinations. Due to demand we are headed back for another round of incredible diving! Misool Eco Resort in particular has become a frequent destination for Ocean First not only for the spectacular biodiversity, but also because MER upholds many of our same values.
Trip Details
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